NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The City University of New York
Division of Liberal Arts
Department of Social Science
PSY 1101-D864-89018:  Introduction to Psychology (3 class hours, 3 credits)
Prerequisite:  Certification in CUNY English and Writing 
Fall 2013
Instructor:  Nancy Jeudy, M.A.				
Office Address: Namm, Room 600
Mailbox: Namm Room 611
email: NJeudy@citytech.cuny.edu
Office Phone: (718) 260-5080
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 – 1:30pm.  (or by appointment) 

Required Materials
Text: Wood, Samuel E., Wood, Ellen Green, and Boyd,  Denise G. Mastering the World of Psychology,5th Edition, Pearson.  ISBN: 13-978-0-205-96808-4.
Course Information

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of methodology, history and theories of psychology, brain and behavior, neuropsychology, socialization, motivation, emotion, perception, learning, thinking, intelligence, personality and the adjustment processes, and social psychology.
CONTENT-RELATED LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT
  
  LEARNING OUTCOMES	ASSESSMENT 	
Demonstrate an understanding of classic and contemporary theories of psychology.	Short written assignment/or quiz, class discussion, and in-class exam. 	
Demonstrate an understanding of the different research methods that psychologists use to study overt and covert behaviors.	Research Project assignment which is due on Thursday, December 5, 2013.
	
Demonstrate an understanding of the different areas within psychology, along with their terms and concepts.	Short written assignment/or test, class discussion, and approximately ¼ of in-class exam dedicated to material found in this chapter. 	
Demonstrate an ability to apply psychological concepts to real world situations. 	Short written assignment/or quiz, group discussions, and in-class exam.	

GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT:

LEARNING OUTCOMES	ASSESSMENT	
KNOWLEDGE:  Develop an introductory knowledge of psychology methodology and concepts	Exam items, assignments, in-class discussion, in-class activities, Discussion Board	
SKILLS:  Develop and use the tools needed for communication, analysis and productive work	Exam items, assignments, in-class discussion, in-class activities, Discussion Board	
INTEGRATION:  Work productively within and across disciplines	Exam items, assignments, in-class discussion, in-class activities, Discussion Board	
VALUES, ETHICS, AND RELATIONSHIPS:
Understand and apply values, ethics, and diverse perspectives in personal, civic, and cultural/global domains	Exam items, assignments, in-class discussion, in-class activities, Discussion Board	

COURSE POLICIES

Exams and Make-up Policy:  There will be 4 exams. 
Two exams, a midterm, and a cumulative final will be given this semester.  All of your grades will be computed and averaged out.  The lowest grade will not be dropped. Therefore it is in your best interest to do well in all of your exams.  Each exam will cover the assigned readings, lectures, and demonstrations covered in class.  No make-up exams will be given, unless your reason to miss the exam is due to a dire circumstance, such as a grave illness or a loss. Please note that you must take the mid-term and final exams. Late students will not be admitted to the class-room once an exam is in progress, so please be on time.

In-class Group Discussions:
You will be assigned to a group of 5 or 6 students per group.  You will debate one of the following leading psychologists’ ideas: Mary Ainsworth, Bandura, Bowlby, Erickson, Freud, Galton, Gardner, James, Kolhberg, Pavlov, Rogers, Wundt, Watson, Skinner, Vygotsky, and/or any other theorists discussed in class.  You may feel free to discuss one of the psychological disorders and their treatment discussed in class. You will be able to analyze data that you learn in the course and also from your own research.  You will provide a working idea of how Psychologists develop their theories and submit a research document according to your findings.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT – Due on December 5, 2013
The research mentioned above will be 4 pages in length and must be typewritten, and don’t forget to include your sources.  Please try to stay away from Wikipedia, about.com and other sources that are not credible. In addition, the paper must be submitted on time or on the day of your scheduled discussions.  Failure to complete this assignment on time will result in a reduction of your final grade.

Class Participation: 
Students are expected to participate in class discussions.  Class participation means coming to class prepared, listening to others, respecting differing viewpoints, keeping an open mind, and taking chances. The nature of the course and subject matter require a great deal of conversation so you are strongly encouraged not only to ask questions, but to add your own experiences and views to the class. Students must be present and active in order to maximize the value of the course. 

In addition, if you are absent or have an emergency on your paper’s due date, your paper should be sent via email to: NJeudy@citytech.cuny.edu before midnight of the due date. No papers will be accepted after midnight of the paper’s due date.

