PSYCHOLOGY 105
FALL, 2009
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Instructor:
J.P. Garofalo, Ph.D.
Office:
14204
NE Salmon Creek, CLS 208E
Phone:
360-546-9717
E-Mail:
jgarofalo@vancouver.wsu.edu
Office Hours:
TBA or by appointment
Lecture:
Tues & Thurs at 9:10-10:25 in VUCB 1
Required Textbook: Introduction
to Psychology, Eighth Edition
by James W. Kalat,
Thomson Wadsworth
Course
Description
This
course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of
psychology in its
examination of the biological, psychological and social influences on
behavior.
This pursuit will examine the theoretical and empirical roots of each
the
course modules. Psychology 105
is organized
around six modules that will address the campus theme:
1)
Psychology as a Science
2) Awareness
3) Cognitive Processes
4)
Intelligence
5) Motivation
6) Well-being
Within
each topic, we will consider new terminology and principles of
psychology, and
their contribution to our understanding of behavior and mental
processes. Each
lecture will create opportunities to critically
think about problems and issues arising from the current
literature, as
well as to effectively communicate cogent,
conceptually-based arguments. We will analyze statistical/mathematical
reports in an effort to highlight the
importance of empirically-based findings, and ones need to be able to
interpret the findings of researchers.
Course
Policy & Expectations
1)
Attendance: If you miss a class, you
are responsible for obtaining notes and learning the missed material.
Please
contact me if you are having any questions, concerns, or difficulties
with
understanding the materials or the exams during office hours. If the office hours are difficult for you to
attend, I would be happy to schedule an appointment with you at a more
convenient time. While I will not
re-teach missed lectures, I would be happy to address your questions or
concerns.
2)
Late: If you arrive late for lecture,
please sit in the back of the lecture-hall to limit the amount of noise
and/or
disruption that generally takes place. If you do arrive late, you may
have
missed an announcement typically made at the beginning of lecture, so
check
with someone
3)
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism or
cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in a failing
grade.
Please consult with the WSU Student Handbook for further details.
4)
Disability Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are made available for students with a
documented
disability. The assistant director for student development arranges for
disability services at WSUV. Please direct any questions or concerns at
(360)
546-9567.
Introduction to Psychology, by James W. Kalat,
is a
textbook that presents psychology as a science, in a contemporary, real
world
context.
Course
Activities
Exams: Three 60-point exams will be administered
over the course of the
semester. Each exam will cover the respective modules. It is to your
advantage
that you attend lecture each week for exams will include material
covered in
lectures, the textbook, and discussions during lecture. There
are no make-up exams. (200 total points)
Extra Credit: Several WSUV faculty members
conduct
research studies for which they seek participants. If you participate
in a WSUV
research study, you will receive 3 points. If you would prefer not to
participate in a research study, you may elect to write a two-paged,
double-spaced review of a psychology-related article published in
2008/2009.
This option is NOT a requirement. If you are scheduled to participate
in a
research study, and are unable to attend, please provide a 24-hour
notice to
the experimenter, by e-mail or voicemail, that you are canceling your
appointment.
Failure to provide notice will make you ineligible for receiving extra
credit.
