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Welcome to Psychology 102
Psychology 102:
Review & summary
Dr James NeillCentre for Applied PsychologyUniversity of Canberra2009
Image source: UnknownDescription: The aim of this lecture is to introduce and discuss social psychology and more particularly, social processes, society, and culture. The lecture is targeted at first year undergraduate psychology students.Image source: UnknownAcknowledgements: This lecture is based on previous lectures on social psychology I have given, and partly also on the instructor slides and material provided by Pearson Education for Chapter 11 from Gerrig et al. (2008) Psychology and life (Australian edition).
Reading
There is no corresponding reading from Gerrig et al. for this review and summary lecture
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Overview
Essay feedback
Final exam
Review of lectures
Evaluation and feedback
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Essay feedback
Average essay mark in Psy 101 = 60.8
Average essay mark in Psy 102 = 65.8
Range = 20 100
Abstract (10%)
Good abstracts summarised argument, theory, research, and conclusions in ~150 words.
Weaker abstracts tended to say what the essay would cover, without actually summarising the content
Do not include citations
Present on a separate page, following the title page
Argument (20%)
Answer all parts of the question/topic don't just pick a couple of convenient examples or aspects
Stay on topic all information needs to be relevant, current and appropriately detailed
Viewpoint should be clear, based on literature presented
Evidence for both sides of the argument is needed how else can you reach a logical and concise conclusion?
Argument (20%)
Introduce the topic and establish the importance
State the argument and summarise main ideas
Define/explain technical terms
Answer the question and stay on topic
Main points should follow clearly
Summarise main points
Theory (20%)
Some essays didn't present any theory
Some essays only presented one theory
Some essays critically examined several relevant theories
Research (20%)
Link the evidence you provide to your argument ask so what?
Critically evaluate
It is stronger to summarise a body of research than to simply describe a small number of studies in detail
Presentation (20%)
Use APA style
Use in-text citations
Write in your own words avoid overuse of direct quotes
Write in third person (not I, me, we, us, our, you, your etc.)
Avoid colloquial language
Subjects - use participants
References (10%)
Reference all ideas that are not your own work (Ask yourself how do I know this?)
Use peer-reviewed sources (journal articles and edited book chapters)
Every citation in essay must be in your reference list and vice versa
Other tips
Follow APA format
Review the marking criteria again before you submit your essay
Get someone to proofread
Read it aloud to yourself
Dont leave it to the last minute
Ask for help e.g., Academic Skills and Health Learning Resource Centre
Academic Skills Program Grammar and Writing Course
Aim: Participants become confident and effective writers of academic EnglishDates: Mon-Fri for 2 weeks 23 Nov 4 DecOutline: Sentence level grammar (Punctuation, complex sentences, linking ideas into logical sequences)
Generic writing skills (essays/ reports/coherent paragraphs/ punchy introductions and conclusions)
Cost: $35.00 Enrolments: At the Academic Skills Program
Final exam
When: 2pm Wed 18th Nov 2009
Where: Gymnasium
Time: 2 hours
Deferred exam applications go to Examinations Office http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services/examinations/alternative-exams
Revising for the exam
~100 multiple choice questions~9 topics, ~11 questions on each
Exam questions will be similar to quiz questions
Review main points from each chapter, lecture and tutorial
Test yourself MyPsychLab website quizzes
Review weak areas
What to bring to the exam
Current UC student ID card
Lead pencils / sharpener
Eraser
No other materials permitted
What is in the exam?
Intercultural & indigenous psych
Consciousness
Cognitive processes
Therapies
Sensation & perception
Learning
Intelligence
Motivation
Social processes
What is psychology?
Study of the way people:Think (cognition)
Feel (emotions)
Behave (actions)
Westen, D., Burton, L., & Kowalski, R. (2006). Psychology. Australian and New Zealand Edition. Queensland: Wiley.
Also note: Allport's Classic DefinitionThe scientific study of how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of people are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport)
Intercultural psychology
Intercultural psychology: Recognition of the impact of cultural contexts on psychological processes and explanations.
Cultural contexts have a profound effect on psychological functioning.
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Indigenous psychology
Stolen generations
Assimilation policies
Psychological relevance includes trauma, isolation, abuse, identity, culture, health, services
Incorporate this knowledge into our existing theories - broaden constructs and theories to make psychology more relevant to a wider range of people.
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Mind, consciousness and alternative states
Consciousness an awareness of ourselves and our environment
SleepCircadian rhythm
Sleep cycle
Sleep deprivation
Mind, consciousness and alternative states
Sleep disorders
Dreams
Hypnosis
DrugsPsychoactive drugs
Near-death experiences
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive processes
What is cognition?
Concepts
Prototypes
Language
Problem solvingTrial & error, algorithm , heuristic, insight
ObstaclesConfirmation bias, fixation
Cognitive processes
Decisions and judgementsRepresentative and availability heuristics
Overconfidence and framing
Belief bias
Belief perseverance
Therapies for psychological disorders
History of therapeutic treatment for psychological disorders
How psychodynamic, behaviour, cognitive, humanistic, biomedical, and group therapies work
Sensation
Sensation = signals from the environment turned into neural signals
Absolute threshold & difference threshold
Signal detection theory
Subliminal stimulation
Sensory adaptation
Sensation
VisionLight wavelength and amplitude
Eye
Bottom-up & top-down processing
Colour vision
Sound
Touch - pain & gate-control theory
Taste
Smell
Kinethesis & the Vestibular system
Perception
Organisation of sensory information into something meaningful
Selective attention
Perceptual organisationForm perception
Depth perception
Motion perception
Perception
Perceptual interpretation
Perceptual illusions
Perceptual adaptation
Perceptual set
Concepts/schemas
Human factors psychology
ESP
5 minute break have a stretch
Learning
Classical conditioningUS UR
Pair CS with US and CS CR
Acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalisation, discrimination
Learning
Operant conditioningShaping, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement
Reinforcement schedules
Observational learning
Intelligence
Definition? One or many intelligences?
History of intelligence testing
Features of good tests
IQ: Cultural/social background on IQ performance
Genetic vs. environmental influences (nature vs. nurture)
Intelligence, creativity and mental illness
Motivation
What is motivation?
Motivation theories Instincts and evolutionary
Drives and incentives
Optimal arousal
Hierarchies of motives
Motivation
Eating motivation: HungerBody chemistry
Environmental factors
Eating disorders
Sexual motivation
Achievement motivation
Social processes, society & culture
Social rules, norms, roles
Conformity
Obedience
Group processesGroup polarisation
Groupthink
Pro-social behaviour and altruism
Psychology of peace and conflict resolution
(Social
(influence
Feedback
Thank-you for feedback received during semester.
Complete the online evaluation (Unit Satisfaction Survey) to submit official ratings and let us know what worked and what didnt.
Gerrig, R. J., Zimbardo, P. G., Campbell, A. J., Cumming, S. R., & Wilkes, F. J. (2008). Psychology and life (Australian edition). Sydney: Pearson Education Australia.
References