PSYCHOLOGY (Spring, 2018)

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1 PSYCHOLOGY (Spring, 2018) Russell Day Office: RCB 6240 Introduction to Psychology II - D100 (8641) Teaching Assistants (TAs) Office Hours: Office: RCB 5302 Tues. 15:00-16:00 & Thurs. 14:00-15:00 Office Hours: TBA or by appointment. rday@sfu.ca Course Description: Psychology 102 introduces many of the major topics in the field of Psychology. After reviewing some history, the theoretical perspectives dominant in Psychology today, and common research methods used, the focus will shift to components influenced by learning, culture, and social interaction. Three major topics in the course will examine: 1) human development from infancy to old age, including language and intelligence; 2) functional variability in health, stress and coping, psychological disorders, and psychotherapies; and, 3) individual differences (personality) and social behaviour, including altruism to aggression, attitudes to discrimination, conformity to obedience, and attributing cause. The companion course, Psychology 100, focuses on basic biology, the brain and nervous system, learning, memory, consciousness, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion. Several themes, in addition to the major theoretical perspectives, will assist students in organizing the material for informed discussions of the basic concepts in Psychology. Themes included are individual to group, thoughts to behaviour, universal to culturally bound, biological influences to socialized influences, and conceptual typologies to "reality." By the end of the course, students will be able to: a) discuss basic psychological theories and concepts, b) explain basic developmental sequences (physical, cognitive) from conception to death, c) explain the development of language and problem solving skills, d) explain the development of, and individual differences in, personality and intelligence, e) outline several current theories of personality and how personality is assessed, f) explain the relation between stress and coping and their impact on health and well-being, g) outline the common and individual symptoms of psychological disorders and how they are classified, h) explain common features and theoretical variations in the treatment of psychological disorders, i) explain the impact of our social environment on our thoughts and behaviour, including our perceptions of, and attitudes about others' behaviour, j) explain how social influences lead to conformity, compliance, and obedience, k) explain the relation between our ability to both harm and help, and to love others, and l) critically evaluate popular press information about psychological issues. Course Organization: The course has two classes a week in Images Theatre. Tuesdays 16:30 17:20 (4:30-5:20pm) Thursdays 15:30 17:20 (3:30-5:20pm) NOTE: Four In-Class Term Exams: Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15 & April 5. REQUIRED Text: Schacter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., Wegner, D. M., & Nock, M. K. (2014). Psychology (3rd ed.). New York: Worth. (See the information here for your textbook options.) 1

2 REQUIRED: You need an (available from the SFU bookstore) to complete many course activities. You must register your by Jan. 18th. For this course, you must register your in Canvas. To register, please see the link in Canvas and enter your ID. Other Electronic Devices are NOT Required (nor are they beneficial for learning): The use of laptops, tablets, and smart phones in the classroom is a privilege that may be selectively or entirely withdrawn at any time. If you must bring them to class, please ensure that you have them set to mute or silent. If you have your laptop or tablet screen open/active, please sit in the back rows of the classroom so your screen does not distract your classmates. Taking pictures or recording video in class is NOT permitted and you will be asked to leave. How you earn your grades (Subject to modification if necessary). As you complete course components, you will earn points up to a total of 300 points (300 = 100%). The four (4) two-part exams described below may contribute up to 204 points (68%) toward your total, the Quizzes may contribute up to 60 points (20%), the Term Assignment may contribute up to 18 points (6%), and the Research Participation Credit may contribute up to 18 points (6%). Obviously, components not completed cannot contribute any points to your total. (NOTE: See the Your Scores/Grades Explained link in Canvas for more details.) Textbook Quizzes (up to 60 points) During the course there will be seven quizzes held during lectures (for expected dates, see Tentative Schedule below the exact start time of each quiz will vary). During each of these quizzes you will be answering 10 multiple-choice questions using your. You are responsible for ensuring that you bring your to every class and that it has sufficient battery power. *One-time only, if you forget/lose your iclicker or the batteries fail, please see me at the beginning of class with your picture ID SFU ID, Driver s License, Passport. The quizzes include material from your textbook that is not necessarily discussed in class and some review material (discussed in class). You should have read all required material before attending class. Everything in the assigned textbook chapters, additional assigned readings, and material discussed in lecture is examinable during quizzes or exams. Each quiz is worth up to 10 points and your lowest quiz score will drop so that your best six quizzes may contribute a maximum of 60 points toward your total. There are no make-up quizzes. Term Assignment (up to 18 points) There is one assignment for this course. The assignment will be discussed in class, more details are specified in the Assignment Syllabus, and support resources will be found in Canvas. In brief, the assignment requires that you find two articles that report research on a similar issue, but differ in their underlying theoretical perspectives. Your similar issue must be within the scope of Psychology 102 (see the Assigned Topics link on the Assignments page in Canvas). In addition to finding the appropriate research articles, you will annotate copies of the printed articles, and submit the articles with an APA (American Psychological Association) formatted title page and reference page. You will submit a paper copy and an electronic copy of this assignment. 2

