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General Psychology Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!  After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu

Phone

<h4><big><strong>Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.&nbsp; Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!</strong></big></h4>

Office Location

Dutton Hall 202-J

Office Hours

TO SET UP A MEETING:  CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT  (806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week. 

 

PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES.  If you can text me, then you can call me!  AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569!  If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time.  However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL!  I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!

If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN!  That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks!  Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!

 

EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature!   Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me.  It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL!   Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!  

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES: 

SPRING- II - 2021:  March 22nd through May 14th:   I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course.   Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer. 
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you  on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day.  I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure.  Thank you! 
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE:  There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting.  I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you.  If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.

FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES:  THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.

FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person!  Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number.  Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME!  I want to communicate with you directly!

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Course

PSYC-2301-006 General Psychology

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOK

EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY, (9th Edition) (2014).  David Myers.  Worth Publishers. ISBN # 978-1-4641-6336-4

This instructor makes her own study guides for all exams. IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PRINT OFF STUDY GUIDES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AC ONLINE CLASS.  IF YOU NEED HELP ACCESSING AC ONLINE, GO TO THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE LIBRARY AND THEY WILL GET YOU SET UP.

COMPUTER ACCESS AND USE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS!  You will have all EXAMS, ASSIGNMENTS and EXAM STUDY GUIDES posted in your AC ONLINE CLASSROOM for this course.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ALL ASSIGNMENTS, STUDY GUIDES, AND, IF YOU LIKE, THE POWER POINT NOTES  (Power point NOTES ARE OPTIONAL, however, the EXAMS, STUDY GUIDES, and ASSIGNMENTS ARE REQUIRED!). If you do not have your OWN COMPUTER in order to access AC ONLINE, be sure and familiarize yourself with the computers available to you at the AC Library.  

If you need help with this, go to the WASHINGTON STREET LIBRARY FIRST FLOOR to the TLC CENTER: It's in the center of the first floor to your LEFT! They are happy to help you!

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES

YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES for PSYC 2301:  These are the MINIMUM COMPETENCIES.  After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following as evaluted by the faculty in the department/program:

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  1. Define psychology and list and discuss the goals of psychology
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  2. Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in contemporary psychology.
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  3. Explain what is meant by the scientific method and describe the various research methods.
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  4. Describe the parts and functions of the nervous system.
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  5. Define and discuss sensation and perception.
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  6. Describe learning from the behavioral and the cognitive perspectives.
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  7. Describe the functioning of sensory, short-term and long-term memory.
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  8. Define motives, needs, drives, and incentives.
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  9. Explain and evaluate the cognitive-appraisal theories of emotion.
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  10. Discuss the nature-nurture controversy in developmental psychology.
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  11. Define Piaget's concepts and outline Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, describing the major characteristics of each.
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  12. Describe the major personality theories and projective and objective measures of personality.
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  13. Describe the psychological disorders and the biomedical and psychological therapies that are used.
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  14. Describe the social context of human behavior, emphasizing attribution theory, relationships between attitudes and action, conformity, group/cultural influences, prejudice, aggression, social conflict, attraction, altruism, and peacemaking.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!

IF THIS IS AN ON CAMPUS COURSE: Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text and doing homework assignments. Students are expected to turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). Please do not engage in side conversations during class time, texting, reading newspapers, taking naps, and any other distracting behaviors. If you miss class, you are expected to contact the instructor and/or other students in the class to get information about the class. 

FOR ALL COURSES: Since this instructor emails reminders via the AC ONLINE classroom announcement page, it's best to check into your AC ONLINE class frequently.  As well, all course notes and assignments are in the AC ONLINE classroom folders, as directed by your instructor.   It is your responsibility to get the information and printed materials, as well as take EXAMS in the AC Online classroom. If you don't have a computer, simply check the ones in the library.  You can get onto AC ONLINE from any computer anywhere!

Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty, refraining from cheating on EXAMS or plagiarism. YOUR EXAMS ARE MEANT TO BE TAKEN BY YOU!  IF THIS INSTRUCTOR LEARNS THAT YOU ARE COLLABORATING ON EXAMS, YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE!  Plagiarism on written work will NOT be tolerated.  PLAGIARISM IS USING SOMEONE ELSES’ MATERIAL AS IF IT WERE WRITTEN OR ORIGINATED BY YOU.  If you plagiarize, you can fail the assignment and receive a 0.  Plagiarism means copying off of the internet, quoting directly without giving credit to the source, or using parts of another persons work as your own. Copying and pasting material off the internet is strictly forbidden!   YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES AND HAVE A REFERENCE SECTION WITH APA STYLE CITATIONS FOR YOUR PAPER! PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS BEHAVIOR.  We have access to a plagiarism checker program and any paper that this instructor sees is plagiarized in part or in full, will be getting a 0 on the paper, and a letter of reprimand will be filed in your academic record.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER SOMETHING IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, PLEASE ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR!  AGAIN, I CONSIDER THIS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENSE AND WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!!!

FOR ONLINE COURSES AND ONLINE PORTIONS OF TRADITIONAL AND HYBRID COURSES: Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" in the ONLINE PORTIONS of this class AT ALL TIMES.  Inappropriate online behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the course room material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in having to drop this course, failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!

Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER!  You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology!  Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion.  If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me.  However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education!  Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course!   You are encouraged to debate others, and your instructor, in a polite BUT WELL INFORMED manner!  If you want to debate a point made, all this instructor asks, is that you bring your sources and do a good job of backing up your ideas.  In academics, we like well informed opinions!  This is KEY to analytical and creative thinking and is the hallmark of what it means to have academic freedom!  If you are not comfortable expressing your opinions in front of the class, you may obtain 10 extra credit points by WRITING a rebuttal paper.  If your instructor feels that you have backed up your point of view with sources that are informed and expert on the topic, your instructor will READ your paper to the class (with your permission of course!).  Let's enjoy the spirit of debate (and we will actually have a REAL DEBATE over the DEATH PENALTY in class...your instructor ONLY plays the time keeper and steering the discussion so that everyone is heard).  I look forward to a REAL educational experience with you all! 

If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first.  If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Dr. Alan Kee, at DUTTON HALL 202-N, or call him at 371-5183. 

If you have a concern that something you want to say or write that you think might offend others in the classroom or in the online course-room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the AC ONLINE class email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention.  We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences in opinions, beliefs and ideas are a critical part of adult education!  You are expected to be an adult in this class!  Thank you for making our class a safe place to discuss ideas and to learn!   ~ Dr. Harding

 

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON “MY GRADES” TAB in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN.  IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY, SO WE CAN GET IT CORRECTED RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!

YOUR FINAL GRADE IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ                                                                                                            = 10 pts
  • STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET RETURNED by due dat to instructor in class                  = 5 pts
  • UNITS 1, 2, & 3 EXAMS worth 100 points each

NOTE: you get to drop lowest exam of the 3 or if you miss an exam its is your drop!   

As well, you get two attempts on each exam.                                                              = 200 pts

  • UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM over Unit 4 & a few comprehensive questions (required!)                   = 100 pts
  • UNIT 1 IN CLASS DREAM LAB                                                                                     = 10 pts
  • UNIT 2 IN CLASS LEARNING LAB                                                                                 = 10 pts
  • UNIT 3 PERSONALITY & CAREER WRITTEN LAB turned in online                                = 30 points
  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY                                                                                      = 100 points
  • UNIT 4 IN CLASS DIAGNOSIS LAB                                                                             = 10 pts 
  • EXTRA CREDIT:  Up to 20 points  for $20,00 worth of food donated to AC PANTRY            (+ 20 pts)

                                                                                                           Total        475 + 20 Extra Credit pts

Attendance

 

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP":  While it may be tempting to skip classes, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades IS class attendance.

If this is an online course, you will do best if you are working IN THE ONLINE CLASSROOM at least 2 to 5 times a week!  People who end up doing poorly rarely show up in the classroom. Check the announcements and emails daily and be working on your projects!  Set up a study schedule for yourself that is reasonable and works! This way you’ll cross the finish line.

