Please note: I enjoy meeting with students and look forward to getting to know you better during office hours. I believe that you will learn most effectively in an atmosphere that is comfortable, productive and fun. If there is a concept or topic you do not understand, I encourage you to meet with me to discuss it in a way that makes sense to you. Feel free to stop by my office to discuss any other issues about psychology you are curious about such as getting into graduate school or possible ways that psychology could apply to your future career.

Professor Jhon Wlaschin Office: 117 GLC Office Hours: M,W,F 1:00-3:00 and by appointment Email jwlaschin01@hamline.edu Class Meetings MWF 9:10 10:10 GLC 106 W PSY 1330 01

Spring 2015

Introduction to Psychology PSYC 100-02 Course Description

General Psychology

Psychology 1330 is an introduction to the scientific study of human thought and behavior. This course is designed for students who may major or minor in psychology and serves as a foundation for upper level courses in psychology. It is also an excellent addition for any non-psychology student who is interested in understanding people at a deeper level. This course introduces the major theories, methods, and findings of modern psychology to examine how the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of humans are influenced by biological, social and environmental factors. We will cover a diverse set of topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, relationships and personality. We will explore how these aspects of the mind develop in children, how they differ across people and how they break down due to illness and injury. Together we will begin to understand how useful psychology is and I will help you discover many ways for applying this information to your own life. I hope the science of psychology will provide you with wisdom about how you interact with your environment, interpret the behavior of others and clarify the processes involved with how you have become a unique individual.

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By the end of the course you will understand how a psychological perspective brings an appreciation for the complexities of human behavior. Students who do well in this class will:

understand the important concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and research findings in psychology

think critically and logically about research findings and explain human behavior with terms used in psychology

become a knowledgeable consumer of psychological and scientific research Lectures Lectures will often go beyond the material in the textbook so it is important you attend class. I hate to be the only person talking in the room so I will often encourage you to contribute your thoughts, questions, and personal experiences relevant to the lecture topics. It is important that you all find many ways to translate your thoughts about this class into conversation. Doing so will help turn abstract concepts into tools that you can use in your own life. Lectures will often be supplemented with videos, class discussions, small group activities, and demonstrations. If you miss a lecture for whatever reason, you should get notes from at least one, preferably two, of your fellow students. I will post the lecture slides on blackboard. Small group discussions/activities You will be provided with an opportunity to engage in small group discussions and activities with your fellow classmates. In general, these will be related to materials presented in lecture and occur on Wednesdays or Fridays. Activities will occur in class and most will not require advance preparation. Each activity will require a small amount of assessment and writing based on the reading for that week and will be worth 3 points. The activities can not be made up if you are absent on the days they are completed in class. You can drop 1 grade for these discussion section assignments, so your final grade will be based on the percentage of total points from 11 of the 12 discussion activities. You may keep the additional points as extra credit if you complete all 12 activities. Homework assignments Each week there will be a few short essay type questions for you to complete as homework. I will post these questions on Blackboard. You will download them, complete and turn them in with your discussion activity on Friday. They are also worth 3 points. Points will be awarded roughly as follows:

Have you followed instructions? Does your response suggest that you understand the question and are evaluating the information? Are you forming connections to your own experience? Have you provided supporting evidence or original insight to make your point?

Homework essays are designed to encourage you to practice writing about the different psychological concepts each week. Do your best to translate these concepts into your own words and avoid copying directly from the book. Like the discussion activities, you may drop 1 homework assignment without penalty to your grade percentage. If you know you will be absent on a particular Friday, you may turn in homework early either in person or by uploading directly to Blackboard. In general, I will not accept late homework unless you have discussed your issue with me directly.

Course Goals and Structure

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Practice quizzes On Blackboard there are practice quizzes for each chapter of the Lilienfeld text that you will take outside of class. Each quiz consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. They are worth a total of 5 points each. You can take them as often as you need to earn all 5 points. The quizzes will be available for you to take all semester long. Each one is timed for 30 minutes. Many of the questions you see in the quizzes will be the same items you see on the exams. The more you practice taking these quizzes, the better you will get a taking multiple choice tests and the more familiar you will get with the key topics in each chapter. Often quiz items will ask about specific details in the book that are not covered in class. Your ability to get these items correct assesses how carefully you have read the textbook. This is a survey course that will cover a lot of material. It is critical that you form a routine early on that keeps you up to date with the reading. The homework and the practice quizzes will help you focus and organize your thinking about the material in each chapter. Making a habit of completing the specific homework and chapter quiz each week will put you in an excellent position for doing well in this class. Exams There will be three 50 point multiple choice exams held during class time and a 100 point multiple choice final exam. The final will be cumulative but a majority of the items will come from the sections covered after the 3rd exam. Please let me know well in advance if you cannot attend the scheduled time of an exam. GRADES Writing assignments, quizzes and exams will count toward your total grade as follows. ITEM POINTS APPROXIMATE % Quizzes (14 total) 70 points ~20% of total grade Exam 1 50 ~12% Exam 2 50 ~12% Exam 3 50 ~12% Final Exam 100 ~26% Discussion activities (11 of 12) 33 ~9 % Homework (11 of 12) 33 ~9 % TOTAL Points 386 Grades will be determined on a scale based on the following breakdown. These are rough approximations of the percentage of total points earned. A 92-100% B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 F 59 and below A- 90-92 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62

Quizzes, Exams and Grades

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Diversity of Views and Class Etiquette:

At times in this course, topics will be discussed and/or debated. Debates and discussion are a mainstay of academic life! Although you may encounter others with different opinions, you are expected to be respectful of the opinions and views of others and make efforts to maintain the privacy and respect of the other members of the class. Behavior that negatively affects the learning environment of the class is discouraged, and if disruptive enough, a student may be referred to the appropriate committees.

