The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology

P.C.15

Depth 1

The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms

P.C.16

Depth 1

The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings

P.C.17

Depth 1

The student develops long-term and short-term goal-setting skills for individual and community problem solving

P.C.18

Depth 1

The student understands the relationship of changes in technology to personal growth and development

P.C.1.a

Depth 2

identify characteristics that differentiate the field of psychology from other related social sciences

P.C.1.b

Depth 2

trace the historical development of the contemporary perspectives in psychology, including biological, behavioral, cognitive, sociocultural, humanistic, and psychodynamic

P.C.1.c

Depth 2

explore subfields and career opportunities available in the science of psychology

P.C.2.a

Depth 2

define and differentiate the concepts of theory and principle

P.C.2.b

Depth 2

identify and describe the basic methods of social scientific reasoning

P.C.2.c

Depth 2

apply the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) for ethical decision making regarding the collection, storage, and use of psychological data

P.C.2.d

Depth 2

define and interpret measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode) and dispersion (range and standard deviation)

P.C.3.a

Depth 2

describe the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the endocrine system

P.C.3.b

Depth 2

explain the effects of the endocrine and nervous systems on development and behavior

P.C.4.a

Depth 2

explain the capabilities and limitations of sensory systems and individual perceptions

P.C.4.b

Depth 2

understand the interaction of the individual and the environment in determining sensation and perception

P.C.5.a

Depth 2

critique the various perspectives presented in the nature versus nurture debate

P.C.5.b

Depth 2

trace the influence of physical development on the individual

P.C.5.c

Depth 2

discuss the role of the caregiver on individual development

P.C.5.d

Depth 2

explain factors involved in cognitive development according to Jean Piaget

P.C.5.e

Depth 2

describe Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development

P.C.5.f

Depth 2

evaluate the predicted outcomes of given courses of actions in particular situations based on an understanding of the development of morality

P.C.5.g

Depth 2

evaluate the presented theories of human development and specify the strengths and weaknesses of each

P.C.6.a

Depth 2

demonstrate an understanding of the principles of operant and classical conditioning and of social learning

P.C.6.b

Depth 2

describe the processes of learning using typical classroom situations

P.C.7.a

Depth 2

compare predominant theories of motivation and emotion

P.C.7.b

Depth 2

explore the interaction of biological and cultural factors in emotion and motivation

P.C.9.a

Depth 2

describe statistical concepts used in testing

P.C.9.b

Depth 2

differentiate among aptitude, achievement, and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests

P.C.10.a

Depth 2

define personality

P.C.10.b

Depth 2

compare and evaluate various theories of personality, including psychodynamic, trait, humanistic, and sociocultural

P.C.10.c

Depth 2

describe personality assessment tools

P.C.11.a

Depth 2

define and identify the basic elements of thought;

P.C.11.b

Depth 2

identify strategies and obstacles associated with problem solving and decision making;

P.C.11.c

Depth 2

explore the structural features of language;

P.C.11.d

Depth 2

discuss theories of language acquisition and development;

P.C.11.e

Depth 2

evaluate the limitations and capabilities of the information processing model;

P.C.11.f

Depth 2

understand the states and levels of consciousness.

P.C.12.a

Depth 2

explain stress and the individual's physiological, behavioral, and psychological responses to stressors;

P.C.12.b

Depth 2

evaluate cognitive and behavioral strategies for dealing with stress;

P.C.12.c

Depth 2

analyze the challenges inherent in defining abnormal behavior and acknowledge the sociocultural stigma of labeling behavior as abnormal;

P.C.12.d

Depth 2

recognize the biological, social, and cognitive origins of abnormal behavior;

P.C.12.e

Depth 2

discuss major categories of abnormal behaviors and identify their respective characteristics as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM);

P.C.12.f

Depth 2

evaluate the effectiveness of past and present methods of therapy.

P.C.13.a

Depth 2

describe how attributions affect explanations of behavior

P.C.13.b

Depth 2

explore the nature and effects of bias and discrimination

P.C.13.c

Depth 2

describe circumstances in which conformity and obedience are likely to occur

P.C.13.d

Depth 2

describe the effects of the presence of others on individual behavior

P.C.13.e

Depth 2

discuss the nature of altruism

P.C.13.f

Depth 2

discuss the factors influencing attraction

P.C.13.g

Depth 2

identify sources of attitude formation and assess methods used to influence attitudes

P.C.14.a

Depth 2

create a product on a contemporary psychology-related issue or topic using critical methods of inquiry

P.C.14.b

Depth 2

draw and evaluate conclusions from qualitative information

P.C.14.c

Depth 2

apply evaluation rules to quantitative information

P.C.14.d

Depth 2

analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions

P.C.15.a

Depth 2

use psychology-related terminology correctly

P.C.15.b

Depth 2

use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation

P.C.15.c

Depth 2

transfer information from one medium to another, including written to visual and written or visual to statistical, using computer software as appropriate

P.C.15.d

Depth 2

create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information

P.C.16.a

Depth 2

use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution;

P.C.16.b

Depth 2

use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision;

P.C.16.c

Depth 2

participate in conflict resolution using persuasion, compromise, debate, and negotiation.

P.C.17.a

Depth 2

illustrate the relationship and sequence between intermediate goals and terminal goals

P.C.17.b

Depth 2

monitor and evaluate self-directed inquiry or projects for timelines, accuracy, and goal attainment

P.C.18.a

Depth 2

analyze examples of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to changes in available technology

P.C.18.b

Depth 2

evaluate the impact of changes in technology on personal growth and development

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