U-Pace Psychology 101 (Section 206)
Introduction to Psychology
Dr. Diane Reddy
Fall 2013
U-Pace is a proven online instructional method combining technology (D2L) with personalized
help and support received via email. In U-Pace Psychology 101, follow the model schedule
(completing 2 quizzes every week) to work toward the grade you desire. When students follow
the model schedule, they are done with the quizzes in 12 weeks, and can earn an A well before
the end of the semester, allowing them to concentrate on doing well in their other courses.
You are in control. When you schedule time to work on the course each week is up to you. You
determine when you are ready to take the two quizzes each week. You can go as fast as you want
and complete more than 2 quizzes per week and finish the course early. Some students have
completed this course in less than 8 weeks.
The structure of this course allows you to spend greater time on difficult topics and helps you
manage multiple responsibilities, including doing well in other courses. This course structure has
been proven to increase student learning, and students have also reported reduced feelings of
stress and increased feelings of support for their learning.
It is important that you check your UWM email at least once per week during this course to
benefit from the personalized help with concepts and constructive support provided.
Will taking U-Pace Psychology 101 count as Psychology 101?
What will my transcript say?
Yes, this course counts as Psychology 101. Your transcript will say Psychology 101. U-Pace
Psychology 101 covers exactly the same material as conventionally taught face-to-face sections
of Psychology 101.
Who is my Professor?
Professor
Dr. Diane Reddy
Office Location: Northwest Quadrant 2495
Office Hours: Mondays 3:30-4:30 and Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Phone: 229-4217
Email: reddy@uwm.edu
*The best way to contact me is by email. Let me know when you’re coming to office hours.
Teaching Assistant for Students with Last Names Beginning with Letters A through J
Melissa Krabbe
Office Location: Garland B3 or Pearse B92
Office Hours: Mondays 10:00-12:00 and Wednesdays 11:00-1:00
Email: makrabbe@uwm.edu
*The best way to contact Melissa is by email
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Teaching Assistant for Students with Last Names Beginning with Letters K through Z
Jennifer Tuscher
Office Location: Grind, Golda Meier Library
Office Hours: Wednesdays 3:00-5:00
Email: jtuscher@uwm.edu
*The best way to contact Jennifer is by email
Do not hesitate to contact Melissa, Jennifer, or me. We want to help you! If you are experiencing
a problem accessing the materials, do not understand something, or have a nonacademic problem
that is affecting your performance, please contact either of us right away and we will get back to
you as soon as possible. This is the first time many students have taken an online course, and
many people may find it confusing. No question is a “dumb” question. Jennifer, Melissa, and I
are ready to help you with any problem you may have with the course, no matter how small or
large.
Where do I get the book for U-Pace Psychology 101?
This course has a special book bundle (book plus access code) that can only be purchased online:
http://shop.mcgraw-hill.com/mhshop/store/UOWMIL
I am having you purchase our book bundle directly from the publisher to save you money. This
way there is no bookstore mark up on the price of the bundle.
The icon with the correct book bundle says: "8th EDITION LSC (UNIVERSITY OF
WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE) LSC PSYCH SEL CHAP CMB 8th Edition by Robert Feldman."
The picture shows a green colored book entitled “Understanding Psychology.” If you click on
this icon, you will see that the ISBN is 0077881540 / 9780077881542 and the price is $121.65.
This is what you should order. The bundle you receive will include a textbook as well as an
access code that will allow you to unlock the online content for the course.
You will need a valid credit or debit card to purchase the book bundle.
How to Order:
Click on the book bundle icon described above
Click on Add to Cart
Scroll down to Click on Checkout
Create an Account
Payment Information
Note: The access code to the online lesson presentations in our U-Pace Psychology 101 course is
not sold separately and cannot be used more than once. For this reason, do not buy the book from
another student or a source such as Amazon. The access code provides access to the online
lesson presentations, which are copyrighted by the publisher, McGraw-Hill. You can purchase a
used copy of the book (without the access code), but this will put you at a disadvantage since you
won't have access to everything in the course; specifically you won't have access to the online
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lessons and the online review activities. You will, however, still be able to take the quizzes.
Do not buy "Connect Plus Psychology Online Access for Essentials of Understanding
Psychology." This code is NOT the one for our U-Pace Psychology 101 course! PLEASE DO
NOT BUY THIS CODE AS IT WILL NOT WORK FOR THIS COURSE.
