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PSYC 102 PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

STUDY GUIDE

PSYC 102PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

STUDY GUIDEFor Undergraduates Level 100

2014/15 – 2016/17 Academic Year

Dr. Paul Narh Doku, Department of Psychology, University of Ghana

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the Mr. Ampah Kwame Valentine, the Teaching Assistant who played a critical role in the development and editing of this study guide and the development of the course slides and presentation of the course module on the University of Ghana Sakai Learning Management System.

STUDY GUIDEPSYC 102 PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY

CONTENTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION...................................................................5

1. COURSE WEBSITE...................................................................5

2. INSTRUCTORS........................................................................5

3. Support Contact Information..................................................5

5. PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING APPROACH..................................6

7. LEARNING OUTCOMES............................................................7

7.1 KNOWLEDGE.................................................................................77.2 SKILLS...........................................................................................77.3 COMPETENCE................................................................................7

8. ASSESSMENT.........................................................................8

8.1 Individual Assignments.................................................................88.2 Group Term Paper.........................................................................8

9. RECOMMENDED TEXT.............................................................8

DETAILED CLASS SCHEDULE...........................................................9

10.SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS.........................................................9

11.SESSION 0 – INTRODUCTION TO PSYC 102................................9

11.1 Overview....................................................................................911.2 Goals and Objectives.................................................................911.3 Activities and Assignments........................................................9

12.SESSION 1 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING-PART 1....................10

12.1 Overview..................................................................................1012.2 Goals and Objectives...............................................................1012.3 Activities and Assignments......................................................10

13.SESSION 2 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING-PART 11..................10

13.1 Overview..................................................................................10

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13.2 Goals and Objectives...............................................................1013.3 Activities and Assignments......................................................10

14.SESSION 3 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY-PART 1......................11


15.SESSION 4 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY-PART 11....................11


16.SESSION 5 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY -PART 1............................12


17.SESSION 6– SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY -PART 11...........................12


18.SESSION 7 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-PART 1..............13


19.SESSION 8 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-PART 11............14


20.SESSION 9 – EMOTIONS.........................................................14


21.SESSION 10 – MOTIVATION- PART 1.......................................16




22.SESSION 11 – MOTIVATION- PART 11.....................................16


23.SESSION 12 – HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY......................................17


APPENDIX A.................................................................................19



COURSE DESCRIPTION

1. COURSE WEBSITEhttp://sakai.ug.edu.gh/XXXXXXXXXXX

2. INSTRUCTORSDr. Paul Narh DokuDept. of PsychologyUniversity of Ghana P. O. Box LG 84Legon, Accra

Email: [email protected]

3. Support Contact InformationSchool of Continuing and Distance EducationUniversity of Ghana P. O. Box XXXXXXXLegon, Accra

Phone: XXXXXXXXXEmail: XXXXXXXXXXXX


mailto:[email protected]


4. OVERVIEWPsychology is the study of cognitions, emotions, and behavior. Practitioner-psychologists work with individuals, couples, families, and small groups to help them feel less depressed, less anxious, become more productive or motivated, and overcome issues which prevent them from living up to their potential. In this course you will learn how to apply psychology to everyday human behaviour in general and how psychological issues and principles can be applied to enhance human life. You will be expected to apply the principles and theories you will learn to everyday phenomena. The core essence of this course is not to try to make you an expert in psychology but rather, to let you appreciate the usefulness of psychological principles and theories, and how they can be applied to your daily life.

5. PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING APPROACHProblem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students learn about a subject through the experience of problem solving. The goals of PBL are to help the students develop flexible knowledge, effective problem solving skills, self-directed learning, effective collaboration skills and intrinsic motivation. This course will use a problem-based learning approach.

Working in groups, students identify what they already know, what they need to know, and how and where to access new information that may lead to resolution of the problem. The role of the instructor/lecturer/tutor is to facilitate learning by supporting, guiding, and monitoring the learning process. The tutor will help build students' confidence to take on the problem, and encourage the students, while also stretching their understanding.

