Students will know that human behavior is shaped by biology, environment, culture, motivation, emotions, and personality traits.

Students will examine nature and nurture, analyze social-cultural influences, describe motivation and emotion, and explain trait theory as one way to understand personality.

Class discussion, written reflection, scenario analysis, vocabulary checks, and a quiz or personality-based application task.

Lesson # Lesson Title Duration of Days
1 Nature and Nurture 2
2 Social-Cultural Influences 3
3 Motivation 3
4 Emotion 3
5 Trait Theory 2