Psychology 2 Syllabus

Psychology 2

Ms. Tammy Small

Tammy.Small@marion.k12.fl.us

(school) 671-4700 x58586

(text) 352- 405-0418 (used only when/if pivot to online learning)

Rm. B – 257

Purpose: Students in Psychology 2 will acquire an understanding of human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. The content examined in this second introductory Psychology course includes statistical research, psychobiology, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, psychological testing, and social psychology. We will explore how Psychology applies to real world issues, our communities, and ourselves.

Psychology 2 study requires extensive reading, writing, and discussion. Effective students in Psychology 2 will come to class prepared to politely and respectfully share ideas and opinions, to actively engage with their classmates and teacher, to study and use academic language, and to apply scientific principles to real world situations. This is a highly interactive class and students are expected to participate fully in all activities and discussions and to remain respectful at all times.

Required Text and Materials:

Psychology in Everyday Life- Meyers, 2^nd edition (*e-book license will be provided to every student with computer and internet availability; physical books will also be available)

***Students are required to have their textbook and notebook EVERY Psychology class period.***

Spiral notebook(s) 70 pages devoted to Psychology notes only

Additional paper (loose leaf or additional spiral notebooks)

Pens, pencils, and colored pencils and/or highlighters in multiple colors

Recommended: 3x5 index cards (1 pack), Binder rings (1-2)

***Students may need additional supplies to complete projects throughout the semester ***

Grading/Evaluation: Students will earn points for performance on all required assignments in and out of class. Grades are weighted as follows in accordance with MCPS district policy:

Homework: 10% (assignments vary, frequent reading and study notes/cards, participation)

Classwork/Quizzes: 50% (includes written work, quizzes, class discussion and active participation, vocabulary)

Tests and Projects: 40%

*Local End of Course Exam (LEOC/CSMA) counts toward 20% of student’s overall class grade.

Psychology 2 Topics:

Scientific Method

Ethics

Neurobiology

Endocrine system

Intelligence

Consciousness and Sleep

Psychoactive Drugs

Sensation and Perception

Motivation

Emotion

Social Psychology

Gender Identity

Policies and Procedures:

Attendance- Regular attendance is necessary to do well in Psychology. Much of the students’ learning will occur though in class discussion and activities (whether in physical or virtual class) which cannot be made up.

Late work- Assignments are due on the assigned due date. Students are responsible for checking the teacher's webpage and making up missed work.

If a student has an excused absence, she/he must make up the missed work and will have 1 day for every missed day to submit missed work for up to full credit (ex. Two-day absence = two school days to submit missing work/take quizzes/tests upon student’s return).

*Students who are home due to quarantine, but are not sick, are expected to complete ALL work DURING their time at home (by checking teacher's webpages) and may submit via email during absence period or on the first day back in class.

Other late work may be accepted for a reduced score (usually a 5-point reduction per day late). Students are encouraged to schedule time for quiz/test make-ups during CAT period within 2 days of their absence.

Resubmissions- Many assignments may be resubmitted to raise a below mastery score (less than 80%). Students must request to make up the assignment/quiz and must resubmit the assignment by their next scheduled class period (unless there is an approved extenuating circumstance). Students may earn up to 80% on resubmitted assignments.

Electronic Devices- Cell phones are not allowed to be on or visible during class (unless pre-approved as part of a class lesson). Cell phones must be off or set on silent (not vibrate) and kept in the student’s bag or pocket. EAR BUDS/headphones must be removed upon entering class and may not be visible during class.

Dress Code- Students clothing must conform to the dress code set forth in the Forest Student Handbook. Student’s must have school issued ID’s VISIBLE at all times. Hoodies worn on the head are considered hats and are not allowed inside the school buildings (hallways or classrooms).

 Food and Drink- Student may have water or other beverages in non-breakable bottles/cups with secure lids (no Styrofoam or paper cups—no Polar cups, no Mc Donald’s cups, no open soda cans, etc.).

