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0PSY 1010-006: Introductory PsychologyMW, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

FALL 2015Field House 2100

College of Language Literature and Social Sciences (CRN: 58892)

iNSTRUCTOR iNFORMATiONAlissa Anderson, MAEmail: Alissa.Anderson @utoledo.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday, 11:00am - 2:00pmOffice Location: UH 1900B*Schedule an appointment with me by email or via: ÿlissazanderson.youcanbooÿ

TEACHING ASSISTANT INFORMATIONRaghad HassabelnabyEmail: [email protected] Hours: TBAOffice Location: TBA

REQUIRED TEXTS & OTHER NECESSARY MATERIALS

The required textbook for this course is: Lilienfeld etoL (2013). Psychology: From Inquiry toUnderstanding, 3rd edition, Pearson.

We will be using an online platform called REVEL asthe textbook. This means the text we will be using(see above), comes in this platform and has beenenhanced with videos, reading quizzes, and otherinteractive activities. The quizzes in REVEL will berequired as a portion of your final course grade, soplease be sure to purchase the REVEL version of thetext. If you purchase a different print version, you willstill be expected to purchase access to REVEL and willwind up spending more money than you needed. Thelink to our REVEL course is:

The bookstore is selling both options; you can alsopurchase either option directly from Pearson at aslightly lower cost. Pricing info is below. It doesn't

matter to me where/how you purchase, just please note YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO REVEL FOR THISCOURSE! The REVEL version of the text is often less expensive than a regular, bound version of the textused online, so requiring this version is meant to save you a bit of money.

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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

This course uses Blackboard (ÿbBackboardÿutdLedu) for exams and practice quizzes, and it uses thePearson REVEL website ( ) for online text,supplementary materials, study aids, writing assignments, and quizzes. You will be invited to join theREVEL online website via this link: . You will need a fastinternet connection and access to a computer. The best browser to use with Blackboard and REVEL isMozilla Firefox. Most of the materials are also compatible with iPads and smartphones.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

This is a General Education Social Science Core course and there are no prerequisites. This course willprovide exposure to the branches of psychology and the scientific approach to the study of behavior. TheLearning Objectives below are based on the UT Core and American Psychological AssociationUndergraduate Learning Goals and Outcomes.

By the end of this class, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding representingappropriate breadth and depth in the following content areas of psychology:

1. Theory and research representing each of four general domains:

• Learning and cognition• Individual differences, psychometrics, personality, and social processes= Biological bases of behavior and mental processes• Developmental changes in behavior and mental processes

2. The history of psychology including the evolution of methods, theoretical conflicts, andsociocultural contexts.

3. Relevant levels of analysis including cellular, individual, group/systems, and culture.4. Themes, persistent questions, and enduring conflicts in psychology.5. Research methods, designs, and strengths and limitations of these designs.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

COURSE WEBSlTES -YES, THERE ARE TWO!This course requires you to have access to two main sites, Blackboard and REVEL. I will post

updates, announcements, and lecture slides on Blackboard; keeping up with the course is your

responsibility. If you are having problems accessing Blackboard, contact IT as soon as possible

and they will assist you. REVEL is the course website that accompanies our textbook. This is eSyllabus Development Resources: Template/February 18, 2015

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where your writing assignments and quizzes will live. If you experience problems with REVEL,

contact Pearson Learner Support via the link on the REVEL page. Using both sites is important for

your success in the course, so if you have questions, bring them up sooner rather than later.

PARTICIPATION IN PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESEARCHYou are required to participate in research in the psychology department. You must earn up at

least 4 research credit hours to receive a grade for this course. To fulfill this course requirement

you may either write 4 research papers, or participate in 4 credit hours of research studies, or do

some combination of the two options. 3 of these credit hours may be completed via online

research experiments. If you cannot participate due to scheduling issues or would prefer not to

participate, you can fulfil this requirement by writing reports on scientific articles. You mustfulfil

this requirement one way orthe other, oryou will not pass the class. I repeat: You will fail the

course if you do not participate in research or complete the reports. Finally, you must have your

research requirement fulfilled by December 4th, 2015 by 5pr!! Please see the link on Bmackboard

for additional information.

