Updated 6/6/13
PSY 2012 General Psychology Syllabus
Section 4398, Summer B 2013
Class meetings:
When: 5 days a week: M, T, W, H, F during 4th period (12:30 – 1:45pm)
Where: New Engineering Bldg. (NEB) 101 (Across from Psychology Bldg.)
Instructor: Kathryn Jann, M.A., BCBA
Office location: Psychology bldg., 3rd floor, Rm. 392
Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Arrive by 11:40 am to allow sufficient time for questions
E-mail: It is preferred for you to ask questions in person, before, during, or after class because we meet
everyday. If you need to contact me by e-mail please contact me at: psy2012.jann@gmail.com.
I will do my best to respond to all e-mails as soon as possible, within 24 hr. Please practice writing in a
professional succinct manner during all e-mail correspondence (i.e., be polite, direct, and mature).
Teaching Assistants: Are here to help you succeed in this class. After drop/add week, each student will
be given a student # that is associated with your designated TA group. During classes, we will break out
into T.A. groups for purposes of in-class activities, group discussion, group assignments, and portions of
exam reviews. Your instructor will float across groups to provide feedback and answer questions. You
are expected to behave in a professional and on-task manner at all times during class, when unsure how
to behave, follow your TA’s guidance for the tone and style for group discussions.
Sarah Dickinson: Student # 101 - 124
Abigail Malpass: Student # 201 - 224
Jaclyn Petruzelli: Student # 301 - 324
Required material:
Textbook: Lilienfeld, Lynn, Namy, & Woolf. Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding
(2nd Ed.) ISBN: 0205223397
This package includes my psych lab. Register by July 3rd using your student # so that I
can identify you in the account. This website contains LOTS of GREAT STUDY
MATERIALS THAT I WILL MAKE USE OF AND HOPE YOU WILL TOO!
ADDITIONALLY, YOU WILL USE THIS SITE TO COMPLETE SOME GRADED
ASSIGNMENTS!
NOTE: If you want, you may purchase a digital text rather than a paper text. If you rent
a paper text, rent the 2nd edition. If you purchase a text, then for resale purposes, you
may want to purchase the 3rd edition because the fall PSY2012 classes will likely use it. I
cannot make any guarantees about book buy-backs, so purchase at your own discretion.
Updated 6/6/13
Overview
Attendance
This course is an overview of major topics in
modern psychology, the scientific study of
behavior, and mental processes. As a first
course in the discipline of psychology, it
introduces some of the fundamental concepts,
principles, and theories with a consideration for
the complexity of human behavior.
You will not receive points for attending class. You
are expected to attend class in order to obtain
valuable information that will help you to succeed
on exams and assignments. You will receive some
assignment points during class.
Course Goals
The lectures and the readings from the textbooks
listed below define the full syllabus of this course.
Certain sections of the textbooks that are not
examinable are identified at the bottom of the
lecture timetable below.
1. To teach you the science behind psychology
and how it differs from the media’s
interpretation.
2. To provide you with an introduction to the
different areas within the field of
psychology.
3. To teach you the concepts in the field and
how to apply them.
Expectations
You are expected to attend class regularly and
carry out the reading assignments listed in this
syllabus. You are also expected to check your
email regularly (at least once a day) and to visit
E-learning on a regular basis. Students typically
find that for each hour in class, at least two
additional hours are required for preparation.
Students with Special Needs
If you are a student with a disability and would
like to request disability-related
accommodations, you are encouraged to contact
the Disability Resource Center as early in the
semester as possible. The Disability Resource
Center is located in 001 Building 0020 (Reid
Hall). Their phone number is 392-8565. If you
have a documented disability you must contact
me at psy2012.jann@gmail.com by July 3rd.
Additionally, the UF writing center can provide
you assistance with written assignments. You
can reserve appointments with free 1:1 writing
tutors at: http://writing.ufl.edu/writing-center/
Visit your instructor’s office hours. I am here to
help you learn the course content! I will help
you get started with organization and study
plans.
Examinable material
Assessment (EXAMS)
You will be tested in two non-cumulative multiplechoice short exams during class hours (see list
below for dates) as well as a mid-term and noncumulative final. There are no special exams,
optional papers or catch-up projects to compensate
for poor exam performance.
