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Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology (60) 0
  • Major historical figures in psychology 10 0
  • Theoretical approaches to describing behavior 10 0
  • Branches of psychology 10 0
  • A variety of research methods used by psychologists 10 0
  • The application of research design and statistical analysis in psychology 10 0
  • Ethical guidelines 10 0
Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior (60) 0
  • The interaction of inherited traits; environment and evolution in shaping behavior 10 0
  • Structures and functions of biological systems; including the endocrine system and nervous system 10 0
  • Brain function; neural firing and the influence of medication 10 0
  • The study of the brain and research techniques for studying its structure and function 10 0
  • States of consciousness; including sleeping and dreaming 10 0
  • Addiction and drug dependence 10 0
Unit 3: Sensation and Perception (30) 0
  • Basic principles of how humans experience and process stimuli 10 0
  • The role of experience and culture in perception 10 0
  • The mechanisms of the 5 senses and sensory disorders 10 0
Unit 4: Learning (50) 0
  • Influential researchers and theories of learning 10 0
  • Results of famous learning experiments 10 0
  • Types of learning 10 0
  • Types of conditioning and their effects 10 0
  • Social and cognitive factors in learning 10 0
Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology (70) 0
  • The cognitive and physiological processes that make up memory 10 0
  • Forgetting and typical memory errors 10 0
  • The biological basis of short-term and long-term memory 10 0
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving strategies 10 0
  • Biases and errors in thinking 10 0
  • Defining and measuring intelligence 10 0
  • The processes of learning and using language 10 0
Unit 6: Developmental Psychology (60) 0
  • Physical and social development in childhood 10 0
  • Theories of cognitive development in childhood 10 0
  • Adolescent development and challenges 10 0
  • Adulthood and aging 10 0
  • Theories of moral development 10 0
  • Gender and sexual orientation 10 0
Unit 7: Motivation; Emotion and Personality (50) 0
  • Theories of motivation behind human and animal behavior 10 0
  • Major theories of emotion 10 0
  • The effects of stress 10 0
  • Conceptions of personality; including behaviorist; social cognitive; humanistic and trait theories 10 0
  • Research and assessments to measure personality 10 0
Unit 8: Clinical Psychology (70) 0
  • Standards for diagnosing and approaches to explaining psychological disorders 10 0
  • Neurodevelopmental and schizophrenic spectrum disorders 10 0
  • Bipolar; depressive; anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders 10 0
  • Dissociative; somatic and trauma- and stress-related disorders 10 0
  • Substance abuse; eating disorders; personality disorders and related conditions 10 0
  • Historical developments in psychological treatment 10 0
  • Modern treatment options and methods 10 0
Unit 9: Social Psychology (70) 0
  • How social and cultural categories like gender and race can impact self-concept and behavior 10 0
  • The factors that lead people to form and change attitudes 10 0
  • Group dynamics; including conformity; compliance and obedience to authority 10 0
  • Types of behavior caused by the presence of others 10 0
  • Bias; prejudice and discrimination 10 0
  • Altruism and aggression 10 0
  • The variables that contribute to attraction 10 0