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Social Studies - Psychology II |
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Course DescriptionThis course is a continuation of the contemporary psychological issues and topics related to individuals and groups examined in Psychology I. Emphasis is based on practical applications and expansions of psychological principles. A Note on the StandardsThe psychology curriculum is built around Boise School District standards and reflects the best professional judgment of our teaching staff. District standards include content knowledge and skills in the following areas: theoretical and scientific; the language of psychology; the perspectives and theories of psychology; the major disorders and therapies of psychology; the ongoing research in psychology. While each standard is expressed through specific, associated instructional objectives, instructors will provide opportunities to apply the standards throughout the course. Adopted MaterialsIntroduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior
Copyright ResourcesK – 12 Social Studies Scope and SequenceCourse Scope
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District Standards for Psychology II |
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Understand and apply methodological components of psychology that allow students to utilize skills of critical thinking and problem solving through class research. |
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Understand and apply the language of psychology as it pertains to understanding, predicting, describing and controlling behavior. |
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Understand the processes through which individuals develop mental patterns and thought processes which lead to an understanding of behavior. |
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Understand the different psychological disorders, their treatments and long-term ramifications of these disorders on the individual and on a societal basis. |
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Understand the practical applications of psychology pertaining to real life situations. |
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Research in Psychology |
2 Weeks |
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Instructional Objective 1364.01 Implement the elements of psychology as a science in relation to research methods. |
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Conduct research on an issue related to psychology. |
Ch. 2 |
TMA |
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Gather, analyze, and interpret data. |
TMA, EOC |
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Discuss and debate results of research. |
TMA |
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The Brain, Biology, and Behavior |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.02 Utilize knowledge of nervous system anatomy. |
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Create models of the brain and discuss applications of their functions. |
Ch. 3 |
TMA, EOC |
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Participate in and analyze tests for different brain hemispheres (left and right brain). |
TMA |
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Discuss split brain research and the repercussions. |
TMA, EOC |
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Lifespan Development |
2 Weeks |
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Instructional Objective 1364.03 Describe the major developmental stages and important milestones of lifespan development. |
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Apply knowledge of early development to an infant’s environment and create or describe the perfect baby’s room. |
Ch. 4 & 5 |
TMA, EOC |
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Research the ramifications of abuse and neglect in early childhood. |
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Apply and discuss individual development in comparison to theories. |
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Research issues accompanying aging. |
TMA |
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Learning |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.04 Differentiate and demonstrate the various types of learning. |
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Apply the terms and concepts of classical conditioning. |
Ch. 9 |
TMA, EOC |
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Demonstrate the theories presented by Pavlov and Watson in classical conditioning. |
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Apply the terms and concepts of operant conditioning. |
TMA, EOC |
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Apply and demonstrate the technique of shaping. |
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Demonstrate Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning. |
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Describe and demonstrate observational (social) learning. |
TMA, EOC |
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Memory |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.05 Demonstrate the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving memory. |
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Present an example(s) of the various techniques used in the process of memory acquisition. |
Ch. 10 |
TMA |
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Create a memory evoking activity using the various senses. |
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Language, Cognition, Creativity, and Intelligence |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.06 Apply knowledge of language, cognition, creativity, and intelligence to class discussions and activities. |
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Debate issues of intelligence and testing. |
Ch. 11 & 12 |
TMA, EOC |
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Research and discuss language acquisition theories. |
TMA |
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Create and demonstrate new a language and discuss the process of language development. |
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Discuss functional fixedness and demonstrate the practical applications. |
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Utilize creativity in problem solving activities (riddles, Puzzles, and games). |
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Debate emotional intelligence with academic intelligence. |
Ch. 13 |
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Personality |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.07 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of theories of personality. |
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Create a visual representation of individual’s personality. |
Ch. 15 |
TMA |
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Describe individual’s personality from a theorist’s point-of-view. |
TMA, EOC |
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Debate the usefulness of personality tests. |
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Research the effects of birth order and sibling rivalry on personality. |
Ch. 5 |
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States of Consciousness |
2 Weeks |
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Instructional Objective 1364.08 Discuss the various issues relating to sleep, meditation, hypnosis, and drugs. |
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Research the impact of sleep deprivation on society. |
