1. Introduction to Psychology Prof.: Dr. Myriam Mongrain Music: “One” U2 Interpreted by Adam Lambert

2. PSYC 1010G: Today’s Agenda A. Ground Rules B. Course Information C. Short Lecture: 1) Formal Definition of Psychology 2) Goals of Psychology 3 ) Careers in Psychology

3. A. Ground Rules When the music stops We begin! i.e. Stop talking 1 hour lecture followed by break (get a snack!) Another 1 hour lecture followed by brief films Exams held in class Tutorials: Optional Student questions Review of text/ Multiple choice questions Official times and locations will be posted next week

4. B. Course Information Your TAs: Ritu, Eric, Paula, Jacqueline, Susan, Michelle, Genevieve, Adi, Marwan Exams Policy on Academic Honesty (see course outline) Missed exams: Consult course outline Grades: www.psych.yorku.ca/mongrain/teaching Minimum grade for Psych. Majors Text Weiten & McCann (2010). Psychology: Themes and Variations, 2 nd Canadian Edition (comes with study guide -- optional)

5. C. Short Lecture (p. 24-28 of text) 1) Formal definition of Psychology 2) Goals of Psychology 3) Careers in Psychology

6. C. 1) Formal Definition Psychology: “Scientific study of behaviour and its causes.” Overt (directly observable) and covert behaviours Psychologists study: How you act (behaviour/overt) How you think (mental/covert) How you feel (covert & overt) How your brain and body respond (physiological/covert)

7. C. 2) Goals of Psychology i) Measure and describe behaviour objectivel e.g. Extraversion ii) Understand (explain) and predict behaviour using the scientific method Rudimentary statistics demonstrated with astrology iii) Modify behaviour to improve quality of life and increase well-being

8. C. 2) Pick your letter: Birthdays March 21 st - Sept. 22 nd A. The Homebody Nurturing, traditional, emotional, shy, good memory A. The Homebody Nurturing, traditional, emotional, shy, good memory B. The Hedonist Indulgent, creature of comfort, independent, persistent, reliable B. The Hedonist Indulgent, creature of comfort, independent, persistent, reliable C. The Intellectual Witty, intelligent, restless, adaptive, curious, wishy-washy C. The Intellectual Witty, intelligent, restless, adaptive, curious, wishy-washy D. The Perfectionist Detail-oriented, hard- working, modest, logical, critical D. The Perfectionist Detail-oriented, hard- working, modest, logical, critical E. The Leader Energetic, driven, fearless, bossy, blunt E. The Leader Energetic, driven, fearless, bossy, blunt F. The Extravert Ambitious, creative, dramatic, overbearing, organized F. The Extravert Ambitious, creative, dramatic, overbearing, organized

9. C. 2) Birthdays After Sept. 22 nd and before March 18 th G. The Introvert Spiritual, private, imaginative, easy- going, self- sacrificing G. The Introvert Spiritual, private, imaginative, easy- going, self- sacrificing H. The Detective Solution-focused, intuitive, resourceful, need for control H. The Detective Solution-focused, intuitive, resourceful, need for control I. The Philosopher Open-minded, meaning-seeking, argumentative, like to explore I. The Philosopher Open-minded, meaning-seeking, argumentative, like to explore J. The Humanitarian Visionary, social, unconventional, clever J. The Humanitarian Visionary, social, unconventional, clever K. The Peacekeeper Just, objective, enjoy company, dislike conflict K. The Peacekeeper Just, objective, enjoy company, dislike conflict L. The Worker Determined, industrious, strive to succeed, disciplined L. The Worker Determined, industrious, strive to succeed, disciplined

10. 3.) What’s your sign? E– The LeaderAries (March 21 – April 19) B – The HedonistTaurus (April 20 – May 20) C – The Intellectual Gemini (May 21 – June 21) A – The Homebody Cancer (June 22 – July 22) F – The ExtravertLeo (July 23 – August 22) D – The PerfectionistVirgo (August 23 – September 23) K – The PeacekeeperLibra (September 23 – October 22) H – The DetectiveScorpio (October 23 – November 21) I – The PhilosopherSagittarius (November 22 – December 21) L – The WorkerCapricorn (December 22 – January 19) J – The HumanitarianAquarius (January 20 – February 18) G – The IntrovertPisces (February 19 – March 20)

11. C. 3) Careers in Psychology i) Professional Practice: Clinical/Counseling Clinical Psychologists (vs. psychiatrists, psychoanalysts) Educational/School Psychology Industrial/Organizational

12. C. 3) Careers in Psychology ii) Research/Academia : Developmental Social Experimental Physiological Cognitive Personality Psychometrics Abnormal/Clinical Health

13. See you next week…