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PSOF Foundations · Unit 5 · Observer Certification

The Limbic-Prefrontal Observer Module

Emotional regulation in service of cognition

Optional · not required for PSOF Digital ~72 min · 10 steps CTLE credit pending NYSED approval
Begin Step 1

PSOF Item Map

The instrument items this module trains.

Each PSOF observation tool item below maps directly to the classroom signals taught in Step 2. Calibration on this module authorizes you to rate these items.

  • Item 5.1

    Exhibits intense emotional reactions (e.g., crying, yelling) that seem out of proportion to the trigger.

  • Item 5.2

    Refuses to start or abandons challenging tasks without attempting to persist.

  • Item 5.3

    Has difficulty calming after becoming upset or dysregulated.

The 10-step path

One linear journey from foundations to certification.

Each step unlocks the next. Completed steps stay open for review. Your reflection at Step 9 is what gates the certification ceremony at Step 10.

  1. 1

    Domain Foundations

    ~8 min · Up next

  2. 2

    Classroom Signals

    ~6 min · Locked

  3. 3

    Domain Contrasts

    ~4 min · Locked

  4. 4

    Unifying Principle

    ~4 min · Locked

  5. 5

    Module Check (optional, not the PSOF Digital gate)

    ~10 min · Locked

  6. 6

    Vignette Feedback

    ~5 min · Locked

  7. 7

    Academic Cost

    ~10 min · Locked

  8. 8

    Observational Skills

    ~10 min · Locked

  9. 9

    Reflection

    ~10 min · Locked

  10. 10

    Certification

    ~5 min · Locked