Ch. 8 |
TMA |
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Research and discuss sleep disorders and treatments. |
TMA, EOC |
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Discuss and demonstrate different techniques of meditation and hypnosis. |
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Research drug use and abuse. |
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Health, Stress, and Coping |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.09 Apply the major concepts related to stress and coping in relation to promoting psychological wellness. |
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Demonstrate various stress management techniques. |
Ch. 16 |
TMA |
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Create individual stress management programs. |
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Discuss various ways of coping. |
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Discuss real life situations of learned helplessness. |
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Motivation & Emotion and Gender & Sexuality |
2 Weeks |
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Instructional Objective 1364.10 Describe motivation and its physical and psychological impact on individual behaviors. |
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Define and give examples of motivation. |
Ch. 13 |
TMA, EOC |
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Differentiate between the types of motivation. |
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Evaluate or examine the model of motivation. |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomical links to motivation. |
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Discuss the theories of motivation. |
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Discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. |
TMA, EOC |
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Explore and apply intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. |
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Instructional Objective 1364.11 Apply theories of motivation and the physical and psychological impact on individual behaviors. |
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Discuss motivation behind criminal behavior. |
Ch. 13 |
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Discuss why rape and violence occur. |
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Demonstrate sensory links to emotion. |
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Discuss motivation behind success or failure. |
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Discuss the motivation behind the basic drives (e.g., hunger, sex, pain). |
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Instructional Objective 1364.12 Explain the physical and psychological aspects of emotion, and discuss the benefits and limitations of emotional expression. |
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List the primary emotions. |
Ch. 13 |
TMA, EOC |
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Identify the physiological connections of emotions to the brain (limbic system). |
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Describe and apply the fight or flight response. |
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Discuss ways in which body language expresses emotion. |
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Critique and discuss the various theories of emotion. |
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Instructional Objective 1364.13 Understand the issues regarding gender and sexuality. |
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Discuss and debate gender roles and stereotyping. |
Ch. 14 |
TMA, EOC |
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Apply gender roles and stereotyping to child rearing. |
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Discuss various gender identity issues. |
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Discuss issues behind sexuality. |
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Sensation and Perception |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.14 Examine the various senses and their anatomical parts and functions. |
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List the various sensory modalities. |
Ch. 6 |
TMA |
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Define the various thresholds involved in sensory stimulation. |
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Differentiate between the major theories of color vision. |
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Discuss color blindness. |
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Define and apply the concept of sensory adaptation. |
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Create models of various sensory structures. |
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Demonstrate how various senses are used individually and cooperatively. |
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Instructional Objective 1364.15 Apply how perception relates to sensation |
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Define and demonstrate the various perceptual constancies. |
Ch. 7 |
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Discuss and utilize different examples of Gestalt psychology. |
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Discuss and apply the concept of depth perception. |
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Discuss perceptual learning utilizing the visual illusions in our world. |
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Relate perception to motivation in real life situations. |
TMA, EOC |
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Describe selective attention and understand the implications to perception. |
TMA |
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Discuss the limitations of perceptual accuracy. |
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Psychological Disorders and Therapies |
2 Weeks |
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Instructional Objective 1364.16 Apply knowledge of psychological disorders and therapies. |
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Research and present information on various psychological disorders. |
Ch. 17 |
TMA, EOC |
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Explore current practices of psychological and pharmacological treatments. |
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Debate and define abnormality from a historical and contemporary perspective. |
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Social Psychology |
1 Week |
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Instructional Objective 1364.17 Understand how individuals and groups behave, think, and feel in various social situations. |
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Discuss and debate conformity and where it occurs from a personal perspective. |
Ch. 19 |
TMA |
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Discuss and debate the existence of prejudice today. |
TMA, EOC |
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Discuss and debate the influence groups have on individual behaviors. |
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Discuss and debate the necessity of conformity and obedience. |
TMA |
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Discuss and debate the abuse of conformity and obedience. |
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