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Introduction to Psychology surveys the scientific study of psychology, introducing students to topics such as perception, consciousness, development, cognition, emotion, motivation, psychopathology, decision-making, and social behavior. Psychology studies both human and animal behavior by employing observational and experimental studies. This is a practical course that explores how people perceive, learn about, remember the world around them, and how they interact with others.
Students will develop basic understanding in the following areas:
- Psychological research methods.
- Biological bases of behavior.
- Life span development.
- Principals of conditioning, learning, and memory.
- Sensation and perception.
- Motivation, stress, and coping.
- Foundations of psychological theories.
- Impact of cultural/environmental factors and genetic factors on development.
- Common psychological disorders and treatment.
- How groups and other people affect behavior.
- Written project(s)
- Tests and quizzes
- Class participation and discussion
- Presentations and group activities
“It was a good insight into psychology -- I wasn't planning to take AP Psychology until I got a taste of it in the course, and some of the activities that we did, like student presentations, discussions, and case studies were really insightful and student-led. I'd recommend this to anyone unsure of content-based courses. Taking AP Intro to Psychology made AP Psychology much easier because I already had a solid foundation.”
- Ally Yiu (Class of 2023)
“AP Intro to Psychology (the two-week variant during the summer) is a very fast-paced course that crams a lot of information into a very short time span. The classes are very interesting and jam-packed with activities. The summatives are relatively simple as well, and I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a small tasting sample of psychology“
- Chris Yin (Class of 2024)