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Welcome to the Psychology: PSYR4S course.
Psychology is an optional course offered at the Specialized (S) and Advance Placement (AP) levels. Currently DMCI is only offering the Specialized Level and NO AP course is available at this time.
This Specialized (S) course is an introduction to the field of psychology and the major theorists who have influenced past and current psychological research. General topics include: consciousness, perception, memory, learning, intelligence, human development, stress, abnormal behaviour, personality theories and current therapies. Guest speakers, case studies, observations, unit tests and a final exam are included in this course.
Psychology students will take part in inquiry based learning activities including individual, group work and large class presentations.
Psychology is an optional course offered at the Specialized (S) and Advance Placement (AP) levels. Currently DMCI is only offering the Specialized Level and NO AP course is available at this time.
This Specialized (S) course is an introduction to the field of psychology and the major theorists who have influenced past and current psychological research. General topics include: consciousness, perception, memory, learning, intelligence, human development, stress, abnormal behaviour, personality theories and current therapies. Guest speakers, case studies, observations, unit tests and a final exam are included in this course.
Psychology students will take part in inquiry based learning activities including individual, group work and large class presentations.
Course Outline PSYR4S
Click on the link below to access the current PSYR4S course outline.
dmci_grade_12_psychology_course_outline_2022-2023.pdf | |
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Let's Connect on Social Media
Instagram: @msadennis
Twitter: @msadenniswpg
Hashtag: #dmcipsych
There are many fascinating psychology related organizations on twitter. Follow them to keep on top of current topics and find out how you can learn about new research and findings that you are passionate about. Remember that you are now a #psychstudent
Twitter: @msadenniswpg
Hashtag: #dmcipsych
There are many fascinating psychology related organizations on twitter. Follow them to keep on top of current topics and find out how you can learn about new research and findings that you are passionate about. Remember that you are now a #psychstudent
Self Quiz - Test Reviews
Throughout the course, I may add a link to a self check quiz related to our unit of study. There is no guarantee that all of these questions will be on the test, however it is an opportunity to test your understanding of that particular area of psychology.
Chapter 1 Intro to Psychology Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QJVWD4G09
Chapter 2 Research Methods Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QPL2NTJC3
Chapter 3 Infancy and Childhood Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QNUQ5ISWX
Chapter 4 Adolescence Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QPL2STJC3
Chapter 5 Adulthood/Old Age Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QBZN0JT9A
Chapter 6 Body and Behavior Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/Q2BZFTU72
Chapter 7 Altered States of Consciousness Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QNUQ5ISUX
Chapter 8 Sensation and Perception Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QC5BU8X5Q
Chapter 16 Psychological Disorders Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/Q5QHIFW3B
Chapter 1 Intro to Psychology Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QJVWD4G09
Chapter 2 Research Methods Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QPL2NTJC3
Chapter 3 Infancy and Childhood Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QNUQ5ISWX
Chapter 4 Adolescence Review:
take.quiz-maker.com/QPL2STJC3
Chapter 5 Adulthood/Old Age Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QBZN0JT9A
Chapter 6 Body and Behavior Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/Q2BZFTU72
Chapter 7 Altered States of Consciousness Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QNUQ5ISUX
Chapter 8 Sensation and Perception Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QC5BU8X5Q
Chapter 16 Psychological Disorders Review:
https://take.quiz-maker.com/Q5QHIFW3B
Assorted Quizlets
{Please note: not all information applies to our course work}
Quizlet for Psych Terminology and Key Terms
https://quizlet.com/6178086/understanding-psychology-chapter-1-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 2 Research Methods and Statistics
https://quizlet.com/46648995/glencoe-understanding-psychology-chapter-2-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 3 Infancy and Childhood
https://quizlet.com/4226555/understanding-psychology-chapter-3-vocab-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 4 Adolescence
https://quizlet.com/jp/446923195/understanding-psychology-chapter-4-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 5 Old Age
https://quizlet.com/7615514/glencoe-chapter-5-adulthood-and-old-age-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 6 Body and Behavior
https://quizlet.com/26620483/psychology-chapter-6-body-and-behavior-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Altered States of Consciousness
https://quizlet.com/1978641/chapter-7-altered-states-of-consciousness-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Sensation and Perception
https://quizlet.com/11177373/psychology-chapter-8-sensation-perception-flash-cards/
{Please note: not all information applies to our course work}
Quizlet for Psych Terminology and Key Terms
https://quizlet.com/6178086/understanding-psychology-chapter-1-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 2 Research Methods and Statistics
https://quizlet.com/46648995/glencoe-understanding-psychology-chapter-2-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 3 Infancy and Childhood
https://quizlet.com/4226555/understanding-psychology-chapter-3-vocab-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 4 Adolescence
https://quizlet.com/jp/446923195/understanding-psychology-chapter-4-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 5 Old Age
https://quizlet.com/7615514/glencoe-chapter-5-adulthood-and-old-age-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Chapter 6 Body and Behavior
https://quizlet.com/26620483/psychology-chapter-6-body-and-behavior-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Altered States of Consciousness
https://quizlet.com/1978641/chapter-7-altered-states-of-consciousness-flash-cards/
Quizlet for Sensation and Perception
https://quizlet.com/11177373/psychology-chapter-8-sensation-perception-flash-cards/
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of how people behave, think and feel. Psychologists study everything about the human experience from the basic workings of the human brain to consciousness, memory, reasoning and language to personality and mental health.
