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Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE Course Title: Advanced Placement Psychology

Course Number: 9452

Department: Social Studies

Grade(s): 11-12

Level(s): Advanced Placement

Credit: 1

Course Description The Advanced Placement Psychology course is equivalent to a college introductory Psychology course. It is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They will also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The development of critical thinking skills, oral and written communication, and critical evaluation of research methods will be emphasized. Due to the similar nature of the course content, students enrolled in AP Psychology cannot enroll in Psychology as part of their graduation requirements. Required Instructional Materials Psychology, Myers, David G., 7th edition, Worth Publishers; 2004 (including all supplemental resources)

Completion/Revision Date Approved by Board of Education

on February 27, 2007

Mission Statement of the Curriculum Management Team The mission of the Social Studies Curriculum Management Team is to provide students with the opportunity to gain fundamental understanding of history, civics, economics, cultures, geography, and the social sciences so that they develop into responsible citizens who use analytical reasoning and historical thinking to make informed decisions about the issues that face our nation and world today. Enduring Understandings for the Course The student will understand that:

Content • Psychology is empirical. • Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. • Psychology is theoretically diverse. • Psychology evolves in a socio-historical context. • Behavior is determined by multiple causes. • Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. • People’s experience of the world is highly subjective. • Individuals are driven by internal and external forces. • Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

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Skills • Analytical questioning creates a purpose for research. • The research process requires the use of a variety of resources to insure validity. • Interpreting and analyzing research results will answer a variety of questions. • Organization is critical to the acquisition, application, and evaluation of information. • Effective communication relies on the purposeful use of information in a format

appropriate to the task and the audience. • Critical examination and evaluation of data is essential to making informed decisions. • Various types of materials enhance understanding. • Examining social issues helps to expand ones understanding of the world, its people,

and themselves. • Recognizing a diversity of viewpoints benefits all. • Authors write for different purposes. • Language reflects historical changes and cultural differences. • Writing is a multi-step process. • Writing is a tool used for thinking and learning. • The writing process is consistent across disciplines. • Technology is a tool used for collecting, organizing, and presenting information.

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LEARNING STRAND 1.0 Critical Thinking and Communication Skills NOTE: This learning strand should be taught through the integration of the other learning strands included

in this course. It is not meant to be taught in isolation as a separate unit. ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Analytical questioning creates a purpose for research.

• The research process requires the use of a variety of resources to insure validity.

• Interpreting and analyzing research results will answer a variety of questions.

• Organization is critical to the acquisition, application, and evaluation of information.

• Effective communication relies on the purposeful use of information in a format appropriate to the task and the audience.

• Critical examination and evaluation of data is essential to making informed decisions.

• Various types of materials enhance understanding.

• Examining social issues help to expand ones understanding of the world, its people, and themselves.

• Recognizing a diversity of viewpoints benefits all.

• Authors write for different purposes. • Language reflects historical changes

and cultural differences. • Writing is a multi-step process. • Writing is a tool used for thinking and

learning. • The writing process is consistent

across disciplines. • Technology is a tool used for

collecting, organizing, and presenting information.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why do I research? • What do I do when my immediate resources

are not adequate? • What are the benefits of using multiple

media to locate information? • How do I know my information is reliable

(accurate, unbiased, current, and appropriate)?

• How do I know when I have enough information to answer my question thoroughly?

• How does the organization of information impact the effectiveness of its communication?

• How do I determine the appropriate presentation format for my task and audience?

• How does new information influence how I think and act?

• How does one analyze, evaluate, and utilize various types of materials?

• How does the consideration of different viewpoints influence how I think and act?

• What is the purpose of using both primary and secondary sources?

• How does reading fiction help to acquire factual information?

• Why do we need to evaluate what we read? • How does the audience influence the format

of your writing? • How is the style of writing influenced by your

purpose? • What am I trying to achieve though my

writing? • How can we use evaluation and reflection to

improve our writing? • What are the benefits and limitations of

using technology?

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will:

1.1 Develop questions to guide research. 1.2 Analyze information from a variety of

sources. 1.3 Evaluate information gathered through

research, testing its validity, credibility, and identifying bias.

