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Differentiate psychological perspectives
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Criteria
characterize psychological perspectives
compare and contrast psychological perspectives
identify the role of biological, psychological and social influences as interactive causes of human behavior
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Examine research methods
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
compare research methods
identify research methods
articulate ethical concerns in research
identify sources of bias and error in research
analyze the components of scientific process
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Distinguish learning theories
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communicate principles of major learning theories
apply learning strategies to specific situations
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Examine biological influences on behavior and mental processes
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explain major structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their functions
explain neural communication
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Investigate cognitive processes
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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summarize different types of cognitive processes
apply concepts of cognitive processes in everyday life
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Explore relationships among social influences, behavior, and mental processes
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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identify principles of social thinking and social influences
analyze social psychological interactions in everyday life
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Examine personality theories
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate among personality theories
apply principles of personality theories
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Explore motivational theories
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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examine personal motivational patterns
distinguish theories of motivation
apply principles of motivation to specific situations
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Investigate stress
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the relationship between the perception of stress and stressors
determine physiological and psychological responses to stress
analyze factors contributing to the effects of stress
construct a plan for effective stress management
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Investigate sensation, perception, and consciousness
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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compare sensation and perception
examine states of consciousness
analyze the effects of sensation and perception on behavior
analyze the effects of states of consciousness on behavior
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Investigate psychological disorders and treatment approaches
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate among psychological disorders
differentiate among common therapeutic approaches
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Summarize human development processes
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify cognitive, physical, emotional, and social changes across the lifespan
assess the impact of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social changes across the lifespan