COURSE POLiCiES

0COMMUNICATIONCommunication with the instructor is most reliable by email. Most questions can be answeredquickly in email but you can also make an appointment to visit in my office during office hours.Do not leave phone messages. As your instructor, I am here to help and will respond to emailwithin 24 hours. You should check your university email frequently for messages about thecourse. You should also log in to BJackboard every dayto put in a little study time and to checkfor announcements. If you are having difficulty with the course concepts, please let me or thecourse TA know so that I can review those topics in class or provide individual explanations.

ATTENDANCEClass attendance is NOT required but will be the source of occasional extra credit opportunities.Excused absences include university sponsored events and illness (your own or immediate familyfor whom you provide care). Documentation must be provided. Any work missed must be madeup within one week to avoid a late penalty. Contact the instructor for extended absences; if youare ill for long periods (more than four weeks), consider petitioning for a medical withdrawal.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY & CHEATINGCheating will not be tolerated. The first instance of cheating will result in a zero (0) for theassignment or exam and a note in your college file. A second instance will result in an F grade forthe course and a note in your college file. A low grade that results from cheating will not bedeleted if you retake the course for a higher grade. Cheating includes (but is not limited to) use ofnon-permitted resources for exams or assignments such as friends, internet, books, etc. Using acell phone during an exam for any reason. Plagiarism (use of another person's words withoutciting a reference to assign credit to them); always use your own words in all assignments. Seethe university's policy on academic honesty (can also be found on the Blackboard Course Site in



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DEADLINES & A WORD ABOUT LATE WORKLate exams are accepted, but each day late reduces the score by 20 percentage points. If youknow you will not be able to take an exam on the days it is available, you may makearrangements to take it early without penalty. Exams will be available one day in-class and duringa two-day window in the computer lab (UH 5150F); the best approach is to prepare early so thatyou can take the exam a little early in case you get called to work or something else unexpectedhappens. Plan to have a backup computer and internet connection (friend, library, etc) in caseyou have technical problems at the last minute. Being prepared gives you flexibility so you canmanage even when life gets complicated.

Late Assignments/Quizzes are NOT accepted! All writing assignments, chapter, and modulequizzes are open from the first day of class (August 24, 2915) till their assigned due dates (see thecourse syllabus). If you know that you wilm be unable to complete the assignment/quiz by the duedate please plan ahead and complete it early. Losing internet access at home while completingassignments or quizzes is not an acceptable excuse unless it is a general blackout covering a widegeographic area, in which case this class will not be your biggest problem. Unexpected situationsarise and I am absolutely willing to work with you if such satiation(s) prevent you fromcompleting your work on time. Please email me ASAP if you are experiencing an emergency thatwill prevent you from turning in your work on the due date listed.

POLICY STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY (ADA)The University is an equal opportunity educational institution. Please read The UnivÿtÿPotiqVStatement on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability_ Americans with DBabilitv ACtCompliance. You can also find this information on Blackboard in the UToledo Resources folder.

A GADEMIC A CCOMMODA TIONSThe University of Toledo is committed to providing equal access to education for all students. Ifyou have a documented disability or you believe you have a disability and would like informationregarding academic accommodations/adjustments in this course please contact the StudentDisabHiÿ Services Office. You can also find this information on Blackboard in the UToledoResources folder.

CLASS ETIQUiTTE

EATING IN CLASSI really do not care if you eat in class. We all get hungry and all of our brains need glucose to stayenergized and focused. However, if your meal/snack is bothering other students who areattending class please respect them and either adjust your eating schedule or choose somethingdifferent to munch on in class. If you have any questions please let me know ASAP.

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If you prefer to take notes via a recording device please email me for my permission prior to

recording class meetings. The inappropriate use of cell phones and laptops are not onlydistracting to me but also to your fellow classmates. Cell phones should only be used in the event

of an emergency, and I ask for those with laptops to sit towards the back of the classroom.

Students violating this policy will politely be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of

the class period.

All electronic entertainment devices are to be turned off during class. With the exception of

medically necessary assistive devices, approved emergency communications and warning devices

operated by authorized law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel,

"first responders," or other emergency personnel, and cell phones registered with UT-ALERT, all

personal electronic communications devices in the possession of students will be turned off

during class. Cell phones registered with UT-ALERT must be placed in vibrate or silent mode

during class. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action. Such action may,

at the discretion of the instructor of record, include a warning, dismissal from class for the day of

the infraction, a reduction in the grade for the class, or referral to the Office of Student

Conduct. No part of this policy is intended to conflict with established policies of the University

of Toledo or a student's right to due process as stated in the Code of Student Conduct.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The University of Toledo offers academic and personal support services to help you succeed (links to allsupport services can be found on the Blackboard in the UToledo Resources folder):

University libraries are your gateway to information that connects you with the resources youneed for education, research, and patient care.