How do I use the access code included with the book bundle?
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There may be two access codes included in the book bundle, which have capitalized
letters, such as: VDUBGERKYU. (VDUBGERKYU is NOT a real code, and will not
work if you attempt to enter it). You will only end up needing one of these two codes to
unlock the course content, so try each of them if the first code you enter doesn’t work.
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Log on to the D2L site and find your Psychology 101 course (see the end of this syllabus
for more detailed instructions on logging into D2L). Click on the “Content” section to see
all the online materials for the course. When you click on any of the documents with a
small chain icon next to them (for example, “Course Requirements”), you will be notified
it is protected content and see a space to enter the access code. Enter the code and press
“Submit.” If the first access code doesn’t work, try the other access code included with
your course bundle.
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After you have entered the access code, ALL of the content on the D2L site will be
unlocked, and you will not have to enter the code again.
What will this course cover?
This course is designed to provide strong liberal arts foundation for further coursework in many
degree programs, and for attainment of a position in the professional workforce after the
bachelor’s degree or beyond. In this course, you will learn about the science of psychology and
understand why psychology is recognized as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
math) discipline by the National Science Foundation. The theories, research, and applications
that constitute the field will illuminate the fundamental ways human behavior is shaped by
biological, psychological and social factors. You will be able to understand:
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the scientific method and critical research and ethical issues;
why the neuron is the basic element of behavior;
how we sense the world around us and construct our world view;
sleep and dreams, hypnosis and meditation, and drug use;
the foundations of memory, thinking and reasoning, problem solving and
language;
the nature of intelligence;
how we develop from conception to adulthood;
the nature of personality and its assessment;
the impact of stress and coping, psychological aspects of illness and wellbeing, and how to promote health and wellness;
psychological disorders and how they can be treated; and
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 persuasion, how we understand and are influenced by others, the
foundations of prejudice, liking and loving, and aggression and prosocial
behavior.
In addition to the learning outcomes listed above related to development of a psychological
perspective on behavior, there are other important learning outcomes for this course including:
1. Self-knowledge of your learning and critical thinking development.
Students often have trouble articulating to prospective employers the critical thinking,
reasoning, and communication skills they acquire during college that are highly valued in
business and other professions. Thinking about your learning and skill development is
strongly encouraged and cultivated in this course through:
a. self-reflection as you study topics such as cognition, learning, memory, and language;
b. two writing assignments, given near the beginning and end of the course.
2. Fulfillment of UWM’s General Education Requirements in the Division of Social Sciences.
All Social Science courses have the following learning outcome:
 Students will be able to understand human behavior, human cultural and physical
variation and evolution, and the organization, development, and consequences of
human activity, both past and present.
In addition, this course addresses the following learning outcome for social science
courses:
 Students will be able to recognize and analyze intrapersonal, interpersonal, and/or
socio-cultural factors associated with individual behavior, collective action, or
societal development. (Social Sciences Outcome b.1)
3. Fulfillment of UW System’s Shared Learning Goals.
In meeting these learning outcomes, you will be expected to utilize Critical and Creative
Thinking Skills, one of the UW System’s Shared Learning Goals for all students. Other UW
System Shared Learning Goals that you will be expected to utilize to a lesser extent include
Effective Communication Skills (as evidenced through your reading and writing), Individual,
Social, and Environmental Responsibility (particularly ethical reasoning in multiple
contexts—research, practice, policy, and human development), and Intercultural Knowledge
and Competence (especially empathizing with and understanding those who are different
than yourself). Psychological principles contribute insights into issues confronting
humankind such as international conflict, and oppression based on gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation, or other cultural or social differences. The sociocultural and
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international contexts that influence individual differences, and the limitations these
differences place on generalizing across different societal and cultural groups, are also
addressed in this course.
General Education Learning Outcomes Assessment
To achieve these learning outcomes, you will study theoretical perspectives, empirical findings,
and applications of psychological principles to issues, and use critical thinking skills to
understand and integrate concepts. Your learning will be assessed through the quizzes, which
require you to think deeply about the material rather than merely memorizing it. Additionally,
two writing assignments, given near the beginning and end of the course, will be used to assess
change in your ability to think critically and creatively about enduring questions that extend
across disciplines and into the public forum. The writing assignments are designed to strengthen
your knowledge of the social and biological bases of behavior, as well as develop skills in
critical and creative thinking.
