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Department of Psychology Faculty of Health York University ORIENTATION 2009

Department of Psychology Faculty of Health York University ORIENTATION 2009 http://www.yorku.ca/psychology. Agenda for today:. Who are we? Why are we here? Where are we located What should you expect to learn in psychology? What can you do with a degree in psychology?

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Department of Psychology Faculty of Health York University ORIENTATION 2009

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  1. Department of Psychology Faculty of Health York University ORIENTATION 2009 http://www.yorku.ca/psychology

  2. Agenda for today: • Who are we? • Why are we here? • Where are we located • What should you expect to learn in psychology? • What can you do with a degree in psychology? • Summary of some Do’s and Don’ts

  3. Who are we? • Dept of Psychology Chair: • Dr Suzanne MacDonald • Director, Undergraduate Program: • Dr. Susan Murtha, • > 80 full-time faculty and > 50 contract faculty

  4. Who are we, cont: > 80 full-time faculty Adult Clinical Psychology : scientist-practitioner training model, Clinical Psychologists engage in assessment, treatment, teaching, and research • Health psychology • Heart disease & depression • Pain perception • Psychological Assessment & Intervention • Personality & Depressive mood disorders • Boredom and depression • Eating disorders and body image • Anxiety disorders • Autobiographical memory & emotion processes in Depression • Process-outcome & qualitative research methods • Culturally sensitive couples therapy • Neuropsychology • Schizophrenia • Rehabilitation • Memory & aging & dementia • Spatial ability • Higher order cognition & memory

  5. Who are we, cont: > 80 full-time faculty • Clinical/developmental: developmental approach to understanding clinical issues in children, adolescents and families. • Clinical psychopathology and treatment approach • trauma therapy • pain assessment • parenting • attachment disorders • The Impact of Child Maltreatment on Adolescent and Adult Health Outcomes • Professional function • neuropsychological assessment • expert witness issues • program evaluation • Promoting relationships and eliminating violence • Diagnostic population • Autism • ADHD • developmental & learning disabilities • conduct disorders

  6. Neurophysiology Psychophysics & Action Animal behaviour Neuro-imaging Computational Modeling Brain, Behaviour & Cognitive Sciences uses physiological and information- processing approaches to understanding behaviour, cognition and perception Clinical Populations Stroke Migraine Parkinson’s Macular Degeneration Alzheimer’s Space station, NASA research Orientation in Unusual environments Face perception Gait recognition

  7. Who are we, cont: > 80 full-time faculty Developmental Cognitive Processes : investigating cognitive, social, emotional processes from infancy to old age • Social Processes in Infancy • Neuropsychology • Educational Applications • Early identification of latent giftedness • Bilingualism et cognitive functioning • How parent-child relationships shape children's social/emotional and brain development. Milton and Ethel Harris Research Initiative (MEHRI)

  8. History and Theory of Psychology investigates historical topics in psychology and in psychological theory. Classics in the History of Psychology web resource http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/ The Journal of the history of the Behavioural Sciences. “THIS WEEK IN THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY”, PODCAST

  9. Who are we, cont: > 80 full-time faculty Social and Personality Psychology:social and cognitive processes and personality, or the way in which people perceive, influence and relate to others and themselves. • Culture • Forgiveness • Health and coping • Legal decision making • Personality processes eg., perfectionism • Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination • Driving rage

  10. Who are we, cont? Admin Assistants: • Undergraduate program staff Valerie Thomas Donna Rosenfeld Student advisor: Program Secretaries: Ling, Jessica, Anita Helman Lorraine

  11. Why are we here? Undergraduate studies staff provides: • advice about your psychology degree requirements • Specialized Honours BA/BSc (must apply) • Honours BA/BSc (Double major, Major/minor) • BA/BSc • help with enrolling, when necessary • Book an appointment • Or Call 416 736 5117 or 416 736 5202 • Or Email psyc@yorku.ca • or drop in • During drop in advising hours (Wed/Fri: 9:15, Tue/Thur: 1:15) • Hours of operation: 9:30-3:30, 4:30-6:30 • Or come during group advising times in the spring.

