Classroom Expectations Be on time and come prepared (bring your gear!) Absent (admit slip needed before you get here) Uniform required (tip to toe) Water no food Washroom breaks (are a privilege not a right and are to be infrequent & one at a time) Electronic devices (not permitted) Assignment due dates set by the teacher (that would be me Ms. G. The only extension is the extension given by teacher prior to due date) Late penalty = 1/3 of a level a day (do the math)

Why Take Psych, Soc., Anthro?

Introduction to Social Sciences Social Sciences use research and data analysis to explain human behaviour – what people think, how and why they act the way they do

T or F -- Quiz T F1.Psychologists study behavior and the mind, but not biology. FALSE: Psychologists study many things including both social (environmental) influence and biological and physiological influences on human behavior and are also interested in examining the “interaction” between biology and environment. T F2.Eyewitness testimony is some of the best evidence used by police and in court trials. FALSE: Research shows that many eyewitness memories can be false, implanted, distorted or made-up. Many after the fact events and experiences can lead individuals to form new memories inconsistent with the real events or distorted ones that are not truly representative of the true events which occurred. T F3.Some people never dream. FALSE: Dreams are quite common and although many people will not remember their dreams it is impossible that someone or a particular individual has never dreamed during their sleep over the course of their life. In fact, since everyone dreams to a certain extent during their sleep, dream analysis or dream interpretation was a famous form of psychoanalysis during the early 1900’s. T F4.The titles “psychologist” and “psychiatrist” refer to the same profession. FALSE: A “psychologist” attends “graduate school” and is trained primarily in research, statistics and talk therapy for those pursuing a “clinical” route. A “psychiatrist” attends “medical school” and is primarily trained in biology, medicine and prescribed medication. T F 5. You are more likely to get help if there are more people around you. There is safety in numbers. FALSE: Research shows that the phenomenon of “diffusion of responsibility” or “bystander apathy” often occurs in large groups or crowds causing individuals in need of help (i.e., victim) to be less likely to receive the assistance they need from those around them.

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Look carefully at the center circles on both the left and right. Which circle is bigger?

Stare at the cross for seconds and the lilac (pink) circles will disappear and be replaced by a single green disc running around the circle.

The rows of fish appear to move left and right.

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COMMON SENSE We are all shaped by our experiences We all have different experiences, therefore we all have a different way of looking at and understanding things. Common Sense

Social Sciences (i.e. sociology, psychology, civics, economics…) Applied Sciences (i.e. mathematics, physics, biology…) Scientific/ Inquiry Method

The Inquiry Method Many disciplines in social sciences use the scientific method (called the inquiry method in our course) The inquiry method is used to gather data and information when studying the behaviour, trends and statistics regarding society, individuals and groups

Definition of Social Sciences The study of people as individuals and as members of groups (i.e. families, communities, societies, peer groups…). The social sciences include various areas of study – known as disciplines – such as history, law, civics, economics…

And those as the heart of this course: Sociology – examines human society and group behaviour (macro level) Psychology – studies the human mind, emotions, behaviours of individuals (micro level) Anthropology – considers the scientific study of humans, especially of their origin, behaviour and physical, social, and cultural development (macro level)

DisciplineMain FocusMethods of ResearchTopics of Study Anthropology The Study of Humans with a focus on culture and origin Means ‘the study of man’ (humans) The study of the lives and cultures of human beings as species – dead or alive. Through time (i.e. evolution) and throughout the world (i.e. cultures) 2 branches – physical and cultural Physical - scientific research, archeology, historical artifacts… Cultural - Field study/observation - Living with a cultural group for extended periods – observing rituals and group behaviours. Psychology The Study of Individuals in Society The scientific study of individual behaviours and mental processes. Examines what guides our thinking and behaviour. Studying people’s feelings, thoughts, and personality development through interviews to determine past influential experiences, conducting animal experiments – believing these will lead to a better understanding of humans Sociology The Study of Groups in Society The study of human social life, groups, origins, and relationships in society. Examines how membership in a group shapes our experiences of the world. Conducting statistical analysis and observation. Considers trends and reasons why things happen the way they do in society and analyze how society affects individuals and how individuals contribute to society. Comparison of the 3 Disciplines in HSP3M – Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology

Your Task... Look through the textbook “Images of Society” and find issues/topics that each of the 3 disciplines would examine. You have 15 minutes to find at least 5 topics per discipline. We will take up your answers – be ready to share.