The writing assignments are consistent with the Psychology Department’s teaching philosophy
and methods, which can be summarized by this Chinese proverb:
I hear, and I forget;
I see, and I remember;
I do, and I understand.
How does this course work?
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This course combines web-based instruction (on the D2L course site) with as much oneon-one help and support as you need every step of the way. You control the pace of your
learning, with flexibility to work at the times best for you each week.
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In this course you will be responsible for learning the material in small modules, each
equivalent to about half a lesson/chapter. You will be taking 24 quizzes, each of which is
6 minutes long and consists of 10 multiple-choice questions.
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You can retake quizzes an unlimited number of times without penalty. The quiz retakes
will be different. When you achieve at least 9 out of 10 correct on a quiz, you may
progress to the next quiz. Whether you earn 9 out of 10 correct or 10 out of 10 correct
does not matter for your grade. Your grade will reflect the number of quizzes you
completed with at least 9 out of 10 correct. The goal is to complete all 24 quizzes by the
end of the semester.
What if I don’t have a computer with internet access or
something happens to my computer during the course?
Use the computer labs on campus and computers in local libraries in your community. Dedicate
hours to this course in an academic planner and follow your schedule.
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Can I use my book or notes during a quiz or
have someone help me with a quiz?
No. The quizzes are to be completed without books or notes and without the help of anyone.
Using your book or notes, or getting someone else to take the quiz for you or help you during the
quiz, is forbidden and are clear cases of academic dishonesty.
How soon can I retake a quiz if I earn lower than 9 out of 10 correct?
THE ONE-HOUR WAIT RULE FOR RETAKES
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You must wait at least one hour before retaking a quiz. Do not violate the one-hour wait
rule for retakes! If you do not wait a full 60 minutes from the time you submitted a quiz
before retaking the same quiz, your score will not be counted.
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Taking the same quiz multiple times within an hour constitutes cheating. If you cheat,
you may be given a permanent 0 for that quiz, you may be asked to remove yourself from
the course, and more severe consequences for academic dishonesty may be pursued.
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Computer problems (i.e., computer froze, etc.) are not valid excuses for violating the onehour wait rule. If your quiz freezes, you must log back in to continue and then click
“Submit Quiz” before beginning your one hour wait. More detailed instructions on what
to do if your quiz freezes can be found at the end of this syllabus.
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The one-hour wait is for retaking the same quiz. If you completed a quiz with at least 9
out of 10 correct, you may immediately move on to the NEXT quiz without waiting.
What if I need special accommodations?
Can I have extra time on quizzes?
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Quiz times have been extended for many students with a recognized disability. We want
you to have what you need so you can be successful, so please don’t hesitate or wait to
tell us. I am happy to provide whatever special accommodations the Student Accessibility
Center recommends that will allow you to fully participate and perform well in this
course.
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If you have a recognized disability under the ADA, please provide me with
documentation as soon as possible from the Student Accessibility Center (Mitchell Hall
112, 229-6287, http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/DSAD/SAC/). Please drop your VISA form
off ASAP in an envelope to my mailbox (Dr. Diane Reddy) in the main office of
Psychology (Garland 224), or scan and email it to me (reddy@uwm.edu).
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Students with disabilities may do better in this course than in a conventionally taught
course, because they can go at their own pace.
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Writing Assignments
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You will complete two writing assignments in this course. During the third week of class,
I will assign one of two topics to you:
1. Explain how intelligence is a product of nature and nurture
2. Explain how psychology can be used for social change
The topic will be assigned to you (you do not get to choose the topic). You will use this
same topic for both of your writing assignments.
For Writing Assignment 1:
1. Critically and creatively think about your topic; and
2. Write 1-3 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font) based on your current
understanding of this issue.
Research or information gathering is NOT necessary. Consequently, you do not need to cite
any references or sources. You have 1 week to submit Writing Assignment 1 on D2L, by
11:59pm on Thursday, 9/26. If your paper has no deductions, you will earn a maximum of
5% toward your final course percentage/grade.
Deductions will be taken off your final course percentage/grade for:
 -1% minimal inclusion of relevant arguments
 -1% more than 3 typos
 -1% length is less than 1 page but more than half a page
 -2% length is less than half a page
 -5% not submitted by deadline
For Writing Assignment 2:
1. Critically and creatively think about the same topic that was assigned to you for Writing
Assignment 1; and
2. Write 1-3 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font) on this topic, based on
your understanding of this topic after studying psychology for several months.
