-Click the links below for some suggested resources for researching the Psychologists in this assignment. (these include articles, web-pages, and even video lectures)
*Don't stop there! These are only a small taste of what may be out there for resources. (and be warned that wikipedia and ehow are not considered scholarly resources)
MLA - How to Document Your Sources
-Click the link below for examples of how to create your bibliography
-Students are to create a fair memory test using pieces supplied in class. They are to administer the test to at least six different subjects and record their results for further conclusions. All memory labs are to be written in proper lab format with clear results, observations, and conclusions.
-click the link below for a copy of the assignment and the tables for recording info.
Students read pages 164-168 and discussed the different parts of the brain. We watched a video in class to help us memorize the parts of the brain
Students were given a handout with worksheets on parts of the brain. Students are to complete the first two pages of these handouts prior to class on Wednesday.
-click the link below to watch the extremely helpful video that we all watched in class
Students have been studying parts of the brain. They have a quiz on Wednesday. October 12. In preparation for this quiz they must complete an assignment...
Assignment: Students are to choose one of the five assignments linked below. This assignment is due prior to the quiz on Wednesday, October 12
Click the link for a copy of the optional assignments
-Students were assigned to complete a 2-page assignment dealing with types of research. They are also to complete a small lab finding a correlation of data.
*See Mr. E for a copy of the assignment
Thursday, Oct. 20
Problems and Solutions in Research
-Students are asked to read pages 42-45 in their textbook. We will take notes on these pages in class.
-Students are to complete the two pages handed out in class dealing with a study psychological that could benefit a store.
Thursday, October 20
Yale University Online Course Material
Yale University is kind enough to share their lectures with the world online. Watch the videos of their intro Psych course.
This video below covers most of the material we have discussed so far in this course. Watch the video for a great refresher and study method.
*Students are reminded that they have a quiz on Thursday, October 27. This will include all info on psychological research and will also include material covered today (pages 61-69). Specifically, students are expected to have read page 69 (a case study on "Genie") prior to Thursday.
*To prepare for this quiz in terms of the material covered today (oct. 25) you should look at the study questions in the link below.
Quiz #3 - research and early developmental psychology
This quiz will cover all material related to psychological research. As well it will include early developmental psychology material covered in class on Tues.
Thursday, Oct. 27
Stages of Early Development
Today we discussed different stages of development as were tested by Jean Piaget. Students are asked to read pages 70-75 in the textbook and to complete the handouts given in class on stages and forming a hypothesis.
click the links below to watch videos of experiments that illustrate the stages defined by Piaget
Students have been studying Piaget's steps of development. Students are assigned to complete w handouts given in class. One is on parenting styles and identifying terms related to parenting and development. The other handout analyzes the cognitive development of children based on their drawings of people.
*Students are assigned to read pages 78-86 to help them with their assignments and to help prepare for the term final
Due on Wednesday, Nov. 2
Term Final is coming on Thursday, Nov. 10
All students are aware that they have a term final to be written on Thurs. Nov. 10. If they are aware that they will be unable to make this date they must arrange for an alternative time to write PRIOR TO NOV. 10. Any student that fails to do this will be considered to have refused to write their formal evaluation. See Mr. E if you need help with this.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Critical Thinking in Developmental Psychology
Students are asked to complete p.88 of their textbook in preparation for their term final next week. Specifically: students are asked to complete the "critical thinking" questions on a separate piece of note paper to hand in for assessment.
Friday, Nov. 4
Freud's Theories as related to developmental psychology
In the near future students will be observing examples of psychoanalysis as portrayed in the cinema. To compare we will first learn a bit about Sigmund Freud who created what came to be known as psychoanalysis.