GRADING:
Your performance in the course will be evaluated in the following manner:  The Midterm exam will count as 25% of your grade, the Final exam will count as 25%, Research Paper will count as 15% and 20% for 2 other exams, in class or take home short written assignments and participation 15%.
Final grades will be based on the following scale:
							NUMERICAL
			GRADE			RANGES
 A	93-100	
 A-	90-92.9	
 B+	87-89.9	
 B	83-86.9	
 B-				1 time/week 	80-82.9	
 C+	77-79.0	
 C	70-76.9	
 D	60-69.9	
 F	59.9 and below	
Incomplete policy:
An “Incomplete grade” will only be given at the discretion of the instructor to a student who has not completed all course work but has taken the final, is in good standings, and is passing the course. ** 
Please note, failure to complete this assignment will result in a reduction of your final grade. In addition, points will be taken off late papers.  Also, an “Incomplete grade” will only be given at my own discretion.

COLLEGE POLICY ON ATTENDANCE/LATENESS 
Students are expected to attend all classes and are responsible for all class materials, class assignments, and any announcements made in class. In case of absence, students should notify me as soon as possible. Excessive absences of 3 or more will result in the reduction of your final grade and 2 latenesses will count for an absence.  A student may be absent without penalty for 10% of the number of scheduled class meetings during the semester as follows:
Class Meets 	Allowable Absence 	
1 time/week 	2 classes 	
2 times/week	3 classes	
3 times/week	4 classes	

REVISED CUNY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion.

Please note that CUNY’s revised policy on Academic Integrity went into effect on July 1 2011. 
1.   As required by the Policy, the College will implement the full use of an electronic plagiarism detection device.
2.    There are additional due process protections for students in some circumstances.
3.    The procedure now requires faculty to report, using the official form, any incident of     
       academic dishonesty that is serious enough to affect a student’s final grade.
4.    In cases where there is a “substantial” violation, the College Academic Integrity Officer 
       is directed to seek disciplinary sanctions, as well as academic sanctions. Students   
       enrolled in programs leading to professional licensure should be aware that ANY 
       violation on their part may be considered a substantial violation.
 (by Dr. Bonne August, Provost) The complete policy is posted on the website at
htt=://www.citytech.cuny.edu/aboutus/docs/policies/CUNY_ACADEMIC_INTEGRITY_6-2=11.pdf 

Audio-Visual Materials:
Videos and other course related media may be selected as they have a definite instructional value and are expected to generate class discussions. 

Electronic Devices:  Electronic devices: cellular phones, Ipods, and Iphones, Galaxies must be turned off during class, unless it is a case of an emergency.  If you are expecting an important call, please put your device on vibrate, and excuse yourself from the class and go answer your call outside of the room for a brief moment. Texting while in class will definitely affect your final grade at the end of the semester. 
COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE:
Week One: Introduction To The History  of Psychology  		Thurs., August 29,  2013 &
    1.  Psychology defined as a biosocial behavioral science 		Tues., Sept. 3, 2013
2.	Modern scientific psychology's history briefly outlined. Leading psychologists (Galton, Wundt,  James, Freud, Watson, Skinner, Piaget, Wertheimer, Watson)
3.	Systems and movements: (Structuralism, Functionalism, Associationism, Behaviorism, Gestalt,  Psychodynamics, Psychobiology, Psychophysics, Cognitive)
4.	Major theories: (Psychoanalytic, Social and Cognitive Learning Theories, Learning, Cognitive, Humanist, Sociocultural, Evolutionary, Neuroscience.) 
The student should be able to define psychology and demonstrate an understanding of what is the field of study in each of the major sub-areas of psychology.  

Week Two: Psychological Research and Research Methods		 Tues., Sept. 10, 2013 &
     1. Methods of gathering data 					Thurs., Sept. 12, 2013
     2. Observational techniques 
     3. Correlational studies 
     4. Experimental approaches 
     5. Analyzing data 
     6. Sampling, probability and statistical inference. 
     7. Measures of central tendency and dispersion 
     8. Interpreting statistics and the null hypothesis 
The student should be able to acknowledge scientific method and the various research methods and models used by psychologists.  The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the methods listed below by obtaining passing grades in objective or essay exams. 
     1. The scientific method including (a) observation of phenomena 
    (b) Formulating an hypothesis and (c) collecting data for or against what the hypothesis proposes. 
     2.  The research methods of psychology including naturalistic observation, surveys, case studies, sampling procedures, correlational research, longitudinal vs. cross-sectional approaches, and experiments. 
     3.  Ethical issues and principles involved in contemporary psychological research.
Descriptive Research Methods
Correlational Research Methods
Experimental Research Methods
The students should be able to explain and properly apply the use of the research methods: The students should understand and properly apply ethical principles in the creation of research and understand the use and difference between longitudinal and cross-sectional designs.

