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PSYC-2301-HS03 General Psychology
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>
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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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
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HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE EXAMS?
1. This is a three hour course. An estimate of study time outside of class is 3 hours for every 1 hour in class. Therefore, you need to plan on spending at least 9 hours per week in studying for this class outside of class.
2. Studying in college is a complex task in that it involves many factors such as time management skills, reading ability, nutrition, exercise, study skills, motivation, sleep, and stress among others. The guidelines offered in this section may help to some degree. However, I recommend that you take the course on Student Success at AC (First Year Seminar), which teaches important areas such as study skills, motivation, time management, and stress management.
3. Achieving success in this course will require a time commitment. I recommend that you prepare for your exams and for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes).
4. I recommend that you use a word processor to create your own outline of the reading material. After you complete this process, you have a way to test your knowledge level and you will have covered the material in a systematic and comprehensive manner. This process will allow you to “chunk” the material into smaller pieces, which is more effective than trying to “digest” it all at once by cramming or just “reading over” or skimming over the reading.
5. If you are having difficulty with the material, you may want to receive tutoring or study skills training free of charge from the Access Center (Library; 3rd floor). There are also many web sites on study skills and strategies.
6. Study "How To Prepare For Exams" and “How to Study by Summarizing and Marking the Text.” This information will help you to develop effective study skills. These documents can be found under the Lessons Tab.
7. Students report that it is helpful to make a flash card for each paragraph of reading material. They ask a question on one side of the card and answer it in their own words on the other side of the card. Then, they have a way of testing their understanding of the content.
EXAMS AND Syllabus QUIZ:
1. How many exams are there in this course?
There will be four multiple choice EXAMS, and one Syllabus Quiz. The four exams include Exam 1, Exam 2, Exam 3 and a Comprehensive Final Exam. There is also the Syllabus Quiz. The four exams and the Syllabus Quiz will be taken online. Each exam and is scored on a 100-point scale.
2. Do I have to take the Final Exam if I am satisfied with my scores on Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3?
You do not have to take the Final exam if you are satisfied with your scores on Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3! The lowest exam score out of the four exams is automatically dropped. Therefore, if you are satisfied with your scores on Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3, then you have the option to not take the Comprehensive Final Exam. Because the lowest exam score is dropped, there will be no make-up exams. If you miss a scheduled exam for any reason, that exam will be the exam score that will be dropped. The purpose for the drop grade is so that you can miss an exam for any reason, such as death in the family, illness, vacation, having a baby, not able to get your books on time, not having access to a computer, having to work, forgetting to take an exam, etc.
3. How many questions are on the exams? How much time do we have to take each exam?
Each online exam will have 100 questions that will be randomly selected from a test generator. Each online exam will have a time limit of 150 minutes (approximately 2.5 hours/ 1.5 minutes per question), so you will not have much time to look up the answers. In other words, you will need to know the information well before you take the online exams.
4. What time do the exams open and close?
I will open all exams at the beginning of the semester for those who want to work ahead. However, each exam will close at 11:55 pm on the last day scheduled for the exam. Therefore, you will need to be sure to allow plenty of time to take the exam.
5. What are the basic instructions for taking the exams online?
All exams will be taken online. You are allowed to use your notes on the exams. You will be able to see only one question at a time, and you will have one attempt for each question. You are not penalized for guessing. You will not be able to go back and review or answer questions. Do not skip any questions. If you do, the question will be counted as incorrect. There is no penalty for guessing. Remember to click the “submit” button at the end of your exam.
The computer will allow you to stop the exam at any given time during the time allowed. You can then go back into the exam and resume taking the exam. However, no matter how many times you stop and resume the exam, the timer NEVER STOPS. For example, let's say that you have an exam set for 150 minutes. You start taking the exam at 3:00pm. Again, no matter how many times you stop and resume the exam, the timer NEVER STOPS. (If you stop an exam, the timer will continue to run.) Therefore, your access to the exam will be over at 5:30 (150 minutes) no matter how many times you start and stop the exam.
No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the final exam. Remember, the lowest exam grade is dropped.
6. What is the penalty for cheating on an exam?
You may NOT have another person with you at the time that you are taking one of the online exams. If there is indication that you received help during an online exam, the penalty will be an F in the course and likely expulsion from Amarillo College.
