Los Angeles Harbor College
Syllabus- Psychology 3
Section 4944 2nd 8 weeks
Fall 2015 Session
October 27-December 19, 2015
Instructor:
Email:
Jontae' Watkins, MA
jwatkinslahc@gmail.com
Course Title:
Department:
Psychology 3
Psychology/Behavioral Sciences
Location:
LAHC –NEA: 119
Wednesdays 7:55-10:00pm
Sats are mandatory: 11/7,11/21,12/5,12/19-Final
1-5pm
Textbook:
Psychology Applied to Modern Life
Adjustment in the 21sr Century-10Ed
Weiten * Dunn * Hammer
Author
Office hrs:
6:30pm-7:50pm Wednesdays
(before class) NEA 154
Course Description
This course encourages the attainment of more effective
behavior through increased understanding of personality
dynamics. Basic techniques for recognizing and dealing
with emotions and defenses are studied. The student is
invited to explore his or her own feelings and experiences
in the light of the fundamental principles of awareness,
clarification, integration, and growth of selfhood.
Student Learning Outcomes
(1) Identify and differentiate the various approaches to the scientific study of
personality and personal growth and adjustment.
(2) Evaluate specific research methods and empirical evidence related to the study of
human adjustment using APA guidelines.
(3) Apply psychological principles and develop “new” interpersonal, occupational,
and social skills for life-long personal growth.
(4) Differentiate between individual and socio-cultural differences as applied to
personal growth and adjustment.
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Course Materials
Observations
Discussion groups
Current Events
Guest Speakers
Internet
Lectures
Exams
Films
Student Presentations
Course Requirements/Methods of Evaluation
Attendance/Participation 30%
First Test
10%
Term Paper
25%
Final
25%
Observations/Quizzes
10%
***ATTENDANCE: Excessive absenteeism and tardiness will result in 20 points off
final grade…. Late Arrival or early departure will constitute loss of class
participation points at the discretion of the instructor.
Talking excessively in class is rude and disrespectful to Instructor and fellow
classmates, this will result in loss of class participation points at the discretion of the
instructor.
Please silence your pagers and cell phones in class….. NO TEXTING IN CLASS!!
ABSOLUTELY NO: Cell Phones, Recording Equipment, Cameras, etc. Electronic
Devices Allowed in class: UNLESS: Used for/in class assignments only!!!
Disability Accommodation Statement: Students who may need a reasonable
accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact
DSPS Office or the Office of Special Services as soon as possible. All information
will remain confidential.
Financial Aid: All students seeking financial aid may go to the financial Aid office
during regular business hours.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Cheating on exams, claiming the written work of others as
your own(see next page) copying from any written internet source, including another
student ), and all forms of the deliberate or accidental plagiarism are not tolerated. Such
behavior puts the student at risk of failing the course and being subject to college
disciplinary actions. Written work with this evidence of plagiarism will be returned with
a grade of zero or an F. Note: It is required that deliberate acts of plagiarism be reported
to the Vice President of Student Services.
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Los Angeles College District Academic Dishonesty Policy
9803.28 Academic Dishonesty. Violations of Academic Integrity include, but are not
limited to, the following actions: cheating on exam, plagiarism, working together on
an assignment, paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated students
should not do so, submitting the same term paper to more than one instructor, or
allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing
one’s grade.
PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or academic dishonesty, whether accidental or deliberate,
is a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct. The instructor has the option of
using classroom sanctions or elevating the case to campus level.
It is plagiarism to go to the Internet, find an article, copy it and drop it into word
processor or onto documents on your computer.
It is plagiarism to copy directly (verbatim) from a book, magazine, periodical or journal
without citing it as another’s work.
There are a few things that you can do that will help you to avoid being charged with
academic dishonesty. Please note the following:
1)
Anytime that you use the words or ideas of another person without giving credit,
it is considered plagiarism, WHETHER YOUR ACTIONS ARE
INTENTIONAL OR NOT!
2) Differences between direct and indirect quotes:
a)
b)
Direct Quotes: Includes the exact wording from the source.
Indirect Quotes: Summarizes or paraphrases the content from the source.
3)
APA in-text requirements:
a)
b)
Direct Quote: Author’s last name, publication date, and page number.
Indirect Quote: Author’s last name, publication date.
4)
Punctuation requirements: ALL word-for-word quotations MUST be placed
in quotation marks.
5) Exception to the rule: Common Knowledge – if the same information can be found
in three or more sources and those sources do not cite an earlier source, the information is
considered common knowledge. Also, commonly known facts (e.g., Washington, D.C.
is the capital of the U.S.) do not need a citation, even if you had to look them up.
