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PSYCHOLOGY (877)
Semester 1/2 Credit Grades 11, 12
This course will be offered every other year, and will be offered in the 2021–2022 school year.
Psychology is the study of human behavior. This course will be divided into three parts. The first part reviews the history of psychology with special emphasis on important psychological theories (i.e. those of Freud, Jung, Rogers). The second part explores specific areas of psychology, such as the workings of the brain, mental illness, and child psychology. The final part focuses on how students may apply psychological concepts in their lives, as well as the fields of employment open to those who pursue psychology as a career.
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