Psychology- Spring 2021
Week 17- The Last Stand!
Day 77- Have a good journey going forward........ Life is an Adventure! 5-19-21
I choose this picture today because after you finish high school you will start a new phase in life that will have lots of twists and turns and although it will be hard work the journey is as beautiful as the destination- who knows what might be over the horizon for you!
Course takeaways-
1. Use your brain to make rational informed decisions and keep an open yet skeptical mind- (See today's topic video on Lobotomy)
2. You can do things to help yourself a generally happier person
3. Take time to Dream! (and sleep is good for you)
4. Treat your brain as we should treat our bodies- exercise it and feed it and generally try to use it.
Course takeaways-
1. Use your brain to make rational informed decisions and keep an open yet skeptical mind- (See today's topic video on Lobotomy)
2. You can do things to help yourself a generally happier person
3. Take time to Dream! (and sleep is good for you)
4. Treat your brain as we should treat our bodies- exercise it and feed it and generally try to use it.
Day 76- How do outside chemicals impact our internal systems and why do people use them? 5-18-21
Why do people use drugs?
How and why do drugs impact people the way they do?
I am no expert but we will explore this topic at the basic level for an understanding of these issues through a brief power point that I put together and several links that I will share in class. Society as a whole tends to control the use of outside chemicals- approving some for medical use, allowing some for general use and regulating some for big picture society issues. These uses seem to change over time as human's understanding of the chemicals change over time with research. Chemicals certainly play a role in the economy in both positive and negative ways. Chemical abuse can have devastating consequences on individuals, families and communities. Chemicals can save lives and allow for individuals to have a chance to thrive or heal. Chemical use is certainly a topic with a whole range of debate and consequence both positive and negative to many- it is way to complicated to capture in a one day lecture but we are going to try to touch on the surface.
How and why do drugs impact people the way they do?
I am no expert but we will explore this topic at the basic level for an understanding of these issues through a brief power point that I put together and several links that I will share in class. Society as a whole tends to control the use of outside chemicals- approving some for medical use, allowing some for general use and regulating some for big picture society issues. These uses seem to change over time as human's understanding of the chemicals change over time with research. Chemicals certainly play a role in the economy in both positive and negative ways. Chemical abuse can have devastating consequences on individuals, families and communities. Chemicals can save lives and allow for individuals to have a chance to thrive or heal. Chemical use is certainly a topic with a whole range of debate and consequence both positive and negative to many- it is way to complicated to capture in a one day lecture but we are going to try to touch on the surface.
Day 75- What are some interesting things in Psychology that we have not covered yet? (like why are some people left-handed?).....and- What pages do you need to have completed in your course workbook?
Today we will go over the workbook first to see which pages we need to complete for our course workbook. The pages that we have completed are as follows: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11?, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 33, 44, 50, 53, 67, and 68
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW YOUR GRADES ON POWERSCHOOL- IF I HAVE MADE A MISTAKE WITH AN ASSIGNMENT PLEASE RESEND THE ASSIGNMENT AND LET ME KNOW VIA EMAIL.
We will look at several short topics today which unfortunately we will not be able to cover in depth.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW YOUR GRADES ON POWERSCHOOL- IF I HAVE MADE A MISTAKE WITH AN ASSIGNMENT PLEASE RESEND THE ASSIGNMENT AND LET ME KNOW VIA EMAIL.
We will look at several short topics today which unfortunately we will not be able to cover in depth.
Week 16- Dream Journals continued as well as other interesting Psych Topics
Day 74- How does a dog's sense of smell differ from a typical human? Plus other interesting things from the world of Sensation and Perception? 5-14-21
Your last assignment of the year! Please respond to the email that I sent you with today's questions from the following links
Day 73- What are some impacts and treatments in regards to our mental health?
Today we are just going to take a quick look into the world of mental health- If you find the topics today interesting you might consider taking a class in Abnormal Psychology during your post secondary education.
There are several categories of mental health issues that impact humans including the anxiety disorders, mood disorders and psychotic disorders. Most are treatable to help people engage in normal pursuits and relationships. How and who defines mental health has both an objective and sometimes subjective side that can lead to confusion when trying to understand the variety of issues that can impact our mental health
The APA has produced a diagnostic guide to mental health issues which is currently on its 5th edition. It is known as the DSM V.
I will try and pass around a copy of the DSM IV revised edition.
There are several categories of mental health issues that impact humans including the anxiety disorders, mood disorders and psychotic disorders. Most are treatable to help people engage in normal pursuits and relationships. How and who defines mental health has both an objective and sometimes subjective side that can lead to confusion when trying to understand the variety of issues that can impact our mental health
The APA has produced a diagnostic guide to mental health issues which is currently on its 5th edition. It is known as the DSM V.
I will try and pass around a copy of the DSM IV revised edition.
Day 72- Work Day Wednesday Dream Journal day-
Today- Is a day focused on completing the dream journal - REMEMBER THEY ARE DUE ON THURSDAY- if you can turn them in today that would be great- If you are remote only then you will need to take pictures or scan the pages and send them into via EMAIL- at [email protected]
You could also drop them off at the office and have the office staff put the assignment in my mailbox or come out to the portables and crop it off in my classroom- I am in MOD !
ALSO FEEL FREE TO TURN IN ANY LATE WORK SO I CAN ENTER IT IN THE GRADE BOOK!
HAVE A GREAT WORK WEDNESDAY- I HOPE IT IS DREAMY LIKE THE PICTURE ABOVE-
You could also drop them off at the office and have the office staff put the assignment in my mailbox or come out to the portables and crop it off in my classroom- I am in MOD !
ALSO FEEL FREE TO TURN IN ANY LATE WORK SO I CAN ENTER IT IN THE GRADE BOOK!
HAVE A GREAT WORK WEDNESDAY- I HOPE IT IS DREAMY LIKE THE PICTURE ABOVE-
Day 71- What have we been learning about sleep and are you getting enough?
Today- We are going to look at two sections of the Dream Journal- 1st the Sleep Deprivation Quiz (Page 10) and 2nd the Free Association Chart (Page 13). If you are having trouble remembering your dreams it might come down to the fact that you are not getting enough sleep - The deprivation quiz can help you see if you are getting short changed on rest. The Free Association Chart is a tool that psychologists that work from the psychodynamic perspective might use as a way to see if there are patterns of symbolism that emerge in your dreams.
Page 10- Sleep Deprivation Chart-
Page 10- Sleep Deprivation Chart-
Page 13- Free Association Chart -
Day 70- What makes a group a cult and are they dangerous?
Today we are going to enter the world of mind control cults- Why people join them and who are the people that join them might surprise you. We will look at two pieces that examine these reasons and the potential dangers of mind control cults. I think you will find it interesting, perplexing and even a little terrifying how these things can and have turned out for people who get caught up into the group.
We will talk about cults and learn about 7 elements of cult indoctrination. Here is the list according to the film we will watch today-
1- Transition and crossroads-
2. The soft sell
3. A new reality
4. Dear leader-
5. External Enemy
6. Peer pressure
7. Sociopathic narrasit
How do you know if it is a potentially dangerous cult?
1. charismatic leader with a social movement- authoritarian leadership style/inner circle
2. training program / indoctrination (mind control- cut off from outside news, family and friends)
3. some sort of exploitation - money, sex, power
Three reasons people leave cults
1. discover the infallible leader is not so infallible and is human after all
2. the moral guidelines are not practiced by all in the organization (hypocritical )
3. the constructed reality starts to fall apart
We will talk about cults and learn about 7 elements of cult indoctrination. Here is the list according to the film we will watch today-
1- Transition and crossroads-
2. The soft sell
3. A new reality
4. Dear leader-
5. External Enemy
6. Peer pressure
7. Sociopathic narrasit
How do you know if it is a potentially dangerous cult?
1. charismatic leader with a social movement- authoritarian leadership style/inner circle
2. training program / indoctrination (mind control- cut off from outside news, family and friends)
3. some sort of exploitation - money, sex, power
Three reasons people leave cults
1. discover the infallible leader is not so infallible and is human after all
2. the moral guidelines are not practiced by all in the organization (hypocritical )
3. the constructed reality starts to fall apart
Above- famous cult leaders - Jim Jones, Marshall Applegate, and Charles Manson..
Week 15- Dream Journals
Day 68 and 69- What are some different types of sleep disorders? 5-6-21
Today and Friday we will be working on Sleep disorders- insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, SIDS, REM Sleep Disorder-
We will look at causes and possible treatments through a powerpoint and more! You can take notes on page 68 of your workbook.
I ENCOURAGE YOU TO WORK ON YOUR DREAM JOURNAL THIS WEEKEND AND AFTER CLASS TODAY!
We will look at causes and possible treatments through a powerpoint and more! You can take notes on page 68 of your workbook.
I ENCOURAGE YOU TO WORK ON YOUR DREAM JOURNAL THIS WEEKEND AND AFTER CLASS TODAY!
Day 67- Work Day Wednesday- Where can I find dreams online? 5-5-21
Today is a workday that is targeted for the Dream Journal. (of course if you have any incomplete assignments such as the Unit 2 project you can still complete that and turn it in today)- Below you will find some links for online dream journals that you can look through if you are having a tough time recalling your dreams or finding someone to talk to about their dreams.
DREAM JOURNALS ARE DUE THURSDAY MAY 13TH!!!!!1. YOU OF COURSE CAN TURN THEM IN ON MAY 12TH AS WELL YOU NEED 7 DREAMS!!!!
DREAM JOURNALS ARE DUE THURSDAY MAY 13TH!!!!!1. YOU OF COURSE CAN TURN THEM IN ON MAY 12TH AS WELL YOU NEED 7 DREAMS!!!!
Day 66- What is a Lucid Dream and how does it occur? 5-4-21
Today we will look at the concept of Lucid Dreams. First we are going to look at the "Remote Associates Test". This was the test that tried to look at what role dreams might play in creativity. The test was used by Sara Mednick in the Nova special - "What Are Dreams?"
