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Introductory Psychology – Spring 2022
PS101 - 02 : 4 credits Instructor : Anne Gehrenbeck-Shim, PhD Location : Little Building Room 229 Office : Little Building Room 229 Class Meeting Times: Tues, Thu 8-9:40am Office Hours : Thu 7-8am (or by appointment) Phone: 781-985- Email : anne_gehrenbeckshim@emerson.edu
The Course: PS101 is a comprehensive introduction to psychology: the science of behavior and the
mind. The course is to introduce you to selected content areas in the field of psychology, including neuroscience, personality and human development, learning, intelligence, memory, language, motivation, emotion, social psychology, and clinical psychology.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the overarching structure of the field of psychology and its sub-disciplines, by exploring foundational concepts and applications of psychological theory and research.
- Increase knowledge of an integrated and multi-modal approach to the different sub-specialties in psychology utilizing a bio-psycho-social perspective.
- Learn how to apply psychological methods to the study of real-world issues.
- Understand how social and cultural factors influence psychological development and our understanding of psychology in general.
- Develop and practice critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills.
Course Materials
Text Book : Weiten, W. Psychology: Themes and Variations (11th^ edition); Wadsworth, Cengage Learning (2021). Either a traditional textbook or an e-text option is suitable. The textbook is available at the Emerson College Bookstore, or you may purchase online. Please be sure you have the 11th^ ed. Canvas (http://canvas.emerson.edu): The course website should have everything you will need to guide you through the class - including the syllabus/schedule, PowerPoint lecture slides (which will serve as your study guides for the course), and Zoom links as needed. The website has a grade book that will help you keep track of your progress as we move through the course. I will also use Canvas to post reminders and announcements – or occasional supplementary links or materials - so please keep in touch and check Canvas regularly.
The Class: Our class meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-9:40am, Little Building
Room 229. Please consider carefully whether an early morning class is feasible for you, in terms of regular attendance. The format will be a combination of lecture (with PowerPoint slides – available on Canvas), discussion, experiential exercises, and student presentations. In order to do well, and to enjoy the class, it is important that you get involved and actively participate in class. An important part of this participation will be your preparation for the class – mostly in the form of completing the assigned reading. Both your daily attendance as well as your active participation in class discussions and lectures will not only be counted toward your final grade in the course, but will also greatly improve your comprehension and retention of the material we will be studying together.
Assignments & Course Work
Reading: You will be expected to read at least one, sometimes two, chapters of our textbook every week. Required readings for each class are listed on the course schedule on the day they are due and should be read prior to the session for which they are listed. It is recommended that you tackle the
reading with pen and paper in hand to make notes of new terms and concepts as you encounter them. You can then ask about these concepts during class to expand your understanding and allow these concepts to “stick” better, often with “real-life” examples to make your understanding applicable to your daily life experience. Participation (10% of your final grade): participation is an important part of your grade, and will also contribute significantly to your success in the class. Participation includes: writing an initial introductory paper, speaking up vocally in class, answering and asking questions actively, participating fully in experiential group exercises, bringing in comments and observations from your own experience for discussion, and speaking with me during office hours and before/after class. If you are hesitant about speaking up in class, challenge yourself to improve in this area by jotting down a question or comment based on the reading and initiate a discussion about this in class when you feel ready to do so. Attendance (10% of your final grade): Daily attendance will be taken at every class. It is your responsibility to signify your attendance when the roll is called verbally either in live or zoom classes. Your attendance grade will be based on the percentage of classes you attend this semester, e.g. 28/ classes = 100%, 27/28 classes = 96%, 26/28 classes = 93%, etc. Exams (60% of your final grade): You will take three exams to assess your knowledge of the course material covered in our textbook, lectures, and class discussions. To tap into different learning styles, all exams will include both multiple choice questions as well as short answer/essay responses. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and clarify concepts during the exam review sessions, which will be held during the class period before each exam. Please prepare for each review session by studying the corresponding course materials (including the textbook and lecture content) and by bringing any questions you might have to the review sessions.
Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,6) 2/10/
Exam 2 (Chapters 8,10,11) 3/17/
Exam 3 (Chapters 7,9,12) 4/12/
Presentation (20% of your final grade): During the final unit of material, everyone will present
with a partner on a selected psychological disorder. 10-minute presentations will occur
during the final weeks of class (4/19, 4/21, 4/26, and 4/28 if necessary). These can include
Powerpoint slides, film clips, Q&A, discussions, etc. A grading rubric is given on page 4 of the
syllabus.
