Based on the descriptions provided: Believes that unconscious forces are the most significant determinants of behavior. - Psychodynamic perspective (Freud) Is concerned with observing behaviors that can be seen - Behavioral perspective (Watson, Skinner) Believes that as humans we have a choice and desicion. - Humanistic perspective (Rogers, Maslow) Believes in dream analysis and hypnosis - Psychodynamic perspective (Freud) Is interested in studying the neurons of the brain - Biological perspective

1. Welcome toPsychology 41G:

2. Write About YouYou are going to write a letter to me.

3. Address to Mr. Boughen

4. Content

5. Brief introduction about yourself

6. Goal of this class

7. What kind of student are you…

8. Reader, writer, presenter, group worker. When do you work well, work do you not work well.

9. What do you need from me?

10. Interests

11. What you did over the summerKWL What do you know about PsychologyWhat do you want to know about Psychology What have you learned about Psychology

12. What is Psychology?“This course is designed to be an introduction to the field of Psychology. Psychology is a diverse and ever-changing discipline that is constantly seeking revolutionary ways to apply knowledge gained from new research. This class will explore what the study of psychology has to offer individuals, groups, and society as a whole.”Units of StudyUnit 1: The Foundations of Psychology- Introduction to the Field of Psychology

13. - Historical Overview of Psychology Unit 2: Research Methods- Types of Research Methods

14. - Experimentation

15. - Ethical Guidelines ,Restrictions, and Questions Unit 3: The Principles of Learning- Classical Conditioning

16. - Operant Conditioning

17. - Observational Learning

18. - PunishmentUnits of Study Continued…Unit 4: MemoryStructure of Memory

19. Models of Memory

20. Types of Memory

21. Memory Improvement Techniques

22. Eye Witness Testimonies Unit 5: Cognitive PsychologyProblem Solving and Decision Making

23. Thinking

24. Creativity

25. Language

26. The Brain Structures and Functions

27. Intelligence – Testing, Types Etc.

28. Units of Study Continued…Unit 6: Experiencing the WorldSensation

29. Perception

30. Sleep and other Altered States of ConsciousnessUnit 7: Aspects of Identify Formation

31. Assessment I will be assessing you every day. Observations, discussions, and daily work etc. You will know well in advance the work I will be collecting and using to determine your grade.Course work 70% Exam 30%Course work will include, test, assignments, presentations, and projects.

33. Unit 1:Foundations of Psychology

36. Dr. Phil’s Basic Personality Test:Below is Dr. Phil’s Test. (Dr. Phil scored a 55, he did this test on Oprah – she got a 38)Some folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff outWhen you take the test don’t be overly sensitive. They say it is accurate. Take the test for yourself.Answers are for who you are now . . . Not who you were in the past.This is a real test given by the Human Relations Dept at many major corporations today, it helps them get better insight concerning their employees and prospective employeesHave a pen or paper ready. Its only 10 simply questions

37. 1. When do you feel your best ?:a) In the morningb) During the afternoon and early eveningc) Late at night

38. 2. You usually walk:a) Fairly fast, with long stepsb) Fairly fast, with little stepsc) Less fast head up looking straightd) Less fast, head downe) Very slowly

39. 3. When talking to people you:a) Stand with your arms foldedb) Have your hands claspedc) Have one or both your hands on your hipsd) Touch or push the person to whom you are talkinge) Play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth yourhair

40. 4. When relaxing, you sit with:a) Your knees bent with your legs neatly side by sideb) Your legs crossedc) Your legs stretched out or straightd) One leg curled under you

41. 5. When something really amuses you , you react with:a) Big appreciated laughb) A laugh, but not a loud onec) A quiet chuckled) A smile

42. 6. When you go to a party or social gathering you:a) Make a loud entrance so everyone notices youb) Make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you knowc) Make the quietest entrance possible, trying to stayunnoticed

43. 7.You’re working very hard, concentrating hard, and you’re interrupted, you:a) Welcome the breakb) Feel extremely irritatedc) Vary between these two extremes

44. 8. Which of the following colors do you like most:a) Red and orangeb) Blackc) Yellow or light blued) Greene) Dark blue or purplef) Whiteg) Brown or gray

45. 9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are:a) Stretched out on your backb) Stretched out face down on your stomachc) On your side, slightly curledd) With your had on one arme) With your head under the covers

