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Course: BPSS (SST) Social Studies Standards (S-SST)
Glossary: Psychology Standards

SST-HS.PSY

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Psychology Standards

Domains

  • SST-HS.PSY.D1 Domain 1: History and Research
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2 Domain 2: Biological Bases of Behavior
  • SST-HS.PSY.D3 Domain 3: Disorder, Therapies, and Treatments
  • SST-HS.PSY.D4 Domain 4: Development and Learning
  • SST-HS.PSY.D5 Domain 5: Memory and Cognition
  • SST-HS.PSY.D6 Domain 6: Motivation and Emotion
  • SST-HS.PSY.D7 Domain 7: Personality
  • SST-HS.PSY.D8 Domain 8: Social Psychology

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards are larger groups of related Domains with benchmarks. So the standard score is a calculation of all the related domains that calculate from their benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each Domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each benchmark.

SST-HS.PSY.A

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Psychology

SST-HS.PSY.A Anchor Standards

Standards

  • SST-HS.PSY.A1 Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop an understanding of psychology.
  • SST-HS.PSY.A2 Practically apply concepts of psychology.
  • SST-HS.PSY.A3 Analyze how topics evolve and research develops as discoveries occur.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D1

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Psychology Domain 1

SST-HS.PSY.D1 History and Research

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D1.1 Describe psychology as an empirical science
  • SST-HS.PSY.D1.2 Analyze research methods
  • SST-HS.PSY.D1.3 Analyze ethical standards
  • SST-HS.PSY.D1.4 Describe different careers in psychology

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D2

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Psychology Domain 2

SST-HS.PSY.D2 Biological Bases of Behavior

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.1 Identify the functions of the major divisions and subdivisions of the human nervous system
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.2 Identify the parts of the neuron and describe the basic process of neural transmission
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.3 Describe the interactions between the endocrine and nervous systems
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.4 Discuss processes of sensation and perception and how they interact
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.5 Identify states of consciousness
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.6 Describe the sleep cycle
  • SST-HS.PSY.D2.7 Describe types of sleep disorders

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D3

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Psychology Domain 3

SST-HS.PSY.D3 Disorder, Therapies, and Treatments

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D3.1 Describe the classifications of psychological disorders
  • SST-HS.PSY.D3.2 Describe symptoms and causes of major categories of psychological disorders
  • SST-HS.PSY.D3.3 Explain the types of treatments available

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D4

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Psychology Domain 4

SST-HS.PSY.D4 Development and Learning

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D4.1 Describe the interaction between hereditary v. environment
  • SST-HS.PSY.D4.2 Explain the theories of cognitive, moral, and social development
  • SST-HS.PSY.D4.3 Trace the physical, cognitive, and social development of the lifespan
  • SST-HS.PSY.D4.4 Describe the principles of classical and operant conditioning
  • SST-HS.PSY.D4.5 Apply observational and cognitive learning to everyday life

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D5

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Psychology Domain 5

SST-HS.PSY.D5 Memory and Cognition

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D5.1 Describe the types of memory
  • SST-HS.PSY.D5.2 Explain strategies for improving the encoding of memory
  • SST-HS.PSY.D5.3 Explain the processes of memory retrieval and improvement
  • SST-HS.PSY.D5.4 Describe theories of intelligence
  • SST-HS.PSY.D5.5 Describe the history of intelligence testing and current methods

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D6

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Psychology Domain 6

SST-HS.PSY.D6 Motivation and Emotion

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D6.1 Explain types of motivation
  • SST-HS.PSY.D6.2 Explain types of emotion

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D7

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Psychology Domain 7

SST-HS.PSY.D7 Personality

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D7.1 Explain theories of personality
  • SST-HS.PSY.D7.2 Describe personality assessments

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.

SST-HS.PSY.D8

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Psychology Domain 8

SST-HS.PSY.D8 Social Psychology

Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.PSY.D8.1 Describe how group dynamics influence behavior
  • SST-HS.PSY.D8.2 Describe how society influences an individual's behavior
  • SST-HS.PSY.D8.3 Explain the nature and effects of stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and racism

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains are larger groups of related  benchmarks. So the domain is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each domain to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each domain.