6. COURSE FORMATThe course content will be delivered online through the SAKAI Learning Management System (Sakai LMS). The Sakai LMS will be used to deliver

• Video Lecture Sessions• Session Slides • Session Reading Materials• Tutorials at your designated Center• Assessments – Tests, Quizzes and Assignments (including a

Problem-based Term Paper)• Group activities – Discussions and Presentations

Announcements will be posted to the course website and/email accordingly. It is the responsibility of students to check on announcements made in class, on the Course Website, and through email.



7. LEARNING OUTCOMESThe learning outcomes for the course are outlined along three strands: knowledge, skills and outcomes. 7.1 KNOWLEDGEUpon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify, describe, and communicate the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Specifically, students must have knowledge on;

1. Ethical issues in psychological research and professional practice2. The practical applications of the principles of various learning theories3. The structure and working of the human memory4. The reasons why forgetting occurs in humans5. How the improve the human memory retention6. The influences that groups have on the individuals7. The interplay between our biological make up, psychological, social

and environmental factors and health behaviours8. The changes that take place in us from conception to death

7.2 SKILLSUpon successful completion of this course, students must be able to………

1. Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology – Students will be able to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and a scientific approach to address issues related to behavior and mental processes.

2. Application of Psychology – Students will be able to apply psychological principles to individual, interpersonal, group, and societal issues.

3. Application of Psychology – Students will be able to apply psychological principles of various learning theories in advertising, marketing and in business organizations.

4. Application of Psychology – Students will be able to apply psychological principles to enhance their memory retention and performance.

5. Values in Psychology – Students will value empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and recognize their role and responsibility as a member of society

6. Communicate term project results and processes in a coherent, structured, and understandable manner, both in writing, verbally and graphically.

7.3 COMPETENCEStudent should in the future be able to

1. Appreciate the researches upon which the knowledge of human thought and behavior



are based2. Develop critical thinking skills3. Become a cautious and analytical consumer of information that is

proclaimed to beScientific or based on research

4. Engage in a dialogue on research gaps in which a basic knowledge of research is assumed.

5. Optimize own participation in a group-based project and make a joint presentation of the project results.

6. Have a greater understanding and accepting of him/herself and others7. Describe and apply psychological theories and principles in some

areas of his/her life

8. ASSESSMENTThe assessment for this course has been designed to help all students to maximize their individual and group/team learning opportunities. A summary of the assessment tasks is provided below.

ITEM FORM OF ASSESSMENT

DELIVERED

MARKS

Individual Assignments

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Short EssaysTerm Paper/Presentation

Alongside Sessions

20%

Reading Responses

Essay Alongside Sessions

10%

Written Examination

Semester Examination End of semester

70%

Total 100%

8.1 Individual AssignmentsIndividual assignments will be provided at end of sessions. These assignments may be in the form of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short Essays and/or a Term paper or presentation. Deadlines will be provided for each assignment with respect to scheduling of the sessions.

8.2 Group Assignment – A list of topics for the various groups the further instructions are provided in Appendix A to complete the Group Term Paper

Submission Guidelines: Each Group Term Paper should be presented with a cover page which should state out the title of the topic and also outline



the name, index number and email address of the students in the group. The paper should be single-spaced, font-size 12, at least 3 pages, and in Times New Roman. Submit online through Sakai LMS by the end of the 10th Week.

Each assignment, therefore, should be carefully edited for grammar, typos, and/or spelling mistakes. Appropriate citations should be provided using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. The following website offers information about writing and formatting papers in the APA style including general format, reference of the works of others in your texts, reference list, examples, notes, and additional resources:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/apa/index.html

8.3 Reading ResponsesEach student is required to submit on a weekly basis a reading response. Starting from the third week or session of class, you will submit a short reading response every week. This is a summary of what was covered in the week – the materials read, lecture slides watched/studied, etc. These responses will be graded pass/fail. There are ten responses, but you are allowed to skip or fail one of them without penalty (you only need to pass 9 of them). Details will be discussed in Sakai.

9. RECOMMENDED TEXT Pastorino, E., and Doyle-Portillo, S. (2006). What is psychology?

Thompson wadsworth Weiten, W. (2007). Psychology: Themes & variations (7thed). Nairne, S. J. (2014). Psychology (6th ed). Wadsworth, Cengage learning Coon, D. and Mitterer, O. J (2012). Psychology: modules for active

learning (13th ed). Cengage learning Kalat, W. J. (2014). Introduction to psychology (10th ed). Wadsworth,

Cengage learning Bernstein, A. D. (2014). Essentials of psychology (6th ed). Wadsworth,

Cengage learning Coon, D. and Mitterer, O. J (2013). Introduction to Psychology (13th ed).

