...Psych 100: Introduction to Psychology Course Outline—Spring 2012 Professor: James Carroll Office: 102 Sloan Hall Phone 774-6470 Email: carro1jl@mail.cmich.edu Office Hours: T and TR 12:30 -3 pm Web address for class: Blackboard @cmich.edu Welcome to Psych 100 – Introduction to Psychology: Why take this course? Yes, I know that it is one of the courses that meet some requirement or other for your degree – so you might feel that you have to take it! However, is there anything worthwhile that you can take away from this class besides 3 credits and hopefully a decent grade? I think so. Here are some thoughts about our course. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes; and just who engages in behavior and mental processes? You do – so this course is really all about you. We will look at the brain and see how it helps you to make sense of your world. We will look at lifespan development – your past, present and future. We will look at motivation and problem-solving – we all have motivational issues from time to time, and as for problems, most of us have lots of those to deal with. Although our focus is on normal behavior, we will look at what happens when our psychological self becomes overloaded, and we will examine ways to cope. We will see how individuals act and react within a group context. Throughout the course we will see real life applications for the material that we are learning. Course Description: The purpose of this...
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...between these two systems of psychology. I support the idea that consciousness has to be studied as a whole and that sciences of other field can help to do so. In my opinion the very use of introspection in structuralism is definitely an unreliable form of studying conscience and my personal believe is that consciousness is a too complex subject that cannot be explained in such a way. (Read more about it at) http://courses.nus.edu.sg/course/elljwp/structuralism.htm My second believe is that functionalism can be found in contemporary psychology and it is the evidence that strengthens the fact that structuralism’s assumptions were invalid. The fact that there have been schools and applications of psychology which emerged from functionalism, some of them are developmental psychology, clinical psychology, psychological testing, industrial or vocational psychology. Moreover functionalism was used as a basis for behaviorism to develop structuralism and functionalisms which are both theories of psychology that found their origins in the early years of the birth of psychology. Based on my readings in the history of psychology,...
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...IOP3701 EXAM QUESTIONS SECTION 1 May 2011 For fair & equitable testing & assessment in the work context, the starting point is that the job must be described, explain why this would be important (5) Discuss the importance of doing a thorough job analysis in testing and assessment in the work context (5) * The first step and main emphasis in the decision making process is a thorough job analysis * Job analysis consists of: * Job description – indicates the tasks that need to be done in the job. * Job specification – specific characteristics required of a person to perform well in the job. * It is important to list specific requirements that are not often stated – which candidates cannot be considered. * The next step includes fair procedures for making decision. This entails well thought through and justifiable procedures for job description, advertisements etc. * Evaluate and justify minimum requirements in formal education, prior learning, relevant experience, training, skills and knowledge. * Decide on suitable testing and assessment techniques * Follow scientific, professional and ethical guidelines * Monitor outcomes for fairness and adverse impact. * Take steps to ensure equity and fairness for future opportunities. * Fair and equitable testing and assessment: * 1st step and main emphasis in the decision-making process is a thorough job analysis – to know exactly what the job entails and what qualities, characteristics...
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...has grown in popularity over the years in clinical practice due to a large amount of empirical evidence supporting DBT techniques in treating mental health concerns (p.73). • DBT theory posits that in some individuals, emotionally vulnerable or a person who “…tends to have quick, intense, and difficult-to-control emotional reactions that make his or her life seem like a rollercoaster” (Sanderson, 2008). • • Characteristics of DBT are that it is: support based (helping a person identify their strengths and then working to utilize these strengths), cognitive based (works to help individuals identify maladaptive thoughts/emotions and how these emotions influence behavior), and collaborative (in that it involves both the therapist and client, where the client learns skills from the therapist and then works to implement them in their daily lives) (An Overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, 2013). • Another core concept of DBT is that an individual can both hold two ideas at the same time, with both being valid (i.e. a client feeling unmotivated to find work while at the same time wanting to have a job) (Benedeck, 2010, p. 254). DBT Techniques/Frameworks • The standard comprehensive model of DBT (weekly individual counseling sessions, client phone conversations/check-ins, and/or support groups) is often best to use in clinical settings due to the difficulty that modified DBT approaches present (Benedeck, 2010, p. 255). • Psych Central, explains that there are 4 different...