All exams are closed book and closed notes and
you will need your UFID card a #2 pencil for the
bubble sheet.
If you foresee an unavoidable conflict with an exam
date, then immediately contact your instructor at
psy2012.jann@gmail.com to schedule a make-up
time.
If you need to miss an exam for a serious reason
(e.g., death in the family, serious illness, University
athletic commitment, etc.), you must contact me
immediately to provide written proof (e.g., Doctor’s
note) of excuse, and then schedule a make-up time.
You are expected to behave in a professional
manner and make it to ALL exams in spite of
challenging environmental events that are NOT
serious such as summer rain, a missed bus,
difficulties getting out of bed, and your dog eating
your keys. I will not make special accommodations
for the aforementioned “excuses”. I am willing to
provide recommendations about how to avoid these
problems in the future. A 10-pt. make-up penalty
will be deducted from your grade AND a portion of
your exam will be WRITTEN (not MC).
Updated 6/6/13
Grading
Exams: There will be a total of two multiplechoice exams (30 pts. each). In addition to these
exams you will have a mid-term (80 pts.) and a
non-cumulative final (80 pts.).
Assignments: You will be required to complete
a mix of out-of-class and in-class assignments.
There are 5 assignment due dates. Each
assignment is worth 10 pts. Some assignments
will be independent; others, later in the term
will require a mix of group work, homework,
and in-class presentation. Each student will be
graded individually. These assignments will
aim to prepare you for more advanced courses,
professional development, and course content.
All assignment instructions will be reviewed inclass and also posted on Sakai. You will submit
assignments via My Psych Lab, Sakai, and on
paper in class, depending on the instructions for
that assignment.
All assignments will result in a permanent
product of independent work that will be
graded according to a 10-pt. rubric with 1-pt.
increments.
Late Assignments: If you foresee the inability
to complete an assignment on time, speak with
your instructor ASAP. Individual work will be
accepted late with a 1-pt. penalty for every 12
hours that elapse past the due time.
Additionally, a brief statement that explains
how you will avoid late submissions in the
future will be REQUIRED for grading. No
work will be accepted (i.e., 0 pts) past 8/8/13.
Research Experience: See next page.
Graded Item
Earned Pts. / MAX Pts.
Exam 1
____ / 30
Midterm Exam
____ / 80
Exam 2
____ / 30
Final Exam
____ / 80
Assignment: 1
____ / 10
Assignment: 2
____ / 10
Assignment: 3
____ / 10
Assignment: 4
____ / 10
Assignment: 5
____ / 10
Research Experience
____ / 20
Total pts. Available
____ / 290
Pts.
Grade
Pts.
Grade
261 Above A
203-216
C
253-260
A-
197-202
C-
247-252
B+
189-196
D+
233-246
B
175-188
D
227-232
B-
170-174
D-
217-226
C+
169 Below
E (Fail)
The good news is – these grades are firm – there is
no curve. Everybody in the class can get an A grade
(and I hope you do).
Honor Code
The bad news is – these grades are firm – there is
no curve. If you score just one pt. below the cutoff
then you will get the lower grade.
It is important that you understand that I am not
willing to give a passing grade to those who do
not abide by the UF honor code. Any student
who cheats or helps another student cheat will
receive an E (Fail) in this class. University of
Florida Student Honor Code, found at
The contents of this syllabus may be changed
during the semester. If changes are made to this
syllabus they will be announced in class and on
Sakai. It is your responsibility to come to class and
to check for announcement of any changes online.
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-­‐‑conduct-­‐‑honor-­‐‑
code/ Updated 6/6/13
Experimental participation requirement (A.K.A. Research Experience)
There is a Psychology Department requirement that all students enrolled in PSY 2012 participate in a research
experience. Completion of this requirement affects your course grade based on the amount of research credits you
earn. More details are available within the Course Guide.
DECLARE OPTION 2 BY MON JULY 15 AT 4:00 PM.
Option 2: Is a paper assignment. Rules and details are available in the Research Requirement document on Sakai.