3 Research Participation (up to 18 course points - 6%) Students enrolled in PSYC 100, 102 and 201 earn 6% of their course credits based on their involvement in psychological research. These credits may be earned by a combination of activities. The Research Participation System (RPS) will be explained in more detail in class please read all of the information at: Exams: (Please refer to University Regulations regarding missed examinations.) The exact format of the exams will be described in more detail during class. Exams may contribute up to 204 points of your total. There are four (4), two-part term exams scheduled during class time. You will complete all FOUR exams unless extenuating circumstances prevent you from doing so. ONLY the 3 best of both Part I and Part II of the term exams contribute points toward your total. Several implications follow from this assessment design. 1. If you write all 4 of the exams, the points earned from the 3 best Part I and the 3 best Part II components may contribute up to 204 points toward your total. There is no Final Exam. 2. If you miss writing one of the term exams (illness, accidents, or other extenuating circumstances), you will submit appropriate documentation to Dr. Day (not your TA). 3. If you miss an exam and do not have extenuating circumstances, you must explain in writing ( to rday@sfu.ca) why you missed the exam and I will review your course performance to determine whether an N grade (incomplete) or another grade is appropriate. 4. If you have written only 3 term exams (with appropriate documentation for a missed exam) your 3 term exams may contribute up to 204 points toward your total. 5. There are no make-up term exams. 6. All published exam dates are non-negotiable (SFU Policy mandated changes excepted). The four closed-book term exams are planned as follows (subject to minor modifications): Term Exam #1 (Thurs., Jan. 25th., in class 80 min.): This exam will be based on the material from Unit 1 (Ch. 1 & 2) and Unit 2 (Ch. 11). Part I will have you answer 48 multiple-choice questions (one point each). Part II will have you answer a short essay-answer question based on course material. Essay answers have a maximum length of 350 words (up to 20 course points). Term Exam #2 (Thurs., Feb. 22nd., in class 80 min.): This exam will be based on the material from Unit 3 (Ch. 9 & 10) and Unit 4 (Ch. 12). Part I will have you answer 48 multiple-choice questions (one point each). Part II will have you answer a short essay-answer question based on one (of 2) assigned research articles. Essay answers have a maximum length of 350 words (up to 20 course points). Term Exam #3 (Thurs., March 15th., in class 80 min.): This exam will be based on the material from Unit 5 (Ch. 14) and Unit 6 (Ch. 15). Part I will have you answer 48 multiple-choice questions (one point each). Part II will have you answer a short essay-answer question based on course material. Essay answers have a maximum length of 350 words (up to 20 course points). Term Exam #4 (Thurs., April 5th., in class 80 min.): Part I will have you answer 48 multiplechoice questions (one point each) from material in Unit 7 (Ch. 16) and Unit 8 (Ch. 13). Part II will have you answer 20 multiple-choice (MC) questions (one point each) that may integrate material from course Units 1 to 6 (Chapters 1, 2, 11, 9, 10, 12, 14 & 15). 3

