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
PSYCHOLOGY