If this is an ON CAMPUS or HYBRID COURSE I will be taking attendance at the beginning of the class over he semester.  Depending upon the length of the class (8 weeks or 16 weeks) and whether we meet full time or, for a hybrid, half time, I will be taking attendance at the beginning of class several times during the semester. SEE THE GRADING CRITERIA for that number!   In class attendance is worth 5 points each time.

If this is an on campus course, PLEASE...BE THERE AND BE ON TIME!  IT'S DISRUPTIVE TO OTHERS TO SHOW UP LATE! IT'S DISRUPTIVE TO YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC TO NOT BE IN CLASS!  ~THANKS! DR. HARDING

Calendar

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYC 2301 Sec 006  HYBRID:  SUMMER 2 - 2016

WHAT IS DUE WHEN CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP WITH YOU:

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE is EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (9th Edition) by David Myers, WORTH PUBLISHERS.

NOTE: If something in your COURSE SAYS REQUIRED: It will be on the exam! BE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES AND POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THIS CALENDAR: It's NOT SET IN STONE!  NOTE: For a hybrid course, 50% of the course is on campus, but 50% is online!  You will need to be completing a lot of the materials and watching the films on your own!.

  HERE IS THE CHECKLIST OF DUE DATES FOR THIS COURSE:  Check these off as you submit them:

  • COURSE OPENS TUESDAY,  JULY 5th. Before CLASS 1 begins, Print Calendar, review syllabus, fill out student information sheet, take syllabus quiz, Read Ch 1.  For Unit 1 Read Ch 1,2, 3 and 6 for Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Read Ch 2 for Class 2 next time. Watch SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD film for Chapter 1, online and watch PAY ATTENTION TO THIS film online for CH 3 and 6. PRINT OUT STUDY GUIDE for UNIT 1 and fill out as we go over material in class.
  • SYLLABUS QUIZ (online) is due by class 2 THURSDAY, JULY 7th by 11:55 pm (10 pts): Required for census to be counted in course!
  • TURN in STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and return by TUESDAY, JULY 12th class 3, for 5 pts attendance.
  • Be sure you go over SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER, topics, instructions and GET STARTED! Worth 100 points!!!! SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY will be due TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th online in SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER by 11:55 pm so no time to waste! This is ONLY a 6 week course!  Get started now!
  • REVIEW EXTRA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: You can donate up to $20.00 worth of food to the AC PANTRY for up to 20 points extra credit!  You need to submit your AC PANTRY RECEIPT documentation and your purchase receipts by TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th CLASS 11, turn in at beginning of class to me! Last day to get your extra credit.
  • PRINT off DREAM ANALYSIS IN CLASS LAB and bring to class for THURSDAY, JULY 14th for in class lab (worth 10 pts)
  • Take your UNIT 1 Practice Quiz
  • UNIT 1 EXAM (and Unit 1) CLOSES MONDAY, JULY 18th by 11:55 pm (100 pts).
  • UNIT 2 STARTS TUESDAY, JULY 19th in CLASS 5, and covers classes 5, 6, and 7: For Unit 2, READ CHAPTERS 4, 5,7 and 8, watch PARENTING WITH LOVE & LOGIC film for CH 4 and watch REMEMBER THIS for Chapter 8.  Print Learning Lab for class and print off Unit 2 Study guide and fill in as we discuss material in class and in your reading!
  • PRINT LEARNING LAB for THURSDAY, JULY 21st for IN CLASS LEARNING LAB. Finish Tuesday, JULY 26th.  
  • Take your Unit 2 Practice quiz and fill out study guide.
  •  UNIT 2 EXAM opens TUESDAY, JULY 26th and will close on MONDAY, AUGUST 1st by 11:55 pm. Take it online (worth 100 pts).
  • UNIT 3 OPENS CLASS 8 THURSDAY, JULY 28th. Read chapters 10, 11 and 12, Watch film with Robert Sapolsky on STRESS, and take PERSONALITY TEST and do UNIT 3 PERSONALITY & CAREER written lab. Print off your UNIT 3 Study Guide and fill in as you read your chapters and as we discuss material in class. KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SERVICE PROJECT...IT's DUE NEXT WEEK!  
  • UNIT 3 PERSONALITY/CAREER LAB and submit online in UNIT 3 LAB DROP BOX online by FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th by 11:55 pm (worth 30 pts)
  • UNIT 4 OPENS THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th CLASS 10.  Read chapters 13, 14 and 15, and all the HANDOUTS that are required~!  Watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS for CH 13 and other short videos for chapters that say required, fill out study guide for Exam 4.  REMINDER: While you get to drop your lowest exam from Units 1, 2 or 3, UNIT 4 EXAM is required for everyone!
  • UNIT 3 EXAM CLOSES ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7th by 11:55 pm. (100 points)
  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY due in SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX BY MONDAY, AUGUST 8th by 11:55 pm. (100 pts)
  • EXTRA CREDIT DOCUMENTATION DUE by TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th in class. Give your instructor your AC PANTRY receipt and your purchase receipts for the food (Up to $20.00 for 20 points).
  • Take Practice Quiz and fill out your UNIT 4 Study Guide. Remember to print off all handouts because a lot of the exam will be over the handouts for chapters 14 and 15.
  • UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM REQUIRED  for everyone and closes on FRIDAY MORNING 10 AM in the morning, AUGUST 12th (100 pts). CLASS IS CLOSED Remember, while you get to drop your lowest exam from Units 1, 2 or 3, UNIT 4 EXAM is required for everyone!
  •  FINAL GRADES POSTED ON WEBADVISOR BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th by noon.