The ABCs of Social Psychology
Every attitude has three components that are represented in what is called the ABC model of attitudes: A for affective, B for behavioral, and C for cognitive. Although every attitude has these three components, any particular attitude can be based on one component more than another. Source: study.com
Personality Types
As our class 'ice breaker' I will ask you to introduce yourself by identifying what type of personality you are. Click on the link below to access a more detailed explanation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality inventory. This will also be covered later in the course.
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
This one is FREE - and shoud work best!
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
This one is FREE - and shoud work best!
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Top 10 Facts about Psychology
Crash Course in Psychology
The Goals of Psychology
As psychologists go about their systematic and scientific study of humans and animals, they have several goals. Overall, psychologists seek to do four things - describe, explain, predict and influence (control) behavior.
Description
The first goal for any scientist or psychologist is to describe or gather information about the behavior being studied and to present what is known.
Explanation
Psychologists are not content to simply state the facts. Rather, thy also seek to explain why people (or animals) behave as they do. Psychologists propose these explanations as hypotheses. A hypothesis is an educated guess about some phenomenon. As research studies are conducted to test the hypothesis, more complex explanations called theories are constructed. A theory is usually a complex explanation based on findings from a large number of experimental studies.
Prediction
The third goal of psychologists is to predict, as a result of gained knowledge, what organisms will do, and in the case of humans, what they will think or feel in various situations.
Influence/Control
Some psychologists seek to influence behavior in helpful ways. They are conducting studies with a long-term goal of finding out more about human or animal behavior. They are doing basic science or research. Other psychologists are more interested in discovering ways to use what we already know about people to benefit others. They view psychology as an applied science.
Click on the link below for more information about the four goals of psychology.
https://blog.udemy.com/goals-of-psychology/
Description
The first goal for any scientist or psychologist is to describe or gather information about the behavior being studied and to present what is known.
Explanation
Psychologists are not content to simply state the facts. Rather, thy also seek to explain why people (or animals) behave as they do. Psychologists propose these explanations as hypotheses. A hypothesis is an educated guess about some phenomenon. As research studies are conducted to test the hypothesis, more complex explanations called theories are constructed. A theory is usually a complex explanation based on findings from a large number of experimental studies.
Prediction
The third goal of psychologists is to predict, as a result of gained knowledge, what organisms will do, and in the case of humans, what they will think or feel in various situations.
Influence/Control
Some psychologists seek to influence behavior in helpful ways. They are conducting studies with a long-term goal of finding out more about human or animal behavior. They are doing basic science or research. Other psychologists are more interested in discovering ways to use what we already know about people to benefit others. They view psychology as an applied science.
Click on the link below for more information about the four goals of psychology.
https://blog.udemy.com/goals-of-psychology/
Nature vs Nurture
One of the oldest arguments in the history of psychology is the Nature vs Nurture debate. Each of these sides offer such solid arguments that it makes is difficult to decide whether a person's development is predisposed in his DNA, or a majority of it is influenced by this life experiences and his environment.
The History of Psychology
The following link outlines the contemporary foundations of psychology starting with Wilhelm Wundt in 1879. Please note that you will ONLY be responsible for these key areas: structuralism, introspection, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism, and cognitive functioning. The videos that follow will reinforce some of the key concepts that you will read about in the second unit of the course.
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/history/history_nonflash.html
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/history/history_nonflash.html
Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud Documentary
Psychoanalytic theory is the theory of personality organization and the dynamics of personality development that guides psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology (Makworo, 2013). First laid out by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century, psychoanalytic theory has undergone many refinements since his work. Source: Wikipedia
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, personality develops through a series of stages, each characterized by a certain internal psychological conflict. Source: Boundless. “Freudian Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality.”
http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-sigmund-freud
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, personality develops through a series of stages, each characterized by a certain internal psychological conflict. Source: Boundless. “Freudian Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality.”
http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-sigmund-freud
Psychological Approaches: Behaviorism, Structuralism and Functionalism
Behaviorism and Classical Conditioning: The Little Albert Experiment Video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBfnXACsOI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBfnXACsOI
The Scientific Method
To ensure that data are collected accurately, psychologists rely on the scientific method. The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments.
