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Dr. Terry F. Pettijohn Psychology -- OSU Marion Summer 2012 |
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| 2305 -- Drugs and Behavior -- 8:30-10am MTWR |
| 3515 -- Psychology of Emotions -- 10:40-12:10pm MTWR |
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COURSE INFORMATION FOR GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 100 -- DR. TERRY F. PETTIJOHN
OVERVIEW. Psychology is the science of behavior and cognition. This course views behavior and cognition from various perspectives. Emphasis is on the experimental attitude. Psychology is relevant, and students will apply findings to personal life. The course objectives include: 1-knowledge of psychology, 2-development of scientific attitude, and 3-personal awareness development. Every student should be able to apply what he or she learns to everyday life, and have fun doing it. This is a prerequisite to all other courses. Students may be asked to participate in research studies. The schedule may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. Always be prepared.
CLASS MEETINGS. The class will meet on a regular schedule. Please try to be on time. If late, come in without disturbing the rest of the students. If absent, obtain notes from a classmate. You are responsible for everything that is covered in every class. Please come prepared to learn about psychology. Be considerate of classmates and instructor. Ask questions when necessary, but do not talk and disrupt class. If necessary, I might need to ask a student to leave the room if disruptive. This is a large class, but if we cooperate, it will run smoothly. Take notes in class. If class is canceled, continue with the schedule. If class is canceled on the day a test is scheduled, the test will be given the next time the class meets. Requirements may change slightly.
ASSIGNMENTS. This course will have 5 in-class tests, and 1 final exam. The tests will include multiple choice questions, essay questions, and critical thinking take home questions. The take home questions include identifying important concepts in the course, conducting a research study, and an Internet assignment (which must be posted to a discussion page). The tests will cover both the textbook and class lectures. Please try to take tests on time. If you absolutely cannot take a test, call and leave a message. A make-up will be arranged if necessary.
STUDY SUGGESTIONS. There is a study skills handout on the Internet. The student study guide and computer study program will help you study for tests. In addition, you can be tutored, and can ask instructor for assistance. If you need help, get it early. One study skill is to keep a Psychology Journal in which you write Comprehension questions and answers, Applications of concepts, and Evaluations of theories in psychology. Perhaps the best advice is to always be prepared. Good luck in this exciting adventure.
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION. In addition to other options, there will be available to students a computer assisted instruction study program for students in the course. The computer program will contain a programmed review of text concepts, identification/ glossary exercises, and a multiple choice quiz for each unit of the course. We are using the IBM computers in the psych lab. If you have an IBM compatible computer, I will make the study program available for home use (you need 1 MS-DOS formatted high density disk). Part of the course study program will be available on the Internet, and students are encouraged to quickly learn how to log-on, either at home or in the computer center at OSUM. My web site contains course information and Internet resources and assignments to help you learn more effectively.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES. Every student is expected to behave ethically and morally in this class. Academic misconduct is a serious offense that will not be tolerated. Plagiarism will be handled according to University rules. Students are expected to attend class regularly and if absent get class notes. If students cannot make a test, it is their responsibility to let instructor know in advance and to turn in take-home material the next class meeting when asking about a possible make-up exam. It is also the student's responsibility to let the instructor know of any special requirements or needs early in the quarter. You should always know exactly where you stand. Always do your own work (do not even think of cheating)! Academic misconduct is very serious. Students are encouraged to keep in contact with the instructor through personal contacts, written messages, or email messages (my email address is Pettijohn.1@osu.edu). Keep up with assignments. I would like you to get your e-mail account as soon as possible so you can always communicate with me about the course.
GOOD LUCK! I hope that each student enjoys the course and is able to really get involved in psychology. I love to teach psychology, and this is one of my favorite courses. I am sure that we can all work together to learn about psychology. Please feel free to come to my office to see me whenever you can. I would like to get to know everyone in the class. Psychology is fun!
Psychology 3515, Psychology of Emotion, will be taught this Summer by Dr. Pettijohn at OSUM. The 3-hour course will meet at 10:40am MTWR. Prerequisite is Psychology 100, although other courses such as Social 367 or Motivation 311 would prepare students even more. There will be opportunities to individualize course for student's own interests and needs. Honors option will be available to limited number of qualified students. This course will count toward a psychology major.
Psychology 3515, Psychology of Emotion, is a course that surveys the theoretical approaches to the study of emotion, introduces measurement and control of emotion in everyday life, and studies some of the major emotions that we experience.
This 3-hour course will involve students in learning and discussing various views of emotion. We will begin with a definition of emotion, and study how psychologists measure emotions. We then survey the major theoretical approaches, including theories of James, Jung, Lazarus, Schachter, Zajonc, Henry, and Plutchik. Ekman's work on facial expressions will be covered, along with current research on social psychophysiology of facial expression. Then we discuss emotions and stress, and learn about the control of stress in daily life. The last couple of weeks will be spent learning about some of the important emotions, including sadness, anger, fear, happiness, and love. Students will be involved through papers, class lecture and discussion, films, and textbook.