Tutoring services for all UT students is available through the Learning Enhancement Center inCarlson Library, including writing.The Writing Center provides free, face-to-face and online tutoring for writers in all disciplines.The staff can help you with a variety of writing assignments.

The Counseling Center can help you with transitioning to college and maintaining a healthylifestyle. If you or a friend ever feel overwhelmed adjusting to college or in need of crisisintervention or mental health services, please contact the Counseling Center.

A Success Coach has been assigned to all new students to help navigate the college experienceby serving as a single point of contact. Your Success Coach can help you build skills, refer you tosupport services, and aid in your overall success so be sure to stay connected to him or herthroughout your academic journey. If you need assistance connecting with you success coach,send an email to successcoachÿLDutoÿedo,edu.

COURSE EXPECTATIONSi

This course is designed to help you gain an appreciation of the scientific basis of the entire discipline ofPsychology. You will learn about what psychologists study, how they study it, what they know (or don't



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know), and the difficulties in understanding behavior expect to spend about 9-12 hours per weekreading the textbook, going through the online materials (paying special attention to those that arespecifically assigned), gaining confidence with the practice quizzes, and studying on your own if you wantto get the highest grade of which you are capable.

You should be seated and ready to begin listening and discussing at 3:30pm when the class begins. If youare late, just enter the back of the room and quietly be seated. Activities at the beginning of the class willnot be repeated for late comers. Turn off cell phones during class. If you must engage in distractingactivities during class, leave the room to do so.

COURSE EVALUATION

> EXAMS

There will be a course pretest, five unit exams, and a final exam for this course. You may not usebooks, notes, or friends on the exams.., you should just be using your own brain. I am tentatively

allowing a class period to be used for an exam day, but if we cannot finish the unit in time, exams willbe taken in a proctored computer lab (UH 5150F). I will post announcements on Blackboard tocommunicate whether a class period will be available to take the exam. If you prefer to take yourexam in the lab rather than in class, you may do so. You may visit the lab to take your exam any timethe lab is open when the exam is available. However, multiple instructors utilize this lab for proctoredexams, so it does get busy at times. You will access the course pretest, unit exams, and final exam viathe Blackboard course site. You will be provided a computer and internet access if you choose to takeyour exam in the lab. If you choose to take your exam during the allotted class time, you will need alaptop of your own that connects to the university provided internet service.

o:, COURSE PRETEST- 0% OF FINAL GRADE (0 points)The course pretest will not be graded and your score will not count towards your final examgrade; the pretest will be used to assess your knowledge of psychology ONLY.

4- UNIT EXAMS - 50% OF FINAL GRADE (500 points)There will be five unit exams. Unit exams will be worth 50% of your final grade! The unitexams will be composed of 50 questions and each question will be worth 2 point (you canearn up to 100 points max). You will access your exam via Blackboard.

4- FINAL EXAM - 15% OF FINAL GRADE {100 points)The final covers is cumulative, meaning that it will cover material discussed throughout theentire semester. The final will be 100 questions and each question will be worth i point (youcan earn up to 100 points max). You will access the final exam via Blackboard. Your finalexam is worth 15% of your final grade so please study!

COMPUTER LAB RULESDo:

* Bring a photo Ib to the lab.. Remember the course name (Principles of Psychology) and my name (Anderson)

to check in faster.



• Plan ahead. There is no guarantee that you will be able to take the exam ifthelab is busy.

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Do Not:® Arrive at the lab less than an hour before it closes for the day; you will not be

permitted to take the exam.• Try to cheat. I am friends with the proctors and they will text me immediately if

they see you doing something sketchy. Any use of your phone during an examwill be considered cheating. Put it away.

o Use the computers for non-exam related work (printing documents, email, etc.).Get in, get out.

NOTE: If you take the exam after it is due, you will receive a 20% penalty for every day that it is

late. See the lab's hours here: :edu/Is!!oÿ ÿme=5150F.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Writing assignments, quizzes (module and chapter), and exams are graded as they are submittedand will be available for you to review shortly after the due date. You should always review theseso you will understand the answers to all the questions, especially the ones you miss--re-readthe textbook sections that cover any missed questions. Some of these may appear on the finalexa m.

