Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science

1. Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science • 02-46-116 • Section 32 • Corinne Hale • January 12, 2005

2. Course Basics • Instructor: Corinne Hale (Cori) • Coordinator: Dr. Jill Jackson • Day: Wednesday • Time: 7:00 – 9:50pm (ouch) • Office Hours: TBA • Office Location: CHS 270 • Email: crhale12@comcast.net

3. Course Objectives It is hoped that by the end of the course you will: • Be able to explain why psychology is a science • Be able to articulate the most salient theories and findings in the field • Have a better understanding of yourself and those around you • Have developed critical thinking skills

4. The Required textbook for this course is: Lefton et al. – Psychology 2/c/e • Tests are based on this Text!! • Text has built in aids • Text Package has resources: • Access code to MyPsychLab • Hands-on CD ROM • Companion website • www.pearsoned.ca/lefton

5. Your Responsibilities • Print out syllabus: • http://web4.uwindsor.ca/users/j/jjackson/main.nsf • Do not register for a lab • Purchase text book • Read assigned chapters • Complete lab assignments • Study for and write exams • Consider optional bonus marks • Check the Psychology 116 website frequently • Follow basic rules of good conduct

6. Rules of Conduct • Arriving late / leaving early • Eating / drinking • Missed assignments / exams • Cell phones • Noise level • Respect for others

7. My Responsibilities • Attempt to make this course informative and interesting • Review and expand upon information presented in the text • I will not be teaching the text • Make all PowerPoint material available on the website Prior to class • Make myself available to answer your questions and address your concerns • Assist you in preparing for exams

8. How to do well in this course • Show up for class (exams & labs) • Don’t be shy…ask for help • Visit the website and download PowerPoint notes. • Read your text every week…Don’t wait until the week of the exam. • Use the resources available through your text • Take notes on your readings, don’t just highlight • Participate in class discussions; it will help you assimilate the information and reduce boredom

9. Performance Evaluation • In-class lab assignments (10%) • 10 out of 12 • ½ page writing assignment • 10 minutes • No make up assignments • Available for review during the first 15 minutes of class • Exams (90%) • Midterm #1 February 11 (25%) • Midterm #2 March 18 (25 %) • Final Exam April 22 (cumulative) (40%) • Multiple choice, T/F, short answer (be prepared for anything!)

10. Performance Evaluation • Optional bonus marks (3 marks) • Participant Pool • www.uwindsor.ca/Psychology/Signup • Deadline to register is midnight on Sunday, January 23, 2005. • Alternate assignment • Two page critique of a short article, news report, TV show or movie. • Due by 1:00 pm on March 24, 2005

11. Make-up Exams • Only under EXTREME circumstances • Severe illness • Family Death • Hospitalization • Proper documentation MUST be provided prior to writing the exam • Different format

12. Contesting a mark • Must provide a written statement indicating your reasons • Hand in request with original marked paper • I will pass it on to the marker • Keep in mind that when your paper is re-evaluated, it is possible that your mark could be decreased

13. Questions??

14. In-Class Activity • Break into groups of 4 or 5 • Introduce yourselves to each other • Name • Year • Faculty • Elect a recorder • Elect a reporter • Develop a group name • These will be your permanent groups for the semester • Why did you take this class? (identify 3 best answers) • What can I do to make class beneficial? (identify 3 best answers)

15. Break • Class will resume in 15 minutes.