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PSYCHOLOGY
Mr. Reed
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B-25
Subject: Psychology
This class will cover many aspects surrounding theories, practices and methods of psychology.
Text: Understanding Psychology. The teacher will supply additional readings.
Requirements:
1. You will be required to research, describe, compare and present ideas and concepts surrounding psychology.
2. Class attendance, class concentration, completion of assignments, weekly and daily readings and class participation will
increase your grade and knowledge of psychology.
3. A 10 minute presentation on a topic concerning psychology. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT IS A REQUIREMENT TO EARN A
GRADE FOR THIS CLASS.
Assignments:
There will be a number of assignments, in order to receive full credit these assignments must be completed correctly and turned in on
time. Several of the assignments will be completed within a group; there will also be individual assignments.
Grading:
100%-90%
89.9%-80%
79.9%-70%
69%-60%
59.9%-50%
A
B
C
D
F
Scoring Rubric: Assignments and Assessment will be graded using a 5 point scoring rubric.
1 Poor 2 Limited 3 Good 4 Very Good 5 Excellent
The criteria for earning points will be set prior to completion of the assignment/assessment.
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65% of you total grade will be based on Assessment and 35% of your total grade will be based on completed in-class
Assignments.
EXPECTATIONS
Be Polite
 Enter and leave classroom in a respectful manner
 Treat others with respect
 Use respectful words when asking for or receiving items
 Do not use electronic devices during class time.
Be Prompt
 Class starts when the bell rings and ends when I dismiss you
 I like to start on time and usually leave on time
 Your attendance is an aspect of your grade
Be Prepared
 Come to class prepared every day, this includes the following items:
Pen/Pencil
Book
Notebook
Any other materials needed for the day
Be Productive
 Entire class period is used to complete the tasks or lessons designed for the day
 Full use of class time leads minimal homework
 Use the time to ask questions or complete work related to this class
 Need something to do? Come and ask.
Show the PRIDE in this classroom and throughout the school.
COURSE SUBJECTS
Unit #1: The Mind, Matter and the Existence of Behavior
Unit #5: Conditioning and Learning
 Nature vs. Nurture
 Classical Conditioning
 Innate vs. Blank Slate
 Theory of Ivan Pavlov
 Note taking and listening
 Operant Conditioning
Unit #2: The Conscious/Unconscious Mind
 Theory of B.F. Skinner
 Sigmund Freud’s Theory with Iceberg visual
 Social Learning
 Movie: Sybil
 Theory of Albert Bandura
Unit #3: 6 Major Theories of Psychology
Unit #6: Social Psychology
 Definition of Psychology
 Conformity and Compliance
 Billy’s Problems
 Bystander Effect
 Psychology as a Profession
 Jim Jones and the People’s Temple
 Movie: The Killer at Thurston High
 3 Major Experiments
Unit#4: Human Development
 Development of children
 Jean Piaget Theory
 More Sigmund Freud Theory
 Erik Erikson Theory
 Adolescent Years
 Language Development