The steps of the scientific method are to:
The steps of the scientific method are to:
- Ask a Question
- Do Background Research
- Construct a Hypothesis
- Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
- Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
- Communicate Your Results
Psychology Theories
Much of what we currently know about human thought and behavior has emerged due to various psychology theories. For example, behavioral theories demonstrated how conditioning can be used to learn new information and behaviors. We saw an example of this when we viewed the Little Albert Experiment. Those students who have chosen to study Psychology typically spend a great deal of time learning about these different theories. Some theories have become unpopular or are not well received, while others remain widely accepted. All of these theories have contributed greatly to our understanding of human thought and behavior. Further on in the course we will be learning more about these theories, so that you can gain a deeper and richer understanding of psychology's past, present and future.
[Source: about.com]
If you would like to take a brief glimpse ahead, you can click on the various areas within the link below that are associated with behavioral, developmental, cognitive, humanist, personality, social psychology, and learning theories. We will not have time to cover each of these theories throughout the semester, and you will only be tested on a handful of them.
Source: http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/u/psychology-theories.htm
[Source: about.com]
If you would like to take a brief glimpse ahead, you can click on the various areas within the link below that are associated with behavioral, developmental, cognitive, humanist, personality, social psychology, and learning theories. We will not have time to cover each of these theories throughout the semester, and you will only be tested on a handful of them.
Source: http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/u/psychology-theories.htm
Behaviorism: Ivan Pavlov
Cognitive Learning:Albert Bandura
Psych Town Assignment
Psychology as a Profession
You will need to choose 9 different sub-fields, 9 different names and 9 different buildings where those psychologists would work. I have also attached a PDF copy of the Psych Town assignment below. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CORRECTLY LABEL YOUR BUILDINGS AND INCLUDE THE TYPE OF PSYCHOLOGIST AND THEIR NAMES.
Possible marks: /27
You will need to choose 9 different sub-fields, 9 different names and 9 different buildings where those psychologists would work. I have also attached a PDF copy of the Psych Town assignment below. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CORRECTLY LABEL YOUR BUILDINGS AND INCLUDE THE TYPE OF PSYCHOLOGIST AND THEIR NAMES.
Possible marks: /27
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careers_in_psychology_handout_-_intro_to_psych_town.pdf | |
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Psychological Research Methods and Statistics
After psychologists develop a theory, form a hypothesis, make observations, and collect data, they end up with a lot of information, usually in the form of numerical data. The term statistics refers to the analysis and interpretation of this numerical data. Psychologists use statistics to organize, summarize, and interpret the information they collect.
Jane Goodall Ted Talk: What Separates us from Chimpanzees
Jane Goodall Ted Talk – Post Viewing Exit Slip Questions
1. Describe something that you learned or will remember about this presentation. Be specific. (2 marks)
2. List 2-3 things that she discussed about her study of chimps. Be specific and detailed. (3 marks)
3. What can we learn from Dr. Goodall about the connection between chimps and humans, based on her 40+ years of research?
(2 marks)
1. Describe something that you learned or will remember about this presentation. Be specific. (2 marks)
2. List 2-3 things that she discussed about her study of chimps. Be specific and detailed. (3 marks)
3. What can we learn from Dr. Goodall about the connection between chimps and humans, based on her 40+ years of research?
(2 marks)
Scientific Variables and Control Groups
What are Variables?
Scientists try to figure out how the natural world works. In doing so, they use experiments to search for cause and effect relationships. Cause and effect relationships explain why things happen and allow you to reliably predict what will happen if you do something. In other words, scientists design an experiment so that they can observe or measure if changes to one thing cause something else to vary in a repeatable way.
The things that are changing in an experiment are called variables. A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types. An experiment usually has three kinds of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled.
The Independent variable is the one that is changed by the scientist.
The Dependent variables are the things that the scientist focuses his or her observations on to see how they respond to the change made to the independent variable.
The Controlled variables are quantities that a scientist wants to remain constant, and she must observe them as carefully as the dependent variables.
A scientific Control is an experiment or observation designed to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable. This increases the reliability of the results, often through a comparison between control measurements and the other measurements.
The Control group is defined as the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.
An Experimental group is the group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested. One variable is tested at a time. The experimental group is compared to a control group, which does not receive the test variable. In this way, experimental groups are used to find answers in an experiment.
Priming, Halo ,and Hindsight Bias
Social Influence
Single and Double Blind Experiments
In order to avoid a self fulfilling prophecy, researchers choose to conduct either a single or double blind. By conducting these types of experiment the researcher can remain unbiased.
Single-blind experiment- is an experiment in which the participants are unaware of which participants received the treatment
Double-blind experiment- is an experiment in which neither the experimenter nor the participants know which participants received which treatment
Stanley Milgram wanted to determine whether participants would administer painful shocks to others because an authority figure instructed them to do so. He gathered 1000 participants and paired the volunteers with "learners". The volunteer would "shock" the learner when the learner made a mistake.
In the original experiment the volunteers were told that with each mistake, the electrical shock would become stronger. The volunteers did not realize the shocks were fake.
65% of the volunteers pushed the shock button until it reached maximum severity.
This experiment proved that ordinary individuals could easily inflict pain if orders were given by a respected authority.
