Introduction to Psychology

(Social Studies or Bible Elective open to any student.  Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Bible)

Last Edited: 08/26/2010 07:13 PM -0600  .

Cover letter sent home at the beginning of the semester

Access the website for  Psychology, 6th Edition by David G. Myers

Just click on the book!

Then create a log-in for yourself.  You will be asked for email address and told to create a password.

 

Current Assignments:   Monday:   Tuesday:  Welcome to class  Read Intro. Wednesday: Key Figures in the History of Psych and Psychology's Big Issues Thursday: Review of yester day, and Psychology's Subfields. Friday:  Quiz over intro material

Presentations and readings for your reviewing pleasure:

            Introductory Lecture

            Chapter 1  Psychological Reasoning (Bias, Research Methods, and Stats)

            Chapter 2  The Nervous System

                                The Brain

            Chapter 3  The Nature and Nurture of Behavior (Genetics, Evolutionary Psych, Twin Studies etc)

                                Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls

                                    Executive Summary (shorter), Entire Report (longer, but  more

                                      completete)

            Chapter 7  States of Consciousness

                                Preedy