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1 PSY 1305: Introductory Psychology MWF 9:05-9:55 AM, BSB B110 Baylor University Spring 2019 Instructors: Charles A. Weaver Ph.D. Office: BSB B.309 Phone: 254-710-2961; email: [email protected] Office hours: MWF 11-12; M 1-3 or by appointment, but please email first. Hugh H. Riley, Ph.D. Office: BSB A.331 Phone: 254-710-2257; email: [email protected] Office hours: M thru F: 1100 – 1200 Walk-ins and appointments also welcome. Jo-Ann Tsang, Ph.D. Office: BSB A.416 Phone: 710-2259; email: [email protected] Office hours: M 2-3:30, W 1:30-3, F 1:30-2:30, and by appointment. Please email first Sara Dolan, Ph.D. Office: BSB A.313 and BT 919 (Off Campus) Phone: 710-2480; email: [email protected] Office hours: Monday 10 am-12 pm and Tuesday/Thursday 2-3:30 pm (BSB A.313), Also available by appointment at BT 919, but please email first. Supplemental Instructor (SI): Kirsten Adams. Session schedule and room: TBA. Office hour will be announced in class and on Canvas. Course description: In this team-taught course, we will introduce theory and research in psychology, which can be defined as the scientific study of the mind and behavior. After briefly studying the methods used by psychologists to answer research questions, we will spend the bulk of the semester exploring many of the branches of psychology. Many studying psychology for the first time believe that it deals only with therapy, counseling, and treating people with mental disorders. Although this is part of what psychology is about, it is also much more than this. A primary goal in this course is to give you a broad exposure to psychology, including topics that you may not previously have thought of as "psychological." As is the case with many introductory courses, we will only spend a short time on each topic. If you are interested in further exploration of a topic we cover, please talk with one of the instructors and we will be happy to point you in the right direction. Discussion-oriented classes are those in which students not only learn more, but also have a more enjoyable learning experience as a whole. Therefore, even though this class will be mostly lecture-based, we hope that you will feel comfortable asking questions and contributing relevant material to class discussions. Reading: The text we will be using for this class is: Myers, D. G., & Dewall, C. N. (2015). Psychology (11th Ed.). New York: Worth Publishers. This edition of the textbook is substantially different from previous editions used in this course. Therefore students are required to use this edition, and should not rely on other editions of this text. You should read the assigned material for the day before you come to class (see lecture schedule below). This will facilitate understanding of material and note taking. It will also enable you to ask

2 questions about the chapter in class. Copies of lecture outlines will be available on Canvas. The lectures may cover the readings or may introduce new material complementing the text. You are responsible for all assigned reading, whether or not it is covered in class. Classroom conduct. Students should be respectful of the instructor and other students during class time. Please do not interrupt your classmates or the instructor when they are speaking, and do not talk when someone else is talking. Students should arrive on-time for class, and clear early departures with the instructor to avoid disruption of class. To facilitate learning, students will be required to turn off all cell phones and other noise-making devices during class. Similarly, students will not be allowed to read the newspaper, talk to their neighbors, sleep, or engage in other activities during class that are distracting to the instructor or other students. Students should only use laptops in class for course-related activities. Any student found violating this code of conduct will be dismissed and will be given an unexcused absence for the class period. Attendance: The following is an excerpt from the College of Arts and Sciences Attendance Policy: To earn course credit in the College of Arts and Sciences, a student must attend at least 75% of all scheduled class meetings. Any student who does not meet this minimal standard will automatically receive a grade of “F” in the course. Any University-related activity necessitating an absence from class shall count as an absence when determining whether a student has attended the required 75% of class meetings. . . . Furthermore, departments and individual faculty members may establish more stringent requirements regarding attendance, punctuality, and participation. Keeping this policy in mind, 12 or more absences will lead to an automatic F for the course. If you have an excused absence (see below for the criteria for excused absences) you will be allowed to make up any coursework that you have missed for that day, but it will still count as an absence. A seating chart for the course will be created on the second day of class. Students must be in their assigned seats when attendance is taken in class in order to be counted present. If a student arrives after attendance has been taken, he or she will still be marked as absent. Early departures that have not been cleared with the instructor will also count as absences. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own absences. Absences will be posted on Canvas. Come see one of the instructors if you have a question about your attendance record. Any errors in attendance will only be corrected up to 2 weeks after the attendance is recorded. It is therefore in the students’ interest to keep close track of attendance records. It is in the students’ best interests to attend class as much as possible. Material not present in the text may be presented in class, including information from lectures, videos, and other class activities. Students will be responsible for all course material, including all information and announcements presented in class. Exams: There will be 5 exams in this course: four 50-item unit exams, and one 100-item cumulative final. Your lowest grade on the four unit exams will be dropped (the final may not be dropped). Students are required to show their student ID cards upon turning in their exams. Any student who does not present his/her ID card at the completion of the exam will not receive credit for that exam. Exams will consist of multiple choice questions. They will be based on chapters from the text, lectures, and activities assigned and discussed in class, including videos and class demonstrations. You are therefore strongly advised to attend all classes. Students should bring two #2 pencils with good erasers along with their student ID card on test days. Test scores will be posted on Canvas. If you feel that an error has been made in your posted score, it is your responsibility to contact one of the course instructors. Test scores will only be corrected up until the next test is given. In accordance with Baylor University policy and as stated in the undergraduate catalog, no final examination may be given on other than regularly scheduled dates unless approved by the appropriate

