Portfolio Activities

Each week the class members work collaboratively to solve
problems or explore issues in psychology. These activities are documented
and the 'paperwork' is turned in at the end of the semester (check syllabus
for due dates)in a prepared portfolio (use a folder). Handouts and
worksheets may also be used in these ' participation' activities. You
must be present to participate! Credit is not earned when you are absent.
The 'participation' portfolio is worth 100 pts. Since you must be
present,handouts etc. can not be provided on the website (a couple of
exceptions) nor can you make them up. 


 Survey of Topics in  Psychology (Preview)

Enduring Issues in Psychology

 Research Methods - 1) Operational Definitions, 2) Becoming a Consumer of Psychology, 3) Inference vs. Observation, 4) Correlation, Consider the Alternatives

 

   Brain Drawing

Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 

Sensations 
    
    Classical Conditioning

    Operant Conditioning 

Reinforcement vs. Punishment

Schedules of Reinforcement

Interactive Memory activities

Human Nature Debate 

 Personality Case Study

Locus of Control

Identifying disorders

Approaches to therapy

Reflective Questions