PSY113-OL01 - General Psychology - FA23
Section outline
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This course will fully open on August 21, 2023. Before this date, the professor may make the course material available to you as they would like.
The check-in quiz is only to be completed if you intend to take this course. If you have not taken the check-in quiz by August 23, 2023 by 5pm EST, you will be dropped from the course - NO EXCEPTIONS.
To Remember:
- Drop/Add: August 7-23, 2023 by 5pm EST
- Order your textbooks before class begins: http://tfc.ecampus.com/
- Deadline to Withdraw Failing without Academic Penalty: October 20 by 5pm EST - Withdrawal Form
- Tutoring is available: email tutor@tfc.edu for assistance
If you have questions about your course material, please email Professor Gillespie at cgillespie@tfc.edu.
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Introduction and Psychological Research
This week you will be diving into the field of psychology with a basic introduction to the history, different areas, as well as occupations for those who have a degree in this field. You will also explore why research is important, various approaches to research, how to analyze findings, and ethical considerations when doing research.
Be sure to review your assignments for the week. If you have any questions, send me an email so I can help! I look forward to meeting you on the discussion board! -
Sensation, Perception, and Learning
This week we will focus on sensation and perception and understanding the differences between them. We will explore our vision and hearing as well as other senses and learn more about how we make sense of what we see. We will also dive into 3 different ways of learning -Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and Observational Learning (Modeling).
Be sure to review your assignments and materials for the week. If you have any questions, send me an email so I can help.
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Thinking, Intelligence, and Memory
This week we turn our attention to the areas of thinking, intelligence, and memory. In chapter 7 we will explore language and problem solving and identify where our intelligence comes from. In chapter 8, we will look at memory learning about the 3 functions and stages, then dive into the brain learning about the role the hippocampus, amygdala, and cerebellum play with memory.
Take some time early in the week to review what you need to do, then make a plan. Send me your questions so we can make this a successful week.
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Lifespan Development
This week we will walk through Lifespan Development. Hopefully, this chapter will help you gain some insight into how wonderfully God has created you to be! We will explore several theories about how babies, and children grow and develop into healthy adults. We will also learn about the various stages of development.
This week marks the 1/2 way point in our course. Are you on track to finish well? Take some time to review your progress in the course. Are you where you want to be? If you are, great job. Keep up the good work and stick with your current habits. If you are not where you want to be, what are 2 things you can begin to do differently?
If you are struggling, or just want to improve your work, email me and let me know. We can create a plan to help you finish well.
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Personality
Personality Theories and Assessment is a big topic. We have Freud's Psychoanalytic approach, Humanistic approaches which includes Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Carl Roger's' Self Theory. We will also look at social cognitive approaches with Bandura's Self-System and Rotter's locus of control concept.
You will have an opportunity to explore your own personality and see what traits you lean towards with The Big Five Personality Traits.
Let me know how I can support you this week.
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Social Psychology
This week you will be studying Chapter 12 on Social Psychology: What influences you and your behavior? Does your behavior depend on the situation or who you are with? Does a group have more influence on your decisions than if you were making the decision by yourself? It is fascinating learning how others play a role in how we respond or not respond. How does peer pressure work, and how is our behavior affected by a group? Look at conformity and the types of social influence. You will study types of prejudice and discrimination. Another section looks at prosocial behavior and includes Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Also, look at this chapter as a Christian and think through what influences you as a Christian? How can you apply what you learned to your own life?
Assignment: Psychological Disorder- Research Paper OR Interview (100 points) You will be given the option of writing a short 2 page research paper on a psychological disorder of your choosing OR you can interview a person with a psychological disorder. More details are given in Unit 6 to give you a head start on this assignment but it is not due until Unit 7 where it will be uploaded for grading. -
Psychological Disorders
This is the last week you will be studying from your textbook. This week you will study Chapter 15 Psychological Disorders.
In this chapter on Abnormal Psychology, the author skims through the six major categories of mental disorders which include: Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders,Mood Disorders such as Depression, Bipolar and related disorders, Schizophrenia, Dissociative Disorders and Personality Disorders. Each of these disorders could easily take a chapter to explain, but hopefully, you will be able to be familiar with the basics, what the disorders are, and some basic symptoms. You will have a section that deals with childhood disorders such as ADHD and Autism.
Be sure to review your material and assignments early in the week so you know what is expected. Email me with your questions.
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Wrap Up
You have made it to the end of the course! There is no final for the course.
Late assignments, with deductions, will be accepted until noon December 7, 2023.
Late Discussion Boards will not be accepted.