7. Do you release the tests or allow additional time to go back and review the exams?
For test security purposes I do not release the tests or allow additional time to go back and review the exams. I offset this policy with open book / open note exams, simulated practice test questions, participation grade, and grade adjustments for each exam based on the number of questions missed by the class. Also, there is a recommended study guide with many similar practice test questions.
8. Do you offer extra credit?
There is not an “extra credit” option. I want you to learn how to do college level work and do well in your class as opposed to passing a class based on extra credit. I want you to learn the study skills necessary to be successful as you continue taking courses in college. I recommend that you take the First Year Seminar course at AC on how to be a successful student - you would need to talk to your advisor about this class. That course teaches you how to study and take exams so you can be successful in your future college courses.
9. Do you round up grades that are “borderline?”
Yes, I round up grades that are “borderline”, for example, 79.5 would be rounded up to a “B” and a 79.4 would round to a “C.”
10. Where do I go to check my grades?
In order to check your grades, you can go to “My Grades” on the Home Page for the course.
11. How do I calculate my grade in the course?
Here is an example of how to calculate your grade. The Exams are worth 60%, the weekly discussions are worth 20%, the Class Project is worth 10% and the Syllabus Quiz is worth 5% Comprehensive Review Essay is worth 5%.
Let us say, for example, that you made the following grades in the course:
Exams Average: 84.67
Exam 1 = 82; Exam 2 = 79; Exam 3 = 93; Final Exam = 0 (drop grade)
Weekly Discussions Average = (8 Discussions- 80+76+87+100+50+90+88+90)/8 = 82.625
Class Project=90;
Syllabus Quiz = 85
Comprehensive Review Essay =75
Here is how you would do the math:
84.67 X .60 = 50.802 (Exams)
82.625 X .20 = 16.525 (Weekly Discussions)
90 X .10 = 9 (Class Project)
85 X .05 = 4.25 (Syllabus Quiz)
75 X .05 = 3.75 (Comprehensive Review Essay)
Now, add the numbers for each category: 50.802 + 16.525 + 9 + 4.25 + 3.75 = 84.327 = B (Course Grade)
12. What is the Grading Schema for the Final Grades?
89.5 to 100 = A
79.5 to 89.4 = B
69.5 to 79.4 = C
59.5 to 69.4 = D
0 to 59.4 = F
Please be aware that the Course Average grade that you see will NOT BE ACCURATE UNTIL all of the Exams, and Unit Assignments, have been completed for the class. Therefore, you need to calculate your grade by hand to help determine your decision whether or not to take the final exam. When attempting to make a decision to take the Final Exam or not, you would count your Final Exam as a zero in your calculations, making it the exam grade that is dropped. I will NOT drop your lowest exam grade, until the very end of the course.
13. PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS:
Straub, R.O. (2011). Study Guide to Accompany Exploring Psychology (6th ed., 7th ed. or 8th ed.), Worth Publishers. (Strongly Recommended) This book has many example test questions. In order to do well in this class it is critical that you make time to study these practice exams. The actual exam questions will be similar to these practice questions. You should be able to get this book used and inexpensively on Amazon. The 8th ed. of this book is preferred, but you do not have to get the 8th Ed. The study guide that goes with the 7th ed., or the 6th ed. will also work fine.
14. GENERAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
When you go to Lessons Tab and then to Discussions, you will see General Questions and Answers. Here, you can ask a question or provide comments that the entire class (including your instructor) can see.
If you have general questions (and answers) that other students may benefit from, please direct them to the instructor (or class) by posting them in General Questions and Answers. When I answer the question (or when you answer a question) in "General Questions and Answers", all students will be able to see my (and your) responses. If I fail to respond to your question that you post in the “General Questions and Answers,” please send me a direct email and remind me of your post. Students infrequently post questions in the “General Questions and Answers” discussion board so I do not check it daily.
15. DISCUSSIONS / PARTICIPATION:
How do we participate in this online class?
There are weekly discussions that provide you with a way to participate in the course. By participating in class, the class will become more interesting and rewarding as more students actively share their ideas. You will have a topic and/or questions to answer for each week. You are required to have a 200 word initial post, with at least 2 100 word Responses. Each discussion post will be due on a Wednesday, with two responses due Thursday, of the respective week.
Furthermore, the group discussion will be a safe place to share ideas. The rules of the group do not allow group members to put another person down for their idea. I will respect you, and I expect you to respect me and the other group members. I also expect you to have carefully read the assigned chapter before you post your response.
