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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS PRINCIPLES APSY.UE.0002 FALL 2021 Professor: Adina Schick, Ph.D. In-Person Office Hours: W 4:00-5:00 Zoom Office Hours: F 9:30-10:30 Office Info: Kimball Hall, 510W Zoom Info: See Brightspace Email: [email protected]

Course Assistants: Chrissy Campo ([email protected]), Alyssa Chen ([email protected]), Olivia Russo ([email protected]), & Nathalia Sanchez ([email protected]) In-person Office Hours: M 3:30-5:30 (AC); Th 11-1 (OR) & 4-6 (NS) Zoom-based Office Hours: T 5-7 (CC) Office Information: Kimball Hall, 412W

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology, emphasizing both the unity and the diversity of a field that spans major theoretical and research areas, including biological bases of human behavior, learning, motivation, development, and social & abnormal behavior. Links between theory and classic, as well as contemporary, research are a recurrent theme.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Through class lectures, exercises, discussions, applied activities, and exams, students will be able to: (a) identify and summarize psychology’s major concepts, (b) explore and think critically about biological, psychological, and social-cultural influences on human behavior, and (c) identify the application of psychological concepts to practical, everyday experiences.

COURSE FORMAT A variety of approaches will be employed in class sessions, including lectures, review of seminal studies, large and small group discussions, review questions, and surveys. Students are expected to complete readings prior to each class, participate actively in class, and complete all assignments on time. COURSE TEXTS AND MATERIALS Required Texts & Materials Hock, R. R. (2020). Forty studies that changed psychology: Explorations into the history of psychological research (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., Namy, L. L., & Woolf, N. J. (2017). Psychology: From inquiry to understanding (44th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

IMPORTANT TEXTBOOK INFORMATION This course is participating in the Follett Access program, an NYU Bookstore initiative that delivers required course texts digitally at the lowest possible price. The required books for this course (i.e., the Lilienfield et al. and Hock books) will be delivered to you digitally (through two different mechanism; see Brightspace for instructions for activating/accessing each book). Each will be added as a “book charge” to your bursar bill. If you decide not to use this digital edition you can opt-out of the program. The deadline for opting out is September 17th. To opt out of the program, go to: https://includedcp.follett.com/2015. Keep in mind that once they have opted out of the course, you cannot opt back in. To activate your account and select your password go to https://includedcp.follett.com/2015. Your user name is your NYU (Net-ID) email address.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION (20% OF FINAL GRADE) Much of the learning will take place in class, through lectures, discussion of the readings, reviews and surveys, and dialogue among students. Therefore, it is imperative that students actively engage and participate in each class. To accommodate student preferences, there are two paths students can choose from to demonstrate participation: Path A – Synchronous Attendance & Participation : Complete the assigned readings, attend synchronous classes, and participate in the in-class polling questions. Path B – Asynchronous Attendance & Participation : Complete the assigned readings on time, read through the class PowerPoint slides, and participate in the asynchronous polling questions. Students are required to choose whether they want to be graded based on Path A or Path B. However, they will have the option to “switch paths” at two intervals during the semester. For a detailed description of the rubrics used to grade Attendance and Class Participation, please visit the RESOURCES tab on Brightspace. If you are unable to attend class or know that you will be late (for those choosing Path A), or are unable to compete the readings and polling questions on time (for those choosing Path B), it is your responsibility to notify the instructor in advance and to provide a sufficient explanation. Students are responsible for checking any announcements made in class and posted on Brightspace and completing any work done in class during their absence. 2. EXAMS (60% OF FINAL GRADE) There will be 3 non-cumulative, closed-book/notes exams during class-time. All students (except those who are currently studying abroad or have permission from NYU to take all classes remotely) are expected to take the exams in-person. Questions will include multiple-choice and fill-in the blanks/ short answers. The material included on the exams will come from class lectures and the assigned readings. Each exam will account for 20% of your final grade. 3. RECITATIONS & APPLIED ACTIVITIES (20% OF FINAL GRADE) Recitations meet 10 times over the course of the semester. The first recitation session will serve as an introduction. Three recitations will serve as review sessions prior to exams; attendance at these review sessions is optional. Six of the sessions will focus on applied activities. Students are required to attend at least 4 of the applied activities sessions, and thus complete 4 (out of 6) INover the course of the semester. Applied activities encourage students to apply the knowledge gained in class to an activity conducted either before or during recitation, and to submit their work (completed independently or in a small group) by the end of recitation. A list of the Applied Activity topics and the associated dates is included at the end of this syllabus.

CLASS APPLIED ACTIVITIES

Students will not receive credit unless they attend the session, and cannot make up for missed assignments. Students who opt to complete more than 4 of the applied activities will be eligible for up to 2 points of extra credit for each additional activity completed. Extra credit points will be applied to the “Recitations & Applied Activities” portion of the grade. For a copy of the grading rubric, please visit the RESOURCES tab on Brightspace.

GRADING POLICIES 1. No late applied activities will be accepted, and only students who attended the associated recitation will get credit for completing the assignments.

