PSYCHOLOGY

identify characteristics that

differentiate the field of

psychology from other

related social sciences.

[PSY.1A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

trace the historical development

of the contemporary perspectives

in psychology, including

biological, behavioral, cognitive,

sociocultural, humanistic, and

psychodynamic.[PSY.1B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explore subfields and career

opportunities available in

the science of psychology.

[PSY.1C]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

define and differentiate the

concepts of theory and

principle.[PSY.2A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

identify and describe the

basic methods of social

scientific reasoning.[PSY.2B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

apply the standards of the

American Psychological

Association (APA) for ethical

decision making regarding the

collection, storage, and use of

psychological data.[PSY.2C]October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

define and interpret

measures of central

tendency (mean, median,

and mode) and dispersion

(range and standard

deviation).[PSY.2D]October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe the anatomy of the

central and peripheral

nervous systems and the

endocrine system.[PSY.3A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explain the effects of the

endocrine and nervous

systems on development

and behavior.[PSY.3B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explain the capabilities and

limitations of sensory

systems and individual

perceptions.[PSY.4A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

understand the interaction

of the individual and the

environment in determining

sensation and perception.

[PSY.4B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

critique the various

perspectives presented in

the nature versus nurture

debate.[PSY.5A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

trace the influence of

physical development on

the individual.[PSY.5B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

discuss the role of the

caregiver on individual

development.[PSY.5C]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explain factors involved in

cognitive development

according to Jean Piaget.

[PSY.5D]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe Erik Erikson's

stages of psychosocial

development.[PSY.5E]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

evaluate the predicted

outcomes of given courses of

actions in particular situations

based on an understanding of

the development of morality.

[PSY.5F]October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

evaluate the presented

theories of human

development and specify

the strengths and

weaknesses of each.

[PSY.5G]October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

demonstrate an

understanding of the

principles of operant and

classical conditioning and of

social learning.[PSY.6A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe the processes of

learning using typical

classroom situations.

[PSY.6B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

compare predominant

theories of motivation and

emotion.[PSY.7A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explore the interaction of

biological and cultural

factors in emotion and

motivation.[PSY.7B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

differentiate the various

types of intelligence.

[PSY.8A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe statistical concepts

used in testing.[PSY.9A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

differentiate among

aptitude, achievement, and

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

tests.[PSY.9B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

define personality.[PSY.10A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

compare and evaluate

various theories of

personality, including

psychodynamic, trait,

humanistic, and

sociocultural.[PSY.10B]October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe personality

assessment tools.[PSY.10C]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

define and identify the basic

elements of thought.

[PSY.11A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

identify strategies and

obstacles associated with

problem solving and

decision making.[PSY.11B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explore the structural

features of language.

[PSY.11C]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

discuss theories of language

acquisition and

development.[PSY.11D]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

evaluate the limitations and

capabilities of the

information processing

model.[PSY.11E]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

understand the states and

levels of consciousness.

[PSY.11F]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explain stress and the

individual's physiological,

behavioral, and

psychological responses to

stressors.[PSY.12A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

evaluate cognitive and

behavioral strategies for

dealing with stress.

[PSY.12B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

analyze the challenges inherent

in defining abnormal behavior

and acknowledge the

sociocultural stigma of labeling

behavior as abnormal.[PSY.12C]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

recognize the biological,

social, and cognitive origins

of abnormal behavior.

[PSY.12D]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

iscuss major categories of

abnormal behaviors and

identify their respective

characteristics as classified in

the Diagnostic and Statistical

Manual (DSM).[PSY.12E]October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

evaluate the effectiveness

of past and present

methods of therapy.

[PSY.12F]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe how attributions

affect explanations of

behavior.[PSY.13A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

explore the nature and

effects of bias and

discrimination.[PSY.13B]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe circumstances in

which conformity and

obedience are likely to

occur.[PSY.13C]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

describe the effects of the

presence of others on

individual behavior.

[PSY.13D]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

discuss the nature of

altruism.[PSY.13E]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

discuss the factors

influencing attraction.

[PSY.13F]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

identify sources of attitude

formation and assess

methods used to influence

attitudes.[PSY.13G]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

analyze examples of

attitudes, beliefs, and

behaviors related to

changes in available

technology.[PSY.18A]

October 2014

PSYCHOLOGY

evaluate the impact of

changes in technology on

personal growth and

development.[PSY.18B]

October 2014