Here are a couple of examples-
Cottage/Swiss/Cake
Cream/Skate/Water
Loser/Throat/Spot
Fountain/Baking/Pop
Sense/Courtesy/Place
Piece/Mind/Dating
Flower/Friend/Scout
Pie/Luck/Belly
Opera/Hand/Dish
Fox/Man/Peep
Dust/Cereal/Fish
Catcher/Food/Hot
Wagon/Break/Raido
Guy/Rain/Down
Officer/Cash/Larceny
In terms of Lucid dreaming we are going to learn-
What is lucid dreaming
How can you recognize a lucid dream
What is the history of lucid dreaming
How can you have a lucid dream
How can you maintain a lucid dream
and much, much more!
Here are a couple of examples-
Cottage/Swiss/Cake
Cream/Skate/Water
Loser/Throat/Spot
Fountain/Baking/Pop
Sense/Courtesy/Place
Piece/Mind/Dating
Flower/Friend/Scout
Pie/Luck/Belly
Opera/Hand/Dish
Fox/Man/Peep
Dust/Cereal/Fish
Catcher/Food/Hot
Wagon/Break/Raido
Guy/Rain/Down
Officer/Cash/Larceny
In terms of Lucid dreaming we are going to learn-
What is lucid dreaming
How can you recognize a lucid dream
What is the history of lucid dreaming
How can you have a lucid dream
How can you maintain a lucid dream
and much, much more!
Day 65- What are Some Common Dream Themes?
On page 14 of the dream journal you will find a list of a few common dream themes. Interpretation for many symbols in dreams are very personal as we have our own points of view and experiences from which we see reality. But we are all part of a larger culture in which some aspects of our world view might be shaped. We see many people from different walks of life experience similar dream themes that might share some popular culture influences. At the beginning of this unit I talked to you about my friends dream in which her brakes went out and she ran over a bunch of children. This was honestly not a dream about taking her car in for service but a much deeper fear of a life that was now out of control and possibly taking away her future family plans. So thing about the events in your dreams and see if they could fit into these sorts of interpretations that we are looking at today. Recall that looking at these hidden meanings is from the point of view of the psychodynamic perspective.
Follow on the page 14 in your Dream Journal for a quick look at the possible meanings of a few common themes-
Follow on the page 14 in your Dream Journal for a quick look at the possible meanings of a few common themes-
Week 14- Sleep and Dreaming-
Day 64- Senior Appreciation Day- 4-30-21
Today you should enjoy your day- If you are looking for something to do finish your Unit 2 project or work on your Dream Journal. Have a good day.
Day 63- How do you complete the Dream Journal? 4-29-21
Today we finish the film on dreams- go over the answers and then fill out the chart below- (on page 50 of your workbook)
Film Guide- What are Dreams Name ____________
Class- General Psychology Date ______
Instructor- Mr. Platt Hour ______
Notes and questions on Nova’s: What are Dreams? Inside the Sleeping Brain.
1. In 1953 Nathaniel Kleitman and Eugene Asercinsky started recording people’s brain waves while they slept.
2. Why is the REM stage of sleep called REM?
3. What examples are given to show that during normal states people are paralyzed during REM-
Cats-
Dogs-
Old men (Tom Cursley)
4. What was interesting about Ross (19 year old) and his NREM dreams compared to his REM dreams-
5. How did Robert Stickgold (Harvard) suggest that John’s NREM sleep might be involved with memory?
6. It is suggested by some that dreams can help some find answers to problems. Please complete a couple of the historical examples-
Dmitri Mea Jeleeve (Russian Chemist)-
Elias Howe (American inventor)-
-what was his dream-
Mary Shelly-
7. What did Finnish scientist Antii Revonsuo (University of Turku) suggest that humans might gain from nightmares? Especially children?
8. Sara Mednick suggests that REM dreams may play a role in creativity. What proof did she offer?
9. What was interesting about the Atikamekw people’s use of dreams? What did they do with them each day?
Homework- write down a dream from your past or interview someone about their dreams
Directions- page 1
1. Over the next two weeks you will keep track and record your dreams. You will need to record 7 dreams over the two week period. If you cannot remember your dreams you can use dreams from your past or you can interview others (friends and family) about their dreams.
2. Do not write about items you do not want others to know about. If it is a dream with an issue or a theme that you do not feel comfortable with do not share it. I am a high school teacher not a therapist so understand I cannot help you! Plus this packet will not be kept under lock and key. :)
3. Write down the dream after you wake up in as much detail as you can. If you wake up in the middle of the night try writing down a key idea or thought to trigger the recall of the dream in the morning so you can remember as much as possible about the dream. If you are writing the dream of another person ask follow up questions about the context and mood of the dream. If you are writing about dreams from your past look at the events that were going on in your life at the time of the dream.
4. For the purpose of this journal we are going to look at the symbols of the dream. The psychodynamic perspective says that the dream can be a window to the subconscious mind giving us a view of our unconscious motives and desires or reflections into the anxieties and stresses in our lives. We are going to try and look at our dreams from this perspective for the purpose of this activity. Our dream interpretations in this journal should look beyond the literal events of the dream and what they might tell us about how we are handling our daily experiences at the subconscious level. As always it is important to understand that I expect you to understand how to apply this perspective which is much different than asking you to subscribe to the perspective.
We are going to be looking at the latent content not the manifest content of the dream for purpose of interpretation and what the dream might be saying about your life.
A. ___________ content= the literal story of the dream
B. ___________ content= the symbolic or hidden meaning of the dream
The Interpretation is what the dreams symbols might be saying about your life. In the space for the interpretation of the dream look for what you think these symbols mean.
5. Complete the notes section of the dream journal- dream symbols section and the sleep stages section.
6. Complete the free association section of the packet to get a better understanding of one of the tools that psychologist’s from the psychodynamic perspective use to get a better insight of the subconscious symbols that might be appearing in the dreamers dreams.
7. Create a cover for your dream journal using images that have appeared in the dreams that you have documented. This can be drawn or done collage style.
8. Please talk about your dreams with someone or anyone who will listen.
Sample entry-
Dream #1
Whose dream is it __________________________
Date _______________________
Use an exact date when you can- If it is a dream from the past give a rough idea of the date- for example = two weeks ago, last year, when I was in third grade, during the winter break etc….
Pre-sleep body condition: ____________________________________________________.
(optional)
By keeping track of your body state or mental state you might pick up on emerging trends in your dreams story lines, characters or locations.
Pre-sleep statement: __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
(optional)
Use the pre-sleep statement if you are trying to guide your dreams or if you are trying to trigger a lucid dream. Feel free to use one of the pre-sleep triggers from the hints page.
Describe the Dream -
Interpretation of the Dream -(looking at what the symbols of the dream storyline might reflect. Make sure you are looking beyond the literal storyline of the dream for the purpose of this activity. Feel free to talk to family, friends or online dream resources for this part of the journal)
Class- General Psychology Date ______
Instructor- Mr. Platt Hour ______
Notes and questions on Nova’s: What are Dreams? Inside the Sleeping Brain.
1. In 1953 Nathaniel Kleitman and Eugene Asercinsky started recording people’s brain waves while they slept.
2. Why is the REM stage of sleep called REM?
3. What examples are given to show that during normal states people are paralyzed during REM-
Cats-
Dogs-
Old men (Tom Cursley)
4. What was interesting about Ross (19 year old) and his NREM dreams compared to his REM dreams-
5. How did Robert Stickgold (Harvard) suggest that John’s NREM sleep might be involved with memory?
6. It is suggested by some that dreams can help some find answers to problems. Please complete a couple of the historical examples-
Dmitri Mea Jeleeve (Russian Chemist)-
Elias Howe (American inventor)-
-what was his dream-
Mary Shelly-
7. What did Finnish scientist Antii Revonsuo (University of Turku) suggest that humans might gain from nightmares? Especially children?
8. Sara Mednick suggests that REM dreams may play a role in creativity. What proof did she offer?
9. What was interesting about the Atikamekw people’s use of dreams? What did they do with them each day?
Homework- write down a dream from your past or interview someone about their dreams
Directions- page 1
1. Over the next two weeks you will keep track and record your dreams. You will need to record 7 dreams over the two week period. If you cannot remember your dreams you can use dreams from your past or you can interview others (friends and family) about their dreams.
2. Do not write about items you do not want others to know about. If it is a dream with an issue or a theme that you do not feel comfortable with do not share it. I am a high school teacher not a therapist so understand I cannot help you! Plus this packet will not be kept under lock and key. :)
3. Write down the dream after you wake up in as much detail as you can. If you wake up in the middle of the night try writing down a key idea or thought to trigger the recall of the dream in the morning so you can remember as much as possible about the dream. If you are writing the dream of another person ask follow up questions about the context and mood of the dream. If you are writing about dreams from your past look at the events that were going on in your life at the time of the dream.
4. For the purpose of this journal we are going to look at the symbols of the dream. The psychodynamic perspective says that the dream can be a window to the subconscious mind giving us a view of our unconscious motives and desires or reflections into the anxieties and stresses in our lives. We are going to try and look at our dreams from this perspective for the purpose of this activity. Our dream interpretations in this journal should look beyond the literal events of the dream and what they might tell us about how we are handling our daily experiences at the subconscious level. As always it is important to understand that I expect you to understand how to apply this perspective which is much different than asking you to subscribe to the perspective.
We are going to be looking at the latent content not the manifest content of the dream for purpose of interpretation and what the dream might be saying about your life.
A. ___________ content= the literal story of the dream
B. ___________ content= the symbolic or hidden meaning of the dream
The Interpretation is what the dreams symbols might be saying about your life. In the space for the interpretation of the dream look for what you think these symbols mean.
5. Complete the notes section of the dream journal- dream symbols section and the sleep stages section.
6. Complete the free association section of the packet to get a better understanding of one of the tools that psychologist’s from the psychodynamic perspective use to get a better insight of the subconscious symbols that might be appearing in the dreamers dreams.
7. Create a cover for your dream journal using images that have appeared in the dreams that you have documented. This can be drawn or done collage style.
8. Please talk about your dreams with someone or anyone who will listen.
Sample entry-
Dream #1
Whose dream is it __________________________
Date _______________________
Use an exact date when you can- If it is a dream from the past give a rough idea of the date- for example = two weeks ago, last year, when I was in third grade, during the winter break etc….
Pre-sleep body condition: ____________________________________________________.
(optional)
By keeping track of your body state or mental state you might pick up on emerging trends in your dreams story lines, characters or locations.
Pre-sleep statement: __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
(optional)
Use the pre-sleep statement if you are trying to guide your dreams or if you are trying to trigger a lucid dream. Feel free to use one of the pre-sleep triggers from the hints page.
Describe the Dream -
Interpretation of the Dream -(looking at what the symbols of the dream storyline might reflect. Make sure you are looking beyond the literal storyline of the dream for the purpose of this activity. Feel free to talk to family, friends or online dream resources for this part of the journal)
Day 62- Work day Wednesday- How do I do the Unit 2 project case studies? What could be some examples? 4-28-21
Today we will focus on finishing our Unit 2 project- I will read through the instructions and provide examples for each section including possible topics for the case studies. Once attendance is taken you can work off screen if you like- My window will be open if you have any questions- You do not have to use my suggested examples for the case studies- I am just highlighting a few we talked about in class if you need help of thinking of examples.
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior with 8 mini case studies. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: You should have at least 8 slides for your case studies-
1.nervous system, (2 slides)
possible examples- MS, fight / flight or freeze, epilepsy ,phantom limb pain
2. endocrine system, (2 slides)
possible examples- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism , type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gigantisim, Adreline rush
3. genetics/DNA/heredity, (2 slides). possible examples
stress's impact on the end caps of DNA, Down's syndrome (cause and symptoms). Nancy Wexler's story, Huntington's Disease
4. brain structures (damage?). (2 slides)
Phineas Gage story, split brain or half brain surgeries (Jody's), Capras delusion, the case of HM, blind sight, Mike the headless chicken
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain. (at least 1 slide)
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included:
the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla. (2 to 3 slides)
The student will also need to describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse (1 -3 slides)
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system. (2 to 4 slides)
Some concrete examples for the 8 mini case studies could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Jody's brain story Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior with 8 mini case studies. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: You should have at least 8 slides for your case studies-
1.nervous system, (2 slides)
possible examples- MS, fight / flight or freeze, epilepsy ,phantom limb pain
2. endocrine system, (2 slides)
possible examples- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism , type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gigantisim, Adreline rush
3. genetics/DNA/heredity, (2 slides). possible examples
stress's impact on the end caps of DNA, Down's syndrome (cause and symptoms). Nancy Wexler's story, Huntington's Disease
4. brain structures (damage?). (2 slides)
Phineas Gage story, split brain or half brain surgeries (Jody's), Capras delusion, the case of HM, blind sight, Mike the headless chicken
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain. (at least 1 slide)
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included:
the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla. (2 to 3 slides)
The student will also need to describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse (1 -3 slides)
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system. (2 to 4 slides)
Some concrete examples for the 8 mini case studies could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Jody's brain story Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Day 61- What are Dreams? 4-27-21
Unit 2 Project Due Friday- you will have work day Wednesday to work on it!
Yesterday we learned about 7 theories that look at why we dream- Here is a recap of that information-
1. We dream to fulfill our wishes and desires
2. We dream to remember
3. We dream to forget
4. We dream to keep our brains working
5. We dream to rehearse
6. We dream to heal (body and mind)
7. We dream to solve problems
We are going to spend the next two days watching a Nova episode that explores the world of dreams- Here are the Questions-
You can find them on page 53 of your course work book-
Film Guide- What are Dreams Name ____________
Class- General Psychology Date ______
Instructor- Mr. Platt Hour ______
Notes and questions on Nova’s: What are Dreams? Inside the Sleeping Brain.
1. In 1953 Nathaniel Kleitman and Eugene Asercinsky started recording people’s brain waves while they slept.
2. Why is the REM stage of sleep called REM?
3. What examples are given to show that during normal states people are paralyzed during REM-
Cats-
Dogs-
Old men (Tom Cursley)
4. What was interesting about Ross (19 year old) and his NREM dreams compared to his REM dreams-
5. How did Robert Stickgold (Harvard) suggest that John’s NREM sleep might be involved with memory?
6. It is suggested by some that dreams can help some find answers to problems. Please complete a couple of the historical examples-
Dmitri Mea Jeleeve (Russian Chemist)-
Elias Howe (American inventor)-
-what was his dream-
Mary Shelly-
7. What did Finnish scientist Antii Revonsuo (University of Turku) suggest that humans might gain from nightmares? Especially children?
8. Sara Mednick suggests that REM dreams may play a role in creativity. What proof did she offer?
9. What was interesting about the Atikamekw people’s use of dreams? What did they do with them each day?
1. We dream to fulfill our wishes and desires
2. We dream to remember
3. We dream to forget
4. We dream to keep our brains working
5. We dream to rehearse
6. We dream to heal (body and mind)
7. We dream to solve problems
We are going to spend the next two days watching a Nova episode that explores the world of dreams- Here are the Questions-
You can find them on page 53 of your course work book-
Film Guide- What are Dreams Name ____________
Class- General Psychology Date ______
Instructor- Mr. Platt Hour ______
Notes and questions on Nova’s: What are Dreams? Inside the Sleeping Brain.
1. In 1953 Nathaniel Kleitman and Eugene Asercinsky started recording people’s brain waves while they slept.
2. Why is the REM stage of sleep called REM?
3. What examples are given to show that during normal states people are paralyzed during REM-
Cats-
Dogs-
Old men (Tom Cursley)
4. What was interesting about Ross (19 year old) and his NREM dreams compared to his REM dreams-
5. How did Robert Stickgold (Harvard) suggest that John’s NREM sleep might be involved with memory?
6. It is suggested by some that dreams can help some find answers to problems. Please complete a couple of the historical examples-
Dmitri Mea Jeleeve (Russian Chemist)-
Elias Howe (American inventor)-
-what was his dream-
Mary Shelly-
7. What did Finnish scientist Antii Revonsuo (University of Turku) suggest that humans might gain from nightmares? Especially children?
8. Sara Mednick suggests that REM dreams may play a role in creativity. What proof did she offer?
9. What was interesting about the Atikamekw people’s use of dreams? What did they do with them each day?
Day 60- What does your sleep look like over the course of a night? 4-26-21
Today we are going to look at the sleep cycle and start talking about our dream journals- I will walk you through the stages of sleep on a power point and then the rest of the hour will be a work day-
THIS CHART IS ON PAGE 11 OF YOUR DREAM JOURNAL!
Sleep Stages- WE HAVE ON NORMAL 5 CYCLES OF SLEEP OVER THE COURSE OF 7-8 HOURS OF SLEEP- EACH CYCLE HAS 4-5 STAGES- THINK OF IT AS A ROLLERCOASTER.
Awake-
Relaxed-
Stage 1-
Stage 2-
Stage 3-
Stage 4-
REM-
THIS CHART IS ON PAGE 11 OF YOUR DREAM JOURNAL!
Sleep Stages- WE HAVE ON NORMAL 5 CYCLES OF SLEEP OVER THE COURSE OF 7-8 HOURS OF SLEEP- EACH CYCLE HAS 4-5 STAGES- THINK OF IT AS A ROLLERCOASTER.
Awake-
Relaxed-
Stage 1-
Stage 2-
Stage 3-
Stage 4-
REM-
Week 13- Wrapping up Biology and Behavior-
Day 59- What percentage of our brain do we really use? 4-23-21
Today we will wrap up the biology and behavior unit by looking at one of the great myths of neuroscience - the 10% myth. We will then conclude today with a documentary on better brain health so that you can treat your brain well as you go forward!
Day 58- What role might genetics and heredity play in our behavior? 4-22-21
Today- We are going to explore the role genetics, heredity and DNA can play in our behavior and visa-versa. I will start with a brief powerpoint for some background information and then we will look at a couple of video clips to reinforce and explore just a little deeper into the topic.
Terms, People and Concepts- Huntington's Disease, Down Syndrome, (Down's Syndrome), Nancy Wexler, Twin Studies, genes, chromosomes, identical twins, maternal twins, adoption studies
Terms, People and Concepts- Huntington's Disease, Down Syndrome, (Down's Syndrome), Nancy Wexler, Twin Studies, genes, chromosomes, identical twins, maternal twins, adoption studies
Day 55, 56 and 57- What role does stress play in our behavior and what impact does this potentially have on our biological systems?
Bonus Question- ARE WE BRAVE ENOUGH TO LEARN FROM A BABOON?
On day 57 we are going to go over the answers to page 32 in your class notebook first- Second you will have time on your unit two project- I will try to walk you through what we are able to answer at the moment (which is almost everything)
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior with 8 mini case studies. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the
1.nervous system,
possible examples- MS, fight / flight or freeze, epilepsy ,phantom limb pain
2. endocrine system,
possible examples- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism , type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gigantisim, Adreline rush
3. genetics/DNA/heredity, more on Thursday and possibly Friday
stress's impact on the end caps of DNA,
4. brain structures (damage?).
Phineas Gage story, split brain or half brain surgeries (Jody's story), Capras delusion, the case of HM, blind sight,
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included:
the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples for the 8 mini case studies could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Jody's brain story Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior with 8 mini case studies. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the
1.nervous system,
possible examples- MS, fight / flight or freeze, epilepsy ,phantom limb pain
2. endocrine system,
possible examples- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism , type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gigantisim, Adreline rush
3. genetics/DNA/heredity, more on Thursday and possibly Friday
stress's impact on the end caps of DNA,
4. brain structures (damage?).
Phineas Gage story, split brain or half brain surgeries (Jody's story), Capras delusion, the case of HM, blind sight,
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included:
the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples for the 8 mini case studies could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Jody's brain story Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Today we are going to review the topics we have covered in regards to the brain, its structures and the endocrine system. Then we are going to see how our behaviors and social factors that relate to those behaviors can and do have an impact on our biological systems- We will be looking at this relationship through the impacts of the stressors of our social world.
We will turn to page 31 and go over that brain parts and behaviors page as well as the anatomy of a neuron. Then you will meet my favorite field study researcher - Dr. Robert Sapolsky. He made a profound discovery about the status of a baboon and the health of that baboon's immune system. This study then triggered investigations into humans to see if similar trends emerged. The results and other things we learned about stress and its impacts on humans are fascinating.
HOMEWORK- I will give you time to work on the Unit 2 project on Wednesday and in portions of our work time Monday and Tuesday.
We will turn to page 31 and go over that brain parts and behaviors page as well as the anatomy of a neuron. Then you will meet my favorite field study researcher - Dr. Robert Sapolsky. He made a profound discovery about the status of a baboon and the health of that baboon's immune system. This study then triggered investigations into humans to see if similar trends emerged. The results and other things we learned about stress and its impacts on humans are fascinating.
HOMEWORK- I will give you time to work on the Unit 2 project on Wednesday and in portions of our work time Monday and Tuesday.
Week 12- More Biology and Behavior
Day 54- Can a mom lift a car off of a baby? 4-16-21
Today we will continue to look at the Endocrine system and its impact on our development and behavior. We will be continuing notes on page 33 of your workbook. I will continue with the power-point on the endocrine system mixed in with the video clips below-
Day 53- What does the Endocrine system do for you? Part 1- 4-15-21
The Endocrine System is another of the body's communications systems. The Endocrine System consists of a series of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones trigger changes in the body that can do things such as stimulate growth, stimulate reproduction, control metabolism, and much more.
WE WILL BE WORKING ON PAGE 33 IN YOUR CLASS WORKBOOK TODAY!
WE WILL BE WORKING ON PAGE 33 IN YOUR CLASS WORKBOOK TODAY!
Day 52- What are the possible impacts of Temporal lobe Epilepsy?
Today we are going to continue to look at "Secrets of the Mind" and explore the case studies of the program. We will review the answers to yesterday's questions as well as continuing to answer the questions below which can be found on page 44 of your workbook. At the conclusion of the case studies you will have time to work on your project.
WE WILL GO OVER THE ANSWERS TO PAGE 44 AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE VIDEO!
WE WILL GO OVER THE ANSWERS TO PAGE 44 AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE VIDEO!
I have underlined the stuff that we have covered in class and that you could start creating slides for during work time!
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior with 8 mini case studies. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the 1.nervous system, 2.the endocrine system,3. genetics/DNA/heredity, and 4. brain structures (damage?).
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included:
the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples for the 8 mini case studies could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Jody's brain story Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior with 8 mini case studies. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the 1.nervous system, 2.the endocrine system,3. genetics/DNA/heredity, and 4. brain structures (damage?).
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included:
the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples for the 8 mini case studies could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Jody's brain story Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Day 51- How can we feel pain in an arm or leg that is no longer attached to our body? 4-13-21
Today we are going to explore the "Secrets of the Mind". Over the course of the next two periods you are going to see my favorite neurologist Dr. RAMACHANDRAN. He has made some amazing discoveries plus has one of the best rolling r's of all time. We will explore a number of interesting case studies as we continue to learn more about the brain this time in the domain of sensation and perception (sensory cortex and sensory lobes as well as the limbic system). We will be answering questions in our work book (page 44) as the film progresses and go over those answers in class. Today we will watch for about 25 minutes and continue the film on Friday. With the time remaining you should be working on your Unit 2 project.
If you follow the link below you can have access to the transcript of the program.
If you follow the link below you can have access to the transcript of the program.
Day 50- Why do we call the brain plastic? and why on earth would you allow someone to remove half of your brain? 4-12-21
Today we are going to talk about the brain's ability to heal and repair itself as well as reassign tasks to some neurons. This is still poorly understood yet we know it happens. We will look at a couple of case studies today to further explore this amazing experience-
Week 11-- Biology and Behavior
Day 49- Why Would You cut your brain in Half? Friday 4-9-21
Today on page 27 of the work book we are going to look at the corpus callosum and talk about how the body is cross wired as well as take a quick look at both Broca's area and at Wernicke's area and these locations impact on language- We will also take a quick look at the cerebellum.
Day 48- What are the different lobes of brain responsible for?
Today we are going to learn about several important brain areas in the cerebral cortex:
Frontal Lobe
Broca's Area
Wernicke's Area
Motor Cortex
Sensory Cortes
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Cerebellum
The story of Phineas Gage sparked curiosity into the relationship of the brain with behavior and personality. I hope that you enjoy our look into the cerebral cortex today!
Frontal Lobe
Broca's Area
Wernicke's Area
Motor Cortex
Sensory Cortes
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Cerebellum
The story of Phineas Gage sparked curiosity into the relationship of the brain with behavior and personality. I hope that you enjoy our look into the cerebral cortex today!
Day 47- Review and work Wednesday-
today- We are going to go through a quick series of review videos of the brain structures we talked about yesterday- I am also going to encourage you to look at the Unit 2 project and go a head and get started with your slide show with the topics we have discussed- I have included the assignment below and underlined the sections that we have covered in class so far. If you have any questions please take the time to ask when you have a second or two at the end of the video clips-
Unit 2 Project Guidelines-
Here are the directions for the unit 2 project - DUE DATE TBA-
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the nervous system, the endocrine system, heredity, and brain structures (damage?). CASE STUDIES- THAT SHOW THESE RELATIONSHIPS!
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included: the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Here are the directions for the unit 2 project - DUE DATE TBA-
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the nervous system, the endocrine system, heredity, and brain structures (damage?). CASE STUDIES- THAT SHOW THESE RELATIONSHIPS!
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included: the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Day 46- How do we study the brain? PLUS- What was meant by the ORB and the OMB in relation to the human brain?
Today we are going to start looking at the brain and the role different structures play in our behaviors. We are going to start in the brain's basement known as the brain stem which has a nickname: the old reptilian brain (ORB). To understand those structures we have studied the brain in a variety of ways. As I work through a powerpoint today we will talk about a number of ways that we learn about those structures. We will also talk about the Limbic system which has the nickname- the old mammalian brain or OMB. Evolutionary biologists have developed those nicknames as we share common brain structures with other organisms that have a spine.
Ways to study the brain-
1. Through injury and accident- Mike the Headless Chicken/ Phineas Gage's accident
2. Electrical Stimulation- use of electrodes or EEG scans
3. Lesioning techniques- removal of brain tissue
4. Brain blood events- stroke- a block in blood flow and aneurysm- leaks and burst in blood vessels
5. Scans- MRI, CT, PT, fMRI
Unit 2 Project Guidelines-
Here are the directions for the unit 2 project - DUE DATE TBA-
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the nervous system, the endocrine system, heredity, and brain structures (damage?).
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included: the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Ways to study the brain-
1. Through injury and accident- Mike the Headless Chicken/ Phineas Gage's accident
2. Electrical Stimulation- use of electrodes or EEG scans
3. Lesioning techniques- removal of brain tissue
4. Brain blood events- stroke- a block in blood flow and aneurysm- leaks and burst in blood vessels
5. Scans- MRI, CT, PT, fMRI
Unit 2 Project Guidelines-
Here are the directions for the unit 2 project - DUE DATE TBA-
Unit 2 project-
In a visual display (google slide show) the student will demonstrate the two-way relationship between biology and behavior. The student will show two concrete examples (slide for each example) from each of the following areas to show that relationship: the nervous system, the endocrine system, heredity, and brain structures (damage?).
The student will need to list and have illustrations/images of the five ways we study the brain.
The student will also need to show a geographic map of the brain and demonstrate an understanding of its major structures through labeling the major parts and explaining the basic function the following brain areas must be included: the frontal lobe, motor cortex, sensory cortex, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, the cerebellum, the brain stem, the corpus callous, and the medulla.
The student will also need to understand and describe the geography of a nerve cell. Again the student will need to have a visual of the nerve cell and label and talk about the duties of the: soma, myelin sheath, axon, dendrites, terminal buttons and the synapse
Finally the student will create a map of the endocrine system and talk about 6 hormones that are produced in this system and talk about five structures of this system and at least three problems that we can have with this system.
Some concrete examples could include: Phineas Gage, epilepsy, spit brain surgery, fight or flight, blind sight, Capras Delusion,Phantom limb pain, Down's Syndrome, hyperthyroidism, Stress and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Day 45- What is a Neuron?
Today we are going to take a look at the anatomy of the nerve cell aka the neuron. We will discuss several of the key features and key concepts of the nerve cell- Take notes and draw the picture on page 24 of your class workbook-
Soma aka as the. cell body- provides the energy that fuels the specialized duties of the nerve cell
Dendrites- branch like structures that receive chemical messages (neurotransmitters) from other cells
Nucleus- serves as the information and administrative center of the cell
Axon- carries the message to other cells- the long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells
Myelin Sheath- is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves which allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells.
Schwann Cell- a myelin-secreting glial cell that spirally wraps around an axon of the peripheral nervous system to form the myelin sheath
Node of Ranvier- These are the gaps formed between the myelin sheath where the axons are left uncovered and helps in the speed of transmission of the signal
Axon Terminal buttons- are the small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters
Soma aka as the. cell body- provides the energy that fuels the specialized duties of the nerve cell
Dendrites- branch like structures that receive chemical messages (neurotransmitters) from other cells
Nucleus- serves as the information and administrative center of the cell
Axon- carries the message to other cells- the long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells
Myelin Sheath- is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves which allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells.
Schwann Cell- a myelin-secreting glial cell that spirally wraps around an axon of the peripheral nervous system to form the myelin sheath
Node of Ranvier- These are the gaps formed between the myelin sheath where the axons are left uncovered and helps in the speed of transmission of the signal
Axon Terminal buttons- are the small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters
Word Bank- Axon, Soma, Dendrite, Myelin Sheath, Schwann Cell, Axon Terminal, Nucleus, Node of Ranvier
Key Ideas- Lock and Key, All-or-None Response, Reuptake, Synapse, Neurotransmitters,
Week 10- Introducing Biology and Behavior- Plus one day of evaluating our happiness
Day 44-What are the major divisions of the Nervous system? and a bonus ..Why do we behave like toads when we are scared?
Word Bank- Somatic Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Brain, Sympathetic Nervous System, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nervous System, Central Nervous System
Today we will begin our look into the unit of Biology and Behavior by looking at the body's basic communication system the nervous system. Turn to page 23 in your class workbook to the flow chart that kind of looks like the one in the image above. We will take time in class to fill out this chart. The chart will seem difficult at first but honestly it is not that bad- the structure and the words give themselves away. This system allows us to interact with the outside world and our interior world at the same time- Problems with the system can have direct impacts on our behavior and thinking. It also helps to solve the age old question of why so many times we behave like a toad. What? stay tuned you will learn why?
Day 43- Are you a sensation seeker and if so what kind? 4-1-21
Today we are going to continue to explore the world of sensation seeking. We just watched the film Adrenaline Rush, This film suggest a connection between our biological systems and the need for some people to engage in high risk behaviors. Marvin Zukerman first developed a measure to see if on was prone to sensation seeker and identified four general driving forces for this behavior- He suggested that some people are thrill seekers, others attempt to seek out new experiences, others do this because they are bored easily and finally some people have a tendency for disinhibition. You will meet a current researcher who is expanding on Marvin's original work and looking at new biological trends. You will have a chance to take one of these measures and see where you fall on the scale. After you are finished with the test you will have time to work on back work that can be turned in for full credit by Friday- Check your power school account and make sure I have everything listed correctly. Email me if you see any problems.
The Happy Unit workbook book should be turned in by Friday- I will email you the details on how to submit this week.
YOU WILL TAKE THE LONG VERSION OF THE SENSATION SEEKING QUIZ- WHEN YOU GET YOUR RESULTS BACK EMAIL ME YOUR OVERALL SCORE AND THE SCORES FOR YOUR 4 BREAKDOWN AREAS BY REPLYING TO THE EMAIL THAT I HAVE SENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT GET RESULTS BACK STILL EMAIL ME WITH THAT INFORMATION. HAVE FUN AND I HOPE YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT YOURSELF TODAY!
The Happy Unit workbook book should be turned in by Friday- I will email you the details on how to submit this week.
YOU WILL TAKE THE LONG VERSION OF THE SENSATION SEEKING QUIZ- WHEN YOU GET YOUR RESULTS BACK EMAIL ME YOUR OVERALL SCORE AND THE SCORES FOR YOUR 4 BREAKDOWN AREAS BY REPLYING TO THE EMAIL THAT I HAVE SENT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT GET RESULTS BACK STILL EMAIL ME WITH THAT INFORMATION. HAVE FUN AND I HOPE YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT YOURSELF TODAY!
Day 42- What is a sensation seeker? + Work Day Wednesday
First we will go over the answers to yesterdays Adrenaline Rush movie-
Second we will review the concept of sensation seeker
Third we will have work time to finish the Action Plan for Happiness Packet (aka the Happy Packet)
Second we will review the concept of sensation seeker
Third we will have work time to finish the Action Plan for Happiness Packet (aka the Happy Packet)
Day 41- What role does biology play in behavior besides influencing our happiness?
Today we are going to look at page 22 of your work book- You can also see the questions below. We are going to look at what drives certain people to want to do such extreme things such as jumping out of planes- off cliffs or climbing mountains without ropes. Does Biology play a role in this risking behavior? The answer may or may not surprise you- and the answer may be there is more than one reason for this- as we start our biology and behavior unit we are going to be looking at the age old debate of nature v nurture. The answers (not a typo) might surprise you. Nature needs nurture and nurture needs nature is an oversimplification of the general response but it does lead us in the right direction.
Day 40- Did the Positive Psychology Unit Make You Happier? Plus reviewing the skills of happiness. 3-29-21 (Monday)
HAPPINESS IS A SKILL-
IF YOU HAVE LEARNED ANYTHING IN THIS UNIT THE SENTENCE ABOVE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS EXPERIENCE!
First we are going to turn to page13- We are going to turn this exercise from acts of kindness to goals of kind acts. I want you to give yourself 7 goals to try and accomplish between now and graduation. These can be simple goals like "take the trash out with out being asked by another person to paying it forward at a fast food drive thru. If you can't think of any acts of kindness then turn to page 12 in the packet and there is a list of 40 examples of acts of kindness.
These are the pages that we should have finished during this unit-
Today we are going to work on completing the Action Plan for Happiness Packet-
Pages to be completed:
1- personal definitions
3/4/5- great dream
8/9/10- gratitude. (3 great things)
11- letters of thanks
13- acts of kindness goals (doing this today!!!)
14- use your strengths
15- looking for the good in people (relationships)
16/17- happy movie part one
18- gratitude walk
19- notes of relationships and friend videos
20/21- happy movie part 2
22- happiness evaluation. (doing this today in class or as homework)
You will have the weekend to make sure you have all parts completed- scan back to the web page or phone a friend for help if you need details
Happiness Evaluation- Name ___________
1. What did you think of the film “Happy”?
rank it on a scale from 1-10 (ten being the highest) ______
2. What was your favorite part of the “Happy” movie?
3. What was the most important part of the “Happy” movie in your opinion?
4. What did you think about the Happy Pack?
rank it on a scale from 1-10 (ten being the highest) _______
5. What was your favorite activity in the “Happy Pack”?
6. Did you find the experiences of the Happiness week enjoyable?
7. What Happiness skills will you try to put into your daily life?
8. Would you recommend me using this week long activity again?
First we are going to turn to page13- We are going to turn this exercise from acts of kindness to goals of kind acts. I want you to give yourself 7 goals to try and accomplish between now and graduation. These can be simple goals like "take the trash out with out being asked by another person to paying it forward at a fast food drive thru. If you can't think of any acts of kindness then turn to page 12 in the packet and there is a list of 40 examples of acts of kindness.
These are the pages that we should have finished during this unit-
Today we are going to work on completing the Action Plan for Happiness Packet-
Pages to be completed:
1- personal definitions
3/4/5- great dream
8/9/10- gratitude. (3 great things)
11- letters of thanks
13- acts of kindness goals (doing this today!!!)
14- use your strengths
15- looking for the good in people (relationships)
16/17- happy movie part one
18- gratitude walk
19- notes of relationships and friend videos
20/21- happy movie part 2
22- happiness evaluation. (doing this today in class or as homework)
You will have the weekend to make sure you have all parts completed- scan back to the web page or phone a friend for help if you need details
Happiness Evaluation- Name ___________
1. What did you think of the film “Happy”?
rank it on a scale from 1-10 (ten being the highest) ______
2. What was your favorite part of the “Happy” movie?
3. What was the most important part of the “Happy” movie in your opinion?
4. What did you think about the Happy Pack?
rank it on a scale from 1-10 (ten being the highest) _______
5. What was your favorite activity in the “Happy Pack”?
6. Did you find the experiences of the Happiness week enjoyable?
7. What Happiness skills will you try to put into your daily life?
8. Would you recommend me using this week long activity again?
Week 9- The Final Week of Positive Psychology
Day 39- Can walking make you happy? What can you do to have such an experience?
Today we are going to wrap up the majority of the Action Plan for Happiness. We will do the final activity on Monday and then turn in the packet on Tuesday- Details about how to turn it in will be presented on Monday-
First we will turn to page 10 and complete day 7 of the three good things exercise- I will then read a piece about gratitude that is from the combined efforts of Oprah and Chopra- They will discuss the importance of gratitude and talk about the "gratitude walk" exercise. If weather permits we will go outside and walk around the track - after we watch two videos that talk about aspects of the walking experience. Below you will find a form to fill out will you take your walk- We will read through it before we embark on our stroll.
First we will turn to page 10 and complete day 7 of the three good things exercise- I will then read a piece about gratitude that is from the combined efforts of Oprah and Chopra- They will discuss the importance of gratitude and talk about the "gratitude walk" exercise. If weather permits we will go outside and walk around the track - after we watch two videos that talk about aspects of the walking experience. Below you will find a form to fill out will you take your walk- We will read through it before we embark on our stroll.
Day 37 and 38- How do friendships and relationships impact happiness?
3-23-21 and 3-24-21
Today and Wednesday we will be exploring the world of relationships and friendships in regards to the impacts on happiness. I think you will enjoy the things that you learn from this two day activity.
First we will turn to page page 10 and record three good things from yesterday- remember it can be anything from the smell or the rain to the chirping birds you heard while outside. Second I invite you to turn to page 15. I will read through the questions and later in the hour I will ask you to think of a person to respond to after we watch two to three video clips on relationships and friendships.
On Wednesday the 24th you will take notes on Page 19 of your Action Plan for Happiness workbook that will cover the New York Times link below- How to be a better friend- Include at least 5 things you learned from the link in bullet point format on page 19 in your workbook (the blank page)- We will first watch a clip on the five people (relationships) that you need in your life!
First we will turn to page page 10 and record three good things from yesterday- remember it can be anything from the smell or the rain to the chirping birds you heard while outside. Second I invite you to turn to page 15. I will read through the questions and later in the hour I will ask you to think of a person to respond to after we watch two to three video clips on relationships and friendships.
On Wednesday the 24th you will take notes on Page 19 of your Action Plan for Happiness workbook that will cover the New York Times link below- How to be a better friend- Include at least 5 things you learned from the link in bullet point format on page 19 in your workbook (the blank page)- We will first watch a clip on the five people (relationships) that you need in your life!
Day 36- What role does compassion play in Happiness?
Today we are going to continue to work on our happiness- we will start with our three good things exercise- Turn to page 10 in the workbook and reflect on three good things that happened over the last three day weekend! I will share my three and invite you to share one of yours if you like-
We will then go over the answers to the Happy Movie part 2 that started on Thursday- We will finish the film after that- Tomorrow I hope to focus on the role of friendship in your relationship with happiness and mood-
You might ask what do the Panda's have to do with the film- nothing other than they make me happy!
We will then go over the answers to the Happy Movie part 2 that started on Thursday- We will finish the film after that- Tomorrow I hope to focus on the role of friendship in your relationship with happiness and mood-
You might ask what do the Panda's have to do with the film- nothing other than they make me happy!
Week 8- Happiness Week
Day 34 and day 35- What role does forgiveness play in happiness? and What is a Blue Zone? Happy Movie part 2
Open your "Action Plan for Happiness" to page 9 and reflect back on three things you were thankful from Wednesday the 17th. We will take time to discuss any of the items that you would like to share today!
Today we watch Happy Movie part 2- The questions down below can be found on page 20 and 21 in your "Action Plan for Happiness" packet. We will not finish this film today as we are going to have to revisit it sometime next week.
The Happy Movie Part 2 Name ______________
Class- Psychology Date ______________
Instructor- Platt Hour ________
Directions- answer or read the following questions or statements
2. How does the situation of Melissa Moody (Texas horse lady) demonstrate the human ability to overcome and excel during times of crisis?
3. How many surgeries did she have to have on her face alone?
4. What traumatic events (Freud called these repressed memories) from her past came back to her memory after being triggered by her traumatic accident?
5. Tim Kasser (PhD and Prof at Knox College) makes some interesting observations about Happiness in relation to economic growth. Describe them:
6. What is the Hedonic Treadmill refer to?
7. Tim also talks about Intrinsic and extrinsic goals- list a few from each below
Intrinsic- a-
b-
c-
Extrinsic- a-
b-
c-
8. People focused on which set of goals reported being more happy according to Tim?
9. Where does Japan rank in terms of international happiness data?
10. What does “Karoshi” refer to?
12. What happened t Hiroko Uchino’s husband?
13. In Bhutan the government decided to focus on GNH and not GNP. What is GNH?
14. What do you think about Dasho Kinlej Dorji’s statement that it is a government’s responsibility to create an environment were its citizens can pursue happiness?
15. What are some rules in place in Bhutan designed to protect the physical environment and the national cultural identity?
!6. How does Denmark rank in regard to the international happiness scale?
17. What did you think would be some of the benefits and trade-offs of the co-housing ideas?
18. What interesting world record do the people of Okinawa hold?
19. Ushi Okushima (106) shares her opinions on why she thinks people live so long here. What are some of her and some of the narrations ideas of things that might be playing a role in helping people live longer here?
20. What does the word “Icharibachode” mean?
21. What does the word “Monchu” mean?
22. The film makes a couple of interesting claims- one being that cooperation is programmed to be intrinsically rewarding in humans- and given a choice humans will usually cooperate rather than compete. These claims are based on data collection. (surveys and tests)
But …… How did they show that cooperation elicits release of Dopamine the happy brain chemical (neurotransmitter)-
23. What do you think Michael Pritchard (comedian and educator) was trying to get across to the middle schoolers that he was visiting with?
24. To examine what made us happy before video games, internet, cars, electricity and television the film visits with the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. What are some of the elements of their culture that seem to make this group of people happy?
25. What does the word “Ju Hoansi” refer to?
26. The research of Richard Davidson on the monk Matthieu Richard shows us an interesting relationship between happiness and meditation and compassion- describe it-
27.What do we learn from Andy Wimmer in India (He works at the convent of Mother Teresa)
28. What could or will you do to try to cultivate the “skills” of happiness in your life in the world?
Today we watch Happy Movie part 2- The questions down below can be found on page 20 and 21 in your "Action Plan for Happiness" packet. We will not finish this film today as we are going to have to revisit it sometime next week.
The Happy Movie Part 2 Name ______________
Class- Psychology Date ______________
Instructor- Platt Hour ________
Directions- answer or read the following questions or statements
- Daniel Gilbert PHD says it is amazing how people can really be strong through times of crisis or when things go wrong-
2. How does the situation of Melissa Moody (Texas horse lady) demonstrate the human ability to overcome and excel during times of crisis?
3. How many surgeries did she have to have on her face alone?
4. What traumatic events (Freud called these repressed memories) from her past came back to her memory after being triggered by her traumatic accident?
5. Tim Kasser (PhD and Prof at Knox College) makes some interesting observations about Happiness in relation to economic growth. Describe them:
6. What is the Hedonic Treadmill refer to?
7. Tim also talks about Intrinsic and extrinsic goals- list a few from each below
Intrinsic- a-
b-
c-
Extrinsic- a-
b-
c-
8. People focused on which set of goals reported being more happy according to Tim?
9. Where does Japan rank in terms of international happiness data?
10. What does “Karoshi” refer to?
12. What happened t Hiroko Uchino’s husband?
13. In Bhutan the government decided to focus on GNH and not GNP. What is GNH?
14. What do you think about Dasho Kinlej Dorji’s statement that it is a government’s responsibility to create an environment were its citizens can pursue happiness?
15. What are some rules in place in Bhutan designed to protect the physical environment and the national cultural identity?
!6. How does Denmark rank in regard to the international happiness scale?
17. What did you think would be some of the benefits and trade-offs of the co-housing ideas?
18. What interesting world record do the people of Okinawa hold?
19. Ushi Okushima (106) shares her opinions on why she thinks people live so long here. What are some of her and some of the narrations ideas of things that might be playing a role in helping people live longer here?
20. What does the word “Icharibachode” mean?
21. What does the word “Monchu” mean?
22. The film makes a couple of interesting claims- one being that cooperation is programmed to be intrinsically rewarding in humans- and given a choice humans will usually cooperate rather than compete. These claims are based on data collection. (surveys and tests)
But …… How did they show that cooperation elicits release of Dopamine the happy brain chemical (neurotransmitter)-
23. What do you think Michael Pritchard (comedian and educator) was trying to get across to the middle schoolers that he was visiting with?
24. To examine what made us happy before video games, internet, cars, electricity and television the film visits with the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. What are some of the elements of their culture that seem to make this group of people happy?
25. What does the word “Ju Hoansi” refer to?
26. The research of Richard Davidson on the monk Matthieu Richard shows us an interesting relationship between happiness and meditation and compassion- describe it-
27.What do we learn from Andy Wimmer in India (He works at the convent of Mother Teresa)
28. What could or will you do to try to cultivate the “skills” of happiness in your life in the world?
Day 33- Work Day Wednesday- 3-17-21
Work makes me HAPPY- (sometimes)
Open to page #9 in Action Plan for Happiness and record three items in your gratitude journal for day 2. The rest of the hour shall be spent on finishing up pages or projects- Here is the list of things that we have done so far this semester-
Things you should Check-
Did I turn in the unit 1 Project?
Action Plan for Happiness pages we have completed so far- 1,3,4,5,8,9,11,14,16,17
Workbook pages completed so far- 4.5.6.7.10. 12,13,14,15,17,18,19
Other things to check- Student spotlight, study skill, Science of Happiness, genie reflection, goals assignment
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Open to page #9 in Action Plan for Happiness and record three items in your gratitude journal for day 2. The rest of the hour shall be spent on finishing up pages or projects- Here is the list of things that we have done so far this semester-
Things you should Check-
Did I turn in the unit 1 Project?
Action Plan for Happiness pages we have completed so far- 1,3,4,5,8,9,11,14,16,17
Workbook pages completed so far- 4.5.6.7.10. 12,13,14,15,17,18,19
Other things to check- Student spotlight, study skill, Science of Happiness, genie reflection, goals assignment
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Day 32- What are your strengths and what does this have to do with happiness?
Fixed Mindsets v Growth Mindsets
Today we are going to interact with a site that will take your responses to a series of questions and generate a list of your personal strengths. I have taken the test before and will share with you my top five scores-
1. Curiosity-Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering.
2 Kindness-Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.
3 Perspective-Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to oneself/others.
4 Social intelligence- Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social situations; knowing what makes other people tick.
5 Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence-Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
Today we are going to interact with a site that will take your responses to a series of questions and generate a list of your personal strengths. I have taken the test before and will share with you my top five scores-
1. Curiosity-Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering.
2 Kindness-Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.
3 Perspective-Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to oneself/others.
4 Social intelligence- Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social situations; knowing what makes other people tick.
5 Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence-Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
Day 31-Can writing a letter make you happier? plus- What is a gratitude journal?
WE ARE GOING TO START REFLECTING AND WRITING DOWN THREE THINGS THAT WE ARE THANKFUL FOR FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY- TURN TO THE "THREE GOOD THINGS" SETION OF THE PACKET AND WRITE OUR FIRST THREE DOWN- THEN LETS DATE THE OTHER ENTRY PAGES-
Today we are going to write letters/emails to three teachers that we have had at the high school, middle school or grade school. Read below for why this works-
Week 7- Closure to Unit 1 and Introduction to the Positive Psychology Unit-
Day 30- How can the study of happiness be scientific? 3-5-21
Today we are going to number the pages in the Action Plan for Happiness Journal- We will also meet science researcher Dan Gilbert who will talk to us about the science of Happiness. I am going to have you write down five things you liked, learned or found interesting about his ted talk- Make sure you send those items by replying to the email that I am sending out at the to you at the beginning of the hour- Have a good spring break and try to start practicing Happiness.
Day 29- What is the GREAT DREAM and what does it have do with happiness?
3-4-21
WE WILL NUMBER THE PAGES OF OUR WORKBOOK FIRST AS A CLASS-
And go over the answers to yesterdays film guide.
Today we are going to explore the GREAT DREAM as a manner in which to practice the skills of Happiness. We will first review the answers to the Happy Movie part one from yesterday. Then we will walk through each of the key elements of this ten step look into happiness.
And go over the answers to yesterdays film guide.
Today we are going to explore the GREAT DREAM as a manner in which to practice the skills of Happiness. We will first review the answers to the Happy Movie part one from yesterday. Then we will walk through each of the key elements of this ten step look into happiness.
Day 27 and 28- What is Happiness? 3-2-21 / 3-3-21
Over the course of the next three weeks we are going to explore the concept of happiness and the field of Positive Psychology. Today we will start by thinking about what happiness means to you. You will also think of the things that make you happy. We will be using the "Happy Packet" during the course of this week and next. Too get us in the mode to explore happiness as a concept we will watch the Happy Movie part 1-
Day 26- What are some the elements of an experiment that we see in Psychology?
last day of review for Unit 1-
Today is our final day to focus on Unit 1- The introduction of Psychology. We will review the last few elements of an experiment and the methods and types of studies we see in Psychology-
YOU WILL HAVE TIME TO WORK ON YOUR UNIT 1 PROJECT WHICH IS DUE TOMORROW- I WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL TODAY WHICH YOU SHOULD REPLY TO WITH YOUR LINK TO YOUR GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION-
Tomorrow we will begin our unit on positive psychology- if you have not picked up your action plan for happiness then please let me know in a separate email.
YOU WILL HAVE TIME TO WORK ON YOUR UNIT 1 PROJECT WHICH IS DUE TOMORROW- I WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL TODAY WHICH YOU SHOULD REPLY TO WITH YOUR LINK TO YOUR GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION-
Tomorrow we will begin our unit on positive psychology- if you have not picked up your action plan for happiness then please let me know in a separate email.
Week 6- Jobs and the science of Psychology
Day 25- What are some of the procedures that Psychology employs to maintain a scientific rigor to the data it collects? 2-26-21
We will be working on page 19 in our workbook today- you can see a copy of it down below- We will be discussing the keys to how Psychology tries to be scientific by using the scientific method and other tools to promote ethics in data collection in attempt to control and limit BIAS!
Key words and terms- control group, hypothesis, experimental group, informed consent, confidentiality, independent variable, dependent variable, replication, placebo effect, research question, single blind study. double blind study and more...
Key words and terms- control group, hypothesis, experimental group, informed consent, confidentiality, independent variable, dependent variable, replication, placebo effect, research question, single blind study. double blind study and more...
Day 24- What are skills associated with critical thinking? 2-25-21
Today we are going to look at critical thinking skills as well as review a couple of careers in Psychology- the lecture outline below can be found on page 10 of your workbook-
Day 23- Work day Wednesday- (work on your unit 1 project slide show)
Today is a work day designed to allow you to work the entire period on your Unit 1 google slide show project- REMEMBER THIS PROJECT IS DUE BY TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND! The directions are down below as well as an email sent to you this morning.
Unit 1 slide show project- In a google slide show visual display
*define psychology and its goals. The definition and the goals should each get their own
slide complete with some sort of visual (a picture, chart or illustration).
*Show four major contributors to the field and discuss why you think they are important (what did they do).
you should include a picture of each of the contributors and try to give each one a slide)
*Discuss the six major perspectives that explore the issues of psychology today. (include some sort of visual for
each perspective- each perspective should have a slide
*Describe at least four methods of observation with an example to illustrate each concept.
*Describe three ways (with examples) in which psychology practices scientific procedures-
one must be the scientific method. (placebo effect, blind and double blind are examples- use visuals
*Describe at least five careers in Psychology. (include a visual with each career)
Unit 1 slide show project- In a google slide show visual display
*define psychology and its goals. The definition and the goals should each get their own
slide complete with some sort of visual (a picture, chart or illustration).
*Show four major contributors to the field and discuss why you think they are important (what did they do).
you should include a picture of each of the contributors and try to give each one a slide)
*Discuss the six major perspectives that explore the issues of psychology today. (include some sort of visual for
each perspective- each perspective should have a slide
*Describe at least four methods of observation with an example to illustrate each concept.
*Describe three ways (with examples) in which psychology practices scientific procedures-
one must be the scientific method. (placebo effect, blind and double blind are examples- use visuals
*Describe at least five careers in Psychology. (include a visual with each career)
Day 22- What are some other careers that you can find in Psychology?
continue taking notes on page 12 of your workbook- for those things you can not find in these links I have shared in class use the internet to search for definitions and complete the page-
Day 21- What are some of the different careers in Psychology?
today we are going to look at the types of careers in Psychology- You can see a list of careers on pages 6 and 7 in your text- This list will help you fill out the chart on page 12 of your workbook-
Week 5- History and jobs
Day 20- Who are some of the important early figures in the field of Psychology?
2-19-21
WE WILL BE TAKING NOTES ON PAGE 15 OF YOUR WORKBOOK-
Today we are going to look at:
Philip Zimbardo
Sigmund Freud
G.S. Hall
Carl Jung
Jane Goodall
Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
Genie and Victor
John Thompson
Rajan Mahadevan
Today we are going to look at:
Philip Zimbardo
Sigmund Freud
G.S. Hall
Carl Jung
Jane Goodall
Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
Genie and Victor
John Thompson
Rajan Mahadevan
Day 19- What and who decides when Psychology starts as a discipline? 2-18-21
WE WILL BE WORKING ON PAGE 14 IN YOUR WORKBOOK TODAY-
Today we are going to look at the beginnings of the discipline of Psychology in terms of the western traditions of science. It is important to note that across times and across cultures human behavior and controlling human behavior has always been important. Learning systems to help one lead a better life and to help society become more stable or in some cases less stable has always been a pursuit of humans during recorded history at the least. I hope to help you expand your view of what the history of modern psychology is and where it way have originated. Today we focus on- TAKE NOTES ON PAGE 14 OF YOUR NOTEBOOK!
1. Socrates
2. Aristotle
3. Wilhelm Wundt
4. William James
5. Ivan Pavlov
6. John B. Watson
7. B.F. Skinner
8. Mary Whiton Calkins
9. Kenneth and Mamie Clark
10. Carl Rogers
Today we are going to look at the beginnings of the discipline of Psychology in terms of the western traditions of science. It is important to note that across times and across cultures human behavior and controlling human behavior has always been important. Learning systems to help one lead a better life and to help society become more stable or in some cases less stable has always been a pursuit of humans during recorded history at the least. I hope to help you expand your view of what the history of modern psychology is and where it way have originated. Today we focus on- TAKE NOTES ON PAGE 14 OF YOUR NOTEBOOK!
1. Socrates
2. Aristotle
3. Wilhelm Wundt
4. William James
5. Ivan Pavlov
6. John B. Watson
7. B.F. Skinner
8. Mary Whiton Calkins
9. Kenneth and Mamie Clark
10. Carl Rogers
HOMEWORK- START OR CONTINUE WORKING ON YOUR UNIT 1 PROJECT-
Day 17 and 18- Who was Freud really? 2-15-21 and 2-17-21
Below are the questions we are going to try and answer that relate to Freud and his part in the history of Psychology and as a thinker that certainly changed the way we think about what we know and don't know about the mind.
Keep in mind some of you will be offended by some of Freud's ideas and should be - but it is important to keep in mind that his revolutionary ideas and visions forced people to rethink thinking and to confront the flaws in his thinking.
Keep in mind some of you will be offended by some of Freud's ideas and should be - but it is important to keep in mind that his revolutionary ideas and visions forced people to rethink thinking and to confront the flaws in his thinking.
Week 4- The perspectives and history of Psychology
Day 16- What is Unit 1 all about? (review) and How will we be tested over the material? 2-11-21
During Unit 1 we have been exploring what is Psychology. I will be wrapping this unit up within the next week and a half so I thought I might give you a heads up on how you will be evaluated for understanding of the content. I am going to use a unit project that will be formatted as a google slide show. The directions for the slide show are down below-
Unit 1 Option- In some sort of visual display
*define psychology and its goals. The definition and the goals should each get their own
slide complete with some sort of visual (a picture, chart or illustration).
*Show four major contributors to the field and discuss why you think they are important (what did they do).
you should include a picture of each of the contributors and try to give each one a slide)
*Discuss the six major perspectives that explore the issues of psychology today. (include some sort of visual for
each perspective- each perspective should have a slide
*Describe at least four methods of observation with an example to illustrate each concept.
*Describe three ways (with examples) in which psychology practices scientific procedures-
one must be the scientific method. (placebo effect, blind and double blind are examples- use visuals
*Describe at least five careers in Psychology. (include a visual with each career)
Unit 1 Option- In some sort of visual display
*define psychology and its goals. The definition and the goals should each get their own
slide complete with some sort of visual (a picture, chart or illustration).
*Show four major contributors to the field and discuss why you think they are important (what did they do).
you should include a picture of each of the contributors and try to give each one a slide)
*Discuss the six major perspectives that explore the issues of psychology today. (include some sort of visual for
each perspective- each perspective should have a slide
*Describe at least four methods of observation with an example to illustrate each concept.
*Describe three ways (with examples) in which psychology practices scientific procedures-
one must be the scientific method. (placebo effect, blind and double blind are examples- use visuals
*Describe at least five careers in Psychology. (include a visual with each career)
Day 15- Wednesday workday- Today we review the differences between classical conditioning and operant conditioning and learn what the Bobo Doll experiment was about and how it was designed.