Single-blind experiment- is an experiment in which the participants are unaware of which participants received the treatment
Double-blind experiment- is an experiment in which neither the experimenter nor the participants know which participants received which treatment
Stanley Milgram wanted to determine whether participants would administer painful shocks to others because an authority figure instructed them to do so. He gathered 1000 participants and paired the volunteers with "learners". The volunteer would "shock" the learner when the learner made a mistake.
In the original experiment the volunteers were told that with each mistake, the electrical shock would become stronger. The volunteers did not realize the shocks were fake.
65% of the volunteers pushed the shock button until it reached maximum severity.
This experiment proved that ordinary individuals could easily inflict pain if orders were given by a respected authority.
The Bystander Effect
The bystander effect occurs when the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation, against a bully, or during an assault or other crime. The greater the number of bystanders, the less likely it is for any one of them to provide help to a person in distress. People are more likely to take action in a crisis when there are few or no other witnesses present.
Think about that for a moment...the more people who are watching a crime taking place, the less likely that people will step up to help.
Think about that for a moment...the more people who are watching a crime taking place, the less likely that people will step up to help.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Quantitative research generates numerical data or information that can be converted into numbers. Qualitative Research on the other hand, generates non-numerical data.
Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode
Central tendency is a measure used to describe data; the mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency.
In order to understand the differences between the mean, median and mode, let’s start by defining the terms.
Standard Deviation is a measure of variation (or variability) that indicates the typical distance between the scores of a distribution and the mean.
Source: psychology.about.com
In order to understand the differences between the mean, median and mode, let’s start by defining the terms.
- The mean is the arithmetic average of a set of given numbers.
- The median is the middle score in a set of given numbers.
- The mode is the most frequently occurring score in a set of given numbers.
Standard Deviation is a measure of variation (or variability) that indicates the typical distance between the scores of a distribution and the mean.
Source: psychology.about.com
Creating a Good Research Question: Tutorial
Chapter 2: Research Methods Quiz Review
Make sure that you are accessing the self quiz link to see the first of the 14 questions. The final 4 questions are listed below. Use your slide notes to find the explanation for the answers...
11. The ______ is considered an “average” of all results and is the most commonly used measure of central tendency.
a) mode
b) median
c) mean
d) range
12. Two commonly used measures of variance are _______.
a) range and standard deviation
b) mode and median
c) range and mean
d) standard deviation and median
13. All of the following statements about measurers of variance are true EXCEPT _______.
a) On an aptitude test, if the highest score is 50 and the lowest score is 20, the range is 30.
b) Because the standard deviation only uses a small amount of information, it is considered a crude measure of variance.
c) Standard deviation is similar to the “average” distance of every score to the mean of the scores/
d) The larger the standard deviation from the mean score, the more spread out the scores are.
14. Which of the following statements about correlation coefficients is TRUE?
a) A correlation coefficient provides an index of the spread of the scores of a distribution.
b) A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the second variable decreases.
c) A scatterplot demonstrates the direction of the relationship between two variables.
d) A correlation coefficient describes the balance point of distribution.
11. The ______ is considered an “average” of all results and is the most commonly used measure of central tendency.
a) mode
b) median
c) mean
d) range
12. Two commonly used measures of variance are _______.
a) range and standard deviation
b) mode and median
c) range and mean
d) standard deviation and median
13. All of the following statements about measurers of variance are true EXCEPT _______.
a) On an aptitude test, if the highest score is 50 and the lowest score is 20, the range is 30.
b) Because the standard deviation only uses a small amount of information, it is considered a crude measure of variance.
c) Standard deviation is similar to the “average” distance of every score to the mean of the scores/
d) The larger the standard deviation from the mean score, the more spread out the scores are.
14. Which of the following statements about correlation coefficients is TRUE?
a) A correlation coefficient provides an index of the spread of the scores of a distribution.
b) A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the second variable decreases.
c) A scatterplot demonstrates the direction of the relationship between two variables.
d) A correlation coefficient describes the balance point of distribution.
Lifespan Development
Life span development is the study of how humans grow and change throughout their entire life. In the following units, we will be looking at infancy and childhood; adolescence, and adulthood and old age. Developmental psychologists study the changes through which human behaviours pass as we grow older. They seek to answer the question: How did we become who we are?
Erik Erikson and Psychosocial Stages
Erik Erikson was an ego psychologist who developed one of the most popular and influential theories of development. While his theory was influenced by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's work, Erikson's theory centered on psychosocial development rather than pyschosexual development.
Erik Erikson was an ego psychologist who developed one of the most popular and influential theories of development. While his theory was influenced by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's work, Erikson's theory centered on psychosocial development rather than pyschosexual development.
Childhood and Cognitive Development
Language Acquisition and Genie Wiley
Genie (born 1957) is the pseudonym for an American feral child who was a victim of severe abuse, neglect, and social isolation. Her circumstances are prominently recorded in the annals of linguistics and abnormal child psychology.
