Psychology, 2nd Edition by Danae
L. Hudson
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,Table of Contents are given below
1. Psychology as a Science
2. Neuroscience and the Biology of Behavior
3. Sensation and Perception
4. Consciousness
5. Learning
6. Memory
7. Cognition and Language
8. Intelligence
9. Human Development
10. Motivation and Emotion
11. Human Sexuality and Gender
12. Stress and Health
13. Social Psychology
14. Personality
15. Psychological Disorders
16. Therapy
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Chapter 1: Psychology as a Science
Contents
Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Adaptive Pathways and Corresponding Misconceptions
Seated Activities
Online Activities
Learning Objectives (Top)
Module 1: The Discipline of Psychology
LO 1.1 Describe the major historical perspectives in psychology.
LO 1.2 Summarize the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
LO 1.3 Identify various career options available to those with a degree in psychology.
Module 2: Psychology and the Scientific Method
LO 1.4 List the steps of the scientific method and apply them to the field of psychology.
LO 1.5 Recall some of the skills needed to be a critical thinker.
Module 3: Descriptive Research Methods
LO 1.6 Summarize the potential advantages and disadvantages of using naturalistic
observation.
LO 1.7 Recall some uses and limitations of case studies.
LO 1.8 Explain the methods used by researchers when designing a survey.
Module 4: Correlational Studies
LO 1.9 Describe how correlations measure relationships between variables.
LO 1.10 Distinguish between correlation and causation.
Module 5: Experimental Research
LO 1.11 Recall the components of experimental research.
LO 1.12 Explain how researchers try to control for potential bias, and consider ethical
standards when conducting research.
Piecing It Together: Vaccines and Autism
LO 1.13 Analyze how the cross-cutting themes of psychology relate to the topic of vaccine
research in autism.
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Chapter Outline (Top)
I. What Is Psychology?
II. Module 1: The Discipline of Psychology
A. A Brief History of Psychology
LO 1.1 Describe the major historical perspectives in psychology.
1. Prescientific Psychology
2. Scientific Psychology: Historical Perspectives
B. Contemporary Perspectives in Psychology
LO 1.2 Summarize the seven modern perspectives in psychology.
1. Psychodynamic Approach
2. Behavioral Approach
3. Humanistic Approach
4. Cognitive Approach
5. Biological Approach
6. Evolutionary Approach
7. Sociocultural Perspective
C. Careers in Psychology
LO 1.3 Identify various career options available to those with a degree in
psychology.
1. Clinical Psychology
2. Applied Psychology
3. Academic Psychology
III. Module 2: Psychology and the Scientific Method
A. The Steps of the Scientific Method
LO 1.4 List the steps of the scientific method, and apply them to the field of
psychology.
B. The Importance of Critical Thinking
LO 1.5 Recall some of the skills needed to be a critical thinker.
IV. Module 3: Descriptive Research Methods
A. Naturalistic Observations
LO 1.6 Summarize the potential advantages and disadvantages of using
naturalistic observation.
B. Case Studies
LO 1.7 Recall some uses and limitations of case studies.
C. Surveys
LO 1.8 Explain the methods used by researchers when designing a survey.
V. Module 4: Correlational Studies
A. Correlational Coefficients
LO 1.9 Describe how correlations measure relationships between variables.
B. Separating Correlation from Causation
LO 1.10 Distinguish between correlation and causation.
Adaptive Pathway 1.1
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