1. GUIDE TO THE MIDTERM SPRING 2016

2.  Bring a scantron Form #882. Please use pencil #2 for the scantron, and pen for the short essays. Total possible points: 100. NO BOOKS, NO NOTES ALLOWED.  There will be 12 True/False questions; each correct answer is worth 1 point.  There will be 13 Multiple Choice questions; each correct answer is worth 1 point.  There will be 6 “short essays.” Answer 5 out of 6. 10-9 points for an excellent answer, 8 points for a very good answer, 7 points for an acceptable answer, 6-4 points for a partially satisfactory answer, 1 point for an incomplete answer, and 0 points for a wrong/blank answer.  Respond in the write-in area on the test prompt; do not go beyond the area. If you do, it will cost you a point.

3.  Behaviorism is a hard deterministic theory claiming that every human action is based on nurture rather than nature.  Two psychologists in particular are associated with 20 th century behaviorism. Which pair?  A. Leopold and Loeb  B. Watson and Skinner  C. Sartre and Beauvoir  D. Andersen and Pontoppidan

4.  Explain Ricoeur’s theory of the three levels of understanding fiction. How can reading fiction help us understand ourselves better, according to Ricoeur?  How has the theory of hard determinism been used as a defense in court? Give an example.

5. Q: Will I be graded for spelling and grammar errors? A: Only if it indicates that you haven’t understood the prompt/the topic. Q: Will there be clues on the test? A: Yes, there are clues. Look for them. But they will only make sense if you have studied the book and the study guide! Q: Can I use the material from the objective prompt as inspiration while answering the essay part? A: Yes, but if you quote directly, you will only get 1 or 2 points. Answer in your own words. Q: May I add my opinion in the essays, even if it isn’t asked for? A: Yes, if there is room after you have answered the prompt itself.

6. Q: Can I answer all 6 short-essay questions, and let you (Prof.Rosenstand) disregard the one with the lowest score? A: No, you have to choose which one not to answer. Leave it blank or cross it out. If there are 6 responses, I will grade the first 5 and disregard #6. Q: Can we answer all 6 questions and get extra credit for #6? A: No, you may only answer 5 questions. If you answer all 6, see the Answer above. Q: May we leave when we are done? A: Yes! Quietly!

7. Q: What is an “excellent” short-essay answer? [10-9 points] A: An answer that (1) responds to all parts of the prompt, (2) is clear and correct, and (3) reveals that your knowledge is deep and broad = add relevant info if you can, and if you have space. Q: What is a ”very good answer”? [8 points] A: One that contains the correct information, but does not elaborate (or one where there is a minor point that is incorrect) Q: What is a “good/acceptable answer”? [7 points] A: One that contains some correct information, but is either a little short, or also contains something substantially incorrect. Q: What is a “partially satisfactory answer”? [6-4 points] A: One that is very short but correct, or has one correct element but is mostly false. Q: What is an “incomplete answer”? [1 point] A: Anything I can salvage and give 1 point for.

8. Before the midterm:  Use the study guide to identify and read important sections in the chapters assigned. Read the study guide several times and become familiar with it.  Pay attention to “Who says what,” to lists of names and ideas, and to the *asterisks/star symbols* indicating possible short-essay topics.  Don’t study past midnight the night before the exam!  Get a good night’s rest  Have lunch before the exam!  Bring water. Hydrate!  Bring a scantron and several pencils, plus several pens

9. During the exam:  Use a pencil for the scantron part, and a pen for the essay part.  Put your name on both the objective part of the prompt, the essay part, and the scantron  Read the entire test before coming up and asking questions (look for clues!)  Before you leave, go over your answers again.  Remember: no communication with any other students during the exam.  No books, notes, or any kind of electronic device allowed