Genie Wiley Exit Slip Questions:
1. What were Genie’s limitations compared to a “normal” child of her age? In other words, what was she unable to do?
2. How did psychologists and/or caregivers decide to treat Genie once she was in care? Be specific, based on the information presented in the video. Do you agree with their recommendations? Explain.
3. What can we learn about human development from the story of Genie Wiley? Support your opinion with evidence that you learned from the video.
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZolHCrC8E
Possible Update:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers
Genie Wiley Exit Slip Questions:
1. What were Genie’s limitations compared to a “normal” child of her age? In other words, what was she unable to do?
2. How did psychologists and/or caregivers decide to treat Genie once she was in care? Be specific, based on the information presented in the video. Do you agree with their recommendations? Explain.
3. What can we learn about human development from the story of Genie Wiley? Support your opinion with evidence that you learned from the video.
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZolHCrC8E
Possible Update:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers
Chapter 3: Infancy and Childhood Quiz Review
Make sure that you are accessing the self quiz link to see the first of the 14 questions. The final 4 questions are listed below. Use your slide notes to find the explanation for the answers...
11. In his view of human development Erik Erikson's argues that the need for ____ is just as important as a child's sexual and aggressive urges.
a) attention
b) social approval
c) independence
d) contentment
12. When children are rewarded for conforming they are learning social rules through ____ processes.
a) role-taking
b) modeling
c) conditioning
d) imitation
13. Which of the following statements about the cognitive-development and learning theory approaches to social development is TRUE?
a) Cognitive theorists see the child as the shaper of his environment while learning theorists contend that the environment shapes the child.
b) Learning theorists see the child as the shaper of her environment while cognitive theorists contend that the environment shapes the child.
c) The cognitive and learning theories of development are essentially the same.
d) Cognitive theorists believe that children learn social development through conditioning and imitation.
14. Lawrence Kohlberg's research on the development of moral reasoning determined that ____ was the most important factor in moral development.
a) honesty
b) the ability to reason
c) self-esteem
d) being able to see other people's points of view
11. In his view of human development Erik Erikson's argues that the need for ____ is just as important as a child's sexual and aggressive urges.
a) attention
b) social approval
c) independence
d) contentment
12. When children are rewarded for conforming they are learning social rules through ____ processes.
a) role-taking
b) modeling
c) conditioning
d) imitation
13. Which of the following statements about the cognitive-development and learning theory approaches to social development is TRUE?
a) Cognitive theorists see the child as the shaper of his environment while learning theorists contend that the environment shapes the child.
b) Learning theorists see the child as the shaper of her environment while cognitive theorists contend that the environment shapes the child.
c) The cognitive and learning theories of development are essentially the same.
d) Cognitive theorists believe that children learn social development through conditioning and imitation.
14. Lawrence Kohlberg's research on the development of moral reasoning determined that ____ was the most important factor in moral development.
a) honesty
b) the ability to reason
c) self-esteem
d) being able to see other people's points of view
Adolescence
Re-Scripting the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Ted Talk and Exit Slip Questions
1.How did this video affirm or challenge your understanding of negative self talk? What resonated (stuck) with you?
2.How does this topic relate to an area/issue of adolescence? Include what you know.
3.Do you think one gender may be more affected by “internal critics/negative voices” than the other? Explain you reasoning.
1.How did this video affirm or challenge your understanding of negative self talk? What resonated (stuck) with you?
2.How does this topic relate to an area/issue of adolescence? Include what you know.
3.Do you think one gender may be more affected by “internal critics/negative voices” than the other? Explain you reasoning.
Looking at the Lives of Teenage Inpatients
Documentary Exit Slip Questions:
1.What did you learn about the lives of the inpatients in a Teenage Mental Health Unit? Be specific and use details from the documentary below.
2.In your Psychological opinion, what type of supports (these could include program, peer, counselling and/or family supports) should be given to teens suffering from these types of mental illness? Explain using a clear rationale.
3.How does adolescence and adolescent behavior play a role in the actions and attitudes of these young people? Would their reactions be different if they were older? Younger?
1.What did you learn about the lives of the inpatients in a Teenage Mental Health Unit? Be specific and use details from the documentary below.
2.In your Psychological opinion, what type of supports (these could include program, peer, counselling and/or family supports) should be given to teens suffering from these types of mental illness? Explain using a clear rationale.
3.How does adolescence and adolescent behavior play a role in the actions and attitudes of these young people? Would their reactions be different if they were older? Younger?
Dr. Norman Spack: Transgender Teens Ted Talk
Exit Slip Questions:
1. What was the key/main idea of this Ted Talk? What do you think the program was trying to teach us about genders?
2. How does puberty/adolescence impact gender issues? Emotionally? Physically?
3. What did you learn or what will you remember most about this Ted Talk? Be specific and detailed.
1. What was the key/main idea of this Ted Talk? What do you think the program was trying to teach us about genders?
2. How does puberty/adolescence impact gender issues? Emotionally? Physically?
3. What did you learn or what will you remember most about this Ted Talk? Be specific and detailed.
The Breakfast Club
As a wrap up to our Adolescence Unit, you will be asked to take part in a film study of the iconic movie, The Breakfast Club. Please click on the PDF attachment below to view the post viewing assignment.
