## Level 4 Psychology Units
Understanding Human Behavior
• Define key terms in psychology, such as motivation, emotion, and learning.
• Explore the major psychological theories, including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and humanistic psychology.
Developing Effective Communication Skills
• Learn active listening and communication techniques.
• Develop clear and concise written communication skills.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies.
Promoting Positive Mental Health
• Understand the causes and risk factors for mental health disorders.
• Develop and implement healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress and anxiety.
• Promote self-esteem and positive self-image.
Exploring Human Development
• Examine the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that occur throughout the lifespan.
• Explore the impact of genetics, environment, and culture on development.
• Develop an understanding of lifespan development theories and their applications.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills
• Learn to analyze and evaluate information.
• Develop logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Apply critical thinking to real-world scenarios and situations.
Promoting Social Justice and Equality
• Explore the concepts of prejudice, discrimination, and social inequality.
• Develop an understanding of social justice movements and advocacy.
• Analyze the impact of social justice issues on individuals and communities.
Applying Psychology in Real-World Settings
• Explore the application of psychological principles in various settings, such as education, healthcare, and social work.
• Develop skills in assessment, intervention, and counseling.
• Analyze real-world challenges and propose solutions based on psychological principles.
Developing Ethical and Professional Behavior
• Explore ethical principles and values in psychology.
• Develop critical thinking skills to make ethical decisions.
• Understand the role of ethics in psychology practice and research.
Promoting Positive Mental Health for Children and Adolescents
• Explore the unique challenges faced by children and adolescents.
• Develop effective strategies for promoting positive mental health in children.
• Apply knowledge of child development and resilience to support children's well-being.
Developing Positive Relationships
• Explore the importance of healthy relationships in development and well-being.
• Develop skills for building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Analyze the impact of social support on psychological health.
Promoting Positive Mental Health for Adults
• Explore the causes and risk factors for mental health disorders in adults.
• Develop effective coping mechanisms for managing stress and anxiety.
• Promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices for maintaining mental well-being.
Developing Positive Mental Health for Older Adults
• Explore the specific challenges faced by older adults.
• Develop strategies for promoting positive mental health in older adults.
• Apply knowledge of age-related changes and cognitive decline to support older adults.
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.