1.4 Demonstrate ability to understand issues and support divergent points of view.

1.5 Communicate and justify personal beliefs, feelings, and convictions.

1.6 Organize information logically and effectively while displaying an awareness of audience.

1.7 Compare and contrast points of view, issues, and ideas.

1.8 Utilize the writing process to compose writing pieces that are focused, organized, elaborated, and supported.

1.9 Utilize technology to acquire, organize, and present information.

1.10 Utilize technology to enhance analysis and communication.

1.11 Apply critical thinking and analysis skills. 1.12 Develop effective reading and writing

strategies. 1.13 Implement practices that promote

respect and trust. 1.14 Improve the ability to reason

scientifically. 1.15 Practice ethical standards. 1.16 Utilizes problem-solving and decision-

making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • See other learning strands

SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Small and large group discussions of psychological issues

• Individual and group projects to investigate psychological topics

• Debate psychological issues • Analyze various psychological writings • Role-play various psychological figures and

concepts • Conduct studies based upon the scientific

method • Conduct various demonstrations and

experiments illustrating psychological concepts and/or ideas

• Write reflectively about psychological issues • Develop analyses in regards to

psychological topics • Read fictional novels and critically analyze

for psychological content • View contemporary movies to analyze for

validity and credibility from a psychological standpoint

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Creative writing • Analytical writing • Portfolios • Performance assessments • Projects • Debates • Reflective journals • Multimedia presentations • Lab reports and analyses • Role-plays and simulations • Critical book reviews

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LEARNING STRAND 2.0 History, Approaches, and Methodology ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Psychology is empirical. • Psychology is theoretically diverse. • Psychology evolves in a socio-historical

context. • Ethics is important in both scientific

research and the practice of psychology.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • What objective evidence is available and

how can I find it? • How can an awareness of various points of

view enhance my understanding of human behavior?

• What connections can be made between society and psychological understanding?

• What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 2.1 Apply various testing and research

methods used in psychology 2.2 Evaluate various testing and research

methods used in psychology and identify the strengths and limitations of each.

2.3 Differentiate between that various statistical measurements, specifically correlation and causation.

2.4 Compare and contrast the various psychological perspectives.

2.5 Evaluate the APA guidelines. 2.6 Describe the goals of psychology. 2.7 Discuss psychology as a career. 2.8 Evaluate the development of psychology

as a science.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Activities Handbook for the Teaching of

Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA • Psychology, The Center for Learning, 1998 • www.apa.org • Advanced Placement Psychology: A

Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991

• Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year)

• Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year)

• Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002

• The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001


• Develop and implement a psychological study applying the scientific method

• Debate the current APA ethics of experimentation

• Develop an analytical report on scientific methodology

• Apply statistical data to a scientific study • Evaluate the psychological perspectives

through an analytical writing piece • Discuss the goals of psychology

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• Analyze various primary and secondary source documents regarding the development of psychology

• Investigate the numerous possibilities to become involved in the field of psychology

• Meeting of the Minds – students role-play the historical and contemporary individuals who contributed to the field of psychology


• Debates • Role-plays and/or simulations • Persuasive writing • Analytical writing • Reflective journal writing • Lab reports • Individual and/or group projects

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LEARNING STRAND

3.0 Biological Basis of Behavior ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Psychology is empirical. • Behavior is determined by multiple

causes. • Heredity and environment jointly

influence behavior. • Individuals are driven by internal and

external forces. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why do I do what I do? • Is my behavior influenced by nature or

nurture? • What makes me similar to others? • What makes me unique? • What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 3.1 Analyze the relationship between biological

factors and human behavior. 3.2 Evaluate the functioning of the brain,

nervous system, and endocrine system as they relate to human behavior.

3.3 Demonstrate neural communication. 3.4 Assess the impact of biology on human

behavior throughout history. 3.5 Analyze how the process of

neurotransmission can be modified by heredity and environment.


Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA • Psychology, The Center for Learning,1998 • www.apa.org • Advanced Placement Psychology: A




• Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002

• Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series



• Simulate a message being sent from the brain to the body and/or vice versa, highlighting each step in the sequence of neural communication

• Develop a model of the brain that illustrates each part and its function(s)

• Debate the issue of “nature versus nurture”

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• Analyze the effects of evolution on psychological mechanisms through individual research.

