Introduction to Psychology Mrs. Kathy Rubano

What’s important to you in taking this class?

FIELD TRIP INSTITUTE OF LIVING IN HARTFORD default.aspx NOVEMBER 5, default.aspx

WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT CAUSE DIFFERENT BEHAVIORS? HOW DOES BEHAVIOR AFFECT OTHERS? Beatles – Shea Stadium 22Zco6xH0w5wo4yoIfQ_ZYx6YPbIVM 22Zco6xH0w5wo4yoIfQ_ZYx6YPbIVM

Teacher Contact Information Social Studies Department Chair – A House Office – TeacherWeb: Rubano or through the Rubano THS website at Grades posted on Parent Portal

Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology What is psychology? History of psychology Contributors to the field Approaches (6) Methods Careers in psychology Ethics of Experimentation

Course Requirements Textbook – Understanding Psychology – an online edition (distributed as needed) Handouts Grading Policy –Participation – 10% –Homework – 20% –Quizzes – 30% –Tests and Projects – 40% –FINAL PROJECT – 200 points (must complete to pass the course) -ESSAYS/CASE STUDIES – response to movies --MANY ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE POSTED ON TURNITIN. ***NOT A DIFFICULT COURSE TO PASS-MUST DO THE ASSIGNMENTS

Make a Psychological Experiment Come Alive! How did the results of psychological research affect the field of psychology and the way we view behavior? 1.Choose one experiment or research study from a list (or you may have other ideas) 2.Make a minute oral presentation which actively involves the entire class 3.Counts as a major part of your final grade for the course (200 points) 4.Must complete to pass the course 5.DON’T WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE!!! 6.***TIMELINE – 1.Due dates for portions of the project

Activities for Unit 1 Media presentation (Glogster, Prezi, Power Point) –History of Psychology –Approaches to Psychology –Careers in Psychology –Research Methods Group survey – through GoogleApps Birth-order activity – Mr. McLaughlin

Unit 2 – Brain, Body, Awareness Role of brain in human behavior Functions of brain Brain Games: Sensation and Perception (blindfold experiment) Optical illusions Motivation Roles emotion, consciousness, and unconscious play in our behavior Sleep and dreams

Activities for Unit 2 Technology Interactive Brain Activity Brain brochure – functions and actions Blindfold Experiment Sleep/Dream journal and interactive activity Movie - Awakenings)

Unit 6: Abnormal Psychology What is abnormal behavior? Anxiety Phobias OCD Multiple personalities Mood disorders Anti-social behaviors BROCHURE – Mental Disorders

Activities for Unit 6 – may be one of the following Movies and writing assignments Sybil Beautiful Mind Shutter Island

Additional Topics (if time permits) Human Development – various stages Gender Personality Stress Intelligence

ENJOY THE CLASS AND STRIVE FOR SUCCESS