These Content Standards show what you need to know to demonstrate an

acceptable degree of mastery of the basic concepts, principles, and processes

of psychology.

The psychology course should provide substantive content and opportunity for

self-examination of the student’s personal attitudes in order to promote

effective understanding of differences in people who vary by ethnicity, race,

class, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, and able-bodiedness. This

also supports the development of critical thinking skills.

The content standards also encompass the course objectives: i.e.,

    a. To improve the ability to reason scientifically about behavior

    b. To improve the ability to interact effectively with others

    c. To reflect the values of the discipline of psychology.

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