Click the links below to watch the videos observed in class
Students are highly advised to watch the specific portion of the video starting at 14 minutes into the lecture as it relates directly to page 82 of the textbook and will be included on the term final this upcoming Thursday
Good Will Hunting (and a little review of defense mechanisms)
We have been discussing Freud, psychoanalysis, and defense mechanisms. Today we watched the movie "Good Will Hunting" and responded to how these concepts are covered in the movie. Students are asked to complete the questions associated with the movie.
click the link below for a copy of the questions associated with the movie
Memorizing Erikson and Kohlberg (stages of development)
Students have been studying development psychology. Students will be having a short quiz on Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and Kohlberg's stages of moral develoment. To help them prepare students are asked to...
Review the textbook covering these stages...
Watch the video provided for memorizing Erikson's stages
Students have been provided a copy of this assignment. On Thursday, November 24, during 2nd period, students will have access to many adolescent subjects. They are to have their hypothesis ready for this time.
Thursday, November 24 (testing)
Thursdy, Dec. 1 (due date)
The Crises of Erikson and Adolescent Identity
Textbook Readings for This Lesson:
-p.93-99
-p.101-108
Eriskon describes various social crises that occur throughout human development that enable people to move from one stage of development to the next. Students are asked to choose one stage of development from Erikson's first 5 stages. Then they are to identify the following aspects using the websites provided.
- Name of stage - Age range - Crisis or conflict - Description - Positive outcome (also called virtues) - Negative outcome (also called maladaptations) - Significant relationships Web sites http://psychology.about.com/library/weekly/aa091500a.htm
Notes and a Practice Questions for Next Week's Test
Students have been studying developmental psychology and we have a test on Monday, Dec. 12.
Today We discussed adulthood and old age. We took notes on pages 129+
Students are assigned to complete review questions in preparation for the text on Monday. The review questions are being considered an official assignment and must be completed.
Students have been observing developmental psychology and now it is time to test personality and intelligence. Are intelligence tests a valid form personal assessment? Students are assigned to take an online assignments concerning this issue.
*Today we covered pages 348-357 in the text (these must be read by any absent students)
click the link below to access the IQ practice done in class.
*note: make sure to click the link to the article within this assignment or you will not have enough information to answer these questions. Also, make sure to copy and paste all your work into a word document so that your work is backed up (what if the email doesn't work for you or you make a typo etc.?)
click the link below for a copy of the notes used in today's class
*When students have completed the assignment they must print it and submit before the end of class today.
*Any students that are missing today's class must submit their printed assignment when they arrive to write their quiz on Monday.
Due Wednesday, Dec. 14
Readings are Due on Wednesday, Dec. 14
Test and Preparation for Wed. Class
Today we had a test on Developmental Psychology. Many students missed today's class and did not let Mr. E know ahead of time. These students are reminded that the test policy is that if you know you will not be in class you must make alternative arrangements at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise you are expected to provide a doctors note explaining your absence. Without alternative arrangements or a doctors note your absence is considered a "skip" and you will forfeit your formal assessment.
Once tests were completed students worked on their assignment that is due on Wed. As well, students are assigned to read pages 363-368 for Wed. class.
*Students are reminded that assigned pages are considered homework and are subject to "homework checks"
Readings are Due on Wednesday, Dec. 14
Personality Testing
Students have been studying how the human mind is tested in order to find IQ. Today we are discussing how personality is assessed using several popular psychological methods:
Students are assigned to complete the handouts given in class.
*Students are reminded that they will have a quiz on IQ and personality testing on Tuesday, December 20
-373 due today before the end of class
-handouts due on Friday, December 16
Following up on Intelligence Tests...and a Catch-Up Period
Students are reviewing what they have learned about intelligence and personality tests. Today we will discuss pages 358-362 in the textbook and review some related notes.
*click on the link below for a copy of the notes covered in today's discussion
We also observed pages 372-373 and observe how emotional intelligence relates to traditional IQ. Students are assigned to read these pages and complete the questions on page 373 "Analyzing the Article". Detail will be rewarded.
For the remainder of class students may use time to catch up on late assignments.
*Students are reminded that they have a quiz on Tuesday on intelligence and personality testing.
Questions on page 373 are due on Tuesday, December 19
ESP - Are you a Psychic?
Today we are testing if the students are psychic.
click the link below to take an online test for yourself
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