Course Syllabus
General Psychology Course Syllabus | |
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Cell Phone Articles
Essential Question: What does psychology show us about the impacts of cell phones in the classroom?
Article #1: www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/when-smartphones-go-school
Article #2: www.theguardian.com/education/2015/may/16/schools-mobile-phones-
academic-results
Article #3: PDF Below
Article #1: www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/when-smartphones-go-school
Article #2: www.theguardian.com/education/2015/may/16/schools-mobile-phones-
academic-results
Article #3: PDF Below
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? | |
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Bonus Article: www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/06/08/study-examines-impact-texting-and-tweeting-academic-performance
Introduction to the Brain
What Every Teen Should Know About Their Brains:
www.heysigmund.com/the-adolescent-brain-what-they-need-to-know/
www.heysigmund.com/the-adolescent-brain-what-they-need-to-know/
Brain Metaphors Assignment: How I Imagine the Brain
The following document will explain the requirements for the Brain Metaphor Assignment. It also includes an example. Be creative, be unique, and show your understanding of the brain.
Brain Metaphor Overview & Example | |
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The Magic of Psychology
Attention
Using your understanding of the psychology of attention, explore the following websites and answer the following question.
Essential Question: Are the new laws regarding cell phone use in Oregon justified?
Article #1: www.manneliasinjurylaw.com/distracted-driving/
Article #2: www.kgw.com/news/local/what-you-need-to-know-about-oregons-new-distracted-driving-cellphone-law/478742367
Using your understanding of the psychology of attention, explore the following websites and answer the following question.
Essential Question: Are the new laws regarding cell phone use in Oregon justified?
Article #1: www.manneliasinjurylaw.com/distracted-driving/
Article #2: www.kgw.com/news/local/what-you-need-to-know-about-oregons-new-distracted-driving-cellphone-law/478742367
Turnbull Reading
Read the following classic psychological study to learn about perception and how it is related to our interpretation of magic! After reading, you will work with your group to write a short letter to Kenge to explain what happened on his drive with Dr. Turnbull.
Turnbull: Seeing is Believing | |
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Psychology Tricks
Read the following article on Psychology Tricks that Magicians use and complete the following tasks...
1. List the tricks (1-10, 1 being most important), from most to least important to you as an aspiring Magician.
2. For each item on the list, summarize what lesson we can learn about te way our minds work.
Read the following article on Psychology Tricks that Magicians use and complete the following tasks...
1. List the tricks (1-10, 1 being most important), from most to least important to you as an aspiring Magician.
2. For each item on the list, summarize what lesson we can learn about te way our minds work.
10 Ways Magic Tricks Your Brain | |
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Learning & Conditioning
Learning pp from abonica
Conditioning in the Classroom | |
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Argumentative Infographic Overview & Examples
What is an Infographic?: www.customermagnetism.com/infographics/what-is-an-infographic/
Argumentative Infographic Overview & Rubric | |
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Violent Video Games & Learning Resources
Violent Video Games do not lead to increased aggression:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/nov/10/video-games-violent-study-finds
Violent Video Games do lead to increased aggression: http://time.com/34075/how-violent-video-games-change-kids-attitudes-about-aggression/
What Violent Video Games do to the Brain:
http://healthland.time.com/2011/12/02/how-playing-violent-video-games-may-change-the-brain/
Violent Video Games Don't Make Us Less Caring: healthland.time.com/2013/07/08/violent-video-games-dont-make-us-less-caring/
Do Violent Video Games Lead to Violence: www.cnn.com/2016/07/25/health/video-games-and-violence/
Graphs on Violent Video Games: videogames.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=003627
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/nov/10/video-games-violent-study-finds
Violent Video Games do lead to increased aggression: http://time.com/34075/how-violent-video-games-change-kids-attitudes-about-aggression/
What Violent Video Games do to the Brain:
http://healthland.time.com/2011/12/02/how-playing-violent-video-games-may-change-the-brain/
Violent Video Games Don't Make Us Less Caring: healthland.time.com/2013/07/08/violent-video-games-dont-make-us-less-caring/
Do Violent Video Games Lead to Violence: www.cnn.com/2016/07/25/health/video-games-and-violence/
Graphs on Violent Video Games: videogames.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=003627
The Power of the Situation
Personality
Gender
What Makes Me, Me.
To show your understanding about the topics and concepts that make you, you, you will be creating a "Five Things That You Should Know About What Makes Me, Me" Article. See requirements and an example below.