Wadsworth Cengage learning Feldman, S. R, Collins, J. E. and Green, M. J (2005). Essentials of

understanding psychology (2nd ed). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Kosslyn, M. S, and Rosenberg, R. (2006). Psychology in context.

Pearson Weiten, W. (2009). Psychology: Themes and variations (8th ed).

cengage learning

Relevant session notes will be provided for each session



DETAILED CLASS SCHEDULE

The course is organized into 13 SESSIONS along the following lines: (1) Overview; (2) Goals and Objectives; and (3) Activities and Assignments.

10. SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS

Week Session1 Sessions 0 2 Session 13 Sessions 24 Sessions 3 5 Session 46 Session 57 Session 68 Session 79 Session 8

10 Session 911 Session 1012 Session 1113 Session 12

11. SESSION 0 – INTRODUCTION TO PSYC 10211.1 OverviewIntroductions and orientation to the use of the Sakai Learning Management System (LMS) and the available tools for the course.

11.2 Goals and ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the student will

1. Understand the subject matter of this course – Psychology for everyday living and how the course is organized

2. Become familiar with the tools in the Sakai LMS to be used in the course.

3. Do self-introductions and discuss the expectations for the course in the Chat Room

11.3 Activities and AssignmentsThis week, complete the following tasks:

1. Log onto the UG Sakai LMS course site: http://sakai.ug.edu.gh/XXXXXXXXX

2. Watch the Video for Session 1 - Course Introduction3. Visit the Chat Room and introduce yourself while discussing

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http://sakai.ug.edu.gh/XXXXXXXXX


4. Explore the online tools available in Sakai.

12. SESSION 1 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING I12.1 Overview Learning plays a critical role in our lives. This session introduces learners to the principles of learning and behavior by surveying relevant theoretical and empirical approaches within learning psychology. The following topics will be reviewed: Meaning and scope of learning, classical conditioning and its practical applications, operant conditioning and its applications, observational learning and its applications, cognitive learning and its applications, transfer of learning and the factors that affect transfer of learning. Understanding these learning theories and principles is an integral part of psychology and other domains of human behavior, such as marketing, sports, health, education and relationships.12.2 Goals and ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the student will

Explain learning is and contrast it from what cannot count as learning.

Identify the various types of learning theories Explain the applications of the principles of classical

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the applications of the principles of operant

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the applications of the principles of observational

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the applications of the principles of cognitive

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the factors that affect the transfer of learning



2. Read the pages indicated for each of the following Recommended Text:

Coon, D. and Mitterer, O. J (2013). Introduction to Psychology (13th ed). Wadsworth Cengage learning. Pp. 206-232



Feldman, S. R, Collins, J. E. and Green, M. J (2005). Essentials of understanding psychology (2nd ed). McGraw-Hill Ryerson. pp. 154-179

Kosslyn, M. S, and Rosenberg, R. (2006). Psychology in context. pearson. Pp. 235-271

Weiten, W. (2009). Psychology: Themes and variations (8th

ed). cengage learning. Pp. 232-2593. Watch the Videos for Session 1 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING-PART 14. Review Lecture Slides: Session 1 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING-PART

15. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 16. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 17. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 1

13. SESSION 2 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING II13.1 Overview Learning plays a critical role in our lives. This session introduces learners to the principles of learning and behavior by surveying relevant theoretical and empirical approaches within learning psychology. The following topics will be reviewed: Meaning and scope of learning, classical conditioning and its practical applications, operant conditioning and its applications, observational learning and its applications, cognitive learning and its applications, transfer of learning and the factors that affect transfer of learning. Understanding these learning theories and principles is an integral part of psychology and other domains of human behavior, such as marketing, sports, health, education and relationships.13.2 Goals and ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the student will

Explain learning is and contrast it from what cannot count as learning.

