1 semester, 0.5 credit
This course is a survey of basic topics, concepts, and psychological principles. As an introduction to the field of psychology, this course includes key terms, major theories, careers, methods of experimentation, and practical applications. We will also cover child development, learning, memory, motivation, stress, personality dynamics, social functioning, and abnormal behavior. In addition, and most importantly, we will examine the Word of God to help us understand how our minds are influenced by the world in which we live and ultimately our attitudes and deportment. The main textbook is Psychology (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt). This course may be taken online in the summer for an additional fee of $150 if the student does not already have a full-year study hall planned for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.