# PRACTICE QUIZZES - 0% OF FINAL GRADE (0 points)Practice quizzes are to help you judge your understanding; these can be taken as manytimes as you would like to take them. The score you receive WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDSYOUR FINAL GRADE. These quizzes (found on the Blackboard course site) are availablefor you to test your knowledge ONLY.

EOC (END OF CHAPTER) QUIZZES- 15% OF FINAL GRADE (1200 points)"End of Chapter" quizzes will also be used to help you judge your understanding of the

psychological principals and information you read about in the textbook. The EOC

Quizzes are found on the REVEL course site. EOC Quizzes will open for you to take 3

weeks prior to their assigned due date. Due dates for each EOC is listed in the Tentative

Course Schedule at the end of this syllabus; you will be notified of any changes via

Blackboard. Each EOC contains 25 questions that are worth 3 points each; you may earn

up to 75 points max per EOC. You will have 3 chances to get the correct answer for each

EOC question. Your EOC Quiz grade will be based on a maximum of 1200 points for a

perfect score; you will have 16 opportunities to accumulate 1200 points. EOC Quizzes

determine 15% of your final grade.

MODULE QUIZZES - 10% OF FINAL GRADE (1185 points)Module Quizzes will also be used to help you judge your understanding of textbook

chapters. The Module Quizzes are found on the REVEL course site. Module Quizzes will

open for you to take 3 weeks prior to their assigned due date. Due dates for the chapter



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module quizzes are listed in the Tentative Course Schedule at the end of this syllabus;

you will be notified of any changes via Blackboard. Each Module Quiz contains 5

questions that are worth 3 points each; you may earn up to 15 points max per module

quiz. You will have 3 chances to get the correct answer for each module quiz question.

Your Module Quiz grade will be based on a maximum of 1185 points for a perfect score;

you will have 79 opportunities to accumulate 1185 points. Module Quizzes determine

10% of your final grade.

°:° WRITING ASSIGNMENTS - 10% OF FINAL GRADE (500 points)

You will be assigned 8 writing assignments for this course. Writing assignments are shortto long essays and are graded stringently by a sophisticated and calibrated computeralgorithm via REVEL by Pearson. Writing Assignments will open for you to take 3 weeksprior to their assigned due date. Due dates for each writing assignment is listed in theTentative Course Schedule at the end of this syllabus; you will be notified of any changesvia Blackboard. Each writing assignment can earn as many as 100 points. Accordingly,your writing grade will be based on a maximum of 500 points for a perfect score; you willhave 8 opportunities to accumulate 500 points (any extra points will be extra credit).Writing assignments determine 10% of your final grade.

> EXTRA CREDIT

o:o IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES/PARTICIPATION

Each week (15 weeks total) I will provide an extra credit opportunity in the form of in-class activities and/or participation. For these activities I will ask you to write a briefresponse (up to 1 page MAX) to a question proposed in class. The day for which this extracredit is offered will vary (either Monday OR Wednesday)! You should attend every classso that you do not miss out on this grand opportunity ©! Extra credit questions/activitieswill not be asked on exam days. Students who arrive late to class will not be permitted tomake up extra credit participation.

Every class activity you participate in is worth i point. 5 extra credit points will earn you 1point towards your FINAL GRADE! 10 extra credit points will earn you 2 points added toyour FINAL GRADE! Finally, 15 will get you a whopping 3 points added to you FINALCOURSE GRADE!!! *Rounding extra credit points is NOT AN OPTION! So be sure to getthe necessary number to receive the points you want/need!H*

o:÷ EXAM REVIEW ATTENDANCE

Exam reviews will be scheduled and administered bythe course TA. Attendance will berecorded via a sign-in sheet. The students whose attendance is recorded will get 1 pointadded to their exam grade (for the specific exam that is reviewed by the TA). If youhave questions please contact me! Exam reviews facilitated by the course TA will be heldin UH 1840 (unless otherwise noted). Dates for exam reviews will be announced viaBlackboard.