6) When in doubt, CITE.
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Grading
90-100= A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
Below 60=F
GRADING POINTS
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
Item
Description
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Content and Conceptualization
2
Logical organization of thoughts, ideas and structure
3
Spelling, Grammar, APA format, etc.
Total
Percents
60%
20%
20%
100%
ETUDES: Students will receive 5 points each for Etudes discussions (8) assignments
on Etudes which will be averaged with final grade. Each video/documentary is
worth 5 points and these points will be averaged into final grade as well. Please
watch each video/documentary in its entirety and type a 1-2 page narrative in Word,
answering the questions as it pertains to the film. Bring this paper to class. Do Not
TYPE IN ETUDES 22hrs online instruction in Etudes required to pass PACE
classes in addition to weekly weeknight class.
LATEWORK:
Late work will not earn the full points possible. Students will
lose five points for each day the assignment is late. (This
includes weekends).
***All assignments are to be typed. Handwritten assignments will receive half
credit. Please type/double space papers with a 12 or 14 Font.
***All term papers will be typed in the American Psychological Association format.
Weeks Of Study/Lecture-Course Overview
Behavior Modification Paper #1 SLO #2,3,5 in class: To be given to students the
first day of class to work on throughout the 8 weeks.
Videos/Discussion Questions in Etudes: See Etudes: Due each week
Please review Etudes daily to stay current assignments as well.
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There will be various internet assignments in class which will be assigned to
students for group activities and exercises.
Weeks 1-3: Chapters 1,2, 3, 4-: Adjusting to Modern Life, Stress and its Effects,
Theories of Personality, Coping, The Self, Positive Behavior
Weeks 4-8: Chapters: Social Thinking and Social Influences, Interpersonal
Communication, Friendship and Love, Marriage and Intimate Relationships,
Gender and Behavior, Careers and Work
Internet /Additional Resources
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
Amoeba Web
www.sccu.edu/psychology/webhistory.html
Google Web
Psychweb
www.psych-web.com
American Psychological Association, Division 26
www.yorku.ca/dept/psych/orgs/apa26/
Neurosciences on the internet
www.neuroguide.com
Youtube.com
Weiten* Dunn* Hammer (2012) Psychology Applied to Modern Life Asjustment in the
21st Century 10th Edition
www.cengage.com/Wadsworth
In Class Calendar Assignments: Fall 2015: Section 4944
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*****Note: There will be 22 additional internet hours in
Etudes/Assignments that are due according to the Etude calendar. This
will include films, quizzes, discussions, etc. You will need an etude email
in which to complete all etude work. Please stay current with your
ETUDES assignment dates/Syllabus assignments. “I FORGOT IS NOT
ACCEPTABLE.”
Scantron 882-E will be used for quizzes and final exam
**All papers are to be written in APA Format
Weekly Reading: Students to read Chapters 1, 16, 6. **Please type
all papers in APA format and double space all typed assignments.
Discussion of chapters read will be in class. Reading is due: November
7,2015
Assignment #1 for Chapter I: Assignment #1: Critical Thinking
Assignment: Type 1-2 page essay: What is Happiness? Can Money Buy
Happiness? Due: November 18, 2015 . You may use the book as a
resource, as well as other scholarly articles, etc. Please attach Happiness
Self Assessment to your paper. No Wikipedia Allowed Please!!
**Review key Terms/Figures, summary of each chapter assigned,
Application of Psychology Sections the book in the assigned chapters.
Assignment #2: Type a 1-2 page essay on Who Am I? Due: November
21, 2015 . APA format. Create a Collage of Who You Are? Be creative.
Weekly Reading: Chapters : 4,7,9 These chapters will be discussed in
its entirety in class.
Assignment #3: Friendship and Love Assessment Profile: Weekly
Reading: Chapters 12, 13, 14. These chapters will be discussed in their
entirety in class. Due: December 2, 2015
Assignment #4: Final Exam: Part 1: Professor will provide a scholarly
article and or the student may select a scholarly article of your choice
to type a brief narrative discussing the theoretical perspectives learned
in class. APA style required: 1-3 pages (Typed-12 Font and doublespaced) Please use at least 1-2 scholarly articles, as well as the textbook
used in class. No Wikipedia Allowed Please!!! Due: December 16, 2015
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Part 2: Final Exam: A 25 question multiple choice exam on selected
chapters of the book. Due: December 19, 2015. Scantron 882-E.
Have a Great Fall Semester!!!!
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