ESL Policy:

If English is not your first language and you believe you will need more than the time allotted to complete the exam, please see the instructor. Foreign language dictionaries will not be allowed in exams but all students may ask for help with words that are not technical psychological terms. Please feel free to discuss any concerns with the instructor.

Scholastic Dishonesty:

Any act that violates the rights of other students with respect to academic work that involves misrepresentation of a students own work is scholastic dishonesty, including (but not limited to) cheating on assignments or exams. Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated: students who cheat or engage in unauthorized collaboration on an exam or assignment will receive a zero and may risk failing the entire course. In addition, instances of scholastic dishonesty may be reported to an appropriate Scholastic Conduct Committee or Deans Office. Please refer to Hamline University Honor Code on what constitutes academic dishonesty and misconduct.

Students with Disabilities or Special Needs: It is the university policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students who seek special or compensatory arrangements with respect to the course or testing are encouraged to contact the instructor and Disability Services (651)523-2521 as early as possible. Please consult Hamline University policies on what constitutes a disability.

Hamline University Counseling Center: (651)523-2204 Website: http://www.hamline.edu/hamline_info/offices_services/student_relations/studentaffairs/chs/ Walk-In Counseling Center: A free, non-profit counseling center open in the afternoon and early evenings. No appt. needed (612) 870-0565 Address: 2421 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Website: www.walkin.org Crisis Intervention Center at Hennepin County Medical Center: 24-hour psychiatric emergency room (612) 347-3161 Crisis Connection: (612) 873-3161 Suicide Hotline: (612) 347-2222

Course Policies

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Week Day Date Topic Text Homework & Activities

Quiz 1 W Feb 4 Introductions

Homework & Activities 1

F Feb 6 Scientific Thinking Ch. 1 Q1 2

M Feb 9 Foundations of Psychology Research Methods

Ch. 2

A1

Q2

2 W Feb 11

Foundations of Psychology Research Methods

Ch. 2

A1

Q2

2

F Feb 13

Foundations of Psychology Research Methods

Ch. 2

HW1

Q2

3

M Feb 16 Biological Basis of Behavior

Ch. 3

A2

Q3

3 W Feb 18

Biological Basis of Behavior

Ch. 3

A2

Q3

3

F Feb 20

Biological Basis of Behavior

Ch. 3

HW2

Q3

4

M Feb 23 Sensation and Perception

Ch. 4

A3

Q4

4 W Feb 25

Sensation and Perception

Ch. 4

A3

Q4

4

F Feb 27

Sensation and Perception

Ch. 4

HW 3

Q4

5

M Mar 2 Exam 1 5 W Mar 4 Memory Ch 7 A4 Q5 5

F Mar 6 Memory Ch 7

HW 4 Q5

6

M Mar 9 Learning

Ch 6

A5

Q6

6 W Mar 11

Learning

Ch 6

A5

Q6

6

F Mar 13

Learning

Ch 6

HW 5

Q6

7

M Mar 16 Thinking, Reasoning and Language

Ch 8

A6

Q7

7 W Mar 18

Thinking, Reasoning and Language

Ch 8

A6

Q7

7

F Mar 20

Thinking, Reasoning and Language

Ch 8

HW 6

Q7

8

M Mar 23 Emotion and Motivation Ch 11 A 7 Q8 8 W Mar 25

Emotion and Motivation Ch 11 HW 7

Q8 8

F Mar 27 Exam 2 9 Mar 30 Apr 3 Spring Break 10

M Apr 6 Human Development

Ch 10

A8

Q9

10 W Apr 8

Human Development

Ch 10

A8

Q9

10

F Apr 10

Human Development

Ch 10

HW 8

Q9

11

M Apr 13 Social Psychology

Ch 13

A9

Q10

11 W Apr 15

Social Psychology

Ch 13

A9

Q10

11

F Apr 17

Social Psychology

Ch 13

HW 9

Q10

12

M Apr 20 Personality

Ch 14

A10

Q11

12 W Apr 22

Personality

Ch 14

A10

Q11

12

F Apr 24

Personality

Ch 14

HW 10

Q11

13

M Apr 27 Exam 3 13 W Apr 29 Stress & Health Ch 12 A 11

Q 12

13

F May 1 Stress & Health Ch 12

HW 11 Q 12

14

M May 4 Psychological Disorders

Ch. 15

A12

Q13

14 W May 6

Psychological Disorders

Ch. 15

A12

Q13

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F May 8

Psychological Disorders

Ch. 15

A12

Q13

15

M May 11 Treatments

Ch 16

HW 12

Q14

15 W May 13

Treatments

Ch 16

HW 12

Q14

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F May 15

Treatments

Ch 16

HW 12

Q14

16 M May 18 Final Exam 10 AM-Noon This syllabus is subject to change. I will notify you in advance when any such changes occur and will post an updated syllabus on Blackboard

Course Schedule