The reason for assigning the discussions (participation homework) is because it will help you become more actively involved in the reading. This activity improves learning. By participating in class, the class will become more interesting and rewarding as more students actively share their ideas.
Where do we go to post our Weekly Discussions in the class?
Participation occurs in this class by clicking on Discussions (on the Home Page for the course), and then click on the specific week you are working on. You will then post your Post and Responses accordingly.
It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the post for the assignment is posted. You should post directly into the Discussion for the specific assignment. Do not post your paper as an attachment. After the paper is posted, it is the student’s responsibility to check to make sure that their discussion in fact was posted.
Are we required to respond to other students posts?
Yes. The Course Schedule will give you the instructions for each Weekly Assignment. Your response to your peer must be a minimum of 100 words. No credit is given for a peer response that does not meet the minimum requirement of 100 words. Your word processor should give you a word count for your discussion papers. You should respond to two of your peers.
Do we need to save a copy of our responses?
Yes. I recommend that you write your response in Word, and then paste your response into the Discussion. You should save a copy of your paper in your files. If there is a problem with the online course, then you will have a backup copy. You also need to run spell check, grammar check, and then post it into the course. Do NOT post your paper as an attachment. I cannot grade your paper inside the Blackboard system unless it is posted into the Discussion.
How much will the Weekly Discussions count in terms of the overall grade in the course?
Weekly Discussions will count as 20% of your final grade. The maximum score for each discussion is 100 points. There is a 30 point penalty for turning in a late Unit Assignment. At the end of the semester, all of the weekly discussion scores will be averaged.
How will the Weekly Discussions be graded?
The details / instructions for the Weekly Disscussions and the rubric for each of the Unit Assignments are found in the Course Schedule. A rubric is a document that articulates the expectations for an assignment by listing the criteria, or what counts, and describing levels of quality from excellent to poor.
Is there a penalty if my Weekly Discussions does not meet the required length?
I will not accept a paper that does not meet the minimum word requirement. If you turn in a paper below the minimum required word count, you may redo the paper and incur a 30 point penalty. You should use a word processor to write your papers. Your word processor should give you a word count.
What are the ground rules for group discussion?
The objective of establishing ground rules is to honor free speech and the dignity, respect, and worth of everyone in the classroom.
• In order to create a climate for open and honest discussion and to encourage the broadest range of viewpoints, it is important for class participants to treat each other with respect. Name calling, accusations, verbal attacks, sarcasm, and other negative exchanges are counterproductive to successful teaching and learning about topics.
• The purpose of class discussions is to generate greater understanding about different topics. The expression of the broadest range of ideas, including dissenting views, accomplishes this goal. However, in expressing viewpoints, students should try to raise questions and comments in a way that will promote learning, rather than defensiveness and conflict in other students. Thus, questions and comments should be asked or stated in such a way that will promote greater insight into and awareness of topics as opposed to anger and conflict.
Example of a question that may put students on the defensive: Why do you insist on calling yourself Hispanic? That's wrong. It seems to me that Latino is the correct term? Can you explain to me why you insist on using the term Hispanic?
Example of a non-defensive question: I don't understand. What is the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino?
• Learning is both about sharing different views and actively listening to those with different views. Students in this class are expected to do both. Learning is maximized when many different viewpoints are expressed in the classroom.
• Keep the discussion and comments on the topic, not on the individual. Don't personalize the dialogue. Rather than personalizing the dialogue, please direct challenging comments or questions to the instructor or the entire class.
• Remember that it is OK to disagree with each other. Let's agree to disagree. The purpose of dialogue and discussion is not to reach a consensus, nor to convince each other of different viewpoints. Rather, the purpose of dialogue in the classroom is to reach higher levels of learning by examining different viewpoints and opinions.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS:
If you experience a technical problem with some online aspect of the course, you will need to contact the Helpdesk at 371-5992.
DROPPING/AUDITING THE CLASS:
The last day to withdraw is December, 6th. You must officially drop a class in the Registrar's office. If you simply stop attending, a grade of F will appear on your transcript. An F will have a negative effect on your GPA.
Attendance
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 (Location: Student Service Center, Room 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
MAKEUP POLICY:
Please review the test dates in this course schedule. If your schedule cannot accommodate these dates and times, you will need to drop this course and find a course that will work with your schedule. No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the final exam.