Psychology 3515 will require students to become involved in understanding the theories and applications of emotion. To assess success, students will probably have 3 tests and 2 papers, plus class discussion. The tests will focus on the major theories and important points covered in lecture and textbook. The papers will give students a chance to explore selected areas of emotion in more depth than will be possible in class. The papers will focus on 2 topics: 1) a review of a theory of emotion, and 2) a review of a specific emotion.
Psychology 601, Comparative Psychology, is a look at "research on animal behavior by psycholologists and ethologists; studies of the behavior of different species in the lab and in the field."
We will survey the field of animal behavior, reviewing its historical roots and investigating its current theories.
Students interested in learning more about animal behavior will benefit from this course. For more information, see Dr. Pettijohn.
Overview. Psychology 311, Motivation and Action is "a behavioral presentation of experimental work on learning and motivation." This 3- hour experimental course will view motivation from several perspectives: instinct, arousal, drive, reinforcement, cognitive, and humanistic. Part of the course will consist of a review of the important motivation concepts throughout history. The rest will focus on understanding various approaches to motivation, and applying this information to everyday behavior. Psychology 311 counts as a major or minor requirement in psychology. A basic goal is to help students understand why people behave the way they do. Students will be involved in learning through papers, class lecture and discussion, films, and readings.
Tentative Requirements. Psychology 311 will require students to become involved in understanding the theories and applications of motivation. To assess success, the class will have 3 tests and a series of 2 papers. The tests will focus on the major theories and important points covered in lecture and textbook. The papers will give students a chance to explore selected areas of motivation in more depth than will be possible in class. Papers do not have to be typed, but it would be appreciated. Students can use word processor for reports. Papers should be written neatly and follow APA style. I expect you to use journals in our library as well as use Psychological Abstracts to find references for your papers. The papers can be of two types: literature review or experiment.
Motivation is a very important concept in psychology. It is interesting, fun, relevant, useful, and should be challenging for everyone. Be prepared for an exciting quarter. Let's get motivated for a fun psychology course! Be creative and enjoy yourself.
OVERVIEW. PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT 335 is "an examination of psychological concepts and theories related to individual adjustment and adaptation." The prerequisite is Psychology 100. Recent developments in psychological research have dramatically increased its applicability for everyday life. This course presents relevant, empirical information that applies to issues individuals confront in modern society. Topics include theories of adaptive behavior, psychological management procedures related to stress, common behavior problems, adjustment throughout lifespan, interpersonal relationships, love, intimacy, and sexual relationships, work and leisure, and a quest for values. We will stress diversity in adjustment.
TEXTBOOK. The textbook for the course is Human Adjustment by John Santrock (published in 2005 by McGraw-Hill). This is an excellent book by a psychologist who is familiar with adjustment in everyday behavior. It is very readable and current, and should provide much information on topics we discuss in class as well as those you are interested in personally. There is a Student Study Guide available (written by Terry Pettijohn) which provides a chapter outline, programmed review, multiple choice questions, and essay questions to study from. In addition to the textbook, there are a number of journals in the library with relevant information to this course. They include: Journal of Counseling Psychology, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Assessment, and Journal of Abnormal Psychology. There are many other relevant journals, such as Psychological Reports, that contain relevant discussions of topics we will be covering in Psych 335.
GRADING AND ASSIGNMENTS. Your grade will be determined by your performance on five tests, and each test is worth 100 points. The grade is a percentage of the 500 possible points, as shown on the other side of this syllabus. The tests will include in-class components, which will be primarily essay in nature, and take-home components, which will include papers, essay, research activities, and Internet assignments. We might alter slightly the test format as we go through the course. Tests will stress applications of adjustment concepts in everyday behavior. The emphasis will be on the textbook and class discussion. Keep up with the test questions, answering the take-home as we cover the material in class.
Ask questions, keep current, and you will learn and do just fine in the course. The Internet assignment requires you to use a web browser (Netscape at OSUM) at http://www.marion.ohio-state.edu/fac/pettijohn and follow instructions. Then you need to post your reaction to the Psych 335 Discussion Page. This might change depending upon the class and the facilities.
EXPECTATIONS. Students are responsible to obtain information and learn concepts. Outside reading may be required. Brief classroom presentations may be expected. I realize that most students will not major in adjustment psychology. I know that many of you are majoring in other areas, and are interested in how psychology influences other topics, so you will be able to apply it to your own field. Therefore, we will concentrate on applications which will be most important to a variety of majors. There are certain facts and informational theories which must be covered, however, and I expect you to work on learning the information. The adjustment course counts as a requirement for the psychology major or minor. You should enjoy the course and get a better understanding of adjustment.
