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GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PSY 101 - General Psychology Fall 2014 INSTRUCTOR: Sharon M Orr OFFICE HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT OFFICE: Room 221 OFFICE PHONE: (585)584-3115 (ext221) E-Mail Address: [email protected] TEXTBOOK: Weiten, Wayne. Psychology: A Briefer Version, 7th ed. Thomson Wadsworth. 2008. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: PSY 101: General Psychology 3 Credits Catalog Description: Introduces the scientific study of human and animal behavior. Topics include basic methodology, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, human development, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency Lecture: 3 hrs. Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): Upon successful completion of the course as documented by papers, exams, classroom or online discussion/activities, the student will be able to: Research Methodology 1. Compare and contrast a recently published popular press report of an empirical study in psychology with the original research article from a scholarly source by writing a 3-5 page APA-style paper*. 2. Label correlational/descriptive and experimental examples of research, listing two strengths and two weaknesses of each of these research methods; and correctly identifying, from an example of an experiment, the independent and dependent variables. Neuroscience and Behavior 3. Identify a minimum of three parts of a neuron. 4. List each of the four lobes of the brain and list at least one function of each. Sensation and Perception 5. Identify examples of four Gestalt principles. Learning and Conditioning 6. Label examples of classical, operant, and observational/social learning and correctly identify examples of operant conditioning illustrating positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, or punishment; and examples of the CS, UCS, CR, and UCR within classical conditioning.* Human Memory 7. Describe each of the key processes involved in memory and give an original example of each; list two reasons why forgetting occurs; and state three ways to improve memory. Cognition 8. List and explain at least two barriers to successful problem-solving and decisionmaking. Human Development 9. Give an example of one ability that emerges during each of the four stages of Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development; provide an example of how biological and environmental factors influence development; and using Erikson's theory, identify the general age/stage at which specific crises occur. Personality Theories 10. Describe the concept of personality; correctly identify two basic constructs within at least three of the major personality theories; and indicate at least two methods or techniques for measuring personality. Psychological Disorders 11. Discuss at least one difficulty in defining/identifying psychological disorders. 12. Label examples of an anxiety disorder, a mood disorder and schizophrenia. 13. Identify at least one biological explanation and one psychological explanation for the causes of psychological disorders. Therapy Models 14. Distinguish between clinical psychologists and psychiatrists with regard to their training and their orientation. 15. Differentiate among the therapeutic techniques of at least three of the major psychological models of therapy, and list at least three specific biologically-based therapies. * This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the Comprehensive Assessment Plan of the college. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Content Outline: I. Research Methodology II. Neuroscience and Behavior III. Sensation and Perception IV. Learning and Conditioning V. Human Memory VI. Cognition VII. Human Development VIII. Personality Theories IX. Psychological Disorders X. Therapy Models Other possible topics: Motivation and Emotion States of Consciousness History of Psychology Social Psychology CLASS ACTIVITIES: Class time will be utilized in the following ways: 1. 2. 3. Clarification and expansion of textbook material. Application of course content to everyday experience. Introduction of topics relevant to psychology that are not covered in the text. Lecture-discussion, small group discussion, and audio-visual materials will be utilized to present the course material. To derive maximum benefit from class sessions, students should do the assigned textbook reading prior to class. Tests in this course will cover both the assigned textbook readings as well as the material covered during class sessions. TESTING: There will be chapter tests on Fridays. Some tests will cover more than one chapter. These tests will typically be composed of multiple choice, true/false items, and an essay. A calendar will also be provided that will give dates when chapters will be covered. Students should also check my website to see any news that may be pertinent. The tests will cover assigned chapters from the textbook plus material covered during class sessions. Tests will be returned to you in a timely fashion after all students have taken the test. Tests will typically be worth 40 points (for a total of 560 points) Additionally, a final, comprehensive exam will be given. This exam will consist of multiple choice, true-false, and take-home essay questions. (Total exam worth approximately 550 points) ASSIGNMENTS: One major writing assignment will be required this semester – an APA format paper. Directions for completing this assignment will be distributed and discussed in a future class. The assignment will be worth 100 points. Assignments are expected to be handed in on time. Late assignments will not be accepted. Various assignments will be given at the instructor discretion totaling approximately 120 points. For test and paper dates please see the calendar. GRADING: Grades are computed by dividing the number of points that a student has earned by the total number of points that it was possible to earn during the course. Letter grades are then given according to the chart below: A B C D F = = = = = 90 - 100 80-89 70-79 65-69 64 and below ATTENDANCE Attendance is not used when computing students' final grades. However, students should note that regular class attendance is positively correlated with higher grades. PLAGIARISM/CHEATING Cheating is obtaining or intentionally giving unauthorized information to create an unfair advantage in an examination, assignment, or classroom situation. Plagiarism is the act of presenting and claiming words, ideas, data, programming code or creations of others as one’s own. Plagiarism may be intentional-as in a false claim of authorship-or unintentional-as in failure to document information sources using MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association) or other style sheets or manuals adopted by instructors at the College. Presenting ideas in the exact or near exact wording as found in source material constitutes plagiarism, as does patching together paraphrased statements without in-text citation. Disciplinary action may include a failing grade on an assignment or test, a failing grade for the course, suspension or expulsion from the college, as described in the Code of Conduct. WITHDRAWAL Students must adhere to the Pavilion Central Drop/Add Policy. “Students may change their schedule only during the first three (3) weeks after the course begins. Parent permission must be given in writing prior to any schedule changes. NO schedule changes will be allowed after the three (3) week point. Approved by the Board of Education 6/2005 GCC’s withdrawal date (for GCC credit) is November 15th.