1. Introduction to Psychology Mrs. Kathy Rubano

2. What’s important to you in taking this class?

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10. Teacher Contact Information Social Studies Department Chair – 452-4586 A House Office – 452-4507 Email: rubanok@trumbullps.orgrubanok@trumbullps.org TeacherWeb: http://teacherweb.com/CT/TrumbullHS/MrsKathy Rubano or through the http://teacherweb.com/CT/TrumbullHS/MrsKathy Rubano THS website at www.trumbullps.orgwww.trumbullps.org Grades posted on Parent Portal

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

12. 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

13. 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 10-15 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

14. 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

15. Unit 2 – Brain, Body, Awareness Role of brain in human behavior Functions of brain Brain Games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pkQM_BQVSo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pkQM_BQVSo Sensation and Perception (blindfold experiment) Optical illusions Motivation Roles emotion, consciousness, and unconscious play in our behavior Sleep and dreams

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

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

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

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

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31. ENJOY THE CLASS AND STRIVE FOR SUCCESS