Assignments & Calendar
Unit One
Unit One consists of the following assignments: Syllabus Quiz, Week One and Two, and Exam 1. All of these assignments are to be completed between the dates of October 23rd- November 2nd.
Syllabus Quiz:
The testing date is Friday, October, 27th, due by 11:55PM. To open this quiz, click on the Exams tab and then click on Quiz: Syllabus Quiz. This quiz is online. *I recommend that you print out your syllabus as a reference to use during the quiz and keep it as a reference to refer to throughout the course. Again, there is no time limit and you may use your syllabus.
Rubric to Grade Weekly Discussions: This rubric will be used to grade all weekly discussions assigned throughout the course. Please bookmark this page for reference.
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Criteria |
Exceeds Expectation |
Needs Improvement |
Does not meet expectations |
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Knowledge |
60 Points Contains clear, thorough responses to each of the 7 items identified in the assignment. It provides evidence that the student has diligently applied concepts from the assigned reading. |
40 Points Does not address all of the 7 items in the assignment. It provides minimal evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is only minimal indication that the student applied concepts from the assigned reading. |
30 Points Minimally addresses the items in the assignment. It does not provide evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is no indication that the student applied concepts from the assigned reading. |
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Organization |
20 Points Information is clearly organized. |
15 Points Information is loosely organized. |
10 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
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Mechanics |
20 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work. |
15 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work with major errors. |
10 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used through written work. |
Week #1-Assignment One
Introduction:
Chapter 1 is an introduction to the science of psychology. The purpose of the chapter is to get you to think about how you think. It is common for people to accept things they read and hear in the media as the "truth" without asking how they reached such a conclusion. This chapter teaches you how to think critically, and apply this type of thinking to your life. Appendix C: Careers in Psychology describes the professional fields of psychology.
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 1: Thinking Critically with Psychological Science. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder. NOTE: Each chapter will have it’s own folder containing a PowerPoint and any other reading that I feel will further help your understanding of the subject matter.
Your Body:
We cannot understand our psychological selves without understanding our physical selves. These chapters describe how brain activity, neurons and hormones affect your psychological functioning.
Read: Chapter 2 - The Biology of Mind – Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 2: Neuroscience and Behavior. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Week #2-Assignment Two
Your Mind:
Read: Chapter 3 - Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind - Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind. (This chapter is titled States of Consciousness in 6th ed. and 7th ed.) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Your Self:
At the heart of psychology lies a question: What is a person as they develop across the lifespan? What role does work and love play in our development? What is involved in human motivation? What milestones occur on the way to becoming a person?
Read: Chapter 4 - Developing Through the Lifespan – Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 4: Developing Through the Lifespan. (This chapter is titled The Developing Person in the 6th ed.) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Sexuality:
Read: Chapter 5 – Gender and Sexuality- Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 5 – Gender and Sexuality (Read the corresponding Chapter) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Exam One: The testing date is November 2nd. To get into an exam, click on Exam Tap and then click on Exam #1. Exam One covers Unit One, consisting of Assignments 1 & 2. This exam is taken online. You will be allowed to retake Exam One until November 9th. There is no penalty for retaking Exam One; only the higher of the two scores will count. I allow for this retake, so that if you can adjust your study behaviors if the first take was not to your standards.
Unit Two
Unit Two consists of the following assignments: Assignment Three, Assignment Four, Assignment Five, and Exam 2. These assignments are to be completed between the dates of November 3rd to November 22nd.
Week #3- Assignment 3
Your Senses:
Read: Chapter 6 – Sensation & Perception- Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 6 – Sensation & Perception (Read the corresponding Chapter) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
How We Learn and Develop Self-Control:
This assignment discusses the fascinating process of learning. The chapters below on Learning and Self-Control can be applied to improving your own process of learning to make college a more enjoyable and successful experience.