4 Appropriate Documentation Absence from class may result in missed material and poorer grades. The Instructor and the Teaching Assistants are unable to provide individual tutoring for students who miss classes. 1. In case of illness, you need to submit the appropriate documentation, including a completed original of a Certificate of Illness with your request for accommodation. 2. In case of other extenuating circumstances (e.g., vehicle accidents, burglaries, family emergencies), you need to provide the appropriate documentation (e.g., police reports, copies of travel documents, etc.) with your request for accommodation. 3. In case of conflict with other academic events (e.g., field trips) or scheduled athletic events (e.g., out of town competitions), you are expected to contact the instructor to request accommodation. Your request must include an original letter from the course instructor or team coach, including departure and return dates and times, and should be submitted no less than three weeks before departure. In all cases, the earlier you can inform the Instructor of your request for accommodation, the greater the likelihood that some accommodation might be arranged (Note: retroactive requests for accommodation will not be considered without proper documentation). Final Grades Total points earned are converted to a value out of 100%. Letter Grades are assigned only after all components of the course are complete. *The range of values listed here are anticipated values only; the actual values may vary, however, only in exceptional circumstances will the variability be greater than plus or minus 2.5%. The assignment of letter grades to your total score will be discussed in more detail in class. Approximate Percentage Ranges and Predicted Letter Grades* < F D C- C C+ B- B B+ A- A A+ Note the following: Code of Academic Integrity and Good Conduct ( Article: 1.3 All members of the University community share the responsibility for the academic standards and reputation of the University. Academic integrity is a cornerstone of the development and acquisition of knowledge. It is founded on principles of respect for knowledge, truth, scholarship and acting with honesty. Upholding academic integrity is a condition of continued membership in the university community. 1.4 Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. Principles and Procedures for Student Discipline ( Appendix 3, Article 7. If an Instructor finds that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty, the Instructor may, after consulting with the departmental Academic Integrity Advisor or Chair, impose one or more of the following penalties: (i.) give the student a warning; (ii.) require the student to redo the work, or to do supplementary work; (iii.) assign a low grade for the work; (iv.) assign a grade of F for the work. 4

5 TIPS: I will endeavor to be fully attentive to my role as instructor when I am teaching and in office hours. That means, barring illness, emergencies, or scheduled commitments (guest instructors will replace me for any of these events), I will be where I need to be to guide your learning. I do not grade attendance so your decision when to attend classes is solely your responsibility. However, most successful students learn that attending all classes and being prepared (reading assigned material before classes) will have direct benefits in terms of learning and grades. Classes are not simply a repeat of the material in the text my goal is to make the classes as interesting as possible as we learn some material that overlaps with the text and new material relevant to our daily lives. YOU are responsible for all the assigned reading. Classes can be that much more interesting for all of us if you read the text material before class. Please bring your to every class as we will use them for several activities. I DO NOT use the Canvas internal message system please use SFU Connect only. I only respond to messages that include all the pertinent details; your name, student number, and the course you are taking (I respond to "xxx@sfu.ca" addresses only s from some providers, e.g., hotmail, are filtered to trash to reduce spam). I am responsible for students in different contexts, so I need that basic information before I can give you an answer. I try to respond to most s in a timely fashion, however, in the same way as it would be inappropriate for me to come to your home or workplace and insist that you study for this course when you wish to sleep or work, it is inappropriate for you to expect that I will drop everything to answer s in less than 24 hours (48 hours on weekends). Respect for this policy is also expected in all your interactions with the Teaching Assistants assigned to the course. A note about the workload in this course. Like many introductory survey courses, Intro Psyc has a fairly heavy reading load. If you compare the number of days in the semester (approx. 13 weeks x 5 days per week = 65 days) with the number of pages you will need to read (text = 350, assigned articles, plus Canvas resources), it becomes clear that you will need to read 5+ pages every single day to keep up. In the same way as it would be impossible to eat 40 kg. of potatoes or rice in one meal (what a stomachache!), it is nearly impossible to get any benefit from trying to read 100 pages just before an exam (what a headache!). Plan your workload so that you have scheduled reading times for each of your courses at least on a weekly basis Good Luck! WHO AM I? I completed my Ph.D. in Social/Developmental Psychology at SFU after a checkered academic history. I found high school to be a great place to socialize and meet people but did not graduate. I began university at 30 years of age and during the four years I spent at the University of Victoria for my BA, I changed programs several times before completing a double degree in Psychology and Sociology. After two winters at the University of Guelph, where I completed my MA in Personality Psychology, I returned to B.C. for the wonderful climate and my family. In addition to my responsibilities in the Psychology department, I am also interested in Educational Development (improving teaching and learning at the post-secondary level) and conduct a variety of workshops and other programs at SFU and other universities and colleges across Canada (e.g., Instructional Skills Workshops for Teaching Assistants, Instructors, and Faculty). When not at SFU, I might be travelling (academic conferences, conducting workshops, or just for fun), doing home renovations, and enjoying life. I have had over 40 mailing addresses in Canada and Europe, so I am always interested in where people have been or places they have called home. My Irish wife taught high-school English and French for 32 years in Vancouver and we both like to travel when we have a chance (ask me about our latest trip outside of class time!). For the most part, when I am in my office (RCB 6240) with the door open, you are welcome to drop in and ask a question, tell me something, or simply introduce yourself. Welcome to the course. 5