3 academic dean. Any student with three final examinations that are scheduled on the same day may appeal to the appropriate dean who will reschedule an exam during the final examination period. This is accomplished by: (1) the student’s initial notification to each of the involved professors in a timely manner and in accordance with whatever time guidelines they have established; and (2) the student’s completion of the appropriate form at the Dean’s office (for the College of Arts & Sciences, the form can be obtained at Burleson Hall, Room 110). The Dean’s office will confirm that the student has three final examinations on the same day and will ask one of the involved professors to move their final examination date. If you have two other finals on the same day as the final for this course, please notify one of the course instructors and contact the Dean’s office at least one month prior to finals in order to reschedule your final exam for this course. If you miss the final and do not have a documented excused absence (see below), you will receive a score of 0 for the final. Students with documented legitimate excuses who miss the final will receive an Incomplete for the course. Incompletes that are not addressed within the following semester (including summer semesters) will be automatically transformed into a grade of F. Departmental missed exam policy. Students will be allowed to drop their lowest unit exam grade. If a student misses an exam, then the score for that examination is zero unless the student has a university-approved absence and provides written documentation to the instructor at the first class meeting the student attends after the absence. Written documentation should consist of one of the following: a) a note from a physician stating explicitly that the student could not have taken the exam, b) written documentation that there has been a death or serious illness or injury in the family, or c) a note from a university official in the case of a university-sponsored event. If the student fails to provide written documentation immediately upon his or her return, the absence will be considered unexcused and the student will not be allowed to make up the exam. Only one make-up exam will be provided to students with a university-approved absence; the second missed exam, regardless of whether it is excused or unexcused, will be given a zero. The FINAL exam is treated differently. You are not allowed to drop the final exam in the calculation of your final grade. If you are absent for the final, you will receive a 0 on the final if you do not have a university approved excuse. If you do have a university approved excuse, then you will be given an Incomplete for the course until the final exam is taken in the subsequent semester. Make up examinations. If you miss any midterm examination, then the score for that examination is zero. If you missed the exam for a University-approved reason (see above), you must bring a note explaining this absence, signed by a University official or physician, on the first day you return to class. If you fail to provide such documentation immediately upon your return to class, we will consider the absence to be unexcused and you will not be allowed to make up the exam. All makeup exams will be given on the last day of classes, May 3, 4:30-5:30 PM, Room TBA [Please note that this is NOT our regular classroom.] You may make up only one missed test, even if more than one would be considered “University approved.” If you miss more than one midterm examination, you will be given a zero for the second missed test. EXAMINATION DATES: Module 1 Exam: Feb. 13 This exam may be reviewed through 2/22 ONLY Module 2 Exam: Mar 8 This exam may be reviewed through 3/22 ONLY Module 3 Exam: Apr 8This exam may be reviewed through 4/17 ONLY Module 4 Exam: May 3 This exam may be reviewed through 5/ 7 ONLY Makeup Exam Date: May 3, 4:30-5:30 PM, BSB TBA Friday, May 10 Comprehensive Final Exam, 9-11 AM

4 Honor code and exam conduct. Baylor University policies require that students, staff, and faculty act in academic matters with utmost honesty and integrity. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the Honor Code and other university policies and procedures affecting academic integrity. Students are also encouraged to consider these suggestions:     

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Review each class syllabus for expectations your professor may have regarding course work and class attendance that go beyond those stated in university policies and guidelines and the Honor Code. Be familiar with the importance of academic integrity in class. Understand how citations show respect for other scholars. Talk with your professor if you are confused about citation practices or other research standards. Make sure you understand not only what counts as plagiarism and cheating, but also how to avoid engaging in these practices. Manage your time, take notes correctly, and use the internet appropriately. Make sure you understand your professor’s guidelines about working with other students on assignments, receiving assistance from other students on assignments, citing sources, using notes or exams from previous or other classes, and accessing information during an examination. If in doubt – ASK YOUR PROFESSOR! Understand that penalties can result from dishonest conduct, ranging from failure of the assignment to immediate expulsion from the university.

