Psychology 11:
Psychology 11 is a survey course focusing on individual behaviour and why an individual thinks, feels, and reacts to certain stimuli. It will explore the major issues in psychology including its historical beginnings and important experiments that form the basis of modern approaches and perspective. Students will become familiar with the content, terminology, and application of psychology as it relates to their daily life. Special attention is given to the question of nature vs nurture, and insights that have emerged in the intersecting fields of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. Major emphasis will be placed on research methods, how the brain works, sensation, perception, altered states of consciousness, stages in childhood and adolescence, social psychology, and psychological disorders. The course utilizes relevant hands-on activities, discussions, self-inventories, multi-media presentation, and critical analysis of research/studies when addressing the various topics. The curriculum for this course is spread over two years, however, it is not mandatory to take this elective in both grade 11 and grade 12. For those interested in AP Psychology, this course will provide a strong foundation in the subject matter that will prove to be beneficial with the academic rigor of the AP Psychology curriculum. Psychology 12: Psychology 12 is the second half of a survey course focusing on individual behaviour and why an individual thinks, feels, and reacts to certain stimuli. As with Psychology 11, the course examines the historical development of the main theories associated with modern psychology. Students will continued to explore major topics of psychology including the functioning of the brain and nervous system, the role of sleep, addiction, memory, learning, and major psychological perspectives. All the while trying to determine what role our genes play and what role the environment plays in making us who we are. The course utilizes relevant hands-on activities, self-inventories, discussions, multi-media presentation, and critical analysis of research/studies when addressing these topics. Although the curriculum for this course is spread over two years, Psychology 11 is not a prerequisite for enrolment. |
You should take this course if...
You are interested in famous psychological experiments that have helped us to understand human behaviour and motivation.
You are interested in famous psychological experiments that have helped us to understand human behaviour and motivation.
You are interested in different psychological theories or perspectives and how they attempt to explain human behaviour and decision-making.
You are interested in learning about the brain and nervous system and how these biological systems control our behaviour and our interpretation of the world around us.
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You are interested in knowing how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by others. The influence of cultural norms, conformity, obedience, and stereotypes on human behaviour are key aspects of Social Psychology. |