Read: Ch. 7 - Learning – Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 7: Learning. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Week #4- Assignment 4
How You Remember:
Read: Chapter 8 – Memory- Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 8 – Memory (Read the corresponding Chapter) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Thinking
Chapter 9 – Thinking, Language and Intelligence (read only pages 291 – 301 and 313 - 334) – Myers (note: we are covering Thinking and Intelligence only; we are not covering Language)
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 9: Thinking, Language and Intelligence. (Note: we are covering Thinking and Intelligence only; we are not covering Language) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Week #5- Assignment 5
Your Motivation:
Read: Chapter 10 - Motivation (read only pages 339-342 and pages 357-373) – Myers
(note: we are covering Motivational Concepts and Sexual Motivation only; we are not covering Hunger)
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 10: Motivation. (note: we are covering Motivational Concepts and Sexual Motivation only; we are not covering Hunger) To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
**Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
***CLASS PROJECT IS ALSO DUE THIS WEEK ON FEB. 17TH, @11:55PM***
Exam Two: The testing date is November, 22nd. To get into an exam, click on Exams. Exam Two covers Unit Two, consisting of Assignment 3, Assignment 4, Assignment 5. This exam is online.
Unit Three
Unit Three consists of the following assignments: Assignment Six, Seven, Eight, and Exam 3. These assignments are to be completed between the dates of November 24th through December 7th.
Week #6- Assignment 6
Your Life:
A satisfying life depends on having healthy emotions, coping well with stress and knowing how to reach your goals. In these chapters, we see how personality, body, mind and environment affect your emotional health.
Read: Chapter 11 - Emotions, Stress and Health – Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 11: Emotions, Stress and Health. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Personality:
Read: Chapter 12 - Personality– Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 12: Personality. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Environment:
Even unsociable hermits are influenced by their surroundings and by other people. In these chapters you will learn how physical and social environments-from the immediate situation to large cultural context-affect your actions and attitudes.
Read/Outline:
Chapter 13 - Social Psychology - Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 13: Social Psychology. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Week #7- Assignment 7
Your Mental Health:
At some point, many of us struggle with psychological problems, which range from everyday difficulties to incapacitating conditions. This part describes the major mental and emotional disorders and evaluates the therapies that have been designed to treat them.
Read: Chapter 14 - Psychological Disorders – Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Therapy:
Read: Chapter 15 - Therapy – Myers
Study Guide To Accompany Exploring Psychology by Richard Straub
Complete as many practice exam questions as you can from Chapter 15: Therapy. To do well in this course it is critical that you make time to complete these practice exams.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Exam Three: The testing date is December 7th @ 11:55PM. To get into the exam, click on Exams. Exam Three covers Unit Three, consisting of Assignments 6 and 7.
Week #8- Review (Final Week)
Please review your notes from the semester. Contact me with any questions.
*Complete the Chapters’ Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
Final Exam and Paper:
Comprehensive Review Essay: I want you to write a 2-page paper (600 words), double spaced, APA style standards, that discusses your experience in this course. This paper is due Wednesday, December 13th. Cover the following:
Comprehensive Final Exam: This exam covers all of the material assigned in the course. To get to the exam, click on Exams. The testing date is Thursday, December 14th. This exam is online.
Class Project
In addition to having Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 to complete, you will need to complete the class Project. This assignment is not particular to any one unit, but is a representation of the class as a whole. Thus, you will learn of this assignment at the beginning, and it is expected to be completed throughout the course, with the due date being set as Friday, November 17th by 11:55PM.
The assignment for this project is to pick one of the following and write a 3 page research paper (APA style) and create a minimum 10 slide PowerPoint OR a trifold Brochure summarizing the information about the topic area. The three areas that you may choose from are as follows:
Please note that this is a class project, so it will be a more extensive review than your other class assignments. I want to see that you have THOUROUGHLY explored the topic of your choice. I have left the options open, so that you may have a chance to explore anything your are interested in that relates to psychology. However, I do require that you email me the topic of your choice, so that I may approve your topic.
I expect you to use appropriate academic resources (no Wikipedia). You may need to set an appointment with a librarian to learn how to find peer reviewed scholarly journals through the AC Library. Because seeing a librarian is so vital to your academic career, if you email me (have the librarian email me) verification of your appointment/meeting, I will give you 10 bonus points on this assignment!
You may also use websites that are professional resources (such as
You will need to use professional websites. The NIH- National Institute of Health or APA- American Psychological Associations, etc.) are examples. Also I require a minimum of 5 Citations for your project.
Please see the Rubric Below as to how your paper and PowerPoint or Brochure will be graded.
