Psychology

Psychological Perspectives and Methods of Inquiry

Influences on Thought and Behavior

Critical Thinking: Themes, Sources, and Evidence

Applications of Psychological Knowledge

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the scientific methods that are at the core of psychology.

Investigate human behavior from biological, cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural perspectives.

Discuss theories, methodologies, and empirical findings necessary to plan, conduct, and especially interpret research results.

Adhere to and consider the impact of American Psychological Association and federal guidelines for the ethical treatment of human and nonhuman research participants.

Explain how the validity and reli- ability of observations and measurements relate to data analysis.

Collect and analyze data designed to answer a psychological question using basic descriptive and inferential statistics.

Explore multicultural and global perspectives that recognize how diversity is import- ant to explaining human behavior.

Explain the complexities of human thought and behavior, as well as the factors related to the individual differences among people.

Describe biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that influence individuals' cognition, perception, and behavior.

Explain the interaction of biology and experience (i.e., nature and nurture) and its influence on behavior.

Identify the role psychological sci- ence can play in helping us understand differences in individual cognitive and physical abilities.

Explain how social, cultural, gender, and economic factors influence behavior and human interactions in societies around the world.

Explain common themes across the field of psychological science, including ethical issues, diversity, developmental issues, and concerns about health and wellbeing.

Use information from different psychological sources to generate research questions.

Use existing evidence and formu- late conclusions about psychological phenomena.

Use critical thinking skills to be- come better consumers of psychological knowledge.

Acknowledge the interconnected- ness of knowledge in the discipline of psychology.

Apply psychological knowledge to their daily lives.

Apply the major theoretical approaches in psychology to educational, emotion- al, political, ethical, motivational, organizational, personal, and social issues.

Suggest psychologically based eth- ical solutions to actual problems including, but not limited to, those encountered in education, business and industry, and the environment.

Discuss ways in which the applica- tions of psychological science can address domestic and global issues.

Use psychological knowledge to promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Apply psychological knowledge to civic engagement.