Introduction to Psychology Independent Work Packet

In order to learn and review concepts while distance learning, students will complete a packet including various activities covering the material in the introduction to psychology unit. Distribute this packet to guide students while they learn at home.

This Packet Includes:

• 15 fact or myth statements with answers, additional information, and reflection questions
• 38 important terms to define
• 10-question correlation practice
• Reading brain coloring page with related questions
• Crossword puzzle review

Complete packet key included in a separate PDF.

Needed Resources:
Students will need a textbook or the internet to define the terms included.

APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula:

• Scientific Inquiry Domain - Perspectives in Psychological Science - 1.1 Define psychology as a discipline and identify its goals as a science; 1.2 Describe the emergence of psychology as a scientific discipline; 1.3 Describe perspectives employed to understand behavior and mental processes; 1.4 Explain how psychology evolved as a scientific discipline; 2.1 Discuss the value of both basic and applied psychological research with human and non-human animals; 2.2 Describe the major subfields of psychology; 2.3 Identify the important role psychology plays in benefiting society and improving people’s lives
• Scientific Inquiry Domain - Research Methods, Measurement, and Statistics - 1.1 Describe the scientific method and its role in psychology; 1.2 Describe and compare a variety of quantitative (e.g., surveys, correlations, experiments) and qualitative (e.g., interviews, narratives, focus groups) research methods; 1.3 Define systematic procedures used to improve the validity of research findings, such as external validity; 1.4 Discuss how and why psychologists use non-human animals in research; 2.1 Identify ethical standards psychologists must address regarding research with human participants; 2.2 Identify ethical guidelines psychologists must address regarding research with non-human animals

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Related Resources:

• Psychology Research Methods Project & Rubric
• Introduction to Psychology Vocabulary Task Cards
• Introduction to Psychology Bingo
• Introduction to Psychology Bundle
• The Mind, Explained Viewing Guide Bundle
• Psychology, Explained Viewing Guide Bundle

Other Independent Work Packets:

• Biological Perspective Independent Work Packet
• Sensation & Perception Independent Work Packet
• Development Across the Lifespan Independent Work Packet
• Culture & Gender Independent Work Packet
• Memory Independent Work Packet
• Psychological Disorders Independent Work Packet
• Psychological Therapies & Treatments Independent Work Packet

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