  12. Why are we here, cont? Undergraduate studies staff provides: • Advice about where to seek non-academic services E.g., • Counselling and Development Centre (CDC) • Tel: 416-736-5297 • Location: N110 Bennett Centre • Or go to http://www.yorku.ca/cdc/lsp/ for info on workshops & online resources on topics such as time/stress management, exam prep, study strategies, etc.

  13. Where is the Psyc. dept. located? Behavioral Science Building (BSB) • Undergraduate Office: Room 291/292 BSB Calumet College Campus Walk

  14. What should you expect to learn in Psychology? 1000 level courses - Introductory Psychology 1010 6.0 - covers breadth of topics in psychology -details offered by 1010 course director - Dr. Myriam Mongrain

  15. Introduction to Psychology(PSYC 1010G) Prof.: Myriam Mongrain, Ph.D. C. Psych.

  16. Today! • 1) Formal definition of Psychology • 2) What’s your sign? • Demonstration with Astrology

  17. 1) Formal Definition of Psychology • “Scientific study of behaviour and its causes.” • Overt (directly observable) and covert behaviours • Psychologists study: • How you act (behaviour/overt) • How you think (mental/covert) • How you feel (covert & overt) • How your brain and body respond (physiological/covert)

  18. 2) What’s your sign? A. The Homebody Nurturing, traditional, emotional, shy, good memory C. The Intellectual Witty, intelligent, restless, adaptive, curious, wishy-washy B. The Hedonist Indulgent, creature of comfort, independent, persistent, reliable D. The Perfectionist Detail-oriented, hard-working, modest, logical, critical F. The Extravert Ambitious, creative, dramatic, overbearing, organized E. The Leader Energetic, driven, fearless, bossy, blunt

  19. 2) What’s your sign? G. The Introvert Spiritual, private, imaginative, easy-going, self-sacrificing I. The Philosopher Open-minded, meaning-seeking, argumentative, like to explore H. The Detective Solution-focused, intuitive, resourceful, need for control J. The Humanitarian Visionary, social, unconventional, clever L. The Worker Determined, industrious, strive to succeed, disciplined K. The Peacekeeper Just, objective, enjoy company, dislike conflict

  20. 2) What’s your sign? E – The Leader Aries (March 21 – April 19) B – The Hedonist Taurus (April 20 – May 20) C – The Intellectual Gemini (May 21 – June 21) A – The Homebody Cancer (June 22 – July 22) F – The Extravert Leo (July 23 – August 22) D – The Perfectionist Virgo (August 23 – September 23) K – The Peacekeeper Libra (September 23 – October 22) H – The Detective Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) I – The Philosopher Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) L – The Worker Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) J – The Humanitarian Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) G – The Introvert Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

  21. What should you expect to learn in Psychology, cont? 2000 - Stats, research methods, developmental,social, personality, learning, perception, motivation, biological basis of behaviour 3000 - Research methods, stats, abnormal, health, cognition, animal behaviour, infancy, psychology of women/family, evolution, educational….

  22. When you graduate you should be able to: • Describe behaviour • Interpret and understand the causes of behaviour • Communicate this information accurately and reliably What should you expect to learn, cont? 4000 - social, behaviour modification, research methods, atypical development, neuropsychology, independent research project….

  23. What can you do with an undergraduate degree in psychology? • a liberal arts or science education prepares you for other professional degrees

  24. Abnormal, counseling, • Rehabilitation counselors (certificate program) • Masters degree: Psychology specialist/associate through education or social work grad programs • Social services, child care worker, day care supervisor, youth counsellor What can you do with an undergraduate degree in psychology, cont? • General research, statistical, critical reading/thinking/communication/interpersonal skills are useful in many jobs • Knowledge gained from specific psyc courses supplement these skills • E.g.,

  25. What can you do with an undergraduate degree in psychology, cont? Developmental - • Education/teaching • working with youth or elderly • Research assistant Biological/Neural Basis of behavior • Research assistant • Drug companies • Technical writers • Medical school

  26. What can you do with an undergraduate degree in psychology, cont? Social Psychology • marketing • Human resources and management • Business • Research assistant

  27. Summary of Do’s and Don’ts • Do seek advice about degree requirements at the end of first year • Do know your prerequisites for all upper level psyc courses. • Includes a grade of C in Introductory Psyc (1010) • Pick up the supplemental calendar for details! • Don’t wait until your last year to figure out your career goals

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