Five Things Project Overview & Sample | |
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Abnormal Psychology
Funneling Reading Activity
Six Truths About Depression & How to Overcome It: www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-firestone/depression-help_b_4018957.html
Six Truths About Depression & How to Overcome It: www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-firestone/depression-help_b_4018957.html
Schizophrenia Mindmap Articles
As you explore the following sources, create a MindMap for Schizophrenia. This should be focused on schizophrenia, important themes, and include key details.
Source 1 (Caring for a son with Schizophrenia)
www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/11/16/schizophrenia-mental-illness-treatment/18647395/
Source 2 (Schizophrenia Statistics and Key Details)
www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm#
Source 3 (What it's like to be a High Functioning Schizophrenic)
www.vice.com/en_us/article/what-its-like-to-be-a-high-functioning-schizophrenic
Schizophrenia Simulator(Optional): www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vvU-Ajwbok
Source 1 (Caring for a son with Schizophrenia)
www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/11/16/schizophrenia-mental-illness-treatment/18647395/
Source 2 (Schizophrenia Statistics and Key Details)
www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm#
Source 3 (What it's like to be a High Functioning Schizophrenic)
www.vice.com/en_us/article/what-its-like-to-be-a-high-functioning-schizophrenic
Schizophrenia Simulator(Optional): www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vvU-Ajwbok
Homelessness & Mental Illness
Article #1: Homelessness in Portland:
www.portlandoregon.gov/toolkit/article/562207
Article #2: The Cost of Not Caring:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/27/mental-health-homeless-series/14255283/
TED Talk: Homelessness in America (Portland)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQxONmmvOnI
www.portlandoregon.gov/toolkit/article/562207
Article #2: The Cost of Not Caring:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/27/mental-health-homeless-series/14255283/
TED Talk: Homelessness in America (Portland)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQxONmmvOnI
Article #3: Six Ways to be an Ally to a Person with Mental Illness
blogs.psychcentral.com/schizophrenia-life/2015/12/six-ways-to-become-an-ally-to-a-person-with-a-mental-illness/
blogs.psychcentral.com/schizophrenia-life/2015/12/six-ways-to-become-an-ally-to-a-person-with-a-mental-illness/
The Soloist Extension Readings & Videos (5/19/2017)
After finishing your letter to Mr. Lopez, explore the following articles & video to learn more about Mr. Lopez and Ayers. These are real life articles written by Mr. Lopez. They cover the topic of forced medication.
Article #1: articles.latimes.com/2014/apr/22/local/la-me-0423-lopez-ayers-20140423
Article #2: www.latimes.com/local/la-me-1012-lopez-nateupdate-20141011-column.html
60 Minutes Interview with the real Mr. Ayers & Lopez: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjr82pzrVSY
Article #1: articles.latimes.com/2014/apr/22/local/la-me-0423-lopez-ayers-20140423
Article #2: www.latimes.com/local/la-me-1012-lopez-nateupdate-20141011-column.html
60 Minutes Interview with the real Mr. Ayers & Lopez: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjr82pzrVSY
Sports Psychology
Explore the following "Room for Debate" articles as you form your stance on the following question. You should use evidence from the readings and your own experiences in forming your answer.
Key Question: Should High Schools eliminate competitive sport teams?
NY Times Room for Debate: www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/10/21/taking-sports-out-of-school-2
Key Question: Should High Schools eliminate competitive sport teams?
NY Times Room for Debate: www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/10/21/taking-sports-out-of-school-2
Sports Psychology TED Talks
When you complete your Report Card for Coach Brooks and your Letter to Yourself, you can explore the following TED Talks. Pick one that you find interesting and consider how it relates to the Psychology of Sports.
www.ted.com/topics/sports
www.ted.com/topics/sports
Psychology Science Fair
Use the following link to explore possible Psychology Science Fair Projects. Your groups should select one and decide how you can modify the procedures so that you can carry out research this weekend.
www.education.com/science-fair/psychology-and-sociology/
www.education.com/science-fair/psychology-and-sociology/
Becoming a Magician
1. Choose a video from the following website to learn a magic trick.
2. Gather the needed supplies and practice your trick.
3. Practice your trick.
4. Explain which of the 10 Mind Tricks your Magic Trick uses.
How To Magic:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVIkdN5F8n8sN7aYCgpVP3wCcXucJuO-
1. Choose a video from the following website to learn a magic trick.
2. Gather the needed supplies and practice your trick.
3. Practice your trick.
4. Explain which of the 10 Mind Tricks your Magic Trick uses.
How To Magic:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVIkdN5F8n8sN7aYCgpVP3wCcXucJuO-