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The Breakfast Club Parody
This parody was sent to me by a group of former Psychology students as an end of the school year gift. It was an unexpected and much appreciated surprise. I hope you enjoyed the cult classic "The Breakfast Club" as much as they did!
Phone Use in the 1950s
Today there are very few teenagers who don't have their own cell phones. The ease and familiarity that they have with their phones isn't surprising given the technological world we live in. Our phones are almost an extension of ourselves.
In North America in the 1950s, the rising middle class had at least one phone in every home. And teenagers used it constantly. Especially girls.
This clip shows how a psychologist is examining teenage phone use because parents were upset about it just like they were about the TV–they were concerned that too much use of it would damage or destroy their children. Sound familiar?
As you watch the video below , think about how the phone use of teenagers has changed in the last 70 years, and more importantly, how it has stayed the same.
In North America in the 1950s, the rising middle class had at least one phone in every home. And teenagers used it constantly. Especially girls.
This clip shows how a psychologist is examining teenage phone use because parents were upset about it just like they were about the TV–they were concerned that too much use of it would damage or destroy their children. Sound familiar?
As you watch the video below , think about how the phone use of teenagers has changed in the last 70 years, and more importantly, how it has stayed the same.
Chapter 4: Adolescence Unit Quiz Review
Make sure that you are accessing the self quiz link to see the first of the 13 questions. The final 3 questions are listed below. Use your slide notes to find the answers...
11. Which statement about gender identity and gender role is NOT TRUE? __________
a) Gender identity is one’s physical makeup while gender role is defined primarily by society.
b) Gender role is one’s physical make up while gender identity is defined primarily by society.
c) Gender roles vary from one society to another and can change over time within a given society.
d) Gender roles that become rigid are called gender stereotypes.
12. Personality differences between men and women include ___________.
a) Females talk more than males, and interrupt males more while they are talking.
b) Females are more confident in academic areas than males.
c) Females tend to engage in verbal aggression while males engage in physical aggression.
d) Females use fewer disclaimers than males.
13. In the cognitive-developmental theory, ____________ is the term used to describe a mental representation of behavior that helps a child organize and categorize behaviors according to gender?
a) Gender schema
b) Stereotype
c) Gender role
d) Gender identity
11. Which statement about gender identity and gender role is NOT TRUE? __________
a) Gender identity is one’s physical makeup while gender role is defined primarily by society.
b) Gender role is one’s physical make up while gender identity is defined primarily by society.
c) Gender roles vary from one society to another and can change over time within a given society.
d) Gender roles that become rigid are called gender stereotypes.
12. Personality differences between men and women include ___________.
a) Females talk more than males, and interrupt males more while they are talking.
b) Females are more confident in academic areas than males.
c) Females tend to engage in verbal aggression while males engage in physical aggression.
d) Females use fewer disclaimers than males.
13. In the cognitive-developmental theory, ____________ is the term used to describe a mental representation of behavior that helps a child organize and categorize behaviors according to gender?
a) Gender schema
b) Stereotype
c) Gender role
d) Gender identity
Adulthood and Old Age
How our Bodies Age: Source: Glencoe
Alzheimer's Study
Following our film study of Still Alice and after taking a closer look at Alzheimer's, I wanted to share a more positive outlook for this disease. Although there is still no cure for Alzheimer's Disease, we have the capability of finding a cure. Raising awareness and raising funds are the keys to moving forward so that we can find a way to stop it.
Still Alice Assignment
Still Alice Post Viewing Assignment (11 marks x 2 = 22 marks)
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to assess your knowledge of what we have learned about Alzheimer’s in Chapter 5 Adulthood and Old Age and about cognition, memory, and dementia.
Format: We will be watching the film “Still Alice” in class. As we watch, you may take notes in your binders to assist you in completing the assignment, as outlined in the PDF below.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to assess your knowledge of what we have learned about Alzheimer’s in Chapter 5 Adulthood and Old Age and about cognition, memory, and dementia.
Format: We will be watching the film “Still Alice” in class. As we watch, you may take notes in your binders to assist you in completing the assignment, as outlined in the PDF below.
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Chapter 5 Adulthood and Old Age Quiz Review
To help you prepare for the Adulthood and Old Age Quiz - click on the link below. If you did not receive 100% on the self check component, make sure that you read over the related text section for understanding and accuracy. Also, please ensure that you are familiar with the Section 1-3 Assessment questions.
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit2/chapter5/self-check_quizzes.html
Chapters 6-8 Mind and Body Unit
Collaborative Group Presentations: Mind and Body Unit
As part of our study of Unit 3 in the text: Workings of the Mind and Body, you will be participating in a group project in which you will develop a multimedia presentation on one of the 3 sections of this Unit: Chapter 6 Body and Behavior; Chapter 7 Altered States of Consciousness; Chapter 8 Sensation and Perception.
