PSYCH 111 - Psychological Science
Summer 2013
Section 003: 374 MARB on T Th from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Instructor/TA Info
Instructor Information
Name: Jeffrey Reber
Office Location: 1092 SWKT
Office Phone: 801-422-6363
Office Hours: Tue, Thu 3:00pm-4:00pm
Tue, Thu 11:00am-12:00pm
Or By Appointment
Email: jeff_reber@byu.edu
Course Information
Assignments
Assignment Description
Reading Quiz Chapter 1
Due: Monday, Jul 01 at 4:00 pm
Students will answer 10 questions during the course of their reading chapter 1
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic for that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Reading Quiz Chapter 2
Due: Tuesday, Jul 02 at 3:59 pm
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 2
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 1 Exam
Due: Saturday, Jul 06 at 11:59 pm
This examination covers the 11 topics assigned for Chapter 1.
Chapter 2 Exam
Due: Saturday, Jul 06 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 13 topics from Chapter 2.
Reading Quiz Chapter 6
Due: Tuesday, Jul 09 at 3:59 pm
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 6
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Reading Quiz Chapter 4&5
Due: Thursday, Jul 11 at 3:59 pm
Students will answer 30 questions during the course of their reading chapters
4&5 that cover the required reading topics for those chapters, and will do so
prior to the start of class when the topics of those chapters will be
discussed. Students will receive one participation point if they complete all of
the questions on the reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 6 Exam
Due: Saturday, Jul 13 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 6
Reading Quiz Chapter 7
Due: Tuesday, Jul 16 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 7
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 4&5 Exam
Due: Tuesday, Jul 16 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 30 topics assigned for Chapters 4&5.
Reading Quiz Chapter 8
Due: Thursday, Jul 18 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 8
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 7 Exam
Due: Saturday, Jul 20 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 7.
Reading Quiz Chapter 10
Due: Tuesday, Jul 23 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 10
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Critical Examination Papers (Learning Outcome 3)
Due: Tuesday, Jul 23 at 2:59 pm
Students will identify a popular claim about a psychological topic reported by the
media (e.g., a television news report that people with strong friendships are
healthier, a magazine blurb asserting that ADHD is a chemical imbalance, or a
online news posting that exercise is as effective as anti-depressants) and
compare the popular claim to the original published research study upon which
the claim is based. Specifically, students will critically examine the extent to
which the popular claim is justified by the research hypothesis, the sample of
participants studied, the study procedure and instruments, the analyses, and
the authors' results and conclusions. Students will turn in: 1) a copy or direct
quotation of the popular media claim, 2) a copy of the title page and abtract of
the original study, and 3) a 2-3 page summary of their evaluation with their final
decision as to whether the popular claim is warranted by the research or
not. The critical evaluation papers will be worth 25 points and will be graded
according to evidence of critical thinking (e.g., supporting assertions with
reasonable evidence) and persuasiveness in support of the student's decision.
Chapter 8 Exam
Due: Tuesday, Jul 23 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 8.
Reading Quiz Chapter 11&12
Due: Thursday, Jul 25 at 11:59 pm
Students will answer 30 questions during the course of their reading chapters
11&12 that cover the required reading topics for those chapters, and will do so
prior to the start of class when the topics of that chapter will be
discussed. Students will receive one participation point if they complete all of
the questions on the reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 10 Exam
Due: Saturday, Jul 27 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 10.
Reading Quiz Chapter 13
Due: Tuesday, Jul 30 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 13
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 11&12 Exam
Due: Tuesday, Jul 30 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 30 topics assigned for Chapters 11 & 12.
Reading Quiz Chapter 14
Due: Thursday, Aug 01 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 5 questions during the course of their reading chapter 14
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 13 Exam
Due: Saturday, Aug 03 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 13.
Reading Quiz Chapter 15
Due: Tuesday, Aug 06 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 15
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Chapter 14 Exam
Due: Tuesday, Aug 06 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 5 topics assigned for Chapter 14.