Research or information gathering from outside sources is NOT necessary. For Writing
Assignment 2, you can use any information you have learned in this course. Since it is
assumed that your information source will be the course textbook, lesson presentations, or
videos, there is NO NEED TO INCLUDE CITATIONS. You must submit Writing
Assignment 2 on D2L by 11:59pm on Thursday, 12/5. If you want to submit Writing
Assignment 2 ahead of schedule and finish the course early, you are free to submit it any
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time after you have finished the quizzes. If your paper has no deductions, you will earn a
maximum of 5% toward your final course percentage/grade.
Deductions will be taken off your final course percentage/grade for:
 -1% minimal inclusion of course concepts
 -1% more than 3 typos
 -1% length is less than 1 page but more than half a page
 -2% length is less than half a page
 -5% not submitted by deadline
How are students graded?
Your grade will be based on three criteria:
1. Quizzes
2. Writing Assignment 1
3. Writing Assignment 2
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90%
5%
5%
100%
Quizzes account for a maximum of 90% toward your final course percentage.
Successfully completing each quiz adds 3.75% toward your final grade, as shown below:
Quizzes Completed
with a Score of at
Least 9 out of 10
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23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
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Fewer than 13 Quizzes
Percent Earned
90.00 %
86.25 %
82.50 %
78.75 %
75.00 %
71.25 %
67.50 %
63.75 %
60.00 %
56.25 %
52.50 %
48.75 %
Failing; It is not possible to
receive a final grade higher than
an F (even with extra credit)
Remember: Whether you earn 9 out of 10 correct or 10 out of 10 correct does not
matter for you grade; your grade will only reflect the number of quizzes you
completed with at least 9 out of 10 correct.
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Writing Assignment 1 accounts for a maximum of 5% toward your final course
percentage. You will be awarded between 0% and 5% for Writing Assignment 1, based
on the quality of your work.
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Writing Assignment 2 accounts for a maximum of 5% toward your final course
percentage. You will be awarded between 0% and 5% for Writing Assignment 2, based
on the quality of your work. Both Writing Assignment 1 and 2 are on the same assigned
topic.
Your final course percentage will be calculated by adding the percentages you earn on the quiz
chart above, Writing Assignment 1, Writing Assignment 2, and any extra credit. If your final
percentage is a decimal .5 or greater, it will be rounded up. Using this rounded final percentage,
final grades will be assigned as follows:
Final Course Percentage
(Quiz Chart + Writing Assignments + Extra Credit)
93-100%
90-92%
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
77-79%
73-76%
70-72%
67-69%
63-66%
60-62%
Below 60%
Final Course Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
How can I earn extra credit in this course?
You can earn 3.75% extra credit toward your final percentage in this course by completing three
short online surveys that will be emailed to you during the semester. These surveys are about the
course, and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. If you complete all three, you will receive
3.75% extra credit toward your final course percentage. If you complete only 1 or 2 of the three
surveys, you will not receive any extra credit. You do not have to contact your TA about this
extra credit, as your TA will automatically be informed when you complete all three surveys.
Here are the approximate dates that you should expect to receive these emails with survey links:
Survey 1: September 3rd
Survey 2: October 21st
Survey 3: Final Exam Period
Note: If you finish the course early, you will receive the link for the third survey early as well.
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Alternative Extra Credit Option: Rather than complete the three surveys in this course, you can
instead participate in up to 3 hours of research in the Psychology Department to earn up to 3.75%
extra credit toward your final course percentage. A maximum of 3.75% extra credit will be
awarded toward your final course percentage, so it does not help your course grade to do
both the three surveys and the research participation hours.
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Each hour of research participation is worth 1.25% extra credit toward your final course
percentage. You can complete a maximum of 3 hours of research participation for this
course, equivalent to a 3.75% increase in your final course percentage. (Remember: If
you have already received 3.75% extra credit for completing the three surveys,
research participation will NOT add anything further to your course percentage).