Identify the various types of learning theories Explain the applications of the principles of classical

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the applications of the principles of operant

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the applications of the principles of observational

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the applications of the principles of cognitive

conditioning in our everyday living Explain the factors that affect the transfer of learning










ed). cengage learning. Pp. 232-25910. Watch the Videos for Session 2 – PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING-

PART 1111. Review Lecture Slides: Session 2 – PSYCHOLOGY OF

LEARNING-PART 1112. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for

Session 213. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 214. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 2

14. SESSION 3 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY14.1 Overview While we might take memory for granted, it is actually a complex process that allows us to learn and recall vast amounts of information every moment of every day. Memory is the term given to the structures and processes involved in the storage and subsequent retrieval of information. Memory is essential to all our lives. Without a memory of the past we cannot operate in the present or think about the past or plan for the future. Without memory we could not learn anything. This session will introduce you to the three stages of the human memory, the distinction between the human memory and computers, how information is processed in the memory system, how information is retrieved from the memory system, reasons why forgetting occurs and how to enhance the human memory.


• Be able to draw a clear distinction between the human memory and a computer.



• Be able to explain the three stages of memory and highlight the features of each.

• Explain the reasons why forgetting occurs in humans• Explain how human retrieval is measured• Distinguish between the two types of memory loss (amnesia)• Explain how information is processed in through the three memory

stages• Identify and explain various ways by which our memory can be

improved








ed). cengage learning. Pp. 277-3053. Watch the Videos for Session 3 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY4. Review Lecture Slides: Session 3 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY5. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 3 6. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 37. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 3

15. SESSION 4 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY- PART 11

15.1 Overview While we might take memory for granted, it is actually a complex process that allows us to learn and recall vast amounts of information every moment of every day. Memory is the term given to the structures and processes involved in the storage and subsequent retrieval of information. Memory is essential to all our lives. Without a memory of the past we cannot operate in the present or think about the past or plan for the future. Without memory we could not learn anything. This session will introduce you to the three stages of the human memory, the distinction between the human memory and computers, how information is processed in the memory system, how information is retrieved from the memory system, reasons why forgetting occurs and how to enhance the human memory.PSYC 102 PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIVING - STUDY GUIDE 2015 Page 14 of

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• Be able to draw a clear distinction between the human memory and a computer.

• Be able to explain the three stages of memory and highlight the features of each.

• Explain the reasons why forgetting occurs in humans• Explain how human retrieval is measured• Distinguish between the two types of memory loss (amnesia)• Explain how information is processed in through the three memory

stages• Identify and explain various ways by which our memory can be

improved








ed). cengage learning. Pp. 277-30510. Watch the Videos for Session 3 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY11. Review Lecture Slides: Session 3 – PSYCHOLOGY OF MEMORY12. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for

Session 3 13. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 314. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 3

16. SESSION 5 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY16.1 Overview This session offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. The session will explore the various ways people think about, affect, and relate to one another. The session will cover topics such as the attitudes, conformity, helping behavior, compliance, obedience, social judgement (attribution), social presence and group dynamics or processes. PSYC 102 PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIVING - STUDY GUIDE 2015 Page 15 of

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16.2 Goals and ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the student will be able to

Discuss the processes through which people perceive and attempt to understand others (attribution theory).

Explain how attitudes are formed and changed, and how they are related to behaviour.

Discuss the various negative influences that being in a group exerts on the individual (deindividuation, groupthink, social norms, group polarisation, etc);

Outline the basic methodology, results and main findings, and impact of classical research studies in social psychology (e.g., Milgram’s study, Asch’s study, Festinger’s study, etc.);

Discuss how the presence of others can influence and individual’s performance;

Identify factors that affect a person’s decision to help or not help other people; and

Describe how social psychology can be applied to health, law, business, and environmental issues.








ed). cengage learning. Pp. 664-6993. Watch the Videos for Session 4 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY4. Review Lecture Slides: Session 4 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 5. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 4 6. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 47. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 4



17. SESSION 6 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-PART 11

17.1 Overview This session offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. The session will explore the various ways people think about, affect, and relate to one another. The session will cover topics such as the attitudes, conformity, helping behavior, compliance, obedience, social judgement (attribution), social presence and group dynamics or processes.

17.2 Goals and ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the student will be able to

Discuss the processes through which people perceive and attempt to understand others (attribution theory).

