identify characteristics that differentiate the field of psychology from other related social...
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PSYCHOLOGY
identify characteristics that
differentiate the field of
psychology from other
related social sciences.
[PSY.1A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
trace the historical development
of the contemporary perspectives
in psychology, including
biological, behavioral, cognitive,
sociocultural, humanistic, and
psychodynamic.[PSY.1B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explore subfields and career
opportunities available in
the science of psychology.
[PSY.1C]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
define and differentiate the
concepts of theory and
principle.[PSY.2A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
identify and describe the
basic methods of social
scientific reasoning.[PSY.2B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
apply the standards of the
American Psychological
Association (APA) for ethical
decision making regarding the
collection, storage, and use of
psychological data.[PSY.2C]October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
define and interpret
measures of central
tendency (mean, median,
and mode) and dispersion
(range and standard
deviation).[PSY.2D]October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe the anatomy of the
central and peripheral
nervous systems and the
endocrine system.[PSY.3A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explain the effects of the
endocrine and nervous
systems on development
and behavior.[PSY.3B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explain the capabilities and
limitations of sensory
systems and individual
perceptions.[PSY.4A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
understand the interaction
of the individual and the
environment in determining
sensation and perception.
[PSY.4B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
critique the various
perspectives presented in
the nature versus nurture
debate.[PSY.5A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
trace the influence of
physical development on
the individual.[PSY.5B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
discuss the role of the
caregiver on individual
development.[PSY.5C]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explain factors involved in
cognitive development
according to Jean Piaget.
[PSY.5D]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe Erik Erikson's
stages of psychosocial
development.[PSY.5E]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
evaluate the predicted
outcomes of given courses of
actions in particular situations
based on an understanding of
the development of morality.
[PSY.5F]October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
evaluate the presented
theories of human
development and specify
the strengths and
weaknesses of each.
[PSY.5G]October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
demonstrate an
understanding of the
principles of operant and
classical conditioning and of
social learning.[PSY.6A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe the processes of
learning using typical
classroom situations.
[PSY.6B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
compare predominant
theories of motivation and
emotion.[PSY.7A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explore the interaction of
biological and cultural
factors in emotion and
motivation.[PSY.7B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
differentiate the various
types of intelligence.
[PSY.8A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe statistical concepts
used in testing.[PSY.9A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
differentiate among
aptitude, achievement, and
Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
tests.[PSY.9B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
define personality.[PSY.10A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
compare and evaluate
various theories of
personality, including
psychodynamic, trait,
humanistic, and
sociocultural.[PSY.10B]October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe personality
assessment tools.[PSY.10C]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
define and identify the basic
elements of thought.
[PSY.11A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
identify strategies and
obstacles associated with
problem solving and
decision making.[PSY.11B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explore the structural
features of language.
[PSY.11C]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
discuss theories of language
acquisition and
development.[PSY.11D]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
evaluate the limitations and
capabilities of the
information processing
model.[PSY.11E]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
understand the states and
levels of consciousness.
[PSY.11F]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explain stress and the
individual's physiological,
behavioral, and
psychological responses to
stressors.[PSY.12A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
evaluate cognitive and
behavioral strategies for
dealing with stress.
[PSY.12B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
analyze the challenges inherent
in defining abnormal behavior
and acknowledge the
sociocultural stigma of labeling
behavior as abnormal.[PSY.12C]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
recognize the biological,
social, and cognitive origins
of abnormal behavior.
[PSY.12D]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
iscuss major categories of
abnormal behaviors and
identify their respective
characteristics as classified in
the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual (DSM).[PSY.12E]October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
evaluate the effectiveness
of past and present
methods of therapy.
[PSY.12F]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe how attributions
affect explanations of
behavior.[PSY.13A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
explore the nature and
effects of bias and
discrimination.[PSY.13B]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe circumstances in
which conformity and
obedience are likely to
occur.[PSY.13C]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
describe the effects of the
presence of others on
individual behavior.
[PSY.13D]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
discuss the nature of
altruism.[PSY.13E]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
discuss the factors
influencing attraction.
[PSY.13F]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
identify sources of attitude
formation and assess
methods used to influence
attitudes.[PSY.13G]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
analyze examples of
attitudes, beliefs, and
behaviors related to
changes in available
technology.[PSY.18A]
October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
evaluate the impact of
changes in technology on
personal growth and
development.[PSY.18B]
October 2014