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Opportunities for research participation for extra credit can be found on the Psychology
Department SONA website:
https://uwmilwaukee.sona-systems.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=/
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If you haven’t used SONA before, click on “New Participant?” in the bottom left corner
to request an account. Your User ID is the first part of your epanther email address. In
the “Course(s)” box, make sure to select “101 – REDDY – INTRO PSYCH” (as well as
any other Psychology courses you are taking that offer extra credit for research
participation). The first time you log on you will be asked to do a brief prescreening
survey. Once you have finished you will see a list of studies with available time slots to
sign up.
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For more help, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions About Sona” document that
can be found halfway down the screen at the following website:
http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/psychology/Sona_research_participation/. You can also
contact the SONA Subject Pool Coordinator, Dr. Christine Larson, larsoncl@uwm.edu,
with questions.
How can I earn a Free Quiz Pass?
There is an easy way to earn a FREE QUIZ PASS in this course!
Complete Quizzes 1-3 by 11:59pm Sunday, September 22nd
If you complete at least quizzes 1-3 by the end of the third week of the course (11:59pm on
Sunday, September 22nd) you will earn one free quiz pass to use on any quiz of your choice! If
you earn this free quiz pass, at any point in the course you can decide to use it on a particular
quiz you’re working on. To redeem this free quiz pass, just contact your TA and your TA
will pass you on the quiz you selected so you can proceed right away to the next quiz.
How should I study in this course?
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See the table below for an estimation of the minimum time commitment recommended
for successful completion of this course.
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Course Activity
Studying and testing yourself
on concepts in the text and
online lesson presentations
Working through online
lesson presentation and review
activities
Reading the text
Completing 2 quizzes
Writing Assignment 1
Writing Assignment 2
Minimum Time
Commitment/Week
5 hours/week
Minimum Time
Commitment/Semester
Total: minimum 80 hours
1.5 hour/week
Total: minimum 24 hours
1.5 hour/week
1 hour/week
Total: minimum 24 hours
Total: minimum 16 hours
Total: minimum 3 hours
Total: minimum 3 hours
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In sum, you should expect to dedicate at least 9 hours per week to this course (144
hours across the entire semester, plus an additional 6 hours for the 2 writing
assignments). Keep in mind that this is a minimum time commitment; more time might
be required. You should create a study plan that works for you, and stick to it every week.
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You should study your reading assignment first and then study the online lesson
presentations. The reading assignments are richer and fuller than the lesson presentations.
The lesson presentations highlight concepts, but do not include everything you need to
know. Studying the lesson presentations alone is not enough. Similarly, studying the
reading assignment alone is not enough.
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Each reading assignment and associated lesson presentation prepares you for TWO
quizzes, and you must complete both quizzes (score at least 9 out of 10 correct) before
you can move on to new content.
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Many students have to retake the quizzes a number of times before they achieve 9 out of
10 correct. Do not get discouraged! We are here to support you and help you understand
all the material. It is our goal for every student to earn an “A” in this course and this is
completely possible! If at any point you become confused or unsure about any aspect of
the course, from material being covered to how to open course material, contact us
immediately! We will do whatever possible to help you to ensure your success.
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Do not get behind! Yes, this is a self-paced course, but it is recommended that you follow
the model schedule and complete 2 quizzes each week. Stay on track. Do not assume that
you will be able to catch up if you fall too far behind in the beginning of the course.
Some students underestimate how much time it takes to get 9 out of 10 correct. Don’t let
this happen to you. Start off with a bang! Do as much as you can now in case something
happens later in the semester in your life outside of school.
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D2L is typically slow during the end of the semester due to the large quantities of users
during this time. Do not wait until the last week to try and take many quizzes, because
you will likely have difficulties accessing the site.
Where can I receive extra help for this course?
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Always feel free to email me or your teaching assistant, or to visit our office hours. We
are available to help you.
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You can also receive additional help from the UWM Panther Academic Support Services
(PASS). They provide free in-person or online tutoring, supplemental instruction, review
sessions, study groups, and academic resources. For more information, please visit
http://www4.uwm.edu/pass/ , call (414) 229-3726, or email pass@uwm.edu.
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Sasha Albrect is the Psychology tutor (e-mail is albrec57@uwm.edu).
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You can sign up for tutoring in one of two ways:
(1) In person at the Student Success Center (Bolton 120)
(2) Online at the PASS website: http://www4.uwm.edu/pass/
o On the left side of the screen, halfway down, click the button that says “Click
here to make an appointment”
o On the next page, click “Cattrack Click Here” with the picture of the paw
o Log in with your normal Pantherlink information
o Select “Psychology 101” in the drop down menu and click “Go” to view
available services
Where can I find information on grade appeals and other policies?