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Knowledge |
40 Points Reflects knowledge gained through reading the assigned articles and reflects on own experiences and personal knowledge of the subject making sure to answer every part of the question presented. Referencing direct information from at least 2 of the articles. |
32 Points Reflects using minimal information from the assigned articles and most from personal knowledge and experience making sure to answer all parts of the question presented. Referencing direct information from at least 1 of the articles. |
24 Points Reflects only using personal knowledge and nothing from assigned articles, answering most of the questions presented. Does not directly reference anything from the articles. |
18 Points Reflects only on using personal knowledge and does not answer the questions presented. Does not directly reference anything from the articles. |
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Organization |
40 Points Information is clearly organized. |
32 Points Information is semi-organized. |
24 Points Information is loosely organized. |
18 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization.
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Mechanics
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10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work. 5 Citations. |
14 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work with minimal errors. 4-3 Citations |
10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work with major errors. 2 Citations |
6 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used throughout written work. Citations were not appropriate. |
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Presentation |
10 Points The visual aid is exceptionally appealing. Appropriate graphics and diagrams have been used. The information presented is clear and easy to understand. |
8 Points The visual aid is aesthetic. The info is clear and concise with minimal error. |
5 Points There is major error regarding the presentation of the work. No graphics were used and information was not presented well. |
2 Points Student shows little effort in constructing the visual aid. No graphics, hard to read, difficult to understand the information presented. |
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Class Schedule This is the class outline and schedule of due dates for this course semester. I recommend that you print this off and use it as a continual reference throughout this course to ensure you do not miss any deadlines. FALL II 2017 Class Schedule |
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Unit 1 To be Completed between October 23rd- November 2nd |
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Things to Complete in Unit 1 |
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Week #1: 10/23/17-10/27/17 Assignment 1 |
Complete Week #1 Discussion Post: Due Wednesday, October 25th Response: Due Thursday, October 26th
Syllabus Quiz Due Friday, October 27th, @ 11:55PM
Read Chapter 1 Read PowerPoints
Read Chapter 2 Read PowerPoints
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Week #2: 10/28/17-11/2/17 Assignment 2 |
Read Chapter 3 Read PowerPoints
Read Chapter 4 Read PowerPoints
Read Chapter 5 Read PowerPoints
Complete Week #2 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, October 31st Response: Due Wednesday, Nov. 1st |
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Exam #1 |
Due November 2nd@11:55PM. Retake will be Due November 9th @ 11:55PM. |
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Unit 2 To be Completed between November 3rd – November 22nd |
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Class Project Due BY: Friday, November 17th @ 11:55pm à On Week # 5 *See Syllabus for Details |
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Things to complete in Unit 2 |
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Week #3: 11/3/17- 11/9/17 Assignment 3 |
Chapter 6 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 7 Read PowerPoints
Complete Week #3 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, Nov. 7th Response: Due Wednesday, Nov. 8th |
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Week #4: 11/10/17- 11/16/17 Assignment 4 |
Chapter 8 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 9 *Read PowerPoints & Supplemental Material
Complete Week #4 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, Nov. 14th Response: Due Wednesday, Nov. 15th
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Week #5: 11/17/17-11/22/17 Assignment 5
Thanksgiving Break: 11/23 – 11/26 |
Chapter 10 Read PowerPoints
Complete Week #5 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, Nov. 21st Response: Due Wednesday, Nov. 22nd
Class Project Due on November 17th, @11:55PM.
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Exam #2 |
Due November 22nd, 2017 @11:55PM. |
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Unit 3 To be Completed between November 24th – December 7th |
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Week #6: 11/24/17- 11/30/17 Assignment 6
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Chapter 11 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 12 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 13 Read PowerPoints
Complete Week #6 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, Nov. 28th Response: Due Wednesday, Nov. 29th
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Week #7: 12/1/17-12/7/17 Assignment 7 |
Chapter 14 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 15 Read PowerPoints
!!! LAST DAY TO DROP: DECEMBER 6TH !!!
Complete Week #7 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, Dec. 5th Response: Due Wednesday, Dec. 6th
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Exam #3 |
Due Thursday, Dec 7th @11:55PM. |
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Week #8: 12/8/17- 12/14/17 Finals |
Complete Week #8 Discussion Post: Due Tuesday, Dec. 12th Response: Due Wednesday, Dec.13th
Review Notes and Take Final Exam Complete Comprehensive Review Essay
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Comprehensive Review Essay Due BY: Wednesday, December 13th @ 11:55 pm |
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Final Comprehensive Exam Due BY: Thursday, December 14th @ 11:55 pm |
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