Explain how attitudes are formed and changed, and how they are related to behaviour.

Discuss the various negative influences that being in a group exerts on the individual (deindividuation, groupthink, social norms, group polarisation, etc);

Outline the basic methodology, results and main findings, and impact of classical research studies in social psychology (e.g., Milgram’s study, Asch’s study, Festinger’s study, etc.);

Discuss how the presence of others can influence and individual’s performance;

Identify factors that affect a person’s decision to help or not help other people; and

Describe how social psychology can be applied to health, law, business, and environmental issues.








ed). cengage learning. Pp. 664-69910. Watch the Videos for Session 4 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY11. Review Lecture Slides: Session 4 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY



12. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 4

13. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 414. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 4

18. SESSION 7 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I18.1 Overview This session introduces you to the field of Developmental Psychology; that area of psychology that concerns itself with human development across the entire life span. It involves both research and application. Developmental psychologists are fundamentally concerned with change and growth and the determinants of change and growth across the entire human life span. The focus of this session will be on individual development from conception to death, thus adopting a life-span approach to developmental psychology. This session gives you perspectives on biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, linguistic, sociocultural and spiritual changes across the life span, from prenatal and birth through the major stages of childhood, adolescence, adulthood and death.


Recognize, Compare and contrast recent theoretical perspectives on human development and identify the contributions of major theorists, such as Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Bowlby, Vygotsky, Kohlberg.

Recognize commonly used methods in research on human development, identifying strengths and limitations of each.

Recognize teratogens and other maternal factors that affect the fetus, and identify evidence supporting the harmful impact of each.

Recognize factors that contribute to aging and to declines in physical and emotional functioning.

Recognize causes and contributing factors in common health problems in late adulthood.

Explain the death cycle and some beliefs about death and dying.










ed). cengage learning. Pp. 440-4753. Watch the Videos for Session 5 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-

PART 14. Review Lecture Slides: Session 5 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-

PART 15. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 5 6. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 57. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 5

19. SESSION 8 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II19.1 Overview This session introduces you to the field of Developmental Psychology; that area of psychology that concerns itself with human development across the entire life span. It involves both research and application. Developmental psychologists are fundamentally concerned with change and growth and the determinants of change and growth across the entire human life span. The focus of this session will be on individual development from conception to death, thus adopting a life-span approach to developmental psychology. This session gives you perspectives on biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, linguistic, sociocultural and spiritual changes across the life span, from prenatal and birth through the major stages of childhood, adolescence, adulthood and death.


Recognize, Compare and contrast recent theoretical perspectives on human development and identify the contributions of major theorists, such as Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Bowlby, Vygotsky, Kohlberg.

Recognize commonly used methods in research on human development, identifying strengths and limitations of each.

Recognize teratogens and other maternal factors that affect the fetus, and identify evidence supporting the harmful impact of each.

Recognize factors that contribute to aging and to declines in physical and emotional functioning.

Recognize causes and contributing factors in common health problems in late adulthood.



Explain the death cycle and some beliefs about death and dying.








ed). cengage learning. Pp. 440-47510. Watch the Videos for Session 6 – DEVELOPMENTAL

PSYCHOLOGY-PART 1111. Review Lecture Slides: Session 6 – DEVELOPMENTAL

PSYCHOLOGY-PART 1112. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for

Session 6 13. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 614. Complete the Reading Responses for Session 6

20. SESSION 9 – EMOTIONS

20.1 Overview We’ve all been mad, sad, happy, and disgusted. Some of us get nostalgic at times, and some of us are easily embarrassed. We’ve been feeling these emotions nearly our whole lives, and this makes us all emotion experts of a sort. This session will introduce students to a diverse array of theoretical and empirical issues related to the study of human emotion. Some questions the session will address include: What are our emotions? What purpose do they serve? How do emotions relate to our thoughts, memories, and behaviors towards others? What happens when our emotional responses go awry?


