General Psychology
This section offers classroom-ready resources for teaching General Psychology at the college or advanced high school level.
Whether you are covering foundational theories or applying concepts to real-world case studies, each unit is designed to help students think critically, make connections, and understand how psychology shows up in everyday life.
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What Is Psychology?
What is Psychology?
Explore what psychology is—and what it isn’t. This section introduces students to the field of psychology as both a science and a study of human experience. Students examine common myths about psychology, explore major psychological perspectives, and learn how psychologists apply these lenses to understand thought, emotion, and behavior.
Research
Methods
Research Methods
Students learn how psychologists design studies, interpret findings, and evaluate evidence. Lessons explore the scientific method, ethical research practices, and how to critically analyze real-world psychology articles and claims.
Biological Foundations of Behavior
Biological Foundations of Behavior
This unit looks at the brain’s role in behavior. Students learn about neurons, neurotransmitters, and brain regions, along with the nervous and endocrine systems. Sensation and basic perception are introduced through real-world examples and landmark case studies.
Learning & Memory
Learning & Memory
Students examine how we learn and remember. Topics include classical and operant conditioning, observational learning, and the processes of memory—encoding, storage, and retrieval. Hallmark studies help connect theory to lived behavior.
Cognition & Consciousness
Cognition & Consciousness
This section explores how we think, make decisions, and experience awareness. Students study perception, problem-solving, and altered states of consciousness, including sleep and dreams. Cognitive errors and biases are introduced using engaging, relatable scenarios.
Development Across the Lifespan
Development Across the Lifespan
From birth to late adulthood, students investigate how we grow and change. This unit covers major theories like Piaget, Erikson, and attachment, with a focus on cognitive, emotional, and social development across the lifespan.
Personality & Motivation
Personality & Motivation
What drives us—and what makes us unique? Students examine major personality theories and explore what motivates behavior. Theories of emotion and human needs, including Maslow’s hierarchy, help students reflect on their own experiences.
Mental Health & Treatment
Mental Health Treatment
This unit introduces psychological disorders and how they are diagnosed using the DSM-5. Students explore therapeutic approaches and examine how mental health can be supported through both biological and psychological strategies.
Social Psychology
Social Psychology
Students learn how individuals are influenced by others. Topics include conformity, obedience, group dynamics, prejudice, and attraction. Key studies like Milgram’s obedience research make these concepts come alive.