DETAILED CALENDAR FOR UNITS 1-4

First Assignments: WEEK 1: Class 1 and 2: July 5th and July 7th.

BEFORE CLASS I: 

  • Print out the materials I sent you including the Unit 1 Theory Handout, Student Information Sheet, Ch 1 PPT notes, and Calendar, along with the UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE.
  • Read Chapters 1 and 2 and print off the BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL and/or HANDOUT.
  • PRint out your CALENDAR and REVIEW THE SYLLABUS, Take the 10 points syllabus quiz by due date on calendar.
  • Watch the SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD FILM in the UNIT 1 FOLDER, REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER.
  • Fill in the STUDY GUIDE as your go over Chps 1 & 2.
  • REVIEW THE SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER and select a project and get started! Worth 100 points.
  • REVIEW THE EXTRA CREDIT Requirements. YOu can donate up to 20 $ worth of food to the AC PANTRY for up to 20 points extra credit. You will need to submit your PANTRY RECEIPT and your PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ME by TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th in Class 11!

UNIT 1: Cover Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 6. OPENS MONDAY, JULY 4th & CLOSES MONDAY, JULY 18th by 11:55 pm

CLASS 1: TU, July 5th

  • Review how the class works as a HYBRID.
  • Be sure you read over syllabus and take the quiz by due date (see short calendar above)
  • Read Chapters 1 and 2 and fill in study guide as you read to prepare for exam and practice quiz.
  • WATCH THE SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD FILM and discuss NATURE vs NURTURE!
  • Read Chapters 3 and 6 for Week 2.
  • PRINT off the UNIT 2 BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL and CH 2 Power Point Lecture notes!
  • NOTE: If it says required, there will be questions over it on the exam!

 

CLASS 2: TH July 7th

  • Be sure you take the SYLLABUS quiz by tonight, 11:55 pm (10 pts)
  • Bring your PPT notes and BRain Train Manual as we Discuss Brain Trainer, Cells, Neurotransmitters and the TRIUNE BRAIN. A lot of material to cover!
  • Watch any videos that are required in the REQUIRED VIDEO folder in UNIT 1 FOLDER.
  • Fill out study guide.
  • Read Chapter 3 and review the DRUG HANDOUT. PRINT OFF IN CLASS DREAM LAB for CLASS 3, and read Chapter 6.
  • Watch the PAY ATTENTION TO THIS video in the REQUIRED VIDEO FOLDER for Ch 3 and 6.
  • BE SURE YOU GO OVER YOUR SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER, SELECT A PROJECT and get started! You only have about 4 weeks to do this 4 hour volunteer requirement and write the essay! DUE TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th by 11:55 pm and it's worth 100 points total to your grade!Don't procrastinate!