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...Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2510.06 A Prof. Richard Lalonde with Dr. Heather Jordan Welcome – Bienvenue à Glendon Intro to Psych – Textbook • Please report any errors in this 4th ed to me via e‐ mail Introduction to Psychology • Textbook – the cool stuff – https://login.nelsonbrain.com/course/MTPQ‐ 8LJP‐505M Breken Finnie or David Groth? • Moodle – http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/eclass/ • Course syllabus What Moodle will be used for? • Posting class notes in pdf format (after class) • Dr. Jordan’s Practice Questions & Study Skills • Class announcements (infrequently) • Checking your scores on exams • Some links of interest 1 Course Evaluation • Four non‐cumulative exams – 20% (lowest mark) & 30% (highest mark) by term Weekly lectures • Selected topic from textbook • Additional, related material and concepts – demos, videos, discussions, … • 2 bonus points for research participation • no opportunities for extra assignments • Exam questions: from textbook & lectures including info from lectures not found in the text, as well as material covered in the text but not covered in lectures • If you miss a class, borrow notes from a classmate Course Objectives • To gain a working knowledge of the scope of the discipline of Psychology and a foundation for future studies within the field. • Required course for students who intend to pursue additional courses in Psychology. • Students must pass the course with a grade of ...
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...Anti-Depressant Drugs and FDA Approval Anti-Depressant Drugs and FDA Approval Procedure Ashley Jensen A01054823 Pima Community College Psych 101 Abstract Antidepressant drugs fall under three main categories; MOAI’s, Tricyclic Antidepressants, and SSRI’s. Like any drug, Antidepressant drugs must get FDA approval prior to putting in on the market for society, ensuring it has no harmful effects. The Food and Drug Association has a series of trials, tests, and procedures, to ensure these drugs are safe and effective for people with severe depression. Effects of each Type of Antidepressant Drugs Anti-Depression drugs target the amygdala by directly by increasing the activity in the prefrontal cortex, therefore decreasing the reactivity in the amygdala. The amygdala has cortical and subcortical projection to other regions of the brain, such as the hippocampus, which is where we create and maintain memories. With the cortical projections increasing the level of activity for the amygdala, there is a possibility your brain will adapt and sustain a repetitive negative associations when approached with an emotion. Anti-Depression medicines target the amygdala because the amygdala is the integrated center for emotions and an emotional behavior. (DeRubeis, R. J., Siegle, G. J., & Hollon, S. D. 2008). Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors MAOI’s were the first discovered anti-depressant medicine in the 1950’s, and they were originally used to treat symptoms of tuberculosis. Monoamine...
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...POST TRAUMA STRESS DISORDER What is Post Trauma stress Disorder? PTSD is a condition that is most commonly associated with veterans of war who have experienced front line battle. However, it can affect anyone who has had a major trauma in their lives. These can include but are not limited to auto accidents, rape, child and/or spousal abuse as well as other traumatic cases. The Wounded Warriors Project is a service that offers assistance to those returning from war that have lost limbs, vision, and those with PTSD to accept what has caused them to be or act crazy when they see or hear certain sounds. One of these sounds that can affect the soldier is the sound of fireworks. However, watching movies about war can also trigger that feeling of being there fighting with them. PTSD is categorized into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, or changes in emotional reactions. The symptoms of PTSD can start as early as 1 day up to three months of the traumatic event. However, there are those who do not show signs of PTSD for many years. The symptoms may not appear until work or social situations cause the client to see the problem. Intrusive memories are mainly unwanted recurrent memories. This can make the client relive or have flashbacks on what caused the trauma. With this in mind, many family members find themselves walking on egg shells to avoid triggering an episode. Many clients with PTSD begin to avoid talking...
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...Social Psychology Psych/555 April 8, 2013 Dr. Anthony Social Psychology Human social behavior has been studied for the last 100 years, giving social scientists insight into the influence of thought on behavior. In this endeavor, scientists have also provided theories on the human need to obtain and maintain close attachments as well as the influence of human interaction. The development of social psychology as a discipline has provided insight into the precarious nature of human behavior and social interaction. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the conceptual foundations of social psychology. Within this analysis will be the definition of social psychology, an analysis of its four key characteristics, an explanation of the concept of situationism, and identification of the five core social motives and how these concepts affect the field of social psychology. Social Psychology Social psychology can be defined as the study of how an individual’s situations influence his or her behavior, emotions, thoughts, etc., with particular focus on how individuals perceive as well as affect on another (Myers, 2008). Furthermore, social psychology primarily focuses on social relations, social influence, and social thinking. According to Myers (2008), social relations refers to certain attributes such as aggression, helping others, prejudice, and attraction and intimacy. Social influence comprises factors such as pressure to conform, biology and culture, groups of people, and...