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> GRADING CRITERIA

Assignment

Module Quizzes

EOC Quizzes

WritingAssignments

Unit Exams

Cumulative FinalExam

Total

TotaJAssigned

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16

Total points % of FinalPoints per Assignment possible Grade

15 points each (3 pts per 1185 10%question, 3 attempts)

75 points each (3 pts per 1200 15%question, 3 attempts)

100 points each 500 10%

100 points each (2pts per 500 50%question)

100 points 100 15%

3485 100%

> GRADING SCALE

A = 92.5 - 100%A- = 90 - 92.49%

B+ = 87.5 - 89.99%

B = 82.5 - 87.49%

B- = 80 - 82.49%

C+ = 77.5 - 79.99%

C = 72.5 - 77.49%

C- = 70 - 72.49%

D+ = 67.5 - 69.99%

D = 62.5 - 67.49%

D- = 60 - 62.49%

F = 59.9% and below

W - if you withdraw from the course after the end of the drop period.IN - Incomplete grades are only assigned in extraordinary circumstances beyond the student's controland only if the student has completed at least 3 exams with a passing grade. Under no circumstances willa student be allowed to retake an entire course in order to complete this course.Not Attending - Failure to do assignments and take exams will be reported to the registrar and such non-attendance may affect your financial aid.

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PSY 1010-006Tentative Course Schedule

Introductory Psychology Fall 2015

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Week Day Date

1 M 24-Aug

W 26-Aug

Su 30-Aug

2 M 31-Aug

W 2-Sept

Su 6-Sept

3 M 7-Sept

W 9-Sept

Su 13-Sept

4 M 14-Sept

W 16-Sept

5 M 21-Sept

W 23-Sept

Su 27-Sept

6 M 28-Sept

W 30-Sept

Su 4-Oct

7 M 5-Oct

W 7-Oct

8 M 12-Oct

W 14-Oct

Su 18-Oct

9 M 19-Oct

w 21-0ct

Su 25-Oct

i0 M 26-0ct

w 28-Oct

Su 1-Nov

11 M 2-Nov

W 4-Nov

Su 8-Nov

12 M 9-Nov

W 11-Nov

13 M 16-Nov

Topic

Introduction - Syllabus

Psychology & Scientific Thinking

Research Methods

Biological Psychology

*Labor Day (NO CLASS)*

Sensation and Perception

-Extra Unit 1 Day-

Exam 1 (CH. 1-4) IN-CLASS

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

-Extra Unit 2 Day-

*Fall Break (NO CLASS)*


Thinking, Reasoning, and Language

Intelligence and IQTesting

Human Development

-Extra Unit 3 Day-


Emotion and Motivation

Stress, Coping, and Health

Social Psychology

-Extra Unit 4 Day-

*Veterans Day (NO CLASS)*

Exam 4 (CH. 11-13} IN-CLASS

ReadingsDue

Syllabus

CH 1

CH 2

CH 3

CH 4

[CH 5

CH 6

CH 7

CH 8

CH 9

CH i0

CH 11

CH 12

CH 13

Assignments Due(MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59PM ON DATE)

CH 1 Module Quizzes & CH 1 EOC Quiz

Course Pretest; CH 2 Module Quizzes

CH 3 Module Quizzes

CH 2 & 3 EOC Quizzes

CH 4 Module Quizzes

CH 4 EOC Quiz

CH 4 Writing Assignment

Exam 1 in Lab: 9116 & 9/17

CH 5 Module Quizzes

CH 6 Module Quizzes


CH 7 Module Quizzes

CH 5 & 7 Writing Assignments

CH 7 EOC Quiz

Exam 2 in Lab: 10/7 & 10/8

CH 8 Module Quizzes

CH 9 Module Quizzes


CH 10 Module Quizzes


CH 10 EOC Quiz

Exam 3 in Lab: 10/22 & 10/27

CH ii Module Quizzes

CH 11 EOC Quiz





Exam 4 in Lab: 11/12 & 11/17

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W 18-Nov Personality CH 14 CH 14 Module Quizzes

Su 22-Nov CH 14 EOC Quiz

14 M 23-Nov Psychological Disorders CH 15 CH 15 Module Quizzes

W 25-Nov *Thanksgiving Break (NO CLASS)*

Su 29-Nov CH 15 EOC Quiz

15 M 30-Nov Psychological & Biological Treatments CH 16 CH 16 Module Quizzes

W 2-Dec -Extra Unit 5 Day- CH 15 Writing Assignment

Su 6-Dec CH 16 EOC Quiz

16 M 7-Dec Exam 5 (CH. 14-16) IN-CLASS Exam 5 in Lab: 1213 & 12/8

W 9-Dec Final Exam Review Day

' 17 T 15-Dec Final Exam

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each chapter are to be completed on the REVEL course website



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