LESLIE MUNHOLLON

TEXT: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY GLENCOE PUBLISHING CO.

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

This is a two semester course with no prerequisites. It is designed , because of its mature content, as an elective for 11th and 12th grade students. Students will study human behavior as it relates to themselves and others and will become familiar with the history of psychological research and popular theories as well as current trends in the field.

Recently in Class:

Mrs. Munhollon's Psychology students are just finishing their Infancy & Childhood unit. For the last week, students have been carrying egg babies to help them relate to the responsibilities involved in caring for a child. Students examined current OK statistics before drawing for marital status and gender. The rest of the faculty was informed of the project and acted as DHS, notifying Mrs. Munhollon of neglect or abuse issues which were promptly dealt with. Hopefully, the students not only had fun but also learned some valuable lessons from the project.

	Juniors Tim and Maria with Baby Camdyn
	Senior Sasha with Baby Emberly
	Juniors Bud and Rochelle with twins Desiree & Dante & Baby Holly
	Seniors Tia & Ashley with Baby Kai & Baby Marcus
	Junior Nathan with Baby Tina & her customized car crib

During Chapter 6, students constructed brain models using a variety of materials. Part and functions of the brain were labeled, and possible repercussions of injuries or disease were discussed.

	A grandmother's button collection proved to be a great help for juniors Maria, Rochelle & Joey as they put together their brain.
	Seniors Chris & Hung, along with junior Chance found help with their brain with a cauliflower from the produce section.
	Homemade play dough proved to be a winner for Senior Amanda and juniors Garrett & Maureen.
	The class had trouble resisting this candy collection brain made by juniors Kailen, Chelsea & Desiree who used frosting for glue.

FIRST SEMESTER

• WEEKS 1-2
• UNIT I- INTRODUCING PSYCHOLOGY- CHAPTER 1
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Define psychology and describe types of work psychologist typically do
2. Explain the purpose of theories
3. Describe the major contributions of early psychologists, including Wundt, James, Watson & Freud
4. Give an example of and describe the six different approaches of present-day psychology to understanding human behavior
• WEEKS 3-4
• UNIT II- PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS/STATISTICS- CHAPTER 2
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Explain the overall purpose of using scientific methods of research
2. Identify the difference between independent and dependent variables as they relate to experimental and control groups in an experiment
3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of survey methods
Describe how naturalistic observation is done, explaining its usefulness
4. Indicate the pros and cons of the interview method
5. Explain what the case study method is used for
6. Explain the purpose of the longitudinal versus the cross-sectional methods
7. Discuss the pros and cons regarding the morality of experimenting with humans or animals
• WEEKS 5-7
• UNIT III- INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD- CHAPTER 3
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Explain the importance of heredity and environment human development
2. Describe the way maturational processes work
3. Explain growth cycles, critical periods, and imprinting
4. Describe the role of the mother and father in family life
5. Describe the three parenting styles and their effects on children
6. Explain the causes of child abuse
7. List and explain Piaget's four stages of child development
8. List and explain Kohlberg's three stages of moral development
• WEEKS 8-9
• UNIT IV-ADOLESCENCE- CHAPTER 4
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe the physical changes of adolescence
2. Discuss differences in rates of maturation and their effects
3. Describe the eating disorders of bulimia and anorexia nervosa
4. Describe the importance of conformity and groups
5. Discuss Erikson's definitions of identity and identity confusion
6. Describe Marcia's four states of identity
7. Explain the connection between formal operations thinking and post conventional moral reasoning
8. Describe the sources of conflict between parents and adolescents
9. Discuss factors associated with juvenile delinquency
• WEEKS 10-11
• UNIT V- ADULTHOOD AND AGING- CHAPTER 5
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe the general characteristics of the period from 20-39
2. Explain what the mid-life transition is
3. Explain what is meant by the "mellow 50's"
4. Describe family relationships and common crises during the middle adult period, including menopause and the empty nest
5. Provide an overall view of the mental ability and health of the typical elderly person
6. Discuss attitudes toward death
• WEEKS 12-13
• UNIT VI- BRAIN, BODY AND BEHAVIOR- CHAPTER 6
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe how the hemispheres of the brain function
2. Name and explain the parts of the cerebral cortex
3. Name and describe the purpose of each of the parts of the lower brain
4. Name and explain the purpose of each of the glandular systems
• WEEKS 14-15
• UNIT VII- ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS- CHAPTER 7
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe consciousness and its levels
2. Explain chronology and biological clocks
3. Describe circadian rhythm and explain its influence
4. Explain the importance of REM sleep
5. Describe the content of and different kinds of dreams
6. Explain what hypnosis is
7. Explain how meditation involves a similar state of consciousness
• WEEKS 16-18
• UNIT VIII-SENSATION AND PERCEPTION- CHAPTER 8
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Understand how sensations occur
2. Understand how perceptions allow humans to react
3. Describe how the sense organs act as receptors
4. Define perceptions

SECOND SEMESTER

• WEEKS 1-3
• UNIT IX- MOTIVATION AND EMOTION- CHAPTER 12
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe how symbolism is tied in with basic drives
2. Describe the difference between motivation and emotion
3. Explain the physical basis of hunger and thirst
4. Explain the problems with extrinsic motivation
5. Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs
6. Describe the types of psychological motivation
7. Describe the three theories of emotion
• WEEKS 4-5
• UNIT X- PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING- CHAPTER 13
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Explain the purpose of using psychological tests
2. Discuss the importance of validity, reliability, and norms
3. Compare projective tests with personality inventories
4. Describe the differences between aptitude and achievement tests
• WEEKS 6-8
• UNIT XI- THEORIES OF PERSONALITY- CHAPTER 14
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Explain psychoanalytic theory and the unconscious
2. Describe the two approaches to behaviorism
3. Explain the humanistic philosophy
4. Describe the role of heredity and environment in personality traits
• WEEKS 9-10
• UNIT XII: FRUSTRATION, CONFLICT, STRESS & DRUGS- CHAPTER 15
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Explain the four types of conflict
2. Discuss the differences between good and bad stress
3. Describe the physical changes that take place during stress
4. Describe the general adaptation syndrome
5. Explain the principle of how drugs affect the body
6. Discuss suicidal feelings
• WEEKS 11-14
• UNIT XIII: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS- CHAPTER 16
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe the three part definition of abnormal behavior
2. Explain the major symptoms of each of the mental disorders
3. Describe the differences between dysthymic disorder and major depression
4. Describe the origin and symptoms of schizophrenia
5. Explain how a personality disorder differs from other disorders
• WEEKS 15-16
• UNIT XIV: THERAPY AND CHANGE- CHAPTER 17
• OBJECTIVES: Students will:
1. Describe the different kinds of mental health workers
2. Compare psychoanalysis with humanism as a therapy
3. Describe how behavioral methods differ from others
4. Explain the advantages of group therapy
5. Describe chemotherapy and psycho surgery, explaining the benefits and problems involved in each
• WEEKS 17-18
• UNIT XV- SOCIOCULTURAL INFLUENCES: ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS- CHAPTER 20
• OBJECTIVES: Students will :
• Describe the cultural makeup of the United States
• Describe the cultural biases in the field of psychology
• Explain how a reference group influences attitudes
• Describe the use of stereotypes
• Explain how prejudice can be reduced
• Explain how cognitive dissonance changes attitudes
• Explain the techniques of brainwashing

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