Information on university policies on participation by students with disabilities, accommodation
for religious observances, complaint procedures, grade appeal procedures, and other standing
policies (e.g., sexual harassment, incompletes) can be found on this web page:
http://www4.uwm.edu/secu/SyllabusLinks.pdf
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
In this course, we will strictly adhere to UWM's policy regarding academic misconduct. UWM
does not tolerate academic misconduct, in any form. Cheating and plagiarism are examples of
academic misconduct. Here is the university's definition: "an act in which a student seeks to
claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization or citation, uses
unauthorized materials or fabricated data in any academic exercise, forges or falsifies academic
documents or records, intentionally impedes or damages the academic work of others, engages in
conduct aimed at making false representation of a student's academic performance, or assists
other students in any of these acts." Information about the procedures that are followed when a
student is suspected of academic misconduct can be found on this web page:
http://www4.uwm.edu/Dept/Acad_Aff/policy/academicmisconduct.cfm
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Important Dates
September 3rd (Tuesday)
September 30th (Monday)
October 25th (Friday)
November 27th (Wednesday)
through December 1st (Sunday)
December 21st (Saturday) at
11:59 PM (Central Time)
First day of classes
Last day to drop without receiving a “W” on transcript
Last day to drop or withdraw (“W” will appear on transcript)
Thanksgiving Break
Deadline for completing quizzes
Model Schedule
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING QUIZZES:
Saturday, DECEMBER 21st
11:59 PM (Central Time)
REMEMBER: Study your chapter and the online lesson presentation in preparation for each set
of two quizzes. You have 6 minutes to take each 10-item multiple-choice quiz. Take it alone,
closed book, no notes.
You should be completing two quizzes per week, as follows:
Week 1: Tuesday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 8th
Quiz 1 and Quiz 2
Psychological Research:
Chapter 2, pages 30 to 36, 37 to 48, 49 to 54, 56 to 57.
Week 2: Monday, September 9th – Sunday, September 15th
Quiz 3 and Quiz 4
Neuroscience and Behavior:
Chapter 3, pages 58 to 68, 69 to 76, 77 to 92, 94 to 95.
Neurons and the brain are covered in the chapter only. Make sure you master the online topics
(e.g., nervous system, genetics and behavior) and the topics in your chapter.
Week 3: Monday, September 16th – Sunday, September 22nd
Quiz 5 and Quiz 6
Sensation and Perception:
Chapter 4, pages 96 to 102, 103 to 112, 113 to 118, read recap on pages 125 to 126, 127 to 140,
142 to 143.
Your quiz will not cover taste and the skin senses (touch, pressure, temperature, and pain) so you
can skip pages 120 to 124.
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*Reminder: If you complete at least quizzes 1-3 by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 22,
you will receive a free quiz pass to use on any quiz of your choice! Simply email your
TA at any point in the semester to redeem this free quiz pass.
Week 4: Monday, September 23rd – Sunday, September 29th
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1 IS DUE TO THE D2L DROPBOX ON 9/26 BY 11:59pm
Quiz 7 and Quiz 8
States of Consciousness:
Chapter 5, pages 144 to 160, 161 to 166, 167 to 178.
Week 5: Monday, September 30th – Sunday, October 6th
Quiz 9 and Quiz 10
Learning:
Chapter 6, pages 180 to 190, 191 to 206, 207 to 212, 214 to 215.
Week 6: Monday, October 7th – Sunday, October 13th
Quiz 11 and Quiz 12
Memory:
Chapter 7, pages 216 to 230, 231 to 240, 241 to 248.
Week 7: Monday, October 14th – Sunday, October 20th
Quiz 13 and Quiz 14
Cognition, Language, and Intelligence:
Chapter 8 (Cognition and Language), pages 250 to 260, 261 to 274, 275 to 284; Chapter 9
(Intelligence) pages 286 to 306, 307 to 310, 311 to 316.
There’s more to cover here so plan on extra time for study.
Week 8: Monday, October 21st – Sunday, October 27th
Quiz 15 and Quiz 16
Development:
Chapter 12, pages 396 to 402, 403 to 410, 411 to 428, 429 to 438, 439 to 448.
