What will we Cover?
• Psychology’s most powerful principles
– What are they?
– What do they mean for everyday life?
• Foundational courses (PSYC100A + B)
– Overview of the key topics, methods, theories, and insights of modern psychology
• Historical, methodological, biological, and cognitive aspects of psychology
– Housekeeping: Sign-in sheet for those on waitlist
Overview of Topics
Research Methods
Biology of Mind
Consciousness
Nature, Nurture, & Diversity
Sensation & Perception
Learning
Memory
Thinking & Language
Story of Psychology
Careers in Psychology
Learning Objectives
• Build conceptual foundation of key concepts
• Apply knowledge learned in class to your own life and the world around you!
1. Promote curiosity
2. Stimulate thought (and critical thinking)
3. Generate excitement about the discipline
• Classes will include interactive discussions to help facilitate engagement and optimize opportunities to learn from each other
WHO ARE WE?
Instructor
Christine Kormos
• Email: ckormos@uvic.ca
• Office: Cornett A216
• Office hours: By appointment, or after class
• Contact with questions about:
Lecture and textbook material, lecture accommodations due to disabilities Teaching Assistant
Kristen Silveira
• Email: silveira@uvic.ca
• Office: Cornett A216
• Office hours: By appointment
• Contact with questions about:
General inquiries, exam scoring, make-up exams, exam accommodations, iClicker points, online quizzes and assignments, and course content.
WHO ARE ALL OF YOU?
In Pairs…
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First name
Hometown
Major
Random tidbit about yourself
Join up with a pair nearby and introduce your partner Whose Partner…
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Is from furthest away in Canada?
Is from furthest away outside of Canada?
Has a major that is not psychology?
Mentioned a tidbit that involved a sport?
Mentioned a tidbit that involved a special skill? Quick Quiz: What do we Already Know?
Question
Answer
1.
Human intuition is remarkably accurate.
True/False
2.
We ordinarily use only 10 percent of our brains.
True/False
3.
Everyone dreams at night.
True/False
4.
Research indicates that some people do have ESP (extrasensory-perception).
True/False
5.
The greater the reward promised for performing an activity, the more one will come to enjoy the activity.
True/False
6.
The amount of information that can be stored in human memory is limited.
True/False
7.
Some people can write but not read.
True/False
Why Psychological Science?
• We’re all lay psychologists
• But intuition and common sense can lead us astray • Role of psychological science to discern
‘truths’ from assumptions via the scientific method WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Textbook
• Myers, D. M. (2010). Psychology
(9th ed.)
• UVic Bookstore: New and used
• New copy or e-Book include study guide and online portal access
– Study guide and textbook companion site are useful study aids
– Note: used copies lack bundle
• Earlier or later versions not recommended CourseSpaces
• Course website: http://coursespaces.uvic.ca
• Syllabus, quizzes and assignment, grades, lecture notes
• Partial lecture notes will be posted shortly prior to each class – Several slides mentioned in class will not be posted online
• Please check here regularly
iClicker 2 Personal Response System
• Required technology
– 4% participation mark
• UVic Bookstore
– New ($55.75) or used
($39.75)
– From another student?
• Only buy iClicker 2
EVALUATIONS
Grading Scheme
Evaluation
Percentage Due Date
Exam 1 (Ch. 1, 2 & 3)
20%
Jan. 29th
Exam 2 (Ch. 4, 6, 7 & 8)
30%
Mar. 12th
Exam 3 (Ch. 9, Prologue &
Appendix A)
Online quizzes
15%
Apr. 2nd
Online assignment
3% x 5 =
15%
16%
Due: 11 pm on Jan. 21, Jan. 28,
Feb. 20, Mar. 6, & Mar. 27
Due: 11 pm on Feb. 26
(Assignment, 10%), Mar. 17 (Peer commentary, 3%), Mar. 24
(Response, 3%)
