Psychology 101
Section 002
Introduction to Psychology
Lecture: MWF 1:25-2:15 Nursing 231
Textbook: Lefton, L. A. (1997).
Psychology. Sixth Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Instructor: Adena B. Meyers, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor
Office:
Barnwell 514
Phone: 777-8439
e-mail: meyersa@garnet.cla.sc.edu
Office Hours: Mon 9:30-10:30, Wed 3:00-4:00, & by appointment
The purpose of the class is to introduce you to the many sub-disciplines
that make up the field of psychology, with a particular emphasis on the study of
human thought and behavior. In this course you will be exposed to psychological
theories and research on a wide variety of topics including the biological bases
of behavior, cognitive processes, human development, and emotion. You will also
learn about the application of psychological principles and research to
real-world problems such as measuring intelligence and treating mental
illness.
You are required to read the assigned chapters in your textbook, to attend
class regularly, and to take several exams and quizzes as described below. You
will need #2 pencils for exams and quizzes, and are expected to provide your
own, so buy pencils now and be sure to bring them to class on exam and quiz
days!
Your grade will be based on your performance on exams and quizzes. There
will be four exams throughout the semester, each covering 4 to 5 chapters of the
textbook and all lecture material corresponding to those chapters. Each exam
will be worth 20% (one fifth) of your final grade. In addition, there will be 13
quizzes throughout the semester. In general, each quiz will cover one chapter's
worth of reading and lecture material, and will be worth 10 points. Your quiz
grade will be based on the sum of your highest 10 quiz scores, and will account
for 20% (one fifth) of your final grade.
Formula for final grade:
Sum of highest 10 quiz scores 100 possible points
Exam 1 100 possible points
Exam 2 100 possible points
Exam 3 100 possible points
Exam 4 100 possible points
Total 500 possible points + 25 possible extra credit points
Because you get to drop three quizzes, there will be no makeup quizzes. A
missed quiz will automatically count for a dropped quiz. Exam makeups for
excused absences will be during the time scheduled for the final exam. This is
the only chance for a makeup. The makeup will consist of a longer more
comprehensive version of the final exam. The final exam, scheduled for Friday,
December 12 at 2 p.m., will be administered only on the assigned date, at the
assigned time. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS (OR HAVE ANYONE ELSE MAKE TRAVEL PLANS
FOR YOU) THAT INCLUDE ABSENCE FROM THIS EXAM.
You will have an opportunity to earn extra credit points for participation
in up to five hours of experiments through the Psychology Department's Human
Participant Pool. For each hour of experiment participation, you will earn five
points of extra credit, for a total of 25 possible extra credit points. Please
see the attached handout for details.
Date Exams/Quizzes Tentative Lecture Topic Reading
Friday, 8/22 What Is Psychology? Syllabus
Monday, 8/25 Research In Psychology Ch 1 (pp 2-35)
Wednesday, 8/27 Statistics Appendix (pp 640-652)
Friday, 8/29 Q1 Biology I Ch 2 (pp 36-69)
Monday, 9/1 Labor Day - No Class
Wednesday, 9/3 Biology II
Friday, 9/5 Q2 Sensation I Ch 3 (pp 70-113)
Monday, 9/8 Sensation II
Wednesday, 9/10 Perception
Friday, 9/12 Q3 Sleep & Dreams Ch 4 (pp 114-147)
Monday, 9/15 Altering Consciousness
Wednesday, 9/17 Exam I Review Chapters 1-4 & Appendix, Q1-Q3, &
your notes on lectures from 8/22 - 9/15
Friday, 9/19 Learning I: Conditioning Ch 5 (pp 148-191)
Monday, 9/22 Learning II: Cognitive Learning
Wednesday, 9/24 Q4 Theories Of Memory Ch 6 (pp 192-229)
Friday, 9/26 Forgetting
Monday, 9/29 Q5 Cognition Ch 7 (pp 230-263)
Wednesday, 10/1 Language
Thursday, 10/2 WF Date
Friday, 10/3 Q6 What Is Intelligence? Ch 8 (pp 264-297)
Monday, 10/6 Measuring Intelligence
Wednesday, 10/8 Exam II Review Chapters 5-8 in the text, Q4-Q6, &
your notes on lectures from 9/19 - 10/6
Friday, 10/10 Motivation Ch 9 (pp 298-337)
Monday, 10/13 Fall Break - No Class
Wednesday, 10/15 Emotion
Friday, 10/17 Q7 Early Development Ch 10 (pp 338-377)
Monday, 10/20 Social & Emotional Development
Wednesday, 10/22 Q8 Adolescence Ch 11 (pp 378-407)
Friday, 10/24 Adulthood & Aging
Monday, 10/27 Q9 Theories of Personality Ch 12 (pp 408-447)
Wednesday, 10/29 Personality Assessment
Friday, 10/31 Q10 Stress & Coping Ch 13 (pp 448-475)
Monday, 11/3 Health Psychology
Wednesday, 11/5 Exam III Review Chapters 9-13 in the text, Q7-Q10, &
your notes on lectures from 10/10 - 11/3
Friday, 11/7 What Is Psychopathology? Ch 14 (pp 746-515)
Monday, 11/10 Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Wednesday, 11/12 Schizophrenia & Personality Disorders
Friday, 11/14 Q11 Psychodynamic Therapies Ch 15 (pp 516-553)
Monday, 11/17 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
Wednesday, 11/19 Pharmacological & Other Therapies
Friday, 11/21 Q12 Attitudes Ch 16 (pp 554-599)
Monday, 11/24 Social Cognition
Wednesday, 11/26 Thanksgiving Break - No Class
Friday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Break - No Class
Monday, 12/1 Q13 Social Interactions
Wednesday, 12/3 Organizational Psychology Ch 17 (pp 600-639)
Friday, 12/5 Other Applications Of Psychology
Friday, 12/12 Final Exam Review Chapters 14-17 in the text and
your notes on lectures from 11/7 - 12/5