• Evaluate a variety of contemporary research regarding the brain’s influence on behavior through an oral presentation

• Write an essay discussing the ramifications of damage to a part of the brain


• Debate • Simulations and/or role-plays • Oral presentations • Individual projects • Reflective journal responses. • Analytical writing

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LEARNING STRAND 4.0 States of Consciousness ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• People’s experience of the world is highly subjective.

• Individuals are driven by internal and external forces.

• Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why do I do what I do? • What causes my reactions? • Do my expectations guide my perceptions? • What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 4.1 Describe the levels of consciousness. 4.2 Analyze the theories of dreaming. 4.3 Evaluate the effects of drugs on the

conscious mind. 4.4 Investigate methods of controlling

consciousness. 4.5 Differentiate among the various sleep

problems. 4.6 Describe biological rhythms and the sleep

cycle.





• Guest Speaker: Hypnotist • The Critical Thinking Companion for

Introductory Psychology, 2nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001


• Keep a dream journal for a given length of time. Students will then analyze the theories of dreaming in relation to their own dreams

• Create a multimedia presentation on the effects of various types of drugs on the mind

• Simulate various sleep problems through student-developed skits

• Discuss the similarities and differences among the levels of consciousness

• Complete a psychological study on the sleep cycle and biological rhythms and present findings in a lab report

• Demonstrate types of meditation and hypnosis and discuss how these methods affect the conscious mind

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Analytical writing • Narrative writing • Lab reports • Student presentations • Simulations • Reflective journal responses

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LEARNING STRAND

5.0 Sensation and Perception ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:


• Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Do my expectations influence my

perceptions? • Are my sensations accurate? • Are my perceptions relative? • What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 5.1 Describe the operation of the sensory

systems. 5.2 Assess the role sensation has on human

perception. 5.3 Investigate the limitations and strengths of

human sensation and perception. 5.4 Analyze the physical, physiological, and

psychological variables affecting sensation and perception.

5.5 Examine the interaction that a person and an environment may have on perception.






• At First Sight, movie • The Critical Thinking Companion for



• Conduct various demonstrations and experiments to determine the strengths and limitations of human sensation

• Draw an original afterimage and explain how and why it works

• View the movie At First Sight and review it in relation to its psychological accuracy

• Write a creative story about traveling through one of the sense organs and what one encounters on the journey

• Develop a presentation highlighting the ways that perception can be altered

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Analytical writing • Creative writing • Presentations • Lab reports/analysis • Reflective journal responses

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LEARNING STRAND 6.0 Developmental Psychology ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.

• Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. • Behavior is determined by multiple

causes. • Psychology is theoretically diverse. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why do I do what I do? • Is my behavior influenced by nature or

nurture? • What makes me similar to others? • What makes me unique? • How can an awareness of various points of

view enhance my understanding of human behavior?

• What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 6.1 Analyze the contributions of various

psychologists in relation to the understanding of human development.

6.2 Compare and contrast the issues surrounding the developmental process. (nature/nurture, continuity/change, stability/instability, and critical periods)

6.3 Evaluate the impact of the psychological theories on developmental science.

6.4 Recognize that development is a lifelong process.

6.5 Identify behaviors and characteristics across the lifespan.

6.6 Analyze gender role differences. 6.7 Evaluate the many research studies

completed in developmental psychology.










• Implement a Socratic Seminar on the importance of the contributions made by various psychologists in the field of human development

• Revisit the debate of “nature versus nurture” and discuss whether students still hold their original beliefs or if new

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information has led to a new theory • Create posters illustrating the key

contributions of the psychological theories to human development

• Analyze primary source documents regarding human development

• Write a journal article discussing the many facets involved in the process of human development

• Role-play various identified gender differences and discuss whether the differences are valid and/or relative


• Debates • Student presentations • Posters • Analytical writing • Performance assessments

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LEARNING STRAND 7.0 Learning ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:


• Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why do I do what I do? • How do humans learn? • How do we process information? • When do I learn? • What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 7.1 Evaluate the basic principles of the major

types of learning. 7.2 Analyze the various contributions made to

the field of learning. 7.3 Measure the success of the various types

of learning on humans. 7.4 Examine the roles of biology and culture in

determining learning.