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols eating in the classroom is currently prohibited.

IF/when restrictions are lifted, small snacks that are not messy, not loud, and not distracting may discretely be eaten during class. (Yes = Crackers, pretzels, small cookies, small candies. NO = Breakfast sandwich, burgers, large donuts, chips, large candy bars, etc.)

Classroom Procedures- Students will copy the posted classroom procedures into their Psychology notebook and follow all classroom procedures at all times, including and especially when substitute teachers are present:

Entering:  Be seated, gather your supplies, begin silent bell work.

Restroom Breaks: 5 minutes only. Sign out on the Restroom Log with first and last name and time out. Silently get teacher’s attention and obtain pass. Students may not take phones to the restroom. Upon return, sign back in, return pass, use hand sanitizer, take seat silently (Do NOT ask the teacher “what did I miss?”). Parents will be contacted if a student takes excessive bathroom breaks or excessive time on breaks.

Absence: CHECK THE TEACHER WEBSITES for all assigned work. You may also ask classmates for missing work, especially vocabulary notes. Complete missed work after class or during CAT period. Submit missed work before or after school or at the beginning of the next scheduled class period.

Guests: If a guest (other faculty, district staff, etc.) enters the room, ignore them and keep working unless specifically addressed by the guest.

Sharpen pencil: Raise pencil, to silently get teacher’s attention, wait for a nod, quietly sharpen pencil.

Exit: When the teacher dismisses you (NOT the bell), clean up your area, and have a great day! *Waiting by the door to leave--for class change, lunch, or end of the day-- is not allowed.

Groups continued presenting their class review projects and worked on creating their study guides from Notes Tests A, B, C.

*Online 3rd period: Students reviewed material as a class using 24 question quizzes created previously during independent review.

***If you were absent*** 

Obtain the Notes Tests A, B, C from me (or 3rd period online class-- find where you saved them).

Fill in the correct answers on each Notes Test to create your study guide.

STUDY your Study Guides

Groups presented their reviews. Students participated in the reviews.

Counts as a project grade (same weight as a test)

***If you were absent***

Create a review for the class to review material from ALL vocabulary lists. 

Choose 3 terms from each vocabulary list to include in your review. Choose the terms that you think are the most difficult to remember--most needed to study.

Write up EVERY step of the review along with all the questions and answers (30).

SUBMIT NO LATER THAN TUESDAY 5/18

Students work in groups to plan a chapter review. Students will work on both A and both B days to create their reviews to be presented during class starting 5/7.

***If you were absent***

This is an in-class assignment and cannot be made-up. The grading is for the entire week, so if you miss one class, be sure to attend the remaining classes to recover points.

Students completed Notes Test C which covers Chapters 4 and 8. 

***If you were absent***

You will make up the Notes Test C upon your return to class. The information was covered weeks ago and should be in your notebooks already. It is an open notes test, so be sure to have your notebook with you (required every class day). You will take the test whether or not you have your notebook with you. No exceptions.

Students worked in teams to create multiple choice questions and answers using the vocabulary terms from Psy 2 Ch 1-14.

No homework

***If you were absent***

Label a piece of paper (or two) with your name and class period.

Use your vocabulary terms and definitions to create 3 multiple choice questions and answers for each unit: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, and 14.

Number each question. You will have 24 questions.

Each question must have three answers (A, B, C). 

Do NOT indicate the correct answer with your questions. Make a separate Answer Key (ex. 1. B, 2. A, 3. A, 4. C etc...)

Submit your quiz questions and Answer Key to me upon your return.

*If you are a 3rd period online student, follow the instructions in TEAMS General Posts for 4/26 and 4/28 Assignment.

Bellwork: Write and define the Ch 8 Vocabulary terms in your notebook (list can be found under assignments on this webpage)

Bellwork: Review Ch 14 and Ch 4 Vocabulary

Bellwork: Write and define Ch 4 vocabulary

Classwork: Teach the Class from your Ch 4 notes on Gender and Human Sexuality pages 102-119.

