1. PSY100Y - Introduction to Psychology Dr. Dax Urbszat, B.Sc., L.L.B., M.A., Ph. D. Office: Room 4010 CCIT Phone: (905) 569 - 4964 E-mail: dax.urbszat@utoronto.cadax.urbszat@utoronto.ca Office hours: Mon. 2-3,Tues. 10-12, Thurs. 11-12 pm (or by appointment ) www.utm.utoronto.ca/psy100.0.html

2. Laboratory Work Dr. Jeff Graham Rm: 1151 South Building Ph: (905) 828 - 3822 E-mail: jeffrey.graham@utoronto.ca jeffrey.graham@utoronto.ca Office hours: by appointment

3. PSY100Y Technician Dita Klimas Rm:1094 South Ph: (905) 828-5409 E-mail: psytech@utoronto.ca Office hours: Mon to Fri 10-12

4. Psychology Psyche – “soul” Logos – “to study” Wilhelm Wundt (1870s) combines the disciplines of philosophy and physiology

5. What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. “anything an animal or human does, feels, or thinks.” Psychology is a science firmly based in empirical research. Psychology has broad application.

6. Major Perspectives Biological Psychoanalytic Behavioral Humanistic Cognitive Evolutionary

7. Major Areas of Research Social Physiological Cognitive/Perception Personality/Abnormal Developmental Psychometrics Health Forensics

8. Professional Practice Experimental/Academic Clinical Counseling Educational Industrial Organization Sports Forensics

9. Improving Academic Performance 1.Read chapters before class 2.Come to every lecture 3.Print and read powerpoint slides before lectures Developing sound study habits Scheduling (list making) - implementation intentions Study without distractions Reward your studying

10. Improving Your Reading Survey Question Read Recite Review

11. Getting More Out of Lectures Read chapters before class Try to listen more than write Put ideas in your own words Ask questions Try not to be passive learner