Summary of Coursework and Grading: Assignment Percentage of Grade Participation 10% Attendance 10% Exams (three exams – dates 2/10, 3/17, 4/12) 60% Presentation (4/19, 4/21, or 4/26) 20% Total 100% We use the standard translation into letter grades: 93.5 – 100% A 76.5 – 79.4% C+ 89.5 – 93.4% A- 73.5 – 76.4% C 86.5 – 89.4% B+ 69.5 – 73.4% C- 83.5 – 86.4% B 60 – 69.4% D
documentation of sources in work you produce in this course, speak to your instructor” (Emerson College Policy on Plagiarism Emerson College Policy on Plagiarism: http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/policies/Plagiarism-Policy.cfm ). Plagiarism refers to the use of another person’s expressed thoughts, ideas, writing or data, without properly acknowledging the source of the material. Using the work of another person and trying to pass it off as one’s own without attributing the source, is an act of plagiarism. This includes work submitted online for exams for this course. All work submitted must be your own. Students caught plagiarizing may face severe consequences – from failure in the course to dismissal from the college. Civility and Inclusion : You are expected to behave in a mature, responsible and civil manner during live and remote classes. In keeping with the college’s policies, there will be no tolerance of any behavior that is intimidating, harassing, or discriminatory. During class we will all make every effort to ensure that an inclusive environment exists for all students. If you have any concerns about the classroom climate, please do not hesitate to speak with me or to contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 617-824-8528 or by email at: diversity_inclusion@emerson.edu
Contacting Your Instructor
If you have a question, a concern, or just want to talk about Psychology, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email. You can also catch up with me during my office hours before class on Thurs 7-8am. If you cannot make this time, or if you want to set up an individual appointment, email or phone so we can make an alternative arrangement. anne_gehrenbeckshim@emerson.edu 781-985-
Presentation Rubric
Your class presentation regarding a psychological disorder will count for 20% of your course grade.
You will choose a partner, and both of you jointly will present on a selected psychological disorder.
Your presentation should last no more than 10 minutes. On the final slide, please include a list of
sources cited (APA format).
The grading criteria for the assignment is as follows:
1. Accuracy and completeness of your description/definition/criteria/key symptoms
comprising the disorder. Give us a snapshot of the disorder.
2. Inclusion of theories/research regarding etiology/causality of the disorder. What
contributes to someone developing this disorder?
3. Discussion of recommended treatment(s) for addressing the disorder. What is the
recommended form of treatment(s) for someone with this disorder?
4. Clarity and organization of your material – visually clear, sequential, articulated clearly
so all can hear.
5. Creativity of the presentation – artistic presentation visually, creative alternative
perspective, etc. Think outside the box!
6. Enthusiasm and coordination of effort of both presenters. Show some excitement and let
your classmates in on what new and interesting aspects of the disorder you have learned!
7. Engagement and response to questions/feedback. There should be a few minutes either at
the end or throughout your talk in which you can field questions from listeners.
Presentations will occur during the final two weeks of the course. A schedule will be prepared so
that everyone has a designated date and time to present. Attendance will be taken on all of these
days, and all class members are expected to be in attendance, in order to give all presenters a full
and involved audience. Whether as a presenter or class participant, this is a great chance to
showcase your investment and interest. Have fun!
Course Schedule
(PLEASE NOTE - changes to the syllabus or transitions from live to zoom are possible due to
inclement weather, changes in Covid-19 protocols, etc.)
Date Topic Readings - Read Before Class Tue 1/11 Zoom Thu 1/ Zoom Introduction, Course Expectations, Stress Mgmt. Historical Overview Email intro paper 1.1, 1. Tue 1/ Thu 1/ Research and Statistics (simulated study) Research and Statistics (overview of terms) 2.1 - 2. 2.1 - 2. Tue 1/ Thu 1/ Biological Basis of Behavior (neuron) Biological Bases of Behavior (neuroanatomy) 3.1 - 3. 3.1 - 3. Tue 2/ Thu 2/ Learning (Classical Conditioning) Learning (Operant & Social) 6.1, 6.2, 6. 6.1, 6.2, 6. Tue 2/ Thu 2/ Review session - Ch 1,2,3, EXAM 1 - Ch 1, 2, 3, 6 Prep Qs for review Tue 2/ Thu 2/ Language Acquisition Intelligence, IQ 8.1 and view Zimbardo film 8.4, 8. (Tue 2/22) Thu 2/ (NO CLASS - MONDAY SCHEDULE) Human Development (Motor, Social) 10.1 - 10. Tue 3/ Thu 3/ Human Dev'pt. (Pers, Cog, Moral) Personality - Assessment 10.3 - 10. 11.1, 11.9, complete MBTI quiz: 16personalities.com (3/7-3/11) (SPRING BREAK - Enjoy!) Tue 3/ Thu 3/ (Fri 3/18) Personality - Theories; Review - Ch 8, 10, 11 EXAM 2 - Ch 8, 10, 11 (Midterm grades of C- or below reported) 11.2 - 11.5; Prep Qs for review Tue 3/ Thu 3/ Memory - Encoding, Storage, Retrieval Memory - Applications 7.1 - 7. 7.6, 7. Tue 3/ Thu 3/ Motivation Emotion 9.1 - 9. 9.5 - 9. Tue 4/ Thu 4/ Social Psychology - Overview/topics Social Psych - film; Review session - Ch 7, 9, 12 12.1 - 12.6, 12. View Crash film; Prep review Qs Tue 4/ Thu 4/ EXAM 3 - Ch 7, 9, 12 Overview of Psych. Disorders and Treatment 14.1 -14.9, 15.1-15. Tue 4/ Thu 4/ PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS Tue 4/ Thu 4/ PRESENTATIONS Course Wrap-Up