Week Three:  Fields of Specialization in Psychology			
      1. Clinical, counseling, and community 				 Tues., Sept. 17, 2013 &
2. Personality and Social 						Thurs., Sept. 19, 2013 
3. Educational and school 
4. Experimental and physiological 
5. Developmental 
6. Industrial and organizational 
The student should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field of specialization their roles in society and helpful they are to mankind.

Week Four: Behavioral Neuroscience					Tues., Sept. 24, 2013 &
     1. Stimulus and Response						Thurs., Sept. 26, 2013 1st exam
     2. The interactive effects of hereditary and environmental factors in determining behavior 
     3. Hereditary Factors a) Evolution b) Genetics c) Ethology d) Growth, Maturation and Development
     4. The Neurons,
     5. The Brain
     6. The Nervous System
     7. The endocrine System
The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of each of the following on essay or objective tests. 
   1.  The brain 
   2.  The central nervous system 
   3.  The peripheral nervous system  
   4.  The neurons 
   5.  The eyes
   6.  The ear 
   7.  The nose
   8.  Emotions
   9.  Psychophysics 
  10. Getstalt principles 

Week Five: Foundations of Behavior					Tues., Oct 1, 2013 &
Learning and Cognition							Thurs., Oct. 3, 2013 
Definition of learning
 Types of learning 
1.	Classical condition reflexes, US CS, UR, CR acquisition and extinction of CRs spontaneous recovery higher order conditioning
2.	Operant Conditioning 
3.	The Law of Effect Trial & Error Learning Behaviorism Reinforcement and Punishment Shaping Schedules of Reinforcement
4.	Social Learning Observation and Imitation of Models Vicarious Punishment Vicarious Reinforcement
The student should learn the definition of the terminologies listed above and will be able to apply them on a research study.  

Week Six: General Principles of Learning and Memory 		Tues., Oct. 8, 2013 &
     1.  Stimulus generalization 						Thurs., Oct. 10, 2013
     2.  Stimulus discrimination 
     3.  Extinction 
     4.  Spontaneous Recovery 
     5.  Theories of forgetting 
     6.  Short vs. long-term memory factors 
     7.  Proactive and retroactive interference 
     8.  Metamemory 
     9.  Forgetting 
The Student should demonstrate knowledge of the principles of learning. The capacity of memory, short-term memory and long-term, proactive and retroactive interference, memory techniques, and metamemory and forgetting.

Week Seven: Thinking and Problem Solving 			Tues., Oct. 15, 2013 (Mon. Schedule)	
    1. Divergent and convergent thinking 				Thurs., Oct. 17, 2013
    2. Problem-solving strategies 						 .
    3. Impediments to problem-solving 
    4. Computer models of thinking 
The student should be able to demonstrate, on objective or essay tests, knowledge of how behavior is a function of hereditary and environmental factors. Included in this area is knowledge of genetics, evolution and ethology. 

Week Eight: Human Development				Tues., Oct. 22, 2013 &
								Thurs., Oct. 24, 2013 (2nd Exam)
Prenatal and Neonatal Development 2a) brain development b) sensory and perceptual abilities c) the beginnings of cognition and memory 
Cognitive Development 
Human sexuality 
Adolescence 
The student should be able to demonstrate through passing objective and/or essay tests an understanding of the major concepts, theories, and research findings in the following areas. 
The concept of development as a combination of growth, maturation and learning 
The stages of prenatal development 
The reflexes, sensory abilities and temperamental and social interaction of the neonate.
Cognitive development, including Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of the cognitive processes of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. 
Basic features and theories of human language development. 
The student should be able to demonstrate, on objective or essay tests, knowledge of how behavior is a function of hereditary and environmental factors. Included in this area is knowledge of genetics, evolution and ethology. 
    1.  Psychoanalytic
    2.  Behavioral and Social Learning Theory
    3.  Cognitive Theories
    4.  Biological Theories
    5.  System Theories

Week Nine: Personality and Its Measurement		 	 	Tues., Oct. 29, 2013 &
    1. Psychoanalytic Theories of Personality				Thurs., Oct. 31, 2013		 
    2. Behavioristic, Humanistic and Trait Theories of personality
    3. Psychological Assessment 
    4. Stress and adjustment to Stress  
The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following: 
Theories of personality including those of Freud, Erikson and the Neo-Freudians, the behaviorists, trait theorists, and humanistic theorists including personality assessment including projective tests and objective inventories.

