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Psychology 102: Summary and review
The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Psychology 102 course at the University of Canberra, detailing essay feedback, exam preparation, and key psychological concepts. It emphasizes the importance of clear arguments, thorough research, and adherence to APA formatting in academic writing. Additionally, it outlines the structure of the final exam and relevant topics, such as cognitive processes, therapies, and intercultural psychology.
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Psychology 102: Summary and review
- 1. Psychology 102: Review& summary Dr James Neill Centre for Applied Psychology University of Canberra 2009
- 2. Reading There isno corresponding reading from Gerrig et al. for this review and summary lecture
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- 7. Essay feedback Averageessay mark in Psy 101 = 60.8
- 8. Average essay markin Psy 102 = 65.8
- 9. Range = 20– 100
- 10. Abstract (10%) Goodabstracts summarised argument, theory, research, and conclusions in ~150 words.
- 11. Weaker abstracts tendedto say what the essay would cover, without actually summarising the content
- 12. Do not includecitations
- 13. Present on aseparate page, following the title page
- 14. Argument (20%) Answerall parts of the question/topic – don't just pick a couple of convenient examples or aspects
- 15. Stay on topic – all information needs to be relevant, current and appropriately detailed
- 16. Viewpoint should beclear, based on literature presented
- 17. Evidence for bothsides of the argument is needed – how else can you reach a logical and concise conclusion?
- 18. Argument (20%) Introducethe topic and establish the importance
- 19. State the argumentand summarise main ideas
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- 21. Answer the questionand stay on topic
- 22. Main points shouldfollow clearly
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- 24. Theory (20%) Some essays didn't present any theory
- 25. Some essays onlypresented one theory
- 26. Some essays criticallyexamined several relevant theories
- 27. Research (20%) Link the evidence you provide to your argument – ask “so what?”
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- 29. It is strongerto summarise a body of research than to simply describe a small number of studies in detail
- 30. Presentation (20%) Use APA style
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- 32. Write in yourown words – avoid overuse of direct quotes
- 33. Write in thirdperson (not I, me, we, us, our, you, your etc.)
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- 35. Subjects - useparticipants
- 36. References (10%) Referenceall ideas that are not your own work (Ask yourself “how do I know this?”)
- 37. Use peer-reviewed sources(journal articles and edited book chapters)
- 38. Every citation inessay must be in your reference list and vice versa
- 39. Other tips FollowAPA format
- 40. Review the markingcriteria again before you submit your essay
- 41. Get someone toproofread
- 42. Read it aloudto yourself
- 43. Don’t leave itto the last minute
- 44. Ask for help – e.g., Academic Skills and Health Learning Resource Centre
- 45. Academic Skills ProgramGrammar and Writing Course Aim: Participants become confident and effective writers of academic English Dates: Mon-Fri for 2 weeks 23 Nov – 4 Dec Outline: Sentence level grammar (Punctuation, complex sentences, linking ideas into logical sequences)
- 46. Generic writing skills (essays/ reports/coherent paragraphs/ punchy introductions and conclusions) Cost: $35.00 Enrolments: At the Academic Skills Program
- 47. Final exam When: 2pm Wed 18th Nov 2009
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- 49. Time : 2hours
- 50. Deferred exam applicationsgo to Examinations Office http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services/examinations/alternative-exams
- 51. Revising for theexam ~100 multiple choice questions ~9 topics, ~11 questions on each Exam questions will be similar to quiz questions
- 52. Review main pointsfrom each chapter, lecture and tutorial
- 53. Test yourself –MyPsychLab website quizzes
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- 55. What to bringto the exam Current UC student ID card
- 56. Lead pencils /sharpener
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- 58. No other materialspermitted
- 59. What is inthe exam? Intercultural & indigenous psych
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- 68. What is psychology?Study of the way people: Think (cognition)
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- 71. Intercultural psychology Interculturalpsychology: Recognition of the impact of cultural contexts on psychological processes and explanations.
- 72. Cultural contexts havea profound effect on psychological functioning.
- 73. Indigenous psychology Stolengenerations
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- 75. Psychological relevance includestrauma, isolation, abuse, identity, culture, health, services
- 76. Incorporate this knowledgeinto our existing theories - broaden constructs and theories to make psychology more relevant to a wider range of people.
- 77. Mind, consciousness andalternative states Consciousness – an awareness of ourselves and our environment
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- 81. Mind, consciousness andalternative states Sleep disorders
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- 84. Drugs Psychoactive drugsNear-death experiences
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- 86. Cognitive processes Whatis cognition?
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- 90. Problem solving Trial& error, algorithm , heuristic, insight Obstacles Confirmation bias, fixation
- 91. Cognitive processes Decisionsand judgements Representative and availability heuristics
- 92. Overconfidence and framingBelief bias
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- 94. Therapies for psychologicaldisorders History of therapeutic treatment for psychological disorders
- 95. How psychodynamic, behaviour,cognitive, humanistic, biomedical, and group therapies work
- 96. Sensation Sensation =signals from the environment turned into neural signals
- 97. Absolute threshold &difference threshold
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- 101. Sensation Vision Light– wavelength and amplitude
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- 103. Bottom-up & top-downprocessing
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- 105. Touch - pain& gate-control theory
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- 108. Kinethesis & theVestibular system
- 109. Perception Organisation ofsensory information into something meaningful
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- 111. Perceptual organisation Formperception
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- 121. 5 minute break– have a stretch
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- 123. Pair CS withUS and CS CR
- 124. Acquisition, extinction, spontaneousrecovery, generalisation, discrimination
- 125. Learning Operant conditioningShaping, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement
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- 127. Intelligence Definition? Oneor many intelligences?
- 128. History of intelligencetesting
- 129. Features of goodtests
- 130. IQ: Cultural/socialbackground on IQ performance
- 131. Genetic vs. environmentalinfluences (nature vs. nurture)
- 132. Intelligence, creativity andmental illness
- 133. Motivation What ismotivation?
- 134. Motivation theories Instincts and evolutionary
- 135. Drives and incentivesOptimal arousal
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- 137. Motivation Eating motivation:Hunger Body chemistry
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- 139. Eating disorders Sexualmotivation
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- 141. Social processes, society& culture Social rules, norms, roles
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- 144. Group processes Grouppolarisation
- 145. Groupthink Pro-social behaviourand altruism
- 146. Psychology of peaceand conflict resolution (Social (influence
- 147. Feedback Thank-you forfeedback received during semester.
- 148. Complete the onlineevaluation (Unit Satisfaction Survey) to submit official ratings and let us know what worked and what didn’t.
- 149. Gerrig, R. J.,Zimbardo, P. G., Campbell, A. J., Cumming, S. R., & Wilkes, F. J. (2008). Psychology and life (Australian edition). Sydney: Pearson Education Australia. References
Editor's Notes
- #2 Image source: Unknown Description: The aim of this lecture is to introduce and discuss social psychology and more particularly, social processes, society, and culture. The lecture is targeted at first year undergraduate psychology students. Image source: Unknown Acknowledgements: This lecture is based on previous lectures on social psychology I have given, and partly also on the instructor slides and material provided by Pearson Education for Chapter 11 from Gerrig et al. (2008) Psychology and life (Australian edition).
- #3 Image source: Cover of Gerrig et al. (2008)
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- #19 Westen, D., Burton, L., & Kowalski, R. (2006). Psychology . Australian and New Zealand Edition. Queensland: Wiley. Also note: Allport's Classic Definition The scientific study of how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of people are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport)
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