For more information see the Baylor University Honor Code on the Academic Integrity Web page or contact the Office of Academic Integrity at 710-8882 or [email protected]. By taking this class, you agree to uphold Baylor University’s Honor Code (http://www.baylor.edu/honorcode/index.php?id=44060). To ensure that the Honor Code is upheld, exams will be monitored. The following rules apply during exams: - You may not wear a hat during an exam unless the bill is worn in the back. - The wearing of sunglasses is not allowed. - You must turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices, including watches, and place them out of sight. The use of headphones or other electronic devices during exams is prohibited. - All class materials must be placed out of sight in a backpack or at the front of the classroom. - Bathroom breaks will not be allowed during exams (so plan ahead). - No roving eyes or talking to others. - Do not engage in suspicious behaviors such as tapping your hands or feet repeatedly. If you violate any of the above rules during an exam, you will first receive a warning. If you break a rule again, you will automatically be given a score of 0 on the test, without the opportunity to make up or drop the exam. (Students engaged in obvious blatant violations of exam conduct [i.e., you are caught looking at class notes during the exam] will not be given warnings, and will automatically receive a 0 on the test.) Other disciplinary actions may be taken at the discretion of the instructor. As mentioned above, you are required to show your university ID card when turning in your exam. Students without ID cards will receive a 0 on their exam. If you arrive late to an exam and even one student has already left the exam room, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Instead, you will be allowed to take a makeup exam at another time if you have a documented excused reason for being late (see above). If you do not have documentation for why you showed up late for the exam, you will receive a 0 for that exam. Students taking the exam late will not be given extra time for their exam. Therefore, it is in students’ best interest to show up on time for exams. Additionally, you may not keep a copy of the exam, write down any information from the exam, or view old exams from previous semesters to which you might have access. After an exam you may review your own exam(s) during an instructor’s office hours or by appointment. Failure to report another person violating the Honor Code is a serious infraction.

5 Academic misconduct, including cheating on tests, plagiarizing work, or use of unauthorized internet paper-writing sites, may lead to an automatic F for the entire course. Research participation requirement: Research participation. In this class, you will be required to participate in 4 hours of psychological research. At least two of those hours of psychological research must be an in-person study (in contrast to a survey you complete online). One benefit of research participation is to learn first-hand how psychologists gather data from human participants. You will also be aiding the researcher(s) in their exploration of issues valuable to the science of psychology. Opportunities to participate in psychological research are posted online at http://baylor.sona-systems.com/. Students must register with the online system in order to sign up for experiments. It is the student’s responsibility to let an instructor know if he/she is having difficulty registering with the online system. Further details about this online system and instructions for how to register can be found at: https://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience/index.php?id=946373 You must register with the online system and complete your first two hours of required research participation by Wed., March 6, to avoid a 1 point penalty from your grade. All four hours of required research, including two hours of in-person participation, must be completed by Fri, May 3, in order to avoid an Incomplete for the course. Be sure to show up on time for the experiment. If you are even a few minutes late, you may be denied participation in the study. If you cannot make it to an experiment, please call the experimenter before the scheduled experiment time to let him/her know. It is strongly advised that students complete their research requirement as soon as possible, especially the in-person studies. Sign-ups for experiments tend to be light at the beginning of the semester; if you wait until just before the deadline, you will find that there are no longer any sign-ups available. Please alert an instructor about any problems you may have with the online sign-up system. The vast majority of research is for participants age 18 and older. If you are under the age of 18, please complete the research paper alternative, detailed below, in lieu of research participation. Research paper alternative. For students who find research participation objectionable, or for those students who are under the age of 18, you may write four research summaries in lieu of research participation. For the research summaries, you will choose a topic in psychology, summarize what the text says about it, and critically review 4 research articles on the topic. The topic and corresponding research articles for the research paper and the extra credit paper (see below), must be approved by an instructor in advance, at the latest by Wed., March 6. We recommend that you contact an instructor as soon as you know that you wish to write the paper, so that we can help you find a topic and acceptable articles. This paper should be written consistently with APA format, and is due at the beginning of class on Fri, May 3. Students who choose the research paper option will be required to utilize the TurnItIn Plagiarism Detection Service. Baylor’s Office of General Counsel requires that we provide you with the following notice: Students agree that by taking this course, all required papers, exams, class projects or other assignments submitted for credit may be submitted to turnitin.com or similar third parties to review and evaluate for originality and intellectual integrity. A description of the services, terms and conditions of use, and privacy policy of turnitin.com is available on its web site: http://www.turnitin.com. Students understand all work submitted to turnitin.com will be added to its database of papers. Students further understand that if the results of such a review support an allegation of academic dishonesty, the course work in question as well as any supporting materials may be submitted to the Honor Council for investigation and further action. In addition to turning in a paper copy of the research summaries in class, students must submit the summaries to TurnItIn on or before the day that the assignment is due. We will not issue the student a

6 grade for the assignment until the student submits that assignment to TurnItIn. Assignments left ungraded because of failure to use TurnItIn will be scored as a zero at the end of the semester. Please see one of the instructors if you have any problems with the website or the use of TurnItIn. If you do not complete the first two hours of research participation or receive approval for your paper topic by the deadline of March 6, you will lose 1 point from your total grade. Additionally, students who do not complete the 4 hours of required research participation (including 2 hours of inperson participation) or the research paper by May 3 will receive an “incomplete” for the course. Likewise, if the student does not submit his/her alternative research summaries to TurnItIn by May 3, that student will also receive an “incomp...