No Homework

***If you were absent***

Write one paragraph on something you learned in Ch 4 (102-119).

Title it Ch 4 Teach the Class, 4.16

Submit it BEFORE 5/14. Turn in to me upon your return before 5/14. Online students and students on COVID quarantine ONLY may email me the paragraph. Be sure to put your class period on your paper and in the subject line of the email.

Students may be displaced on Thursday 4/15

Classwork/Homework/Make-up work:

Read 107-119, write 2 notes, write 1 critical thining question.

Students present in class will read and discuss pages 107-119 and do notes and critical thinking question as homework.

All others will read and do notes and question as classwork whether in the Auditorium or at home due to illness.

HW: Read Ch 4 pages 102-106, start at Gender Development and end when you get to Human Sexuality.

Write 2 notes and 1 critical thinking question.

Open Notes Test B--Chapters 5,9, and 14.

HW: Read Ch 4 pages 102-106, start at Gender Development and end when you get to Human Sexuality.

***If you were absent***

See me to schedule your make up test. If you are a 3rd period online student or out of school for an extended time due to COVID, please email me regarding test make up.

Classwork: Students worked in groups to share and complete notes for Ch 14.

Students organized their notes, underlining or highlighting key terms, adding chapter and page numbers, etc.

Students presented notebooks for grading.

No HW

Classwork: Teach the Class using what you learned from previous homework (see below) and relating it to racism.

Small groups: Discuss a term from Ch 14 Social Psychology and explain how it impacts racism (positively or negatively).

No HW

***If you were absent***

Use your previous homework notes (see below) to write a paragraph explaining one term from the homework pages AND write one paragraph about how a different term (ANY term from Ch 14 vocab list) impacts racism.

Title your two paragraph paper "TC and Group Racism Assignment 4/7-8". Submit your paper within one class day after your return to school.

IF you are going to be out for more than a week OR you are in my 3rd period online class you may email me your work. Be sure to put your class period and assignment title in the email subject line.

Previous HW- Due today: Read pages 390-397 (Start at Prejudice and Stop when you get to Attraction). Write 3 Notes IN YOUR OWN WORDS explaining the concepts AND 2 Critical Thinking Questions.

HW: Read pages 390-397 (Start at Prejudice and Stop when you get to Attraction). Write 3 Notes IN YOUR OWN WORDS explaining the concepts AND 2 Critical Thinking Questions.

Bellwork: Students completed Ch 14 C and D Vocabulary.

Classwork:Students watched either the Milgram Study or the Stanford Prison Experiment videos and explained how one of the following Social Psychology concepts applied to the study or experiment: Deindividuation; Frustration-Aggression Principle; Fundamental Attribution Error; Foot in the Door Phenomenon; Cognitive Dissonance.

Students participated in Teach the Class sharing information about aggression from previous reading homework.

HW: Read pages 390-397 (Start at Prejudice and Stop when you get to Attraction). Write 3 Notes IN YOUR OWN WORDS explaining the concepts AND 2 Critical Thinking Questions.

***If you were absent***

Write a paragraph explaining one thing that you learned PLUS your critical thinking question from last Friday's homework (4/2) AND watch either Milgram's Study or the Stanford Prison Experiment using the links below. Choose one of the terms listed above under Classwork. Write one paragraph explaining explaining how the concept was used in the study/experiment.

Title your two paragraphs and question Teach the Class 4/5-6.

Be sure to also do the current HW.