You will use Google Docs to create a working (live) document that you will use to establish a collaborative PowerPoint presentation which you will present to the rest of the class. You will be given approximately 4 in class computer lab slots however you will also be expected to continue to work at home. Maximum Presentation time is 25 minutes - any longer presentations may be cut off.
I have attached the presentation outline and the grading rubric below. I have also included a link to a Wiki How on setting up a Google Docs account.
If you have any questions or concerns about this group work, please see me as soon as possible.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-Docs-for-Collaboration
Please click on the following links BELOW to access the PDF files of Chapters 6-8. These resources will help you prepare for your collaborative presentation as well as for the Chapter 6-8 Final Test.
PRESENTATION DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Note- Both Chapter Groups will present on the same day. Please ensure you are here AND prepared as your group is depending on you.
Monday, December 16 - Chapter 6: Body and Behaviour
Tuesday, December 17- Chapter 7 Altered States of Consciousness
Wednesday, December 18 - Sensation and Perception
Thursday, December 19 - TEST DAY - the tests will be based solely on the self - quiz questions
There will also be final tests (multiple choice) for each of the three chapters immediately following the presentation dates.
You will use Google Docs to create a working (live) document that you will use to establish a collaborative PowerPoint presentation which you will present to the rest of the class. You will be given approximately 4 in class computer lab slots however you will also be expected to continue to work at home. Maximum Presentation time is 25 minutes - any longer presentations may be cut off.
I have attached the presentation outline and the grading rubric below. I have also included a link to a Wiki How on setting up a Google Docs account.
If you have any questions or concerns about this group work, please see me as soon as possible.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-Docs-for-Collaboration
Please click on the following links BELOW to access the PDF files of Chapters 6-8. These resources will help you prepare for your collaborative presentation as well as for the Chapter 6-8 Final Test.
PRESENTATION DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Note- Both Chapter Groups will present on the same day. Please ensure you are here AND prepared as your group is depending on you.
Monday, December 16 - Chapter 6: Body and Behaviour
Tuesday, December 17- Chapter 7 Altered States of Consciousness
Wednesday, December 18 - Sensation and Perception
Thursday, December 19 - TEST DAY - the tests will be based solely on the self - quiz questions
There will also be final tests (multiple choice) for each of the three chapters immediately following the presentation dates.
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Creating a Google Presentation
Unit 3 Mind and Body Self Check Quizzes
I have included the links to the Chapters 6, 7 and 8 self quizzes. These quizzes can be used to prepare for the final tests and objective exam. They can also be used by the collaborative groups to ensure that they have all of the information needed prior to teaching their chapter to the class.
Chapter 6 Self Quiz - Body and Behaviour
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit3/chapter6/self-check_quizzes.html
Chapter 7 Self Quiz - Altered States of Consciousness
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/self-check_quizzes.html
Chapter 8 Self Quiz - Sensation and Perception
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit3/chapter8/self-check_quizzes.html
Chapter 6 Self Quiz - Body and Behaviour
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit3/chapter6/self-check_quizzes.html
Chapter 7 Self Quiz - Altered States of Consciousness
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/self-check_quizzes.html
Chapter 8 Self Quiz - Sensation and Perception
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078745179/student_view0/unit3/chapter8/self-check_quizzes.html
Group Presentations
In order to help you better prepare for the public speaking component, I am posting the two videos that we viewed in class. Just a reminder that the first video covers some content (i.e Thanksgiving) which will be unrelated to our unit. Simply fast forward through that section. And remember to BREATHE.
The collaborative chapter 6-8 group presentations will also be briefly added below to assist you in preparing for the quizzes and final examination.
The collaborative chapter 6-8 group presentations will also be briefly added below to assist you in preparing for the quizzes and final examination.
Abnormal Psych Unit
Question: What Is Abnormal Psychology?
Answer: Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with psychopathology and abnormal behavior. The term covers a broad range of disorders, from depression to obsession-compulsion to sexual deviation. Counselors, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists often work directly in this field.
The term psychological disorder is sometimes used to refer to what are more frequently known as mental disorders or psychiatric disorders. Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life. These disorders create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.
Source: About Health and Very Well
Disorders Unit PDF - Click link or PDF file below
http://www.teacherweb.com/MA/BurncoatHighschool/Library/chap16.pdf
Answer: Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with psychopathology and abnormal behavior. The term covers a broad range of disorders, from depression to obsession-compulsion to sexual deviation. Counselors, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists often work directly in this field.
The term psychological disorder is sometimes used to refer to what are more frequently known as mental disorders or psychiatric disorders. Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life. These disorders create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.
Source: About Health and Very Well
Disorders Unit PDF - Click link or PDF file below
http://www.teacherweb.com/MA/BurncoatHighschool/Library/chap16.pdf
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History of the Madhouse Documentary
History of the Madhouse Exit Slip
1. Describe the living conditions of the High Royds Mental Institution.
2. Who was sent there and why? What disorders did they suffer from? What was one of the common treatments?
3. How did the 1948 National Health Service Act affect asylums? What are your thoughts on the social marketing of mental health interventions over time?
