INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Schedule of
readings & exams
Last updated Friday January 12, 2007
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Topic |
Textbook reading |
Other readings |
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1 |
W 1/17 |
Introduction |
Ch. 1, pp. 4-13 |
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F 1/19 |
Research methods |
Ch. 1, pp. 13-32 |
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2 |
M 1/22 |
Ethics and statistics |
Ch. 1, pp. 32-37 Appendix A1-A26 |
Maxwell, J. P. (2003). The imprint of childhood physical and emotional abuse. Journal of Family Violence, 18, 281-293. |
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W 1/24 |
Nervous system at the neuronal level |
Ch. 2, pp. 63–85 |
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F 1/26 |
Nervous system architecture |
Ch. 2, pp. 41-56 |
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3 |
M 1/29 |
Neuropathology |
Ch. 2, pp. 56–63 |
Gazzaniga, M. S. (1967). The split brain in man. Scientific American, 217, 24-29.
Kolb, B., Gibb, R., & Robinson, T. E. (2003). Brain plasticity and behavior. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12, 1-5. |
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W 1/31 |
Motivations & drives |
Ch. 3, pp. 87–108 |
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F 2/2 |
Sleep & dreaming |
Ch. 3, pp. 109–115 |
Dement, W. (1960). The effect of dream deprivation. Science, 131, 1750-1707. |
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4 |
M 2/5 |
Other states of consciousness |
Ch. 3, pp. 116-119; Ch. 16, pp. 674-677 |
Spanos, N. P. (1982). Hypnotic behavior: A cognitive, social, psychological perspective. Research Communication in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Behavior, 7, 199-213. |
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W 2/7 |
Sensory processes |
Ch. 5, pp. 167-183 |
Gibson, E. J., & Walk, R. D. (1960). The "visual cliff." Scientific American, 202, 67-71. |
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F 2/9 |
Sensory processes |
Ch. 5, pp. 183-199 |
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5 |
M 2/12 |
Perception |
Ch. 6, pp. 203-239 |
Turnbull, C. M. (1961). Some observations regarding the experiences and behavior of the BaMbuti Pygmies. American Journal of Psychology, 74, 304-308. |
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W 2/14 |
Memory systems |
Ch. 7, pp. 240-256 |
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F 2/16 |
Memory problems |
Ch. 7, pp. 256-275 |
Henig, R. M. (2004, April 4). The quest to forget. New York Times Magazine, p. 32. |
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M 2/19 |
EXAM #1 |
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W 2/21 |
Learning |
Ch. 4, pp. 123-142 |
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F 2/23 |
Learning |
Ch. 4, pp 143-161 |
Lang, P. J., & Melamed, B. B. (1969). Case report: Avoidance conditioning therapy of an infant with chronic ruminative vomiting. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 74, 1-8. |
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7 |
M 2/26 |
Physical & cognitive development in infants |
Ch. 12, pp. 464-485 |
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W 2/28 |
Cognitive development beyond infancy |
Ch. 12, pp. 485-503 |
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F 3/2 |
Thought & knowledge |
Ch. 8, pp. 276-316 |
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8 |
M 3/5 |
Language |
Ch. 9, pp. 318-365 |
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W 3/7 |
Intelligence |
Ch. 14, pp. 550-586 |
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F 3/9 |
Steele, C. M., & Aronson, J. (1995). Stereotype threat and the intellectual test performance of African Americans. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 797-811. | |||
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M 3/12 |
SPRING BREAK
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W 3/14 |
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F 3/16 |
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M 3/19 |
Childhood social development |
Ch. 13, pp. 504-527 |
Harlow, H. F. (1958). The nature of love. American Psychologist, 13, 673-685. |
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W 3/21 |
Gender development |
Ch. 13, pp. 527-540 |
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F 3/23 |
Adult development |
Ch. 13, pp. 540-547 |
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10 |
M 3/26 |
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W 3/28 |
EXAM #2 |
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F 3/30 |
Personality - models & assesment |
Ch. 15, pp. 589-607 |
Gosling, S. D., Ko, S. J., Mannarelli, T., & Morris, M. E. (2002). A room with a cue: Personality judgments based on offices and bedrooms. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82, 379-398. | |
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11 |
M 4/2 |
Personality theories |
Ch. 15, pp. 607-639 |
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W 4/4 |
Emotions |
Ch. 11, pp. 446-457 |
Hall, S. S. (September, 14, 2003). Is Buddhism good for your health? New York Times Magazine, 46-49. | |
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F 4/6 |
Emotion and social behavior |
Ch. 11., pp. 415-446 |
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M 4/9 |
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W 4/11 |
Self perception |
Ch. 10, pp. 370-380 |
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F 4/13 |
Person perception and social behavior |
Ch. 10, pp. 380-413 |
Darlye, J. M., & Latane, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8, 377-383. | |
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13 |
M 4/16 |
Models of mental illness |
Ch. 16, pp. 641-650 | Rogers, C. R. (1961). A therapist's view of the good life: The fully functioning person. In C. R. Rogers, On becoming a person (pp. 183-196). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co. |
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W 4/18 |
Anxiety and mood disorders |
Ch. 16, pp. 659-674 |
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F 4/20 |
Severe mental illness |
Ch. 16, pp. 650-659 |
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M 4/23 |
Treatment for mental illness |
Ch. 17, pp. 684-709 |
Brief samples of case study transcripts. |
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W 4/25 |
Evaluating psychotherapy |
Ch. 17, pp. 709-716 |
Smith, M. L., & Glass, G. V. (1977). Meta-analysis of psychotherapy outcome studies. American Psychologist, 32, 752-760. | |
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F 4/27 |
EXAM #3 |
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FINAL EXAM: TUESDAY MAY 8, 2007, 3:30 – 5:30