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1. Welcome Psychology 100 Section #5372 Fall 2007 Dr. Isonio Golden West College

2. Syllabus • Most of the information presented today is also printed in the syllabus. It includes our class schedule, information about quizzes and grading, etc. • Be sure to take a copy of it. Keep it for the entire semester for reference.

3. Psych 100 in Forum I-101 • 1. We have about 200 students in our class. Even simple tasks take a bit longer. Your cooperation in making things run smoothly is appreciated. 2. Please be on time; if you must enter or leave while class is in session, be considerate and respectful of your classmates and me, and do so quickly and quietly. Regardless, doing so is disruptive and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. • 3. I will use slide presentations as part of lecture. Although there are not really any “bad” seats in this room, choose a spot where you can see the screen and hear me without any problems. • Even whispered conversations, if several are occurring, can add together to create a serious distraction. Please avoid side conversations. Sikologie

4. Your Instructor • Steven Isonio, Ph.D. • To contact me: • sisonio@gwc.cccd.edu • Phone: x55033 • Office: Adm. 226; Office hours: T-Th 930-1100 • My GWC homepage is: http://cyber.gwc.cccd.edu/faculty/sisonio

5. About Your Instructor  Faculty member at GWC since 1990.  25+ years of teaching Psychology at various locations.  Ph.D. in Psychology (Personality/Social emphasis) from the University of California, Riverside. MA (Experimental Psychology) and BA (Psychology and Philosophy) degrees from California State University, Fresno.  Current interests in Psychology center on mood disorders, the aging brain, and the psychology of forgiveness.  Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley (Central California).  Married, with two children (although oldest is now an adult!).  My personal values and world view reflect my Christian faith.  Live 45 miles NE of GWC. Given this long, sometimes unpredictable commute, I understand how car problems and traffic can cause delays; I also understand that it is important to plan ahead to meet commitments.

6. Your Textbook • Exploring Psychology, 7th edition, David Myers • I used an earlier edition of this text many years ago and decided to return to it a few of years ago. It is one of the best Intro Psych textbooks on the market. This is now the “standard” GWC psychology text. • Available at GWC bookstore. I recommend you get yours quickly; enrollment numbers have become less predictable, making delays due to short counts possible.

7. Quizzes We will have 3 midterm quizzes, each covering three chapters and associated class lecture/discussion. Of these, only your top 2 quiz scores will count toward your course grade. We will also have a final quiz. Quizzes each consist of 50 multiple-choice items and one written question. Bring Scantron F-1712 each time. We will devote the entire session to quizzes on quiz days. No make-up quizzes will be given. A missed quiz automatically becomes your “dropped” quiz.

8. Assignments We will have a number of assignments that require you to submit written work. These are designed to broaden, extend, and help you to apply, your learning. Please use the following helpful format for submitted assignments: -heading with name, date, section #, title -please type all homework -use 8 ½ by 11 sized paper -proofread—check for obvious errors -use one-side of page; staple if 2+ pages

9. Assignments To earn full credit for the assignment, it must be complete, correct, and submitted on time. All out-of-class assignments must be typed. We will have some “in-class” assignments that, of course, will not be typed. These cannot be made-up or turned in late, if missed. Keep a copy of all work you submit.

10. Optional, for Extra Credit Topics are due in writing by: 10/9 Progress Report due by: 11/20 Final project is due: 12/6 You have a wide range of options. See “Details of the Masterpiece Project” online. Be creative. Talk to me. Masterpiece Project Get started RIGHT AWAY!

11. Masterpiece Project • More info: • Given our short term, time is critical. Get started right away. • Your work should be new, and for this class • It should be entirely your work • Two decisions: • topic = “what will it be about” • format = “what will you create (written report, audio or video recording, web page, electronic presentation, in class presentation, etc., etc.)

12. Examples of topics-- Model of Phineas Gage’s injury Video of people’s reactions to social norm violations Report on psychological benefits of breast feeding Can machines think? Report on birth order effects Rorschach evaluations Application of classical conditioning to one’s pet cat Poster on effects of two hallucinogenic drugs on the brain Report on treatment plans for autistic persons Report on challenges of being a “step” parent

13. Restricted Topics – only two per . . . • Depression • Schizophrenia • Sleep / dreams IMPORTANT: Restricted to only the first two people to sign-up for each of these topics. Others will not be given credit.

14. Items contributing to your course grade: • Midterm Quizzes: (top 2 of 3) = 250 • Final Quiz 125 • Assignments (approx.) 75 • Total (approx.) 450 In addition, some amounts of extra credit may be available from time to time. Focus your efforts on regular class work, though.

15. Determination of Course Grade • 100 - 86% A • 85.9 - 76% B • 75.9 - 60% C • 59.9 - 50% D • < 50% F How to get a good grade in this class: attend all class meetings; listen attentively and take good notes; do all readings; use study guides; complete all assignments and extra credit opportunities; use a note-exchange partner; study for, and take, all four quizzes; persist; relax.

16. Representing the work of others as your work on tests or assignments is not acceptable. The consequences of such academic dishonesty (=cheating) may range from an ‘F’ on the particular assignment/test to an ‘F’ in the course and referral to the Dean for disciplinary action. Although questions and participation in class discussions are definitely encouraged, side conversations will not be tolerated. These distract other students. Integrity, courtesy, responsibility, respect. Student Conduct

17. And now for the important stuff . . .

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19. Psychology in the News Childhood Social And Psychological Problems on the Rise NEW YORK -- Children today are more likely to be diagnosed with psychological and social problems, possibly due to an increase in the number of children living in poverty and single-parent families, researchers report. Their study in the journal Pediatrics found that the overall rate of anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and developmental delaysrose to nearly 19% in 1996 among children aged 4 to 15 years, from about 7% in 1979.

20. Psychology in the News • NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with bigger brains tend to score higher on standardized tests of intelligence, according to new study findings. • The controversy continues . . .

21. For Next Time: • Read Ch. 1 in text • Self-Introduction • Background, goals, dreams, interesting tidbits, • How do you learn best? • Remember: type, for full credit • Due at start of session

22. Let’s makethis anenjoyableandprofitablesummer!