6 Tentative Schedule (Psyc 102D) (This schedule is subject to change and additional readings will be assigned.) Unit Date: Schacter Topics & Activities et al. Ch. # 1 04/01/18 1 Intro Psyc Overview, Syllabus, History of, Theories in Psyc. 1 09/01/18 1 / 2 Research Ethics & Research Methods: non-experimental. 1 11/01/18 2 Methods: Experimental & Statistics. 2 16/01/18 11 Developmental Psyc., Infancy & Childhood, 2 18/01/18 11 Theorists: Piaget, Freud, Erikson, Adolescence & Adulthood, 2 23/01/18 11 Kohlberg, Aging. / iclicker Quiz # 1* (Ch. 11 only). 25/01/18 Exam Term Exam # 1 (Units 1 & 2 see page #3 for details). 3 30/01/18 9 Language Development & Problem Solving. 3 01/02/18 10 Intelligence & Testing, Differences in Intelligence. 3/4 06/02/18 12 iclicker Quiz # 2** (Ch. 9 & 10). / begin Personality. 4 08/02/18 12 Measuring Personality, Theories of Personality, 12/02/18 16/02/18 Family Day & Reading Break no classes or office hours 4 20/02/18 12 Personality Assessment. / iclicker Quiz # 3* (Ch. 12). 22/02/18 Exam Term Exam # 2 (Units 3 & 4 see page #3 for details). 5 27/02/18 14 Health, Stress & Coping, 5 01/03/18 14 Personality & Health Behaviours. (Assignment due at 15:30) 5/6 06/03/18 15 iclicker Quiz # 4** (Ch. 14); / begin Deviance, 6 08/03/18 15 Abnormal Behaviour, Classifying Abnormal Behaviour, 6 13/03/18 15 Focus Psychopathy. / iclicker Quiz # 5* (Ch. 15). 15/03/18 Exam Term Exam # 3 (Units 5 & 6 see page #3 for details). 7 20/03/18 16 Therapeutic Approaches Classic & Modern, 7 22/03/18 16 Evaluating Therapies & Outcome Variables. 7/8 27/03/18 13 iclicker Quiz # 6** (Ch. 16); / begin Social Psyc. 8 29/03/18 13 Attribution, Aggression, Prosocial Behaviour. 8 03/04/18 13 Attraction & Love. iclicker Quiz # 7* (Ch. 13). 05/04/18 Exam Term Exam # 4 (Units 7 & 8, plus see page #3 for details). 10/04/18 Course Wrap-up. (Assignments returned 16:50-17:20) *** 10/04/18 All Research Participation MUST BE COMPLETED by 23:59 Today! *** * The quiz is planned for the last 25 minutes of class time; ** The quiz is planned for the first 25 minutes of class time. Russell Day, 2018 It is not the policy of the Psychology Department to record Undergraduate Course Lectures. The privilege of having access to the recorded lectures may be withdrawn at any time. 6

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