• Walden Two, B.F. Skinner • The Critical Thinking Companion for



• Implement the various types of learning in a psychological study and evaluate the results of the study to determine which type(s) are most effective

• Debate the use of reinforcements in learning

• Meeting of the Minds – students role-play various contributors to the field of learning

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• Write an analysis to evaluate the various types of learning

• Read the novel, Walden Two and discuss the psychological concepts highlighted in the book. Write an evaluation discussing the realistic success of this type of society


• Experiments/demonstrations • Analytical writing • Debates • Performance assessments • Role-plays

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LEARNING STRAND 8.0 Memory ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:


• Psychology is empirical. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • How do we get information into our

memory? • How does our brain filter information? • What are the biological bases of memory? • Can we improve our memory? • What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 8.1. Identify the factors that influence

encoding. 8.2. Describe the operations of short and

long term memory. 8.3. Evaluate the brain structures

associated with memory. 8.4. Analyze factors that interfere with

memory. 8.5. Develop strategies for improving

memory.









• Conduct class experiments and demonstrations illustrating various memory concepts (chunking, elaboration, recall, recognition, etc.)

• Create original mnemonic devices for information from this unit

• Student presentations highlighting various memory impairments (Alzheimer’s, repressed memories, etc.)

• Simulate a study on eye witness testimony • Narrative and analytical essay on the

following topic: Have students imagine that a part of their brain has been damaged that relates to memory.

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Have them describe how their lives would be affected and how they could compensate for their loss

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Essays • Role-plays/simulations • Presentations • Experiments/demonstrations • Research

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LEARNING STRAND 9.0 Cognition and Language ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Psychology is empirical. • Heredity and environment jointly

influence behavior. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • How do I think? • How do I solve problems? • How do I learn to speak? • Is there a link between thinking and

language?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 9.1. Define the thinking process. 9.2. Understand the process of thought

organization. 9.3. Apply the steps of the problem solving

process and recognize the barriers faced.

9.4. Explain the development of human language.

9.5. Evaluate the theories of language acquisition.

9.6. Examine the influence of language and thought on behavior.







• Genie: Secrets of the Wild Child Movie – Nova Video


• Guest Speaker: Speech Therapist SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Present students with logic problems and have them identify the steps taken to solve the problem

• Demonstrations and/or experiments illustrating the barriers to problem solving such as functional fixedness, rigidity, mental sets, and interference

• Application exercises on thinking and language from The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology (see above)

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• Students create their own problems and present them to the class to solve

• View the movie Genie: Secrets of the Wild Child and discuss the critical period of language acquisition


• Demonstrations/experiments • Class discussion • Tests and quizzes • Application problems

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LEARNING STRAND 10.0 Testing and Individual Differences ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Psychology is empirical. • Heredity and environment jointly

influence behavior. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • What is intelligence? • How is intelligence measured? • Can we be intelligent in different ways? • Is testing fair?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 10.1. Describe the original purposes of

psychological assessment and why they are used today.

10.2. Identify the methods used to assess individual differences.

10.3. Evaluate reliability and validity of tests. 10.4. Compare and contrast the major

theories of intelligence. 10.5. Compare and contrast objective and

projective testing. 10.6. Analyze the various factors that

contribute to intelligence (environment, culture, prenatal, biological).

10.7. Understand IQ score applications.








• Guest Speaker: School Psychologist SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Students complete a sample IQ test • Develop original IQ tests using the concepts

of validity and reliability • Write a proposal to MENSA arguing in favor

of eliminating the traditional IQ test and replacing it with a student-generated common-sense test to measure IQ

• Students complete a multiple-intelligence test and an emotional intelligence test. As a class, discuss the pros and cons of using those results as a measure of intelligence

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• Students interview a special education teacher regarding sample activities for different abilities

• Case study analysis of people with varying IQ levels

• Debate the usage of SAT scores for college admission


• Student-developed sample tests • Written proposal • Debate • Case study analysis • Interview report

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LEARNING STRAND 11.0 Motivation and Emotion ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:


• Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. • Psychology is theoretically diverse. • Behavior is determined by multiple

causes. • Ethics is important in both scientific


ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • Why do I do what I do? • How much of my behavior is influenced by

nature? How much by nurture? • How do we measure motivation? • Is emotion universal?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 11.1. Analyze the major theories of

motivation. 11.2. Evaluate the extent to which

environmental and biological factors influence motivation and emotion.