2. Exam dates are listed on the syllabus. No extensions or special arrangements will be made except in cases of illness, personal emergencies, or official religious holidays. Under those circumstances, the student should contact the professor BEFORE the exam. In most cases, written documentation will be required. 3. Failure to complete any exam, or to arrange an alternative with the professor, will result in a grade of 0%, which will be averaged into the final grade. 4. Exam grades in this class are not curved, unless the class average falls below a 74. When this happens, the class average is raised to a 74, adding the point differential (between the actual and curved averages) to students’ individual grades. See example below: ACTUAL GRADES

CURVED GRADES

Class Average: 70 Student Grade: 100

New Class Average: 74 New Student Grade: 104

Student Grade: 84

New Student Grade: 88

5. The following conversion table is used for all grades, unless otherwise noted:

GRADE DISTRIBUTION A AB+ B BC+

95 - 100% 90 - 94% 86 - 89% 83 - 85% 80 - 82% 76 - 79%

C CD+ D F

73 - 75% 70 – 72% 65 - 69% 60 - 64% 0 - 59%

COURSE POLICIES AND IMPORTANT RESOURCES CLASSROOM CLIMATE Over the course of the semester, we will be engaging in large and small group conversations about a variety of topics. It is important that all members of this class are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible classroom environment for students of all abilities and identities. If, at any time, you feel uncomfortable with the direction a conversation has taken, please do not hesitate to let the instructor know. If you find a conversation triggering in any way and need to take a break, please feel empowered to do so. If at all possible, let the instructor or a course assistant know. PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, & ACADEMIC HONESTY Plagiarism, one of the gravest forms of academic dishonesty in university life, whether intended or not, is academic fraud. In a community of scholars, whose members are teaching, learning, and discovering knowledge, plagiarism cannot be tolerated. When a professor suspects cheating, plagiarism, and/or other forms of academic dishonesty, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken following the department al procedure or through referral to the Committee on Student Discipline. Please refer to the Steinhardt Academic Integrity Policy at http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/policies/academic_integrity for more information. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student attending NYU who needs an accommodation due to a chronic, psychological, visual, mobility, and/or learning disability, or is Deaf or Hard of Hearing should register with the Moses Center for Students with Disabilities at 212 998-4980, www.nyu.edu/csd.

COURSE CALENDAR DATE

TOPIC OF LECTURE

ASSIGNED READING

9/2

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE & THE FIELD

9/7

NO CLASS: ROSH HASHANAH

9/9

THE EVOLUTION OF PSYCHOLOGY; RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 1

9/14

RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY, CONT.

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 2

9/16

NO CLASS: YOM KIPPUR

9/21

BIO PSYCH: BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF PSYCHOLOGY

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 3

9/23

BIO PSYCH: BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF PSYCHOLOGY, CONT.

HOCK READINGS 1:1 & 1:3

9/28

BIO PSYCH: SENSATION & PERCEPTION

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 4

9/30

BIO PSYCH: SENSATION AND PERCEPTION, CONT.; REVIEW FOR EXAM 1

HOCK READING 1:4

10/5

EXAM 1 (CHAPTERS 1-4)

10/7

COGNITIVE PSYCH: MEMORY

10/12

NO CLASS: MONDAY SCHEDULE AT NYU

10/14

COGNITIVE PSYCH: MEMORY, CONT.; THINKING & REASONING

HOCK READING 4:4

10/19

COGNITIVE PSYCH: THINKING & REASONING, CONT.

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 8

10/21

COGNITIVE PSYCH: INTELLIGENCE

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 9 HOCK READINGS 4:1 & 4:2

10/26

EDUCATIONAL PSYCH: LEARNING

LILIENFLED CHAPTER 6 HOCK READINGS 3:1 & 3:2

10/28

EDUCATIONAL PSYCH: LEARNING, CONT.; MOTIVATION

HOCK READING 3:4 LILIENFELD CHAPTER 11*

LILIENFELD CHAPTER 7

11/2

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

LILIENFLED CHAPTER 10

11/4

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT , CONT.

HOCK READINGS 5:1 & 5:2

11/9

REVIEW FOR EXAM 2

11/11

EXAM 2 (CHAPTERS 6-11*)

11/16

SOCIAL PSYCH: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

11/18

SOCIAL PSYCH: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, CONT.; EMOTIONS

HOCK READINGS 10:1, 10:2, 10:4 LILIENFELD CHAPTER 11*

11/23

CLINICAL PSYCH: THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

LILIENFLED CHAPTER 14

11/25

NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING

11/30

CLINICAL PSYCH: PERSONALITY; CONT.; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

12/2

CLINICAL PSYCH: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS , CONT.

12/7

CLINICAL PSYCH: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS & THEIR TREATMENTS

12/9

CLINICAL PSYCH: TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS; REVIEW FOR EXAM 3

12/14

EXAM 3 (CHAPTERS 11*, 13-16)

LILIENFLED CHAPTER 13

HOCK READING 7:1 LILIENFLED CHAPTER 15

LILIENFLED CHAPTER 16 HOCK READING 8:1 HOCK READINGS 9:2

RECITATION SESSIONS All students in the course are registered for a weekly recitation section that meets on either Thursday evenings or Friday mornings. Students are only permitted to join the section for which they are registered. Students are required to attend a minimum of four Applied Activity recitation sessions. All other sessions are optional, though attending review sessions is strongly recommended. DATE

FOCUS OF THE RECITATION SESSION

9/2 & 9/3:

NO RECITATION

9/9 & 9/10:

INTRODUCTION TO RECITATIONS & HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE

9/16 & 9/17:

NO RECITATION

9/23 & 9/24:

APPLIED ACTIVITY: BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

9/30 & 10/1:

REVIEW SESSION

10/7 & 10/8:

NO RECITATION

10/14 & 10/15

APPLIED ACTIVITY: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

10/21 & 10/22:

APPLIED ACTIVITY: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

10/28 & 10/29:

APPLIED ACTIVITY: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

11/4 & 11/5:

REVIEW SESSION

11/11 & 11/12:

NO RECITATION

11/18 & 11/19:

APPLIED ACTIVITY: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

11/25 & 11/26:

NO RECITATION

12/2 & 12/3:

APPLIED ACTIVITY: COUNSELING/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

12/9 & 12/10:

REVIEW SESSION...