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PSYC 2301 - Psychology

Larry D. Thomas, Ph.D.

Arts & Science 208

Blinn College, Brenham

Copyright 2004 Allyn & Bacon

Psychology: 9th edition

Lefton & Brannon

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Larry D. Thomas, PhD.Psychologist

– Clinical– School

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INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Larry ThomasOFFICE: 204 Arts & ScienceMail: 902 College Ave.;

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Brenham TX 77833TELEPHONE: 979-830-4246E-MAIL: ldthomas@blinn.edu

Why am I taking Psychology?

• It is required on my degree plan.

• Students said this class was fun.

• I needed 3 hours of credit.

• Everyone said Psychology was an easy course.

• Did you say “Psychology” … What is psychology?

• There was nothing else available for my schedule.

Course Description – PSYC 2301

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the introductory course in the study of psychology. To successfully complete this course, you will learn about the elementary principles of human behavior. Specific topics will include a basic overview of areas such as development, maturation, motivation, memory, intelligence, learning, reasoning, brain anatomy, personality, emotions, psychological research, social psychology, psychological disorders, and perception.

Credit: 3 semester hours.

PREREQUISITE:

Appropriate score on the TASP test or alternative test or completion of READ 0306 with a grade of “C’ or better.

Textbook

Psychology 8th ed.– Lester A. Lefton– Linda Brannon

Allyn & BaconCopyright 2005

Grade

Four major exams Exam I (Chapters 1,2,3, & 6) = 100 points Week 4 Exam II (Chapters 8,9,10 & 11) = 100 points Week 8 Exam III (Chapters 4, 5 & 12) = 100 points Week 11 Exam IV (Chapters 13, 16, 17 & 14) 100 points Week 14 Class Assignments = 100 points As assigned On-line Chapter Tests = 150 points As assigned Final exam (comprehensive) = 200 points Week 15 Biography of Psychologist = 50 points Week 3 Journal Review 1 = 50 points Week 6 Personality Paper = 50 points Week 13 Total 1000 points

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Lefton & Brannon, Psychology,9th Edition - Chapter 1

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Which of the following fits most closely with your concept of a psychologist?

A. Mind readerB. Trained researcherC. Behavior specialistD. Therapist

Have you ever considered a career in the field of psychology?

A. Yes, ever since I was a child.B. I never really thought about it.C. No, I'm more into math and chemistry.D. Perhaps, but I need to know more about it.

If you were looking for someone to help you adjust to college life, from whom would you be most inclined to seek help?

A. Your parentsB. The school psychologistC. Your best friendD. A psychiatristE. Your family physician

Which of the following individuals most closely represents your perception of a psychotherapist?

A. Frasier Crane “Cheers”B. Bob Newhart “Bob Newhart Show”C. Jennifer Melfy "The Sopranos”

D. Tobias Funke “Arrested Development”E. Leo Marvin “What about Bob?”F. Malcom Crow “The Sixth Sense”

Do you think of psychology as:

A. more of a science than an art?B. more of an art than a science?C. a combination of art and science?D. neither a science nor an art?

Should psychologists be allowed to write prescriptions?

A. Yes, because their ability to treat patients effectively would be greatly enhanced by being able to prescribe drugs.

B. No, because only physicians have the appropriate medical training to qualify them to prescribe drugs.

C. No, because this would blur a clearly defined line between psychologists and psychiatrists.

D. I don't know - I haven't really thought about this issue.

Do you think psychologists usually focus on:

A. negative aspects of human behavior such as depression and anxiety?

B. optimistic and healthy aspects of human behavior?

C. mental illness?D. character and personality traits?

In the 21st century, do you think it is likely that the field of psychology will become more dominated by:

A. white malesB. white femalesC. minority womenD. minority malesE. men and women of all racial and ethnic

groups

What would you recommend as the most effective way to study human behavior?

A. Do extensive brain testing such as EEGs and PET scans because what goes on in the brain causes behavior.

B. Observe people when they don't know you're watching them.

C. Read as many journals and professional books as possible because we already know the underlying causes of behavior.

D. Talk with as many people as possible to try to discover common patterns of human behavior.

How would you respond to a person who thinks it's unnecessary to study psychology because it's "just common sense?"

A. I agree, everything about psychology seems so obvious.

B. You're wrong - it just seems to be common sense once someone tells you about a particular issue.

C. Yes, there is some common sense in psychology, as in many fields of study, but it is much more complex.

D. It may seem like nothing more than common sense, but why are there so many aspects of mental function and human behavior that the general public and experts still can't explain?