11.3. Compare and contrast the major theories of emotion.

11.4. Discuss the key ideas of emotional intelligence.

11.5. Examine how motivation and emotion influence learning and problem solving.









• Students develop a list of personal goals and compare it to the theories of motivation

• Students record their emotions for a 24 hour period and then analyze them based on the theories of emotion

• Students develop a 24 hour schedule of their “basic” day, identify which of Maslow’s needs are being addressed and whether the action was intrinsically or extrinsically motivated

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• Analyze TV commercials or magazine advertisements to see how advertisers use Maslow’s Hierarchy to sell products

• Paper Airplane activity from the Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA

• Simulate the theories of emotion in skits SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Role-plays • Written analysis • Student demonstrations • Student discussions

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LEARNING STRAND 12.0 Personality ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Psychology is theoretically diverse. • Psychology is empirical. • Behavior is determined by multiple

causes. • Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. • Ethics is important in both research and

the practice of psychology.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • What is my personality? • What shapes my personality? • How can my personality be measured?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 12.1. Define personality and explain its role

in individual behavior. 12.2. Examine the development of

personality theories (historical timeline). 12.3. Describe the various theories of

personality. 12.4. Analyze the theories of personality in

terms of their strengths and weaknesses.

12.5. Compare and contrast the various types of personality testing.









• Simulate the usage of defense mechanisms in student-developed skits

• Simulate a conversation of the Id, Ego & Superego

• Analyze scenarios using the theories of personality

• Complete personality testing and discuss the reliability and validity of the tests

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Role-plays • Student demonstrations • Written analysis • Student developed comparing and

contrasting graphic organizer

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LEARNING STRAND 13.0 Psychopathology and Treatment ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:

• Behavior is determined by multiple causes.


• Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • What is normal? • How do we measure normal behavior? • Why do I do what I do? • How much of my behavior is influenced by

nature? How much by nurture? • What constitutes ethical treatment?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 13.1 Distinguish between the common

characteristics of abnormal behavior. 13.2 Describe the historical and cultural

origins of abnormality. 13.3 Evaluate the benefits and limitations of

labeling. 13.4 Categorize the major types of

psychological disorders. 13.5 Analyze the various forms of treatment

available. 13.6 Examine the influence of the law on the

diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.







• Field trip to the Myths, Minds & Medicine exhibit

• Guest speaker – psychiatrist SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Analyze various case studies of psychological disorders and identify the symptoms for each

• Examine the pros and cons of deinstitutionalization

• Develop museum exhibits representing a psychological disorder and its treatments

• Research the history of psychological treatment in America over the past 200 years

• Read a psychological novel and write a case study of the main character

• Debate whether the courts should recognize a defendant’s right to plead insanity

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Debates • Essays • Student discussions • Case studies • Graphic organizers

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LEARNING STRAND 14.0 Social Psychology ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that:


• Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.


• Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • How do outside forces influence my

behavior? • What constitutes an ethical study?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 14.1 Examine the key studies in social

psychology. (Milgram, Zimbardo, Asch) 14.2 Analyze social judgments and attitudes.

(perception, attitude formation) 14.3 Investigate the formation of social and

cultural categories. 14.4 Describe the effect of group processes

on the individual. (discrimination, stereotyping, bias)

14.5 Evaluate the effect of social influences on individual behavior. (altruism, conformity, obedience)








• Compare and contrast among the social sciences to determine the specific characteristics and focuses of each

• Simulate the major experiments in social psychology and discuss any ethical concerns

• Research current social psychologists and present information in an interactive lesson

• Debate the ethics of using humans in social psychology experiments

• Develop an ethical approach to measure a social psychology concept in a simulated experiment

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Simulations • Student-developed lessons • Student research • Debates • Graphic organizers • Student presentations

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