Psy 300

pic Syllabus College of Social Sciences PSY/300 General psychological science secure 2009, 2006, by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description General Psychology is a survey course which introduces the bookman to the major topics in scientific mental science as utilize to gentlemans gentleman behavior. Applications of these principles will be made to the human experience. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained indoors the pursual ii documents University policies You must be logged into the student weavesite to view this document. t severallyer policies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be for certain to read the policies at the beginning of each family line. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you go for recently changed modalities, read the pol icies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Kowalski, R. & Westen, D. (2011). Psychology (6th ed. ). Hoboken, NJ Wiley. All electronic materials are available on the student website. calendar week One The Science of Psychology inside information referable Points Objectives fancy the major underlying assumptions of the various schools of prospect in psychology. Explain how psychological research applies to various aspects of personal and societal life. Determine what guidelines should be applied to the evaluation of psychological research and practices. Identify ethical dilemmas that may go up in psychological research. describe the basic biological foundations of psychology. Readings Read Ch. 13 of Psychology. Review this hebdomads electronic diffidence Readings. meshing Participate in class parole. 4 let on 7 old age 2 Discussion Questions suffice to hebdomadal discussion questions. DQ 1 2 twenty-four hours 3 DQ 2 solar day 5 Nongraded Activities and Use the connective on the student web page to access and view the following video clips Preparation MyPsychLab Branches of Psychology The Complexity of Humans Learning group Instructions Resources Learning Team Toolkit twenty-four hour period 7 2 be intimate the Learning Team Charter. Individual Foundations of piss a 700- to 1,050-word story in which you examine the foundations of psychology.In sidereal day 7 10 Psychology musical theme your newsprint be sure to report the following components Identify the major schools of thought in psychology and examine their major underlying assumptions. Identify the primary biological foundations of psychology linked to behavior. Prepare to discuss this paper in class. dress your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Week Two Sensation and percept Learning Details Due Points Objectives Describe the concepts of tran sduction and absolute wand. Examine signified as it relates to the visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory systems. Distinguish sensation from recognition. Explore the conditioning processes bear on with learning. Distinguish between classical and operative conditioning. Define unin condition(p) stimulus, conditioned stimulus, reinforcement, shaping, and extinction. Examine cognitive-social models of learning. Readings Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Psychology. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. 4 out of 7 days2 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 2 daylight 3 DQ 2 twenty-four hour period 5 Activities and Preparation Use the link on the student web page to access and view the following video clips A Nobel-Winning bring in Feature Detectors Frequency and Amplitude of Sound Waves The Shaping abut Learning Tea m Outline for Week 3 Paper Day 7 4 Individual Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss phobias and addictions as related Day 7 10 Phobias and Addictions Paper to classical and operative conditioning. Phobias and addictions are devil emotional difficulties which learning theorists privy account for. Be sure to include the following Explore how phobias fag end be developed through classical conditioning. Explore how addictions can be developed through operant conditioning. Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning. Explain what extinction means and how it is achieved in both classical and operant conditioning. order your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Week Three Memory, Thought, Language, and newsworthiness Details Due Points Objectives Examine the processes of computer memory and information processing. Describe short-term memory and long-term memory in kind to each early(a). C ompare and demarcation language, thought, reasoning, and problem solving. Explore the definitions of intelligence and the validity of intelligence measurements. Articulate the relationship between memory and intelligence. Readings Read Ch. 68 of Psychology. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings Participation Participate in class discussion. 4 out of 7 days2 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 2 Day 3 DQ 2 Day 5 Individual Gardner Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss the theory of multiple Day 7 10 Intelligence paper intelligences developed by Howard Gardner. Pick three and discuss how each can realize an impact on your personal success.Below is a tend of the eight intelligences Linguistic Musical Logical-Mathematical Naturalist Spatial Bodily-Kinesthetic Intrapersonal Interpersonal Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. L earning Team Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss the type of environment that Day 7 10 Sensation, Perception, and facilitates the guardianship and perceptive processes of each Learning Team subdivision. In effectuate to Attention Paper prepare your report, perform the following activities Conduct an circularise dialogue about each team members threshold for auditory stimuli. Compare the experiences and comfort levels of each team member with dichotic listening, or the cocktail party phenomenon. Discuss how dividing attention facilitates or impedes each team members learning. Identify and articulate what you see as the sensory perception problem involved. Make recommendations and ground rules that will accommodate the auditory sensation, perception, and attention to learning during your Learning Team meetings. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Week Four Motivation and record Human Development Details Due Points Objectives Examine basic theories of motivation. Compare and contrast theories of character in equipment casualty of how they explain an individuals unique patterns and traits. Determine the usefulness and the limitations of personality testing. Identify basic theories of development. Distinguish between the influences of genetic endowment and environment on psychological development. Readings Read Ch. 10, 12, & 13, of Psychology. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings Learning Team Outline for the week 5 paper Day 7 4 Participation Participate in class discussion. 4 out of 7 days2 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 2 Day 3 DQ 2 Day 5 Individual Resources Articles located through the University Library or other(a) sources Day 7 10 Life Span Development and Personality Paper Select a famous individual from the 20th or 21st centuries. Conduct research concerning the background of your selected individual to determine what forces have impacted his or her life from the viewpoint of developmental psychology. Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address the following items Distinguish between the influences of heredity and environment on the persons psychological development. Be sure to specify which area of psychological development moral, emotional, or other. What family issues or social support systems may have influenced the persons developmental branch and adjustment? Select two different theories of personality and apply them to your selected figure, and resolution the following question How does each theory differ in equipment casualty of how it explains the individuals unique patterns or traits? Explain which theoretical approach you believe better(p) explains the individuals behaviors and achievements.Make sure to explain why y ou made this choice. Use a marginal of three sources and be prepared to discuss your paper in class. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Week Five Social Psychology ab regulation Psychology and Therapy Details Due Points Objectives Analyze precursors and consequences of human fundamental interaction in terms of social psychology concepts. Explore basic concepts of human interaction from a social psychology perspective. Define abnormal psychology in contrast to normal psychology. Examine mental disorders and mental illness from the psychological perspective. Compare and contrast therapies designed for each school of thought in psychology for treating mental disorders. Readings Read Ch. 14-17 of Psychology. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings Participation Participate in class discussion. 4 out of 7 days2 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 2 Day 3 DQ 2 Day 5 Individual Resources Articles located through the University library or other sources Day 7 10 Social Influences on Behavior Paper Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine basic concepts of human interaction from a psychology perspective. In your examination, describe at least two examples of how human behavior changes based on social situations. In your explanation be sure to address the following Describe the specific behaviors. Describe the context in which the behaviors occurred. Analyze precursors and consequences of the behaviors in terms of social psychology concepts. Identify any associated phenomenon with your selected behaviors, such as social facilitation, social loafing, or groupthink. Determine if the exhibited behaviors necessitate therapeutic intervention. Prepare to discuss your paper in class. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Learning Team Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss abnormal psychology and therapy. InDay 7 10 Abnormal Psychology and your paper, be sure to address each one of the following items Therapy Paper Compare and contrast normal and abnormal psychology. Examine at least two mental disorders and two mental illnesses from the perspective of psychology. Discuss the similarities and differences among the therapies for each school of thought in psychology for treating mental disorders. Use a minimum of three sources and be prepared to discuss your paper in class. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 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