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Pillar Model

APA IPO SLOs Including Integrative Themes

This infographic shows five pillars on top of a foundation which reads, “Research Methods.” The pillars are as follows:

Pillar 1: Biological

  • Neuroscience
  • Sensation
  • Consciousness

Pillar 2: Cognitive

  • Cognition
  • Memory
  • Perception
  • Intelligence

Pillar 3: Developmental

  • Learning
  • Life Span Development
  • Language

Pillar 4: Social and Personality

  • Social
  • Personality
  • Emotion
  • Multicultural
  • Gender
  • Motivation

Pillar 5: Mental and Physical Health

  • Abnormal
  • Health
  • Therapies