4. What will you remember most about the BBC documentary History of the Madhouse?
1. Describe the living conditions of the High Royds Mental Institution.
2. Who was sent there and why? What disorders did they suffer from? What was one of the common treatments?
3. How did the 1948 National Health Service Act affect asylums? What are your thoughts on the social marketing of mental health interventions over time?
4. What will you remember most about the BBC documentary History of the Madhouse?
Living with Bipolar Disorder - Ted Talk
The Importance of Breathing
Stacey Schuerman, an experienced yoga teacher leads us through an exercise designed to reset, renew, and rejuvenate our energy. Join her as she teaches us about breathing and calming the mind. Use this or similar techniques whenever you feel yourself experiencing stress or feelings of anxiousness.
Final Exam Information
As indicated in the PSYR4S course outline, students who earn a 90% or higher on term work, and have submitted ALL required assignments and who have NO MORE than 6 absences in the course, will be granted for an exam exemption.
For those students who are writing the final exam, it will take place over the following days and will be in two different parts. The first part will be an Objective exam. This will be based on your previous tests/quizzes and will be made up of multiple choice, true and false and matching questions.
The Objective (multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill in the blank) test will take place in class on Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The Process/Long Answer portion will be in class on the following days: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - Thursday, June 11, 2020
You will be required to attend each day of the exam and will need to be bring 2 pens and 1 pencil with you to class. NO PENCILED RESPONSES ALLOWED in the booklet however you WILL need it for the Scantron sheets. You can prepare the exam by reviewing your unit tests and reading the section assessments or checking for understanding portions (at the end of each section) of the textbook. You will also need to remember some basic information about some of the videos we viewed in class.
If you have any further questions about the exam - please see me sooner, rather than later. Good luck on the final!
Please see below for a Powerpoint copy of the Exam Review that we went over in class.
For those students who are writing the final exam, it will take place over the following days and will be in two different parts. The first part will be an Objective exam. This will be based on your previous tests/quizzes and will be made up of multiple choice, true and false and matching questions.
The Objective (multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill in the blank) test will take place in class on Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The Process/Long Answer portion will be in class on the following days: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - Thursday, June 11, 2020
You will be required to attend each day of the exam and will need to be bring 2 pens and 1 pencil with you to class. NO PENCILED RESPONSES ALLOWED in the booklet however you WILL need it for the Scantron sheets. You can prepare the exam by reviewing your unit tests and reading the section assessments or checking for understanding portions (at the end of each section) of the textbook. You will also need to remember some basic information about some of the videos we viewed in class.
If you have any further questions about the exam - please see me sooner, rather than later. Good luck on the final!
Please see below for a Powerpoint copy of the Exam Review that we went over in class.
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What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be characterized by the following symptoms:
It involves Positive and Negative symptoms:
More obvious Positive signs (added to normal behaviour):
Exercise in Empathy - Schizophrenia Simulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL9UJVtgPZY
More obvious Negative signs include:
Disorganized symptoms involve:
Interview with Gerald
https://youtu.be/gGnl8dqEoPQ?t=21s
- Disturbed thought, behaviour, and language
- Inability to separate reality from non-reality
- Involves positive, negative, and disorganized symptoms
It involves Positive and Negative symptoms:
More obvious Positive signs (added to normal behaviour):
- Delusions: having beliefs that are unrealistic, bizarre, not shared by others
- Hallucinations: involves any of the senses, usually seeing or hearing things that others do not (the most common type)
- Most common type = auditory (hearing sounds or voices)
Visual hallucinations = 2nd most common
Exercise in Empathy - Schizophrenia Simulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL9UJVtgPZY
More obvious Negative signs include:
- The absence of normal behaviour:
- Lack of motivation/interest in activities
- Absence of speech
- Lack of pleasure experienced by activities
- Does not show emotions
- Trouble socializing
Disorganized symptoms involve:
- Disorganized behaviours, thoughts, or emotions
- Difficulty communicating
- Uncontrollable laughing or crying
- Waxy flexibility: keeping your body in the position its put in
- Uncontrollable movement or immobility
Interview with Gerald
https://youtu.be/gGnl8dqEoPQ?t=21s
Final Exit Slip Assignment: I am not a Monster Ted Talk
Exit Slip Questions:
1. How does TEDx Talk’s Cecilia McGough put a face to schizophrenia?
2. What is she doing to help empower college students through the upcoming non-profit Students With Schizophrenia?
3. Did this video change your perception of people with schizophrenia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbagFzcyNiM
1. How does TEDx Talk’s Cecilia McGough put a face to schizophrenia?
2. What is she doing to help empower college students through the upcoming non-profit Students With Schizophrenia?
3. Did this video change your perception of people with schizophrenia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbagFzcyNiM