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=Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods= This unit introduces us to the foundations and founders of present day psychology, the modern schools of psychological thought, and the science behind psychological study. Below are some highlights for you. Additionally, there are links to most class handouts for this unit.

1. Psychologists conduct research in an attempt to explain and predict why people behave, feel, and think as they do. 2. Psychologists today use several methods to conduct research and are able to follow a diverse set of career paths. 3. Although it is a relatively "young" science, psychology has ancient roots in philosophy.
 * Enduring Understandings:**

1. What is psychology and what do psychologists do? 2. How has the study of psychology developed over time? 3. What are the major "schools" of thought and how did these perspectives develop? 4. What are the various research methods psychologists use to study human behavior? 5. Why are ethics important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology**?**
 * Essential Questions:**

Psychology, APA, cognitive, psychoanalytic, sociocultural, behavioral, humanistic, neurobiological, case study, survey, observation, correlation, experiment, ethical guidelines, subfields
 * Key Content/Vocabulary (Not a comprehensive list!):**

//Introduction to Psych// Modules 1 & 2
 * Resources:**

Lesson 1: What is Psychology?
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Lesson 3: Perspectives in Psychology
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Lesson 4: The Science of Psychology
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