46. 10. You often dream that you are:a) Fallingb) Fighting or strugglingc) Searching for something or somebodyd) Flying or floatinge) You usually have dreamless sleepsf) Your dreams are always pleasant

47. Points:1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 62. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 13. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 64. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 15. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 26. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c)27. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c)48. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 19. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c)4 (d) 2 (e) 110. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

48. Over 60 Points:Others see you as someone they should “handle with care”

49. You can be seen as vain, self-centered, and as someone who is extremely dominant

50. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don’t always trust you hesitating to become too deeply involved with you51 to 60 Points:Others see you as an exciting, rather impulsive personality, a natural leader, who is quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones

51. Others see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once, some one who takes chances and enjoys adventure

52. People enjoy being in your company because of the excitement that you radiate41 to 50 Points:Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting

53. Your seen as someone who is constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced enough not to let it go to your head

54. Others see you as kind, considerate, and understanding, someone who will always cheer them up and help them out31 to 40 Points:Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful and practical

55. You are seen as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest

56. You are not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who is extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expects the same loyalty in return

57. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over it if that trust is ever broken21 to 30 Points:Your friends see you as painstaking and fussyThey view you as very cautious, extremely careful, and slow and steadyIt would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angel and then, usually decide against itThey think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature

59. What is Psychology?Psychology: The science of behavior and mental processes

60. Although this definition emphasizes behavior, it alsoincludes the inner self, such as dreams, daydreams, andother inner emotions / drives

61. Count every " F" in the following text: You don’t need to say the number out loud.FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS...

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63. Name the Color that the following words are written in:Red . . . Yellow . . . Blue . . . Purple . . . Orange . . . Green . . .Pink . . . White

64. Old or Young Lady?

65. Good or Evil?

66. Psychologist:Individuals who have earned a doctoral degree and are interested in the behavior of humans and animalsVs.Psychiatrist:Physician with specialized training in the medical treatment of mental and emotional disordersBoughen the MentalistThink of two simple geometrical shapes, one inside the other.Now a number between 1-50Both digits odd, but not the same one.15 is OK but 11 is no good.

67. A Little Case Study with a Big Point! Q: Who was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?A: He invented the character of detective Sherlock Holmes!!!

68. Rise of Spiritualism and Mediums

69. Look at this picture and tell me what you think:

72. My question to you is . .Why did Sir Arthur ConanDoyle believe these girls andthese photographs?

73. Bias:Preconceptions (already held beliefs) that cloud ourobservations and influence the questions we ask.Law of Parsimony:Theory that tells us to adopt the explanation thatrequires the fewest assumptions

74. When studying Psychology you should always ask yourself:1.What is the claim and who is making it?2.Is the claim based on scientific observation?3. What do statistics reveal?-When evaluating a claim we need to know whether the findings occurred by chance - Findings are only significant if they are statistically significant (occur over and over enough times)4.Are there plausible alternative explanations for the claim?

75. The Placebo Effect

76. Placebo Effect:Found in research and experiments, refers to the effects(either positive or negative) associated with a subject’sbeliefs and attitudesThis phenomena has been found in: 1. Headache Experiments 2. Alcohol Experiments

77. Specialties in Psychology:ResearchForensic (Jury Selection, Discredit Eye Witness)PsychiatristSchool ConsumerCognitive Health (changing Harmful Behaviours) Industrial and OrganizationalNeuropsychologyEclecticsportsClinical (Diagnosis and treatment of Psychological disorders)Phineas Gage

78. The Three Debates:Nature Vs. NurturePerson Vs. SituationStability Vs. Change

79. The Three Big Debates:Read the handout “Enduring Issues in Psychology” and think about the three debates discussed in the article: The Nature vs. Nurture debate, The Person vs. Situation Debate, and the Stability vs. Change Debate.Pair up with a partner and discuss the debates. Write a definition of each debate in your notes. Then take a stance on your own beliefs.Journal Assignment: In three well written paragraphs explain what each debate is and then take a stance about which side of each debate you think is correct. Explain why you think a particular side is more correct by providing examples that you have seen in your own life, and/or by making reference to different things you have heard about or read.

80. Historical PsychologyFirst lab devoted to the scientific study of Psychology – 1879, University of Leipzig, Germany. Wilhelm Wundt credited with establishing psychology as an academic discipline