Week Ten: Intelligence 						Tues., Nov. 5, 2013 &
Intelligence Tests							Thurs., Nov 7, 2013	 
The Standford-Binet 							 
The Wechsler Scales
Group Aptitude Tests
Are Intelligence Tests Accurate? Or Biased?
The Nature of Intelligence
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence
Sternberg Triarchic Theory 
Giftedness
Mental Retardation
Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorders
The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Intelligence, how human can have more than one intelligence. Develop understanding of Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence and Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.  Movie on Multiple Intelligence will be viewed and discussed in class.

Week Eleven: Psychological Disorders and Treatments		Tues., Nov. 12, 2013 &
     1.   Theories of Abnormality					             Thurs., Nov. 14, 2013		      2.   Disorders and Their Treatment 
Major classifications of mental disorders. 
Anxiety Disorders
OCD
Somatoform Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Movies on OCD and Multiple Personality disorders will be viewed and discussed in class.
Case studies on psychological disorders will be assigned as discussion topics and homework.
The student should know the definitions and theories of abnormality including both psychogenic and somatogenic approaches, and also demonstrate knowledge and description of major psychological and mental disorders. 

Week Twelve: Psychological Treatment 			Tues., Nov. 19, 2013 &
Psychological Therapies 					Thurs., Nov. 21, 2013 Midterm.	 
Psychoanalytic Therapies
Behavioral Therapies
Cognitive Therapies
Does Psychotherapy Work?
Medical Intervention 
Drug Therapies
Perspectives on Drug Therapy
The Student should demonstrate knowledge of the terminologies related to Psychological treatment and disorders. What are the best psychological therapies and why? Approaches to treatment including psychotherapies, drugs and other physical approaches and relaxation techniques, and Group presentations

Week Thirteen: Motivation  				                   Tues., Nov. 26, 2013 &
What Motivates us?						Thurs., Nov. 28, 2013 (Holiday)
General Theories of Motivation
The Pyramid of Human Motivation
Hunger and Eating
Sexual Motivation 
Social Motives
Belongingness and Esteem Motives  
Motivating People at Work
The student should demonstrate knowledge of the following emotional and motivational concepts and theories by passing essay and/or objective tests: 
The student should demonstrate knowledge of the following emotional and motivational concepts and theories by passing essay and/or objective tests:  need, drive, drive reduction, incentives, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, motives, and need Achievement.   

Week Fourteen: Emotion						 Tues, Dec. 3, 2013 &
The Physiological Component of Emotion 			 	Thurs., Dec. 5, 2013
Brain Centers of Emotion					
Generalized Autonomic Arousal 			
Specific Patterns of Arousal
The Expressive Component
Nonverbal Communication 
The student should demonstrate knowledge of the following emotional and motivational concepts and theories by passing essay and/or objective tests:  Consciousness, the James-Lange Theory, the Cannon-Bard Theory, homeostasis   

Week Fifteen:  Social Psychology					Tues., Dec. 10, 2013 & 
									Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013	 
Attitudes and Attitude Change b) Person Perception and Interpersonal Attraction c) Social Influence and Social Groups d) Conflict and Cooperation  
The student should demonstrate knowledge of the following of the following topics. 
1.  Attitudes, their nature and openness to influence. 
2.  Interpersonal and intergroup attitudes and behaviors 
3.  Social influence, social conformity and obedience to authority 
4.  Prosocial and antisocial behaviors. 
5.  Environmental psychology. 

The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of group behavior, attitudes, diffusion of responsibility, obedience, group influence, cognitive dissonance and the power of persuasion.

Group Presentations and Review for final exam		Tues., Dec. 17, 2013	

		FINAL EXAM					Thurs., 19, 2013 Final 	

GOOD LUCK FOR THE FALL 2013 SEMESTER!!!