Overview. Psychology 120, Psychology of Academic and Personal Effectiveness is a "survey of theories and practices designed to improve higher level skills in reading, perception, learning, and adjustment." The 3-credit hour study skills course will stress practical applications of basic psychological principles. Focus of the course will be on techniques to improve the effectiveness of the student. Students will gain experience in becoming more aware of their social environment through practice with the skills of perception, attitudes, communication, and motivation. Adjustment topics such as problem solving, stress management and time management will be covered. Much of the course will concentrate on study skills. Learning theories will be reviewed, with practical suggestions for improving the reading and memory skills necessary for college. Students will take tests, read chapters, write brief papers, give short presentations, conduct library research, and utilize the computer in CAI. Study skills covered will include note taking, textbook studying, test taking, and paper writing. Students will gain confidence in their college skills. No prerequisites are necessary to take Psychology 120.
Class meetings. We will meet regularly. It is expected that you will come and participate in all class meetings. You are responsible for all information presented at all meetings. Get notes from a classmate if absent.
Textbooks. We will have 2 textbooks. How to Study in College by Walter Pauk and published by Houghton Mifflin is an outstanding book that gives many tips on studying. Much information will be taken from it. The other book is Personal Growth and Behavior, an anthology of readings on adjustment. This will be used to try the study techniques, and to learn about personal adjustment. I will make some specific reading assignments out of both of the books. And there will be times when you can read and learn more on your own. Let me encourage you to read and study whatever interests and helps you throughout the course (in addition to the assignments). Many times the assignment will be in the readings book, but the task will be to take notes or make an outline or practice reading, which are all from the study book. Make good use of the assignments to learn.
Assignments. This is a rather unique course. There are 30 assignments, ranging from small quizzes to longer papers and tests. The assignments are designed to help you experience just about any condition in college. There will be some surprise quizzes, and there are a couple of oral presentations. Note that many of the assignments (especially in the beginning) are worth 5 points (out of 300). Thus they are not to be feared, but rather looked upon as a challenge. The assignments will not be difficult if you keep up to date. Assignments may change during the quarter, so always be prepared.
Deadlines. The biggest downfall of students is to miss classes and turn assignments in late. If you keep up to date with your work, you are almost guaranteed a good grade. I will give you lots of time to do everything you need to do for the course. Sometimes you will have a day or 2 notice, sometimes a week. Don't delay in getting started so you can meet deadlines.
Focus. The study skills of note taking, reading and studying textbooks, and taking exams are extremely important in college. We will focus on these, as well as interpersonal skills such as time and stress management, communication, and decision making. After the course is over, you will have the ability to become an excellent student by applying your study skills.
Good luck! Don't expect miracles. This course will present the basics of good study habits and adjustment to college. You will need to practice these concepts regularly to see a change in your performance. But if you work hard at it, you will be able to successfully cope with your college career. I am sincerely interested in each student who takes this course (or any course). I want to make sure you get the most out of it. I can only help when you communicate with me on a regular basis. Let me know how I can help you best learn and improve. Together we can make a big difference. Have fun!
OVERVIEW. Drugs and Behavior 2305 is a 3-credit hour course that serves as an "Introduction to the psychology of licit and illicit psychoactive drug use." Topics include definitions, history, physiology, and legal aspects of drug use. Specific drugs include alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamine, caffeine, tobacco, marijuana, LSD, and over the counter drugs. We end with a discussion of the treatment and prevention of drug abuse. You are responsible for textbook and lecture material. Class time will include lectures, discussions, and videos.
PSYCHOLOGY 600, Psychology of Learning, will be offered Summer Quarter at OSUM by Dr. Terry Pettijohn. This 5-credit experimental psychology course is "The study of principles which underlie the discovery, fixation, and retention of behavior; emphasis on theoretical formulation of the conditions necessary for learning and remembering."
The prerequisite is General Psychology 100. Learning will be divided into several sections: Introduction, Acquisition, Transfer, Retention, Cognition, and Application. Emphasis will be on practical understanding of how learning is involved in everyday life.
The term "learning" will be defined and the important theories of learning will be presented. The basic principles of classical and operant conditioning will be reviewed. Reinforcement will be discussed. Biological limits of learning will be discussed. Acquisition will focus on practice and reinforcement. Transfer will emphasize practical transfer of learning and memory.
Learning 600 will involve students in the discovery of the principles and applications of learning. Each student will be required to engage in a variety of activities such as reading abstracts, writing papers, conducting experiments, or making oral presentations, as well as taking regular tests over content. There will be Internet activities in the course. Learning 600 will be especially useful to students in education, social science, or others who are interested in learning about learning and want to better understand practical applications.
Prerequisite is Psych 100. If problem scheduling, please see your advisor.