Tuesday 8/29: Welcome!
In class:
- Psych 101-02 Syllabus
- 1. Introducing Psychology (University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing)
- 1.2 The Evolution of Psychology: History, Approaches, and Questions (University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing)
- Homework: Research your branch of Psychology for class activity on Thursday
Thursday 8/31: Branches of Psychology
In class:
- Contemporary Psychology (Openstax)
- Psychology as a Science (University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing)
- The good, bad, and ugly aspects of the history of US Psychology (Pressbooks)
Tuesday 9/5: Psychology Research & Methods
Before Class: Read and annotate:
Directions for Annotating:
- Sign up and login to Hypothesis
- Join our Psych 101 Group: https://hypothes.is/groups/ngbWo8vi/psych-101-fall-2023
- Annotate Readings listed in Course Schedule in our PRIVATE GROUP
More Info here: https://psych101f23.commons.gc.cuny.edu/how-to-annotate-with-hypothes-is/
Thursday 9/7: Learning & Classical Conditioning
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- Factors that influence Learning (Noba Project Textbook)
- Conditioning and Learning (Noba Project Textbook)
- Classical Conditioning (Pressbooks)
Tuesday 9/12: Operant Conditioning & Observational Learning
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- Operant Conditioning and Latent Learning (Pressbooks)
- Observational Learning (Pressbooks)
Due in Class: Reflection Paper 1: Learning
Assignment: Reflection Paper 1: Learning, Due on Thursday 9/14
Thursday 9/14: Learning & Memory
Due Today: Reflection Paper 1: Learning
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- How Memory Functions (Pressbooks)
Tuesday 9/19: Studying, Memory, & Review
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- How Memory Functions (Pressbooks)
- Ways to Enhance Memory (Pressbooks)
Thursday 9/21: Exam 1
Tuesday 9/26: Memory & Forgetting
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- How Memory Functions (Pressbooks)
- Problems with Memory (Pressbooks)
- To Remember The Moment, Try Taking Fewer Photos (NPR News)
Thursday 9/28: The Brain
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- Parts of the Brain involved in Memory (Pressbooks)
Tuesday 10/3: Brain
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- The Brain and Spinal Cord (Pressbooks)
- The Nervous System (Pressbooks)
- Cells of the Nervous System (Pressbooks)
Thursday 10/5: Brain & Neurons
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- What is Consciousness? (Pressbooks)
- What is Sleep? (Pressbooks)
- Why do we Sleep? (Pressbooks)
- Sleep Problems (Pressbooks)
Tuesday 10/10: No Class
Assignment: Reflection Paper 2, Due next class on Thursday 10/12: Link to paper directions
Thursday 10/12: Nervous System & Sleep
Reflection paper 2 due in class. Paper should be printed and stapled when turned in.
Before Class: Read and annotate (pick 2):
Tuesday 10/17: Exam Review
Before Class: Start making your own study guide or study materials. Bring to class.
Thursday 10/19: Exam 2
Tuesday 10/24: Sensation & Perception
- Sensation vs. Perception (Pressbooks)
- Vision
Thursday 10/26: Sensation & Perception
- Hearing
- Other Senses (Taste, Smell, Touch, Proprioception)
Tuesday 10/31: Human & Lifespan Development
- Lifespan Development Theories (Pressbooks)
- Stages of Development
Thursday 11/2: Emotions & Stress
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- Emotions (Pressbooks)
- Motivation
- Stress (Pressbooks)
- Stressors
- Regulating Stress
Discuss Reflection Paper 3, due in one week
Tuesday 11/7: Psychodynamic Theories
Before Class: Read and annotate:
- What is Personality?(Pressbooks)
- Freud & Psychodynamic Perspective
- Jung & Neo-Freudians
- Locus of Control
Take this personality test and bring results to class!
Assignment: Reflection Paper 3 Due on Thursday 11/9 –> Directions here
Thursday 11/9: Trait Theories
Due Today: Reflection Paper 3: Personality
Before Class: Take this personality test and bring results to class!
Read and annotate:
- Traits Theories of Personality (Pressbooks)
- Personality & Culture
Tuesday 11/14: Exam 3
Thursday 11/16: Psychological Disorders
Before Class Read and annotate:
Tuesday 11/21: NO CLASS
- Complete Reflection paper on Psych Disorders
- Due Tuesday 11/28
Thursday 11/23: NO CLASS
Tuesday 11/28: Psychological Disorders
Before Class: Read and annotate 2 of the chapters below
- Perspectives on Psychological Disorders
- 104. Mental Health Treatment: Past and Present
- Types of Treatment
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Dissociative Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Disorders in Childhood
Thursday 11/30: Social Psychology
Before Class: Read and annotate
Tuesday 12/5: Social Psychology
Before Class: Read and annotate
Assignment: Reflection Paper 3: Social Psychology, Due on Thursday 12/7
Thursday 12/7: Social Psychology, Careers, & Review
Due Today: Reflection Paper 4: Social Psychology
Review QUIZZO
Tuesday 12/12: Reading Day – No Class
STUDY!
Thursday 12/14: Exam 4 — 8:30AM – 10AM (earlier than class!)
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