Psychology

“We know what we are, but not what we might be.” –
Ophelia, in Shakespeare’s Hamlet

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” William James

Most of society’s challenging problems—including crime, poverty, prejudice, violence, and environmental sustainability— are related to human attitudes, values, and behavior. Psychology informs our understanding of these problems and their solutions. Defined as the scientific study of the mind and behavior, Cadets in this course will gain an understanding of the complexities and diversity of human thought and behavior – skills that can be applied to their own lives, and those around them.

The Course is broken up into 5 Units, or “domains” –
Unit 1 – Scientific Inquiry
Unit 2 – Biology in Psychology
Unit 3 – Development and Learning
Unit 4 – Personality and Motivation
Unit 5 – Abnormal Psychology

Disclosure and Course Calendar (with Assignments, Due Dates, and Notes) Below:

A few key reminders:

The Link for “live stream” is https://meet.google.com/czq-dfhi-xrj
A recording for the beginning of each class (TO INCLUDE THE JOURNAL QUESTION) will be posted.
That recording WILL include entire lectures, activities, or projects, but NOT quizzes, tests, etc.
While lectures will be recorded and streamed, the PDF versions of each PPT is also available on the schedule.
Direct any questions to MAJ Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org

PSYCHOLOGY – A Day Schedule – Spring 2026*

Wednesday, Jan 7 – Classroom Orientation / Disclosure (DUE Jan 12)

Friday, Jan 9 – NOTES – Day 1 – What is Psychology

Monday, Jan 12 – Classroom Observations (and Handout) (DUE Jan 21)

Wednesday, Jan 14 – NOTES – Day 2 – Methods and Problems in Experimentation

Wednesday, Jan 21 – QUIZ – S.I. and Methods of Experimentation (DUE Jan 26)

Friday, Jan 23 – NOTES – Day 3 – Tools of Experimentation

Monday, Jan 26 – Variables Handout (DUE Feb 2)

Wednesday, Jan 28 – NOTES – Day 4 – Interpreting Results

Monday, Feb 2 – Study Guide – Psychology Basics (DUE Feb 6)

Wednesday, Feb 4 – Finish Study Guide / JEOPARDY / Review For Test

Friday, Feb 6 – TEST – Psychology Basics (DUE Feb 11) / Extra Credit Article