The online materials focus on developmental psychology through infancy. The chapter covers
infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Your quiz questions cover all periods of
development (infancy through adulthood).
Week 9: Monday, October 28th – Sunday, November 3rd
Quiz 17 and Quiz 18
Personality:
Chapter 13, pages 450 to 462, 463 to 474, 475 to 482.
Week 10: Monday, November 4th – Sunday, November 10th
Quiz 19 and Quiz 20
Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being:
Chapter 14, pages 484 to 498, 499 to 506, 507 to 512.
Week 11: Monday, November 11th – Sunday, November 17th
Quiz 21 and Quiz 22
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Psychological Disorders and Treatment of Psychological Disorders:
Chapter 15 (Psychological Disorders), pages 514 to 526, 527 to 546, 547 to 552; Chapter 16
(Treatment of Psychological Disorders), pages 554 to 566, 567 to 574, 575 to 582.
Lots of connected readings to master here - budget your time.
Week 12: Monday, November 18th – Sunday, November 24th
Quiz 23 and Quiz 24
Social Psychology:
Chapter 17, pages 584 to 596, 597 to 604, 605 to 608, 609 to 618, 620 to 621.
Note that the lesson presentation focuses on a subset of the topics in the social psychology
chapter. Your social psychology quizzes will cover all the topics in your chapter and lesson
presentation.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Wednesday, November 27th – Sunday, December 1st
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #2 IS DUE TO THE D2L DROPBOX ON 12/5 BY 11:59pm
You are done!! Congratulations on all your hard work.
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING QUIZZES:
11:59pm (Central Time)
Saturday, December 21st
Whom can I contact with questions about D2L?
Contact UWM’s University Information Technology Services by calling (414) 229-4040 or
filling out a Help Desk Request form at the following website:
http://www4.uwm.edu/technology/help/campus/gettechhelp.cfm
How do I access the D2L course homepage?
Step 1:
D2L for this course will work best if you access the internet using Firefox as your
Web browser.
Step 2:
Go to the UWM homepage (www.uwm.edu).
Step 3:
Click on “D2L” near the top of the screen.
Step 4:
Click on the “UWM ePanther” button.
Step 5:
Enter your username and password (Your username will be your ePanther email
address without the “@uwm.edu” at the end. Your password will be the same as for
your ePanther email account.) Click “Log In.”
Step 6:
Scroll down and select the current semester.
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Step 7:
Under Fall 2013, select Introduction to Psychology (Psychology 101).
Step 8:
You will be taken to the course homepage, where you will see any current
announcements.
How do I access the course materials in D2L?
Step 1:
On the course homepage (see instructions above to reach the homepage), select
“Content,” located in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Here you will find all of
the online materials for the course.
Step 2:
Click on “Course Requirements.” Depending on your computer’s settings, you may
need to click on a pop-up window saying “Open,” “Show All Content,” or “Display all
Items.” Once the page loads, you will be notified it is protected content and see a
space to enter an access code. Enter one of the access codes from your course bundle
(the code will be 10 capital letters) and press “Submit.” If the first access code doesn’t
work, try the other access code included with your course bundle. (You will only need
one of these two codes.) After you have entered the correct code once, all of the
online course content will be unlocked for the remainder of the semester.
Step 3:
Click on each of the course documents and read or watch them in order to find out
important information about the course. If your computer is having problems
navigating between different documents, click on “Introduction to Psychology” on the
top of the screen to return to the course home page, and then click on “Content” again
to reload the page.
Step 4:
Click on each of the items under “Week 1” and go over them in order to prepare for
Quiz 1 and Quiz 2. Study the reading assignment in addition to (but before)
completing the online lesson presentation. Reading the text first will better prepare
you for the lesson presentation and will better solidify the information in your
memory. This course is designed to utilize both the text and the online resources;
therefore, you will not be prepared to take a quiz without completing everything.
There is also a study guide included for each week.
*Note:
When viewing the lesson presentation, navigate from slide to slide by using the small
orange arrows right above the top right corner of the slide. Do not use the larger
“Previous” and “Next” buttons, because these will take you to the next document in
the content section rather than simply the next slide in the lesson presentation.
Step 5:
You are ready to take Quiz 1 and Quiz 2! (See instructions below). When you have
earned at least 90% on both of these quizzes, move on to the items under “Week 2” in
the Content section before taking Quiz 3 and Quiz 4. Repeat these steps each week
moving forward, following the model schedule.
