Welcome to Introductory Psychology

What is Psychology? COURSE OVERVIEWThe scientific study of mental processes (the mind) and behaviors.

Studies in MEMORY indicate that we retain (remember): 10% of what we READ 20% of what we HEAR 30% of what we SEE and HEAR 70% of what we SAY 90% of what we DO and SAY

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Studies of the BRAIN show: We operate using three levels: Subcortex (lower brain) Cerebral Cortex (higher brain)

To Learn Optimally We Must: Shift “Up” –to activate the cerebral cortex How? –Laugh /Smile –Breathe –Move

Why Move? Blood, Oxygen, and glucose (SUGAR) fuel the brain. When we sit for a long time, what happens? How often do you have to MOVE? 20 – 20 Rule – 20 seconds, every 20 minutes * More often for younger people

Cell Phones/Bins Every Day to Start Class Points Deducted Be PROACTIVE, not REACTIVE Parent Notification –Remind 101 –Text:81010 –Respond with FULL NAME

Daily Personality Quizzes Fun No Make-up – participation only 3 Points Each –1 point TITLE –1 point DATE –1 point answered/scored You may record more than one per page. DUE TEST/QUIZ DATES

Disclosure Read/Hi-lite Reflect Quiz – MONDAY! Signature Form – MONDAY!

MONDAY: Disclosure form DUE (Quiz) Wednesday: Notebook DUE ( ) Name Assignment DUE March 1 st $3 Mask Fee DUE