Psychology
Informative Presentation Assignment 1
Due 12/18-19/13
ASIGNMENT:
You will select a prompt or topic from the list provided. You are going to become the
expert on the topic and prepare a 3-5 minute presentation for the instructor. To successfully
accomplish this task, be sure to follow list below.
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Choose a topic from our units of study.
Research the topic considering multiple perspective (so that you become the expert)
Create a works cited page in APA format with at least five academic sources.
Create a visual aid to use during your speech
Your speech should follow this outline:
Informative Outline
A. Introduction
1. Introduce your issue.
2. Take a position.
3. Include a thesis statement with 3 main points.
B. Subject information
1. Provide evidence that you have researched your topic. Include
sources and citations.
2. Provide in-depth details about your topic.
3. Present multiple psychological perspectives in describing your topic.
4. Enhance your presentation with a visual aid.
D. Conclusion
1. Restate and summarize the essential information.
TOPIC OPTIONS- Select one to research
1. Biological Perspective
2. Evolutionary Perspective
3. Cognitive Perspective
4. Humanistic Perspective
5. Psychoanalytic Perspective
6. Learning Perspective
7. Sociocultural Perspective
8. Observation Methods (p38)
9. Biopsychology
a. Neurons
b. Synapse
c. Central Nervous System
d. Parts of the brain: frontal cortex, hindbrain, etc.
e. Biological impacts on behavior
f. Concussions and brain injuries
10. Case Study of Phineas Gage
11. Perceptive constancies
12. Visual illusions
13. Freud’s Levels of Consciousness (Conscious, preconscious, unconscious)
14. Freud’s Theory of Personality (Id, Ego, & Superego)
15. Dream Theories
16. Stages of sleep
17. Purpose of sleep
18. Sleep disorders
19. Case Study of Peter Tripp
20. Drugs, biopsychology, and consciousness
21. Pavlov’s Dogs: Classical Conditioning
22. Little Albert Experiment: Classical Conditioning
23. BF Skinner and freedom
24. Operant conditioning
25. Punishment in society
26. Bobo Doll Experiment: Observational Learning
27. Three Kinds of Memory
28. Memory Storage: Maintenance Rehearsal & Elaborative Rehearsal
29. Foucault & Genealogy
30. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
31. Memory improvement
32. Eidetic imagery
33. Select your own topic (requires instructor apporavl)
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Essential points of consideration:
 Select a topic that interests you.
 Research at least three different views on your topc.
 You will be graded strictly by the provided rubric.
 ALWAYS feel free to discuss issues and concerns with the instructor. NOTE: this does
not mean the standard will change. However, I am here to help you develop this critical
communication skill.
Sources:
Your sources, no matter how many you have, must be on a Works Cited page and follow
all APA guidelines. You must also make sure that you have a Works Cited page to turn
in.
Recapping the Requirements:
1. Select topic based on studied materials
2. Write an informative speech
3. Visual aid (creativity/innovation is highly encouraged)
4. APA style works cited page of credible sources