Reading Quiz Chapter 16
Due: Thursday, Aug 08 at 12:59 am
Students will answer 15 questions during the course of their reading chapter 16
that cover the required reading topics for that chapter, and will do so prior to the
start of class when the topic of that chapter will be discussed. Students will
receive one participation point if they complete all of the questions on the
reading quiz prior to the start of class.
Research Participation (Learning Outcome 3)
Due: Thursday, Aug 08 at 12:59 am
To gain an experiential understanding of the research process students will
have the opportunity to participate in one or more research studies being
conducted in the psychology department. Students are expected to be
available for up to 2 hours of participation at 1 point for every 10 minutes of
participation for a total of 12 points. If, by no fault of the student, the requisite 2
hours of participation cannot be completed it is the responsibility of the student
to contact the instructor or TA for an alternative means of earning the remaining
points.
Frankl's Psychology (Learning Outcome 2)
Due: Thursday, Aug 08 at 2:59 pm
Students are responsible for reading Man’s search for meaning during the
course and will write a 2-3 page paper that describes: 1) Frankl’s unique
perspective on human psychology, 2) the relevance of that perspective to
psychological topics of import to people of faith (e.g., free will), and 3) its
potential therapeutic usefulness. This assignment will be graded according to
the clarity and cogency with which each of these themes is described and
connected to the text. It is worth 25 points.
Chapter 15 Exam
Due: Saturday, Aug 10 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 15.
Chapter 16 Exam
Due: Monday, Aug 12 at 11:59 pm
This exam covers the 15 topics assigned for Chapter 16.
Final Examination
Due: Thursday, Aug 15 at 11:59 pm
The Final Exam covers all the topics from all the chapters covered in the course
Schedule
Date
TJun
Topic
Assignment
Course Introduction
25
Th Jun
27
F-
Thinking Critically with Psychological
Chapter 1
Science
Chapter 1 Exam Opens
Jun
28
MJul 01
T - Jul The Biology of Mind
02
W-
Chapter 2 Exam Opens
Jul 03
Th Jul 04
Independence Day Holiday
Chapter 2
Sa -
Chapter 2 Exam Closes Chapter 1
Jul 06
Exam Closes
T - Jul Sensation & Perception
09
W-
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Exam Opens
Jul 10
Th Jul 11
Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity Chapter 4
Developing Through the Life Span
Chapter 5
F - Jul Chapter 4&5 Exam Opens
12
Sa -
Chapter 6 Exam Closes
Jul 13
MJul 15
T - Jul LearningChapter 4&5 Exam Closes
16
W-
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Exam Opens
Jul 17
Th Jul 18
Memory
Chapter 8
F - Jul Chapter 8 Exam Opens
19
Sa -
Chapter 7 Exam Closes
Jul 20
MJul 22
T - Jul IntelligenceChapter 8 Exam Closes
23
W-
Chapter 10 Exam Opens Pioneer
Jul 24
Day Holiday
Th -
Motivation and Work
Jul 25
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Emotions, Stress, & Health
Chapter 12
F - Jul Chapter 11&12 Exam Opens
26
Sa -
Chapter 10 Exam Closes
Jul 27
MJul 29
T - Jul PersonalityChapter 11&12 Exam
30
Closes
W-
Chapter 13
Chapter 13 Exam Opens
Jul 31
Th Aug
Social Psychology
Chapter 14
01
F-
Chapter 14 Exam Opens
Aug
02
Sa -
Chapter 13 Exam Closes
Aug
03
MAug
05
TAug
06
W-
Psychological DisordersChapter 14
Chapter 15
Exam Closes
Chapter 15 Exam Opens
Aug
07
Th Aug
08
Therapy
Chapter 16
F-
Chapter 16 Exam Opens
Aug
09
Sa -
Chapter 15 Exam Closes
Aug
10
M-
Chapter 16 Exam Closes
Aug
12
TAug
13
Th Aug
15
Final Exam:
374 MARB
11:00am - 12:50pm
FAug
16
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