Step 6:
If you wish to return to the course homepage, click on the name of the course at the
very top of the screen near the left corner.
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How do I take a quiz in D2L?
Step 1:
Choose the most reliable internet connection and device available. Hard-wired internet
connections are more reliable than wireless internet connections. It is NOT
recommended that you use mobile devices – many students have had problems in
the past when taking quizzes on mobile devices.
Step 2:
On the course homepage (see instructions above to reach the homepage), select
“Quizzes” in the upper left corner.
Step 3:
Click on the quiz you need to take.
Step 4:
Read the instructions for the quiz, and when you’re ready click “Start Quiz!”
Step 5:
Select the best answer for each question. You can see which questions you have saved
answers to in the “Questions” section of the quiz’s left panel. You can also click on the
question number in the quiz’s left panel to go back to the question.
Step 6:
It is recommended that you click the corresponding “Save” button after answering a
question. You can also click “Save All Responses” to save all previous responses. If
your computer freezes or your internet connection is lost during your quiz, you
may lose any unsaved responses. If you change an answer, verify that the change is
saved prior to submitting the quiz.
Step 7:
Click “Next Page” or “Previous Page” to navigate between pages.
Step 8:
You will have 6 minutes to take your quiz. A timer will show up on the screen under
“Time Taken.” Although you can start a quiz and navigate away from it at any time
during the attempt, the timer for the quiz does not pause.
Step 9:
Click “Go to Submit Quiz” when you are ready to submit. If you try to submit a quiz
with unanswered questions, you will see a warning at the top of the “Submit Quiz”
page informing you about unanswered questions. Click the link beneath the warning to
return to each unanswered question.
Step 10: Click “Submit Quiz.” Even if you haven’t answered all of the questions, you should
click “Submit Quiz” at the end of the 6 minutes, or your computer may become hung
up (which could prevent you from retaking the quiz in an hour). After 6 minutes, you
will not be able to change any of your answers.
Step 11: You may need to wait a minute after hitting “Submit Quiz” (especially if you are using
a mobile device). You will then see the grade you earned on that quiz. If your quiz
shows up as a “late submission” that is okay, your quiz will still count.
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Step 12: If your score is at least 90%, you may proceed on to the next quiz. If your score is
lower than 90%, you will need to retake the quiz. You must wait a full hour before
attempting the same quiz again. You cannot begin your one-hour wait until you
click “Submit Quiz” on the first quiz.
Step 13: Click on the name of the course near the upper left corner of the screen to return to the
course homepage.
What should I do if the computer “freezes”
or I lose internet connectivity while I am taking a quiz?
Step 1:
Shut down the browser
Step 2:
Open a new browser window
Step 3:
Log back into D2L
Step 4:
Navigate to the course and enter the quiz again
Step 5:
Continue taking the quiz
*Note:
The 6-minute timer will keep running during this process.
*Note:
You may lose any responses that you did not save before your computer froze or you
lost internet connection. This is why it is a good idea to save your responses as you
move through the quizzes.
*Note:
Even if your computer freezes or you lose your internet connection, you MUST
log back in and click “Submit Quiz” before you can begin your hour-long wait
between quiz retakes.
How do I submit my paper on D2L?
Step 1:
On the course homepage (see instructions above to reach the homepage), select
“Dropbox” in the navigation bar.
Step 2:
Click on the title of the desired Dropbox folder
Step 3:
Click “Add a File”
Step 4:
In the pop-up window, click [Browse] or [Choose File]
Step 5:
Navigate to the desired file and double-click
Step 6:
Click “Upload”
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Step 7:
Click “Submit”
*Note:
You will receive a confirmation email when your file has uploaded. You can also
confirm successful submission in the Dropbox history by clicking on “Dropbox” on
the course navigation bar, then “View History,” and then selecting the desired
Dropbox folder in the drop-down menu.
*Note:
Use a Word or PDF file format. File names must contain only the normal letters of the
English alphabet, spaces, dashes, or underscores. Including even a single “illegal”
character – e.g., ampersand, apostrophe, pound sign, exclamation mark – in the
filename can make it impossible to download. There must be only ONE period (.) in
the filename – located between the descriptive text and the file type (e.g., file1.doc).