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...Criminal Profiling: The Public Face of Forensic Psychology Jason Evans Brandman University Table of contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Literature review 4 Discussion 7 Personal interest in the topic 10 References 11 Abstract The utilisation of psychological concepts has been extended in many fields in seeking to enhance understanding of human behaviours. Forensic psychology is one of the various psychological filed which have developed out of the necessity to apply psychology in different fields. This article discusses the element of forensic psychology in relation to the various issues arising within the field. A discussion of the various issues highlights ethical aspects as the main causes of many challenges faced in the field. The complexity of the setting under which the psychological practice is conducted makes the topic become one of the interesting psychological segments that can be studied. Introduction Forensic psychology can be defined as the utilisation of psychological concepts, skills, and insights in seeking to enhance the understanding of various elements of legal and criminal justice systems. Within the context of the subject various psychological and legal aspects become combined in seeking to understand the functioning and operations of criminal systems (Davies & Beech, 2012). This approach to criminal justice involves various activities involved in the delivery of justice, ranging from the enforcement to treatment of suspects...
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...Research Studies Questionnaire University of Phoenix PSYCH/610 Brandy Darling 4/20/2015 Part I What is the purpose of each of the sections in a typical research article? There are several parts to a research article including an abstract, which is used to briefly convey the information used throughout the article before reading through the whole thing. It gives a clear idea of what the article is about and what to look forward to before going any further into the research process. Next is the introduction, and that is used to point out what the focus is on and the main points of the article/paper. The introduction in “OCD and Cognitive Illusions” describes cognitive illusions thinking and how that may be contribute to understanding the origin of maintenance of obsessional thoughts. It covers the meaning of cognitive illusions and what they include, current studies pointing to cognitive biases/deficits in OCD, the nature of cognitive illusions and the relations to OCD thinking, and clinical implications/suggestions for further research. Other parts of a research article may include methods/methodology, results, discussion, conclusion and summary, and references/sources. Not all articles are the same, but generally this is how one would be set up. What are the steps to critically evaluate research articles and how does the scientific method help you do this? The first step to critically evaluating a research article is the research question. The research must be clear...
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...Psychoanalysis is the study of the human mind and how we react with daily situations. It can be formally broken down into three ideas: 1. A method of mind investigation. And especially of the unconscious mind; 2. A therapy of neurosis inspired from the above method; 3. A new stand alone discipline who is based on the knowledge acquired from applying the investigation method and clinical experiences. (Jones) The birth of psychoanalysis is given credit to a man named Sigmund Freud. He is considered the father and main influence on this field of psychology. “Freud lived most of his life in Vienna and died in London in 1939. He discovered psychoanalysis by systematizing ideas and information coming from different, theoretical and clinical directions.” (Jones) His research and ideas paved the way for modern psychotherapy to be used by doctors worldwide. Psychoanalysis has been used since the 1900’s to treat patients with underlying psychological problems. • Psychoanalytic psychologists see psychological problems as rooted in the unconscious mind. • Manifest symptoms are caused by latent (hidden) disturbances. • Typical causes include unresolved issues during development or repressed trauma. • Treatment focuses on bringing the repressed conflict to consciousness, where the client can deal with it. (McLeod) According to Freud, the mind was made up of three egos. The Id, ego, and superego. “The ego represents ongoing conscious experience or awareness, while the id...
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...Should Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa Have the Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Treatment? Psych 515 March 25, 2013 Should Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa Have the Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Treatment? There is a longstanding debate over whether treating an individual against the persons will is ethical or not. In cases of suicide most people agree that treatment with or without the person’s consent is preferable. In the case of anorexia nervosa, however, there is debate over if the person is competent enough to make decisions about life-sustaining treatment. This paper will process two differing views on the right to refuse life-sustaining treatment, one for and one against the use. The paper will cover the facts as well as opinions presented by both sides and the strengths, weaknesses, and how credible both sides were in the argument. Finally, the paper will select which side the author agrees with more as well as which side contemporary research supports. Facts and Opinions On one side of the argument is Heather Draper who believes that individuals with anorexia nervosa should be allowed to refuse life-sustaining treatment. According to Harper professionals should respect the individual’s right to refuse treatment, especially when the individual’s refusal is grounded in arguments about the quality of life and the burden of therapy (Halgin, 2009). Harper continues the argument with questions regarding the effectiveness of force feeding an individual, which...
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...Instructor: Robert Crane Abstract Efficacy of antidepressants is under such scrutiny by the general public, because of a few scientists. Antidepressants are the most researched substance worldwide. The long history of research analysis proves the efficacy of antidepressants, but there are those who will falsely interpret clinical trials, or pool together selected studies to justify their claims. Scientists will agree that there are many flaws with antidepressant research, but with ever increasing new ways to re-test old research, the evidence of positive improvements are becoming harder to deny. This report shows that even though scientists are trying to disprove the effectiveness of antidepressants, the evidence of the scientific facts prove that antidepressants work for depression. Table of Contents List of Figures and Tables iv Glossary of Terms v General Information vii Thesis Statement vii Report Audience vii Author’s Purpose vii Argumentative Requirements Fulfillment Statement vii Introduction 1 Americans and Depression 2 Background of Depression and Antidepressants 4 Depression 4 Antidepressants 5 Depression Scale 5 Clinical Trials 6 Claims..................... 6 The Truth ......................................................................................................................................6 Prescribing methods 8 Placebo Effect 8 Efficacy of Antidepressants 9 Antidepressants and Levels of Depression 9 New Research 10 Pharmaceutical...
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...Personality development theory Evelyn Harris Psych/504 4/1/2013 Tracy Maceillo Personality development theory This paper will serve as a fact sheet and will answer questions pertaining to the gene environment and interaction influence personalities, personality expressions in cultures, twin studies, temperament, and the characteristics of constancy over a period of time. The term personality was originated from a specific place and is exponentially more complex although there are some assumptions when developing theories on personality alone. Any type of behaviors that are produced by a conscious choice is known as a free will or forces that are deemed as determined by a person’s control. In my opinion, free will expressions are contrary to the power to choose their actions and the extremity of influence in factors of heredity is none other than influenced by environmental factors. The term personality was originated from a specific place and is exponentially more complex although there are some assumptions when developing theories on personality alone. These factors are learned behaviors in which plays a significant role in the predetermined role of personality traits. For instance; if I do not follow good eating techniques I am most likely to contract high blood pressure and diabetes like my grandparents, aunts and uncles or possibly heart disease like my mother. For these reasons it can definitely be assumed that we as human beings do have free will and the choices...
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...PSYCHOLOGY and your life chapter 1 introduction to ps ychology 2 chapter outline A Gift of Life It was every subway rider’s nightmare, times two. Who has ridden along New York’s 656 miles of subway lines and not wondered: “What if I fell to the tracks as a train came in? What would I do?” And who has not thought: “What if someone else fell? Would I jump to the rescue?” Wesley Autrey, a 50-year-old construction worker and navy veteran, faced both those questions in a flashing instant yesterday and got his answers almost as quickly. Mr. Autrey was waiting for the downtown local at 137th Street and Broadway in Manhattan around 12:45 p.m. He was taking his two daughters, Syshe, 4, and Shuqui, 6, home before work. Nearby, a man collapsed, his body convulsing. Mr. Autrey and two women rushed to help, he said. The man, Cameron Hollopeter, 20, managed to get up, but then stumbled to the platform edge and fell to the tracks, between the two rails. The headlights of the No. 1 train appeared. “I had to make a split decision,” Mr. Autrey said. So he made one, and leapt. Mr. Autrey lay on Mr. Hollopeter, his heart pounding, pressing him down in a space roughly a foot deep. The train’s brakes screeched, but it could not stop in time. Five cars rolled overhead before the train stopped, the cars passing inches from his head, smudging his blue knit cap with grease. Mr. Autrey heard onlookers’ screams. “We’re O.K. down here,” he yelled, “but I’ve got two daughters up there...
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