Links that support material for unit 1- Introduction to Psychology
Day 1- What is Psychology and who are you? 1-6-22
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 on the paper give to you in class-
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-
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-
Day 2- What are the goals of Psychology? 1-7-22
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 3- What is the MOO method? (what are the methods of observation?) 1-10-22
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.
Day 4- More MOO- plus what is and can be done about Implicit Bias?
Today we are going to finish up with yesterdays note taking on the Methods of Observation used by Psychology. Remember that this systematic approach in observation methods is designed to help to control for bias. By using these techniques and understand the strengths and weaknesses of each approach you can get a better control of bias. The notes are of page 17 or your workbook.
Speaking of Bias we are going to take time to look at the concept of Implicit Bias. This is a topic that has been explored for over thirty years by Harvard Researcher Banaji. She has defined Implicit Bias as "when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes with them with our our conscious knowledge." She has called implicit bias the "thumbprint to the culture." After we look at a couple of video clips you will have a chance to take one of these tests to see how they are designed.
Speaking of Bias we are going to take time to look at the concept of Implicit Bias. This is a topic that has been explored for over thirty years by Harvard Researcher Banaji. She has defined Implicit Bias as "when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes with them with our our conscious knowledge." She has called implicit bias the "thumbprint to the culture." After we look at a couple of video clips you will have a chance to take one of these tests to see how they are designed.
Day 5- What does a case study look like? and Who was Genie? 1-12-22
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 take notes on the CASE STUDY ON PAGE 18 OF YOUR WORKBOOK!
In case you missed the notes from page 17 in the workbook here they are:
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.
We will take notes on the CASE STUDY ON PAGE 18 OF YOUR WORKBOOK!
In case you missed the notes from page 17 in the workbook here they are:
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.
Day 6- What is PQ4R and How Can You Use It to Explore Chapter 1? 1-14-22
Today we will look at Chapter 1 in your text using the PQ4R reading system. You will get a handout from the teacher and then pick up our text book on the self in the front of the room. Instead of reading the chapter word by word we are going to use a system that allows you to overview the chapter in a quicker and perhaps more thorough manner.
You will use the reading guide to preview the headings in the chapter. You will turn the headings into questions and then answer those questions by reading what you need to in order to answer your question. You should take time to reflect on what you wrote. If you have a list you need to know take time to recite it and finally review the information to help consolidate your learning and memories.
You will use the reading guide to preview the headings in the chapter. You will turn the headings into questions and then answer those questions by reading what you need to in order to answer your question. You should take time to reflect on what you wrote. If you have a list you need to know take time to recite it and finally review the information to help consolidate your learning and memories.
NEXT WEEK? Have a good weekend
Day 7- What are some strategies for studying from an educational psychologist? Are memory skills really as simple as "Pi"? 1-18-22
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-
Day 8- What are Some of Careers in Psychology? 1-19/20-22
Today we will look at some of the possible careers in Psychology. Turn to page 12 in you workbook and you will find a page that has a number of the careers of Psychology listed. I will show you a number of short video clips that describe a number of these possible career pathways. At the conclusion of the clips I will pass out the text book and you can turn to pages 6-7 and see a two page spread that identifies all of these possible careers. Take time to write a brief description of each of the careers listed. Please add Forensic Psychology to the list. When finished you can continue to work on the chapter 1 PQ4R assignment.
Day 9- 1-21-22. Who was Freud really? or Freud Friday !
Today we are going to look at a Biography on the life of Sigmund Freud called "Analysis of a Mind." The questions can be found on page 13 of your course workbook. This will lead us into our discussion of the perspectives and history of Psychology next week.
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.
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.
Day 11- 1-24-22- Review of the Freud video and true in false in Unit 1
Today we are going to look at the true and false statements on pages 3 and 4.
First we will finish the the Freud video and then go over the answers to the questions on page 13 of the workbook. This will set up the beginning of the perspectives lecture which will start on Tuesday and lead to the history of Psychology lecture later in the week.
You will get the guidelines to the Unit 1 project on Tuesday as well.
First we will finish the the Freud video and then go over the answers to the questions on page 13 of the workbook. This will set up the beginning of the perspectives lecture which will start on Tuesday and lead to the history of Psychology lecture later in the week.
You will get the guidelines to the Unit 1 project on Tuesday as well.
Day 12 and 13- The Perspectives of Psychology- 1-25-22. and 1-26-22
Today we will start to explore the 6 modern and major perspectives in Psychology. We are going to look at the six major perspectives in Psychology on pages 5 and 6 in your work book.
When we are finished with note taking you will watch the 13 mini videos that relate to the perspectives. On Friday we will complete page 7 in the workbook.
The answers to yesterdays true and false questions from pages 2 and 3 from your work book were as follows-
1. t. 2. t. 3. t 4. t. 5. t. 6. f. 7. f. 8. t. 9. t. 10. t
Here are the answers to the second set of ten true and false statements on pages 2 and 3.
11. t 12. f 13. t 14. t. 15. f. 16. t. 17. t. 18. t. 19. t. 20. F
When we are finished with note taking you will watch the 13 mini videos that relate to the perspectives. On Friday we will complete page 7 in the workbook.
The answers to yesterdays true and false questions from pages 2 and 3 from your work book were as follows-
1. t. 2. t. 3. t 4. t. 5. t. 6. f. 7. f. 8. t. 9. t. 10. t
Here are the answers to the second set of ten true and false statements on pages 2 and 3.
11. t 12. f 13. t 14. t. 15. f. 16. t. 17. t. 18. t. 19. t. 20. F
Day 14- Friday- Review, Critical Thinking and the Project Option! 1-28-22
Today we are going to do a couple of things. First- we will review the 6 major perspectives of modern Psychology. Turn to page 7 in your workbook and take a moment to look this page over with your table. In five minutes or so we will go over the answers in class.
Second- we are going to go over page 10 in the workbook which looks at "Critical Thinking Skills." This list is taken from your class textbook and is fairly comprehensive. We will be using examples from he book, class and real life to think about these skills.
Third- you will have time to work on your perspective video sheets, Chapter 1 PQ4R and any other paper or assignment you will need to finish.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Second- we are going to go over page 10 in the workbook which looks at "Critical Thinking Skills." This list is taken from your class textbook and is fairly comprehensive. We will be using examples from he book, class and real life to think about these skills.
Third- you will have time to work on your perspective video sheets, Chapter 1 PQ4R and any other paper or assignment you will need to finish.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
CRITICAL THINKING NOTES FROM PAGE 10
Unit 1 - Project Option-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
* title page with your name and hour. (plus an image) minimus 1 slide
*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). minimum 2 slides
*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) minimum 4 slides
*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 Minimum 6 slides
*Describe at least four methods of observation with an example/image to illustrate each concept. Minimum 4 slides
*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 Minimum 3 slides
*Describe at least five careers in Psychology. (include a visual with each career) Minimum 5 slides
THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE MUST HAVE AT MINIMUM 25 SLIDES WITH BOTH TEXT AND PICTURES!
Unit 1 Option- In some sort of visual display
* title page with your name and hour. (plus an image) minimus 1 slide
*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). minimum 2 slides
*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) minimum 4 slides
*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 Minimum 6 slides
*Describe at least four methods of observation with an example/image to illustrate each concept. Minimum 4 slides
*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 Minimum 3 slides
*Describe at least five careers in Psychology. (include a visual with each career) Minimum 5 slides
THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE MUST HAVE AT MINIMUM 25 SLIDES WITH BOTH TEXT AND PICTURES!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Day 15- What is the History of Psychology? This will be at least a 2 day lecture
Today we are going to look at the history of Psychology in terms of the word "science." We will look at a powerpoint on the history of psychology that goes along with page 14 in your class workbook, Today we will look at Socrates, Aristotle, Wilhelm Wundt, William James, Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, B.F.Skinner, Mary Whiton Calkins, Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and Carl Rogers
Day 16 Tuesday- More on the History of Psychology- 2-1-22
Today we will look at - Phillip Zimbardo, Sigmund Freud, G.S. Hall, Carl Jung, Jane Goodall, Abraham Maslow, Albert Bandura, Genie and Victor, John Thompson, and Rajan Mahadevan
Day 17- Thursday and Friday- More History, M.O.O., Unit 1 review and a Little Monkeying around. 2-3-22. and 2-4-22
Today we will be watching an example of naturalistic observation courtesy of Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees. Naturalistic observation is sometimes referred to as field study.
Answer these questions-
Psychology Name. ____________
Approximately how many chimpanzees are left in the wild?
Which of the following is one of the reasons for the decline of chimps in the wild?
True or False- Chimpanzees like their solitude and can normally be found traveling alone
True or False- When Chimps travel they usually wean on the ground, and are therefore known as Knuckle walkers.
Chimpanzees are found in how many African Countries
When female chimps reproduce how many years do they space the births apart?
True or False. Chimpanzees are mainly carnivorous surviving only on meat.
True or False Chimpanzees in the wild seldom live longer than 50 years.
What term is used to describe chimpanzee’s form of communication?
Friendly physical contact is crucial in maintaining good relationships among chimps. What is the most important form of social behavior in chimps?
A. Social grooming
B. Reproduction
C Hurling rocks
D playing dominoes.
Answer these questions-
Psychology Name. ____________
Approximately how many chimpanzees are left in the wild?
- 150,000
- 500,000
- 1,000,000
- 2,000,000
Which of the following is one of the reasons for the decline of chimps in the wild?
- Habitat loss
- Bushmeat hunting
- Poaching for infants
- All of the above
True or False- Chimpanzees like their solitude and can normally be found traveling alone
True or False- When Chimps travel they usually wean on the ground, and are therefore known as Knuckle walkers.
Chimpanzees are found in how many African Countries
- 2
- 5
- 21
- 39
When female chimps reproduce how many years do they space the births apart?
- 1
- 5
- 7
- 12
True or False. Chimpanzees are mainly carnivorous surviving only on meat.
True or False Chimpanzees in the wild seldom live longer than 50 years.
What term is used to describe chimpanzee’s form of communication?
- Kaw
- Bark
- Pant Hoot
- Snawf
Friendly physical contact is crucial in maintaining good relationships among chimps. What is the most important form of social behavior in chimps?
A. Social grooming
B. Reproduction
C Hurling rocks
D playing dominoes.
Day 18- Monday- What are some of the procedures that Psychology employs to maintain a scientific rigor to the data it collects? 2-7-22
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 19- Test Review Day-
Today we will review for the test- We will watch a couple of review videos plus go over the test and look at the pages of the work book to go over and review-
Workbook pages that we completed for the first Unit:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
Test is divided into multiple sections of matching, true and false, plus multiple choice style questions,
Some of the question are taken directly from the work book-
THOSE NOT TAKING THE TEST CAN USE THIS TIME TO WORK ON THEIR PROJECTS!
Workbook pages that we completed for the first Unit:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
Test is divided into multiple sections of matching, true and false, plus multiple choice style questions,
Some of the question are taken directly from the work book-
THOSE NOT TAKING THE TEST CAN USE THIS TIME TO WORK ON THEIR PROJECTS!