 

Week 2:Class 3 and 4, July 12th and 14th:

 

CLASS 3:TU, July 12th Chapter 3 and IN CLASS DREAM LAB (10 points), Drug Handout

  • TURN IN YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET For 5 Points!
  • Read ch 3 for today. Be sure you bring your IN CLASS DREAM LAB for todays in class lab (10 points0
  • Go over sleep, dreams and drugs, a little on hypnosis and meditation.
  • Read Chapter 6 for next class, pages 191-215 and 227-233.
  • WATCH THE PAY ATTENTION TO THIS VIDEO for chapters 3 and 6. NOTE: If it says required, there will be questions over it on the exam!
  • Fill in Study guide and take PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points for UNIT 1. You will find it in the UNIT 1 FOLDER, and then go to the UNIT 1 EXAM folder.You can take it as many times as you like to increase your grade! But, it's not required..it's extra credit.

CLASS 4: TH July 14th: Chapter 6 and film Pay Attention to This

  • Cover Chapter 6 (pages 191-215 and 227 to 233.Watch the PAY ATTENTION TO THIS Film in your UNIT 1 required videos folder!
  • Discuss Sensation and Perception and Prejudice!As well, we will see a few MAGIC TRICKS and discuss illusion.
  • TAKE the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ to prepare for UNIT 1 exam.Finish filling out STUDY GUIDE!
  • UNIT 1 EXAM OPENS TODAY and will close MONDAY, JULY 18th by 11:55 pm. It will cover chapters 1, 2, 3 and 6 (pages required), and the SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD FILM, along with PAY ATTENTION TO THIS, and any other "REQUIRED short films" in the UNIT 1 REQUIRED FILMS FOLDERS> REminder: If it says REQUIRED, then print it off or watch it! Study it. It will be on the exam!
  • Read Chapters 4 and 5 for next week, print off the study guide and Powerpoint notes, and watch the PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC FILM, required for Chapter 4.

EXAM 1 CLOSES MONDAY JULY 18th by 11:55 pm.

 

UNIT 2: Chapters 4, 5, 7 and 8 and CLOSES MONDAY, AUGUST 1st by 11:55 pm.

Week 3 and 4:  July19, 21st, 26th and 28th

CLASS 5: TU JULY 19th: CH 4 on Human Development and FILM and CH 5  on HUMAN SEXUALITY( Ch 5 you will read and review on your own!)

  • Read Ch 4 and 5 for this week. PRINT OFF STUDY GUIDE andfill it in for Chapters 4 and 5. I
  • I recommend printing off the power point notes as well. There is also a CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORY HANDOUT that is required. This will help you organize all the theories in CHILD DEVELOPMENT!Print it off for the EXAM and review it while you read.
  • WATCH the REQUIRED "PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC" Film in the UNIT 2 REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER for Chapter 4.ALso, there are power point notes over the film to give you the main concepts. I'd print that off too!

CLASS 6: TH July 20th CH 7 LEARNING, IN CLASS LEARNING LAB

  • Discuss Ch 7 and do the IN CLASS LEARNING LAB on Positive and Negative Reinforcement & Punishment. There will be a LEARNING LAB ANSWER SHEET for you to review and the practice quiz you can take along with the regular UNIT 2 practice quiz.
  • Read Ch 8 for next class over memory and watch REMEMBER THIS in the REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER for UNIT 2!Cool film!

CLASS 7: TU CH 8 on Memory and FILM REMEMBER THIS

  • Discuss chapter 8 and memory tips.
  • Watch the REMEMBER THIS FILM in your UNIT 2 Required videos folder.
  • Fill out UNIT 2 Study guide and be sure you review the LEARNING LAB answer sheet.
  • UNIT 3 EXAM opens TUESDAY, JULY 26th after class 7, and will close on MONDAY, AUGUST 1st by 11:55 pm.
  • For next week and Unit 3, read chapters 10 and 11.Print off UNIT 3 Study guide.Print off the UNIT 3 PERSONALITY and CAREER LAB!
  • Keep working on that SERVICE PROJECT and don't forget, you can get 20 points of extra credit for your AC PANTRY donation, if you want!

EXAM 2 CLOSES MONDAY, AUGUST 1st by 11:55 pm

 

UNIT 3: Cover Chapters 10, 11 and 12, Personality theory handout, and the PERSONALITY TYPE and CAREERS LAB. CLOSES ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7th by 11:55 pm.

Class 8: TH JULY 28th Ch 10 on MOTIVATION and EMOTION and PERSONALITY CH 11 and HANDOUT!  Do UNIT 3 CAREER LAB

  • Discuss Chapter 10 over MOTIVATION and EMOTION.
  • Discuss the UNIT 3 PERSONALITY AND CAREER LAB. Go to the PERSONALITY and CAREER LAB folder, download your lab on your computer.Answer the questions, take the PERSONALITY TEST and find the perfect careers for you! UPLOAD your UNIT 3 LAB ONLINE in the DROP BOX by due date of FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th 11:55 pm.

Class 9 TU AUGUST 2nd: CH 11 on Stress and UNIT 3 Career LAB, Personality Theory handout.

  • Discuss Ch 11 on Stress and watch SAPOLSKY's STRESS FILM online! REQUIRED VIDEO FOLDER in UNIT 3.
  • Fill out study guide as you read
  • Take the PERSONALITY TEST, answer questions on the CAREER LAB, review the materials in the folder and find your "PERFECT" Career choices.UPLOAD CAREER LAB in DROP BOX by FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 4 open THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th, read chapter 13 on SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. We'll watch a film in class

UNIT 3 CAREER LAB is DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th

UNIT 3 EXAM is due by SUNDAY, AUGUST 7th by 11:55 pm

SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY is due by MONDAY, AUGUST 8th by 11:55 pm

EXTRA CREDIT DOCUMENTATION is due by TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th in CLASS 11 give to Dr. HARDING

UNIT 4: Covers chapters 13, 14 and 15, along with ABNORMAL PSYCH and THERAPY Handouts and all required videos including THE HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS.

Class 10 TH August 4th: CH 13 on Social Psychology and the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS FILM

  • Print out study guide for UNIT 4 exam. Remember, UNIT 4 EXAM is REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!!
  • Discuss Overview of Social Psychology (read ch 13 and print off short ppt notes).
  • We'll watch HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film in class and short discussion on conformity. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
  • Read Chapter 14 and print off all the ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS HANDOUT! Most of the material will come from that handout, but read the chapter!PRINT OUT IN CLASS DIAGNOSIS LAB for TUESDAY!

Class 11: TU August 9th:  Ch 14 Abnormal Psychology and Handout

  • Discuss handout and do the in class DIAGNOSIS LAB (worth 10 points).
  • Read Chapter 15 over Therapy and print out the THERAPY HANDOUTS for last class
  • Watch the short Unit REQUIRED FILMS on ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY diagnoses,
  • Fill out the study guide as you review

 

CLASS 12: TH AUGUST 11th: THERAPY and handouts

  • Discuss various types of therapy discussed in handout including psychodynamic (FREUD), behavioral therapy, family therapy and the KARPMAN TRIANGLE and COGNITIVE THERAPY including the ABC MODEL of IRRATIONAL THINKING.
  • Watch any of the films that are required in the Required video folder.
  • Fill out study guide and take the practice quiz.
  • EXAM 4 open until FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th by 10:00 am. GOOD LUCK!

EXAM 4 covers chapters 13, 14 and 15, handouts and HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS FILM, and all other short videos.  CLOSES FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th by 10:00 am!

FINAL GRADES POSTED ON WEDADVISOR by noon

 

Additional Information

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  In order to see your instructor's comments on your work (such as your discussions and your paper), GO TO "MY GRADES" tab in the menu to the left of your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM SCREEN.  Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!).  Click on that and you will see a place that says RUBRIC and COMMENTS.  Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you.  PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN!  I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!

Note: Any work that is turned in to this instructor MUST BE STAPLED!  I do not accept unstapled pages nor do I accept work that is paper-clipped or corners folded over. IT MUST BE STAPLED TOGETHER (for example, your study guides must be stapled!).  DO NOT TURN IN WORK THAT IS UNSTAPLED.  I SUGGEST YOU INVEST IN A TINY TOT STAPLER IN ORDER TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT!

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