Course Description
Psychology is a one semester elective course that focuses on the study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include: stress, mental health and wellness, learning and memory strategies, habit management, perception, social psychology concepts and communication, development changes and parenting skills, indicators of psychological disorders, personality assessment, motivation and emotion.
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Student Portfolios
Fall 2026
Period 3
Period 6
5 Pillars of Psychology
Below in the image are the 5 Pillars or Themes that we will be studying throughout this semester.
Resources to Continue Learning
Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important, and relevant psychological research being conducted today.
Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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The human brain is the most complex biological structure in the known universe. Its roughly 86 billion nerve cells power all of our thoughts, perceptions, memories, emotions, and actions. It’s what inspires us to build cities and compels us to gaze at the stars.
That sense of wonder drives BrainFacts.org. We are a public information initiative of The Kavli Foundation, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, and the Society for Neuroscience – global nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing brain research.
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Inside Mental Health is an award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.
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All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
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Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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The Stanford Psychology Podcast invites leading psychologists to talk about what’s on their mind lately. Join Eric, Anjie, Kate, Bella, and Joseph as they chat with their guests about their latest exciting work. Every week, an episode will bring you new findings from psychological science and how they can be applied to everyday life. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast represent those of the speaker and not necessarily Stanford's. Let us hear your thoughts at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @StanfordPsyPod. Soundtrack: Corey Zhou (UCSD). Logo: Sarah Wu (Stanford)
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Welcome to psychology for the rest of us. Host Dr. Monica Johnson takes the science of psychology and makes it both entertaining and relatable. Using a sympathetic ear and evidence-based research, she explains the ‘why’ behind emotions like joy, anger, fear, trust, and anxiety, and helps you better understand the relationships you form with your friends, family, coworkers, and yourself. Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride.
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Weekly discussions and perspectives on all aspects of psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, and mental health topics. Psychoeducation, information, misinformation, controversy, and passion about an incredibly relevant and misunderstood medical field.
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YouTube Channel covering topics such as The Science of Memory, Relationships, Psych 101, Experiments, Disorders, and more.
Welcome to my Official Channel, Mental Health Treatment. Will upload best and informative and result-oriented content for you. Hopefully you will like it and it would be beneficial for all. We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep. Thanks
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Join me on a journey into the mysterious depths of the human psyche as I investigate the strange and surprising terrain of the Mind Field.
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