Stanford Prison Experiment (10 min, no cussing)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRR7CwdHxUE

Original Milgram (12 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOUEC5YXV8U

Chapter 8 Intelligence                                                                               

Write and define the following terms:

General intelligence (219)

Savant syndrome (219)

Multiple intelligences (220)

Achievement (223)

Aptitude (223)

IQ (224-225)

Stanford-Binet (224-225)

Validity (225)

Reliability (225)

Ch 4 Gender and Sexuality                                                                                            

Write and define the following terms: 

Gender Roles (105)

Social Learning Theory (106)

Gender Identity (107)

Sexual Orientation (113)

A: Persuasion

Fundamental Attribution Error (378)

Foot in the Door Phenomenon (380)

Role Playing Effects (380)

Cognitive Dissonance Theory (381)

Chameleon Effect (382)

B: Presence of Others

Explain the following experiments:

Conformity and Obedience (382-386)

Asch’s Conformity Experiment (383)

Milgram’s Shock Experiment (383-384)

Stanford Prison Experiment - Zimbardo

C: Individual’s Influence

Social Facilitation (386)

Social Loafing (387)

Deindividuation (388)

Group Polarization (388)

Groupthink (388-389)

Stereotype (390)

Prejudice (390)

Discrimination (390)

Ingroup Bias (392)

D:  Influences on Aggression

Biological Influences (393)

Psychological Influences (394-395)

Frustration-Aggression Principle (394)

 Ch 9 Emotions

James-Lange theory (253)

Cannon-Bard theory (253)

Schachter-Singer Two Factor theory (253-254)

Spillover effect (256)

Facial Feedback effect (262)

Gender differences in emotional expression (260)

Cultural differences in emotional expression (261)

Psychology 2

Ch 9 Motivation

Cognition:

Drive Reduction Theory (238)

Arousal Theory (238)

Humanistic Perspective:

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (238-239)

Eating Behavior:

            Physiology of Hunger (240-241)

            Psychology of Hunger (242)

            Taste Preferences (243)

Eating Disorders:

             Anorexia Nervosa (243)

             Bulimia Nervosa (243)

             Bing Eating disorder (243)

Psychology 2

Ch 5 Sensation and Perception

Sensation

Perception

Visual System (129-130):

Retina

Rods

Cones

Optic Nerve

Wavelength

Amplitude

Gestalt (134-135)

Figure-Ground (134-135)

Grouping (134-135)

Closure (134)

Continuity (134)

Proximity (134)

Auditory System (140):

Frequency

Pitch

Explain how the cochlea, ear drum, hair cells, and brain decode sound:

Psychology 2

Ch 12 Substance Related Disorders

Psychoactive Drugs (329)

Tolerance (329)

 AND

For the Classifications below- Explain what they are; their effects; which drugs are in each classification (Table 12.6 on pg. 335 is helpful for this part).

Depressants (331)

Hallucinogens (332)

Stimulants (333)

Sleep Stages 1-4  (51)

1

2

3

4

REM sleep (51)

Circadian Rhythm (51)

Insomnia (55)

Sleep Apnea (55)

Narcolepsy (55)

Sleep Walking (55)

Sleep Talking (55)

Night Terrors (56)

Endocrine System (33)

Adrenal Glands (34)

Fight or Flight (34)

Pituitary Gland (34)

Hypothalamus (34 & 38)

Endorphins (31) 

Ch 2 (A) Brain Function

(28-29)

Neuron

Axon

Dendrite

Action Potential

Synapse

Neurotransmitters

Peripheral Nervous System (31)

• Sympathetic
• Parasympathetic

Central Nervous System (CNS- 32)

Broca’s Area (44)

Wernicke’s Area (44)

Corpus Callosum (46)

Split Brain (45-46)

Ch 1 and Intro Vocabulary – Research Methods and Data

Write and define each term in your notebook:

 Critical Thinking (5)

Biopsychosocial (6)

Culture (6)

Hypothesis (11)

Theory (11)

Operational Definitions (11)

Case Study (12-13)

Survey (12-13)

Naturalistic Observation (13)

Correlation (13-14)

Experiment (15-17)

Independent Variable (16-17)

Dependent Variable (16-17)

Placebo (16-17)

Placebo Effect (16-17)

Double-blind Study (16-17)

Steps of the Scientific Method (11 +)