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Course Information Instructor Information: Department of Psychology Adjunct Professor: Leann Thaw- LMSW Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101-005) - 3 Credits Specialization: Trauma/Sexual Ed. Prerequisites/Corequisites: None Office Hours: Thursdays upon request Meeting Days and Times: M/W 10:50am-12:05pm Email: [email protected] Location: Gleeson Hall Rm 222 Type of Instruction: Lecture Textbook: Coon/Mitterer/Martini- Bundle: Psychology: Modules for Active Leaning, Loose-Leaf Version, 14 th + Mindtap Psychology, 1 term (6 months). Catalog Course Description: This course is designed to present basic psychological concepts and to introduce students to the scientific study of behavior. Core topics include, methods of psychological research, the biological basis of behavior, principles of learning, memory and cognition, personality, and psychopathology. Other selected topics to be covered would include the following: early child development, social psychology, sensation and perception, and human sexuality. Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of PSY 101, students will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Define psychology and describe the main focus of each major area of applied psychology, including clinical, counseling, school, and industrial/organizational psychology. Summarize the major tenants of the various psychological perspectives including the psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic cognitive, and biological schools of thought. Outline the steps of the scientific method. Identify the differences between correlation and experimental research methods including the advantages and disadvantages/potential confounds of each. Identify the key functions of the neurotransmitters and brain structures described in the course as they relate to human behavior. Describe the processes of classical and operant conditioning. Describe the processes of memory including encoding, storage, and retrieval and strategies to enhance these processes to reduce forgetting. Identify the major perspectives on how personality traits develop including the psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, and biological perspectives. List and defining symptoms of psychological disorders including anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative, personality and schizophrenic disorders.

General Course Requirements: Exams (75% of your final grade) Homework assignments (25% of your final grade) Extra credit (Up to 10 extra points added to your final exam grade) 1.

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Exams: There will be a total of four exams given throughout the semester. All four exams will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions and will be scored out of 100 points. Each exam will be non-cumulative. I will drop the lowest exam score. In case of an emergency, make- up exams will be available provided proper documentation (e.g., providing a doctor’s note). Homework assignments (5 points each entry): You will be required to complete 5 journal entries reflecting on the course material from both the lectures and assigned readings. These entries will allow me to grasp the level of comprehension on material and what needs further discussion. I want to see each and every one of you succeed and end the semester feeling confident in the material. Each journal entry needs to be 1-2 pages, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 font, Times New Roman. Each entry should have a cover page attached. These will count toward 15% of your final grade. Entries will be submitted in class on due dates which can be found in the week by week class outline.

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Attendance/Participation: I encourage participating in class discussions and asking questions. For students who participate, you will have the benefit of increasing grades on the edge. (e.g. 89% will become an A-). If you miss a class, please ask a fellow student what was missed. For further questions on topics discussed in class, I can be contacted via school email or office hours upon request.

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Extra credit: Two options a.

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Grading Scale A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

DUE DATE: Monday 12/2. (up to 10 points toward your final grade) Select a peer reviewed article on any topic discussed over the semester. Articles need to be from a reputable source and must be published within the last 10 years. The summary that you write should not be an opinion paper or personal feelings paper. You need to read an article and then summarize the article in your own words. Try not to use direct quotes. If you do, be sure to follow the APA format for direct quotes, do not copy directly from the article. Your job will be to rewrite what you read...in other words, paraphrase. Papers are to be 2-3 pages, 12-font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1-inch margins and include a cover page and a reference page. I will go over APA format in class briefly. Please attach article to back of your paper when submitting. Your paper will be graded on the selection of your article, the content, the organization of your paper, and the clarity and coherence of your writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, all count in the evaluation. PARTICIPANT POOL EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Research experiments are a key component of the science of psychology. As a student in a psychology class, you will get the opportunity to participate in a research study. Students who complete all requirements of participation can receive up to 10 points extra credit on a psychology exam. I will hand out guidelines for this option in class.

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Week by week class outline:

Date

Modules

Student Learning Outcomes Syllabus & Introduction

M- 8/26

1. W- 8/28

2-3

2.

Students will be able to define Psychology & understand the goals & science behind it Students will be able to describe the focus of each major area of applied psychology

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Date

Modules

M- 9/2

NO CLASS

Student Learning Outcomes LABOR DAY 1.