COMPLETE BY FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2013 AT 4:00 PM
- OR NO NEED TO DECLARE THIS OPTION
OPTION 1 (JANN SAYS: THIS IS THE MOST COMMON CHOICE): One credit is given for every halfhour you spend in an experiment, and you need to earn 10 credits in total. (This is equivalent to 5 hours of
participation in research). When you complete the research experience by completing 5 hours (10 credits) of
research, you will receive 20 pts. that are added into your PSY2012 grade. If you do NOT complete the full
number of credits by the deadline, you will receive pts. at a rate of 2 pts. per credit completed.
COMPLETE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013 AT 4:00 PM
For more info go to http://www.psych.ufl.edu/files/undergrad/PSY2012Research.pdf
SMALL GROUP INFORMATION:
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EMAIL:
PHONE:
TASKS:
Updated 6/6/13
Course Schedule
Date
Topic
Mon 7/1
Introduction &
Psychology and Scientific Thinking
Research Methods
Biological Psychology Sensation
Tue 7/2
Wed 7/3
Thu 7/4
Fri 7/5
Mon 7/8
Tue 7/9
Wed 7/10
Thu 7/11
Fri 7/12
Mon 7/15
Tue 7/16
Wed 7/17
Thu 7/18
Fri 7/19
Mon 7/22
Tue 7/23
Wed 7/24
Thu 7/25
Fri 7/26
Mon 7/29
Tue 7/30
Wed 7/31
Thu 8/1
Fri 8/2
Mon 8/5
Tue 8/6
Wed 8/7
Thu 8/8
Fri 8/9
Wed 8/14
Reading
Due
Ch. 1
Notes
Drop/add
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Drop/add
Drop/add OVER NOW! You are
RESPONSIBLE for ALL DUE DATES!
NO CLASS (Independence Day)
Instructor and TAs available for 1:1 discussion upon request sent to psy2012@gmail.com by 7/3.
Complete Assignment 1: (1) Register with My Psych Lab on-line (2) Complete Assigned tasks on My Psych
Lab (3) Make appointment (scheduled for anytime BEFORE 7/31) with a tutor at UF writing center and
PRINT & turn in the appointment confirmation page in class on 7/8.
Perception
Ch. 4
Assignment 1 DUE by noon TODAY!
EXAM ONE IN CLASS (INCLUDES CH. 1, 2, 3, & 4)
Consciousness
Ch. 5
Learning
Ch. 6
Memory
Ch. 7
Language, Thinking, and Reasoning
Ch. 8
Assignment 2 DUE by noon TODAY!
Declare research option 2 by today!
REVIEW
Ch. 1 - 8
Be prepared to ask review questions
No regular class meeting. MIDTERM EXAM IN CARELTON (CAR) 100 FROM 8:10 pm-10:20 pm
Intelligence & IQ Testing;
Ch. 9
Break into small groups to plan for
Discuss Assignment 3
assignment completion
Work on Assignment 3
See Sakai In-Class with your small group
Present assignment 3 to your “T.A. Group”
See Sakai Assignment 3 DUE TODAY!
Human Development (Presented by Sarah D.) Ch. 10
Emotion and Motivation
Ch. 11
Stress, Coping, and Health
Ch. 12
Assignment 4 DUE TODAY!
REVIEW
Ch. 9 - 12 Be prepared to ask review questions
EXAM TWO IN CLASS (INCLUDES CH. 9, 10, 11, & 12)
Social Psychology (Presented by Jaclyn P.)
Ch. 13
Personality (Presented by Abigail M.)
Ch. 14
Psychological Disorders
Ch. 15
Psychological Disorders
Ch. 15
Research option 2 (Paper) due TODAY!
Psychological and Biological Treatments
Ch. 16
Assignment 5 DUE TODAY!
Psychological and Biological Treatments
Ch. 16
REVIEW;
Ch.9-16;
Be prepared to ask review questions
Present Assignment 5 to your “T.A. Group”
See Sakai
REVIEW;
Ch.9-16;
Be prepared to ask review questions
Present Assignment 5 to your “T.A. Group”
See Sakai
FINAL EXAM (Ch. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) LOCATION & TIME TBA
Research option 1 (Participation) Due!
Final grades available on ISIS
Go Gators!