Appreciate the scientific explanation of emotions Explain the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of

emotion Explain the Two-factor theory of emotion Apply critical and analytical thinking skills to the examination

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Appreciate the cultural and gender differences in the expression of emotions








ed). cengage learning. Pp. 419-4283. Watch the Videos for Session 8 – EMOTION4. Review Lecture Slides: Session 8 – EMOTION 5. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 86. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 8

21. SESSION 10 – MOTIVATION21.1 Overview Motivation is about human strivings, wants, desires, and aspirations. This session will introduce you to the factors that motivate humans. To fully appreciate human motivation, this session will explore all those conditions in the person, environment, and culture that explain why we want what we do. Special emphasis will be placed on helping the student develop an understanding of how biological, psychological, and environmental principles interact to motivate human behavior and thought. A variety of topics will be covered including drive, hunger motivation, types of motivation, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and management theory of motivation (theory X, theory Y).


gain a better understanding of the field of motivation psychology Understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory of motivation Understand how different perspectives (e.g., evolutionary, cultural,

social, psychological and biological) explain human motivation Discuss current empirical research relevant to theories of

motivation.



Explain management theories of motivation – theory X and theory Y



2. Read the following pages indicated for each Recommended Text listed below:





ed). cengage learning. Pp. 396-4173. Watch the Videos for Session 7 – MOTIVATION4. Review Lecture Slides: Session 7 – MOTIVATION5. Visit the Chat Room and discuss the Forum question for Session 76. Complete the Individual Assignment for Session 7



APPENDIX A

RESEARCH PAPER

In this paper, choose a topic covered in class or in the text relating to psychology. Be prepared to discuss how the topic is relevant to present day social issues, and offer multiple perspectives on the issue/topic. The paper should also address how human behavior is a product of the interaction of culture, environment, and social institutions (e.g., values, norms, traditions, legal systems, governments, family, corporations, languages, religions, etc). A few example topics are: alcohol abuse and college achievement, discrimination and violence in society, effectiveness of a type of therapy for a given disorder, etc. Please check with me about your topic at least two weeks before it is due.

The paper should be between 1,000 to 2,000 words, which is 3-5 pages in length (250 words is average per double-spaced page). The paper must have at least four (4) references. You will be informed in sakai on when the paper is due for submission. Five (5) points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late (it becomes a day late if not given at the time of our class on due date). An assignment is considered late if a hard copy is not turned in by the end of the class period it is due.MAXIMUM LENGTH of the paper is 5 PAGES OF TEXT, excluding item 4 (i.e., title page) and item 5 (i.e., reference page) from the STRUCTURE SECTION. Structure for Research Paper

1. Your paper needs to be organized - you should be developing a central idea in each section and the reader should be able to follow the logic of your argument. Each paragraph should have a coherent theme and paragraphs should follow each other in an organized manner. Read over your papers to be sure that there is a logical order to them.

2. Watch for grammatical errors, particularly sentence fragments and run-on sentences. More than five spelling or grammatical errors will result in points deducted from final grades. I encourage you to have your paper proof read.

3. Your papers will be typewritten, double-spaced, one-inch margins, using Times New Roman (or VERY similar) font.

4. On a sheet attached to the front of all your papers, type the Title of your paper. In addition you must include Name, Course, Course Number, Semester/Year, and Due Date.

5. Citations/references included in your paper are to be done according to APA style as described in the Publication Manual of the American



Psychological Association, 5th Edition, which is available in the library, the campus bookstore, and on-line. You should have at least 2 references for every paper and they will be listed on a separate sheet of paper attached to the back of your assignment.

APPENDIX B

GROUP PRESENTATION (SLIDE SUBMISSION)

In groups of 5, students will work together to prepare a 15-minute class presentation on a prominent figure or theory within psychology. No two groups can present on the same figure or theory. Please submit your group’s choice to me as soon as possible to reserve your selection.

In the presentation you should discuss the figure’s or theory’s contribution(s) to the following areas: (1) the field of psychology, (2) our view/understanding of behavior, emotion, and/or cognition, and (3) society as a whole. Contributions can be any or all of the following: research contributions, theoretical contributions, mental health treatment contributions, etc.

The presentation should also include a discussion of the historical context of the figure or theory, along with an assessment of how the figure or theory does or does not account for multicultural issues. Furthermore, the presentation should include your opinions about what is most and least useful about the contributions, as well as any disadvantages.

Grading: members will be given the same grade as their fellow group members unless other members report disproportionate contributions by certain members. You will rate each other, which will affect your final grade.


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