• PSYCHOLOGY

    In this introductory course, students will develop an understanding of psychology as an empirical science and then look at the most relevant themes and conundrums that are within the discipline.  Students will identify structures and functions of the brain and nervous system, contrast the related phenomena of sensation and perception, research the importance of sleep and the strangeness of dreams, assess the difficulty in diagnosing "abnormal" behavior and the different classifications of mental disorders, analyze how society and culture influence the individual and examine how humans learn and the role of memory.  Students will use reading and writing strategies to research concepts, schools and individuals while actively engaging in the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of psychological issues. (One credit, one-year elective for grades 10-12).