Today we are going to use work Wednesday to watch two review videos to clarify first the differences between operant and classical conditioning, and second to review the design and outcomes of Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment. I hope you enjoy the reviews as we wrap up the six major perspectives of Psychology.
Day 14- Do you know the differences between the major perspectives?
Today we are going to review the 6 modern perspectives in Psychology.
Day 13- What are the Psychodynamic and Socio-Cultural Perspectives all about?
2-8-21
Today we are going to look at the last two perspectives of the six major points of view of Modern Psychology. These powerpoint notes should go with page 6 or your workbook which you can also find below-
Key ideas, People and terms-
Psychodynamic- iceberg model, Sigmund Freud, Id, Ego, Superego, defense mechanisms, psycho sexual stages of development,
free association, and dream analysis.
Social-Cultural- Observational Learning, Albert Bandura, Bobo Doll experiment
Key ideas, People and terms-
Psychodynamic- iceberg model, Sigmund Freud, Id, Ego, Superego, defense mechanisms, psycho sexual stages of development,
free association, and dream analysis.
Social-Cultural- Observational Learning, Albert Bandura, Bobo Doll experiment
Week 3- Introduction to Psychology-
Day 12- What are three types of conditioning studied by psychology?
There will be a lot of content today so make sure you have a grasp on the following-
Terms- classical conditioning. operant conditioning, instrumental conditioning- stimulus and response, neutral stimulus, conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, unconditioned response, trial and error learning , Thorndike's Law of Effect, observational learning, conditioning, Skinner box, generalization, discrimination
People- Ivan Pavlov, BF Skinner, John B. Watson
Terms- classical conditioning. operant conditioning, instrumental conditioning- stimulus and response, neutral stimulus, conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, unconditioned response, trial and error learning , Thorndike's Law of Effect, observational learning, conditioning, Skinner box, generalization, discrimination
People- Ivan Pavlov, BF Skinner, John B. Watson
Day 11- What are the cognitive and humanistic perspectives all about?
2-4-21
Today we are going to look at the Humanistic and Cognitive perspectives in Psychology.
Key people and terms-
Key people and terms-
Day 10- Review day- What is MOO? and... What exactly is the Biological Perspective in Psychology? 2-3-21
Day 9- What are the major perspectives in Psychology? or What drives or motivates our behaviors? 2-2-21
Today we are going to look at the six major perspectives in Psychology on pages 5 and 6 in your work book. But first to understand perspectives we are going to look at the role motivation or drives play in our behavior by looking at the case-study of John Thompson. He had a tragic farming accident when he was roughly your age back in the 1980s I believe. He credits his dog with his survival- Here is his story.....
Day 8- What are some strategies for studying from an educational psychologist? Are memory skills really as simple as "Pi"?
Today we are going to meet Rajan Mahadevan who will share with you his incredible recall for sequences. He will then share with you hints and skills that might help you with recall in a lecture class or after reading an assignment. Today Rajan is a distinguished lecturer at the University of Tennessee. I think you will find this lesson interesting to say the least-
Page 8 in your notebook is where you will find the questions below-
Page 8 in your notebook is where you will find the questions below-
Week 2- How does Psychology try to be scientific and control for bias?
Day 6 and 7- What happened to Genie? and- What types of things did we learn from her story? 1-28-21 / 1-29-21
Today we will continue to watch the film "Secret of the Wild Child" to better understand the method of observation known as case-study and the developmental concept: "critical language period". On Friday we will explore and discuss the things that we learned from her and Victor's story.
PICK UP YOUR 3 WORKBOOKS IN THE FRONT ENTRY GLASS BUBBLE OF THE SCHOOL ON THE TABLE ON THE SIDE WALL-
PICK UP CLASS WORKBOOK, ACTION PLAN FOR HAPPINESS AND DREAM JOURNAL!
PICK UP YOUR 3 WORKBOOKS IN THE FRONT ENTRY GLASS BUBBLE OF THE SCHOOL ON THE TABLE ON THE SIDE WALL-
PICK UP CLASS WORKBOOK, ACTION PLAN FOR HAPPINESS AND DREAM JOURNAL!
Notes from Methods of Observation- (weaknesses)
survey
- honesty or seriousness issues
- how do you ask/who is asking
- who are you asking (samples)
testing
- not a complete picture of an individual
case study
- can't replicate (over generalizing)
- prone to confirmation bias
- too many variables / each person has unique circumstances
Longitudinal study
- time and money
- organizing and keeping participants
cross sectional study-
- generation gaps
Naturalistic observation
- too many variables.
Laboratory observation
- not truly natural.
survey
- honesty or seriousness issues
- how do you ask/who is asking
- who are you asking (samples)
testing
- not a complete picture of an individual
case study
- can't replicate (over generalizing)
- prone to confirmation bias
- too many variables / each person has unique circumstances
Longitudinal study
- time and money
- organizing and keeping participants
cross sectional study-
- generation gaps
Naturalistic observation
- too many variables.
Laboratory observation
- not truly natural.
Day 4 and 5- What does a case study look like? 1-26-21 / 1-27-21
Today we are going to continue to look at MOO (Methods of Observation that Psychologists use). We will then take a deep dive into the case study by looking at the case of "Genie" the so called wild child. Her case is unique in that she was discovered while a debate raged in linguistics about the theory of the "critical language period". She was studied after her discovery while researchers where trying to serve her to enter a society and world she had never experienced. We will spend at least 2 to 3 days with the rest of this case-study topic.
Review- Psychology defined, goals of Psychology, and MOO - systematic observation patterns that attempt to control for bias, confirmation bias.
Review- Psychology defined, goals of Psychology, and MOO - systematic observation patterns that attempt to control for bias, confirmation bias.
Day 3- What is the MOO method? 1-25-21. (or what are the methods of observation?)
Last week we defined Psychology! We also talked about the five goals of Psychology.
MOO- stands for Methods of Observation- Psychologists use a variety of observation methods many of which have strengths but also weaknesses. It is important to understand potential weaknesses so the psychologist can try to control bias. The most dangerous of the biases that can impact research is confirmation bias- so before we look into the MOO we will learn just a bit about different types of cognitive biases with the focus on confirmation bias. The sheet below is from page 17 in your workbook (which most of you don't have yet) - so you will need to write down the weaknesses of the variety of research methods.
MOO- stands for Methods of Observation- Psychologists use a variety of observation methods many of which have strengths but also weaknesses. It is important to understand potential weaknesses so the psychologist can try to control bias. The most dangerous of the biases that can impact research is confirmation bias- so before we look into the MOO we will learn just a bit about different types of cognitive biases with the focus on confirmation bias. The sheet below is from page 17 in your workbook (which most of you don't have yet) - so you will need to write down the weaknesses of the variety of research methods.
Week 1- Introduction to Psychology
Day 2- What are the goals of Psychology? 1-22-21
Yesterday we defined Psychology- (the scientific study of behavior and mental processes). notice the word human is not in the definition I give you- Why is that?
Today we are going to focus on the goals of Psychology- I am going to have you watch a short video to achieve the first goal- Observe a behavior
All you have to do is observe- It sounds easy but you have to really have a keen eye for details- Please pay attention to what you watch and look for shared behaviors but at the same time look at key differences and see if you note any trends in those differences - In the case of this video see if you notice any age or gender differences-
The First goal is to Observe a behavior- watch this first link-
Today we are going to focus on the goals of Psychology- I am going to have you watch a short video to achieve the first goal- Observe a behavior
All you have to do is observe- It sounds easy but you have to really have a keen eye for details- Please pay attention to what you watch and look for shared behaviors but at the same time look at key differences and see if you note any trends in those differences - In the case of this video see if you notice any age or gender differences-
The First goal is to Observe a behavior- watch this first link-
The second goal is to Describe the behaviors you noticed. Again noting those key behavioral traits that are similar and different.
The third goal is to Explain the behaviors you noticed. Try to come up with possible explanations for the behaviors that you noticed.
The fourth goal is to Predict behavior. Based on the relationships (correlations) you saw in the behaviors and the groups of people could you make a prediction about future situations.
The fifth goal is to Control Behavior- Try to develop a system to change the pattern of behavior that you have witnessed.
On a piece of paper please write down your responses to the following questions which are from page four of your class workbook- which you will receive next week on textbook check out day- This is page 4 of your notebook-
The third goal is to Explain the behaviors you noticed. Try to come up with possible explanations for the behaviors that you noticed.
The fourth goal is to Predict behavior. Based on the relationships (correlations) you saw in the behaviors and the groups of people could you make a prediction about future situations.
The fifth goal is to Control Behavior- Try to develop a system to change the pattern of behavior that you have witnessed.
On a piece of paper please write down your responses to the following questions which are from page four of your class workbook- which you will receive next week on textbook check out day- This is page 4 of your notebook-
Day 1- What is Psychology and who are you? 1-21-21
Today we are going to take time to define Psychology and then we are going to take time to get to know each other-
Psychology - is the ____________________ study of (x-x-x-x-x-) -behavior and mental processes.
two words are missing. The first word might be the most important word of the definition and the second word that is missing should be missing but many times people place a word here that should not be placed here.
Psychology - is the ____________________ study of (x-x-x-x-x-) -behavior and mental processes.
two words are missing. The first word might be the most important word of the definition and the second word that is missing should be missing but many times people place a word here that should not be placed here.
Your turn- Please answer the following questions and send your responses back to me by the end of the day-
Name-
Pronouns and name you go by if different from above-
Email Address-
Instagram account-
Hobbies-
Jobs:
Movies (range limits 4-10)
Books (range 3-10)
Music (your favorite 5-10 playlist)-
Television shows (3-10- included streaming service shows)
People I would like to meet from History (3-5)-
Favorite Podcast(s)-
What are Your Personal Goals of the School Semester-
What types of Things did you do this Summer?
Words of advice to an incoming Freshman?
Include a Picture if you can-