W- 9/4

2-3

M- 9/9

3

W- 9/11

4-5

M- 9/16

4-5

W- 9/18

4-5

M- 9/23

2-5

W- 9/25

7-9

M- 9/30

7-9

W- 10/2

7-9

M- 10/7

18-20

W- 10/9

18-20

M- 10/14

7-9, 18-20

W- 10/16

27

M- 10/21

28-29

W- 10/23

28-29

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Students will be able to outline the steps of the scientific method Students will be able to summarize the major tenants of the various psychological perspectives

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Students will be able to understand the history of psychology and the important contributors in the field 1. Students will be able to identify the differences between correlation and experimental research methods including the advantages/ disadvantages of potential confounds of each *** BEGIN WORKING ON ASSINGMENT #1 *** 1. Students will be able to identify the differences between correlation and experimental research methods including the advantages/ disadvantages of potential confounds of each *** Assignment #1 due *** 1. Students will be able to identify the differences between correlation and experimental research methods including the advantages/ disadvantages of potential confounds of each  EXAM # 1 next class EXAM #1- Covering Modules 2-5 1. 2.

Students will be able to identify the nervous system Students will be able to describe the process of a neuron

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Students will be able to describe the different parts of the brain and their functions 2. Students will define the different way we study the brain 1. Students will be able to identify the left and right hemisphere of the brain and the effects on our behaviors 2. Students will be able to define the cerebral cortex and its function *** BEGIN WORKING ON ASSIGNMENT #2 *** 1. Students will be able to describe the visual system and its key functions 2. Students will be able to define our nonvisual senses ***Assignment #2 due*** 1. Students will be able to define perception and summarize how perception works  EXAM #2 next class EXAM #2- Covering Modules 7-9, 18-20 1.

Students will be able to define Associative and Cognitive learning ***BEGIN WORKING ON ASSIGNMENT #3*** 1. Students will be able to describe the process of classical and operant conditioning ***Assignment #3 due *** 1. Students will be able to describe the process of classical and

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Date

Modules

M- 10/28

32-33

W- 10/30

34-36

M- 11/4

27-29, 32-33, 34-36

Student Learning Outcomes operant conditioning 1. 2.

Students will be able to describe the process of memory Students will be able to define encoding and describe short term/ long term memory 3. Students will be able to describe how memory is measured 1. Students will be able to understand why we forget and learn ways on how to reduce forgetting 2. Students will be able to learn skills on improving one’s memory EXAM #3 next class EXAM #3- Covering Modules 27-29, 32-33, 34-36 1.

W- 11/6

14-15

M- 11/11

50-52

W- 11/13

70-73

M- 11/18

70-73

W- 11/20

60-63

M- 11/25

60-63

W- 11/27

NO CLASS

M- 12/2

46-49

W- 12/4

46-49

Students will be able to summarize childhood development & describe Piaget’s stages of development 2. Students will be able to summarize Adolescent/ Adulthood & describe Erikson’s stages of development 1. Students will be able to identify the major perspectives on how personality traits develop including the psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic and biological perspectives 1. Students will be able to identify social roles and how it effects out behavior 2. Students will be able to describe how social situation effect how we think about ourselves and others 3. Students will be able to explain how our attitudes are formed and how they change ***BEGIN WORKING ON ASSIGNMENT #4*** 1. Students will be able to define social influence and summarize interpersonal attraction 2. Students will be able to identify the different forms of antisocial behaviors ***Assignment #4 due*** 1. Students will be able to list and define symptoms of psychological disorders including, anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative personality and schizophrenic disorders 1. Students will be able to list and define symptoms of psychological disorders including, anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative personality and schizophrenic disorders THANKSGIVING BREAK 1. 2. 3.

Students will be able to describe anatomy around the topic of sex Students will be able to define sex and gender Students will be able to explain the human sex drive ***EXTRA CREDIT DUE *** ***BEGIN WORKING ON ASSIGNMENT #5*** 1. Students will be able to summarize Diversity and Inclusion 2. Students will be able to describe sexual problems ***REVIEW*** ***Assignment #5 due***

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Modules

Student Learning Outcomes

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will not be accepted. If you have any questions on proper citations please email me and I will be happy to help. *** Student Code of Conduct: The President of the College and the Vice President for Student Affairs recognize the rights of designees including University Police, to enforce all regulations, policies, license agreements, laws and codes on campus. If any individual allegedly violates the laws, Student Code of Conduct or campus policies, a President’s designee will institute proceedings against the offender (s). For more information on the student code of conduct, see the Code of Conduct section in the current Student Handbook, or choose Code of Conduct from the A-Z Links. University Police 631-420-2111

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