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High Psychology 2

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Pre Requisites

Psychology 1

Description

Psychology 2 expands on the material from Psychology 1 and covers new topics such as intelligence, research methods, the brain, sensation, perception, sleep, social psychology, culture, diversity, emotion, famous studies, and global psychology.

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https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/4580

Major Topic and Concepts

  • Module One - Research Methods and Intelligence
  • APA Ethical Guidelines
  • Research Methods & Validity/Reliability
  • Theories of Intelligence
  • Intelligence Testing
  • Validity and Reliability of IQ Tests

 

Module Two - Social Psychology

  • Attitudes and Behaviors
  • Power of the Situation
  • Group Dynamics
  • Aggression and Conflict
  • Attraction and Relationships
  • Culture and Diversity
  • Gender and Sexual Orientation

 

Module Three - Biological Psychology, Sensation/Perception, & States of Consciousness

  • The Nervous System
  • The Brain
  • The Endocrine System
  • Sensation
  • Perception
  • Sleep
  • Drugs

 

Module Four - Motivation & Emotion

  • Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
  • Hierarchy of Needs
  • Drive-Reduction Theory
  • Hunger Motivation
  • Expression of Emotion

 

Module Five - Psychology Careers & Global Impact

  • Psychology Careers
  • Global Psychology

  • Disk space on your computer as well as external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.)
  • Word processing program (Microsoft Word or similar)
  • Printer
  • Working speakers for course videos