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title: Psychology Course Details - SmartFox K12
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# Psychology

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Psychology focuses on individual behavior and why an individual thinks, feels, and reacts to certain stimuli. Major emphases will be placed on research methods, stages of childhood and adolescence, how the brain works, altered states of consciousness, psychological testing, and psychological disorders. 

#### Psychology: Summary Info

- **Format:** Online
- **Duration: **1 Semester
- **Credits:** 5 credits total
- **Prerequisite:** None

### The SmartFox psychology class is perfect for the student who is looking for a UC-approved psychology class but does not want the rigor of an AP course.

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