Your final grade will be calculated by adding
your all points earned
from the 3 exams for a total of 180 points. The total points earned
will be
divided by 180, and the percent average will determine your letter
grade as
follows:
A+:
97-100%
A: 93-96%
A-: 90-92%
B+:
87-89%
B:
83-86%
B-: 80-82%
C+:
77-79%
C:
73-76%
C-: 70-72%
D+:
67-69%
D:
63-66%
D-: 60-62%
F: 59%
and below
Lecture Schedule
MODULE 1:
PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE
Lecture
Reading
Week
1. History of Psychology
8/25
(Tuesday): Elements of Psychology
Module 1.1
8/27
(Thursday): History of
Psychology
Module 1.2
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Week
2. Psychology as a Science:
9/1
(Tuesday): Critical
thinking & Methods
Module 2.1-2.2
9/3
(Thursday): Measuring &
Data Analysis
Module 2.3
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Week 3. Biopsychology
9/8
(Tuesday): Biopsychology
Module 3.1-3.2
9/10
(Thursday): Drugs &
their Effects (Guest Speaker Slides)
Module
3.3
MODULE 2: AWARENESS
Lecture
Reading
Week
4. Consciousness
9/15
(Tuesday): Consciousness
Module:
10.1-10.2 REVIEW
SHEET
9/17
(Thursday): Hypnosis
Module: 10.3
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Week
5. EXAM I and Beginning of
Cognitive Processes
9/22
(Tuesday): Sensation
and Perception
9/24
(Thursday): EXAM I (TO COVER MODULES 1 AND 2)
Please bring a scantron form that can be
purchased at
the bookie
Lecture
Reading
Week
6: Cognitive & Social Development
,
9/29
(Tuesday): Genetics
Module: 5.1 5.2
10/1
(Thursday): Social
Development &
Module:
5.3 5.4
Gender/Cultural
Influences
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Week 7. Learning & Memory
10/6
(Tuesday): Learning
Module: 6.1 6.2
10/8
(Thursday): Learning &
Memory
Module:
6.3; 7.1
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Week
8. Memory & Thinking
10/13
(Tuesday): Memory
Module: 7.2 7.4
10/15
(Thursday): Attention;
Problem-solving
Module 8.1--8.2
Lecture
Reading
Week
9. Language,
and Intelligence
REVIEW SHEET FOR EXAM II
10/20 (Tuesday): Intelligence Chapter 9
10/20
(Thursday): Language
Module 8.3
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Week 10. Intelligence & Exam II
10/27
(Tuesday): Intelligence
Module 9.
10/29
(Thursday): EXAM II
WILL COVER MODULES 3 & 4 ONLY
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MODULE 5: MOTIVATION
Lecture
Reading
Week 11 Motivation
11/3
(Tuesday): Motivation
11/5
(Thursday): General
Principles of Motivation
Module 11.1 11.2
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Week 12 Motivation,
Emotion,
& Personality
11/10
(Tuesday):
Sexual & Work Motivation
Module 11.3 11.4
11/12
(Thursday): Emotion
Module 12.1 12.2
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Week 13:
Personality &
Psychological Disorders
11/17
(Tuesday):
Personality
Chapter 14
11/19
(Thursday): Abnormal
Psychology
Chapter 15
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Week
14. THANKSGIVING
11/24
(Tuesday) No lecture
11/26
(Thursday) No lecture
MODULE 6: WELL-BEING
Lecture
Reading
Week
15. Psychological Disorders
12/1
(Tuesday):
Psychological Disorders
16.1 16.2
12/3
(Thursday):
Psychological Disorders
16.3 16.4
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Week 16. Social Psychology & Health Psychology
12/8
(Tuesday): Social Psychology
13.1 13.3; 13.5
12/10
(Thursday): Health Psychology
12.3
FINAL
EXAM: December 14th-18th TBA
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except
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students will
be absent, faculty members are excused from reporting to the campus. Administrators, exempt, and classified personnel
are
expected to work their normal hours. Inclement weather, or any
emergency that
forces a declaration by the Chancellor of limited closure or suspended
operations, may occur at any time during the day or evening, and may
affect all
or part of the instructional day. If an emergency occurs during the
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-Postpone opening for one or more hours.
-Cancel classes with offices remaining open to the public, faculty
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& all
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If the decision is to proceed with classes as usual, no notification
will be
given. If one of the other options is selected, the Chancellor
will notify
key staff and the media.
If the option selected is to delay opening, the schedule will begin at
the hour
stated by the media, and the classes scheduled prior to the late
opening time
will not meet on that day. If the emergency occurs after classes are in
session, the Chancellor may elect one of the options outlined
previously.
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Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a
documented
disability. Notify the professor during the first week of class
regarding
accommodations needed for the course. Late notification may cause
the accommodations
to be unavailable. Students needing accommodations must first have
them
approved through the Associate Director of Student Services.
Violations
of the WSU Academic Integrity Policy: University
policy regarding violations of academic integrity
are
always reported to the Associate Director of Student Services. If
the
reported violation is a first offence, the faculty member may address
the
situation. Second offences are investigated by the Associate
Director of
Student Services and adjudicated by a Faculty Hearing officer or an
Academic
Integrity Conduct Board.
Violations
of the WSU Student Conduct Code: Behavior
that violates the WSU Student Code of Conduct should be reported to the
Associate Director of Student Services. Instructors encountering
behavior that
poses an imminent threat to either the violator or someone else in the
class
should contact the Public Safety Department immediately.
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