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COMMON SENSE PSYCHOLOGY QUIZ

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Indicate whether each statement below is true or false using “common sense.”  See Answers to these under Module 1- Canvas Course Page. T F 1. The titles “psychologist” and “psychiatrist” refer to the same profession. T F 2. Psychologists study behavior and the mind, but not biology. T F 3. Some people never dream. T F 4. When we sleep, the brain sleeps as well. T F 5. Negative reinforcement is the same as punishment. T F 6. We can’t do much to improve our memory. T F 7. Eyewitness testimony is some of the best evidence used by police and in court trials. T F 8. In order to be creative, a person must be very intelligent. T F 9. A person’s intelligence is partially determined by brain size. T F 10. Instinct determines many of our behaviors. T F 11. We can train infants to walk at an early age (e.g., 4 or 6 months of age). T F 12. There is not much society can do to help the mentally retarded. T F 13. All psychologists do is therapy. T F 14. Shock treatment is of...

Blog Homepage Links-PSYC 1301-Online Spring 18

Class directory-Blogs (to go to other students' blogs) Blevins, Christina J.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Burchette, Tyler C.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Clark, Hayden B.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Cooper, Kevin A.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Crook, Sierra R.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Dugan, Rachel M.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Ellenberger, Kameron C.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Hernandez, Andrew  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Howard, Zane G.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Hurst, Taryn  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Jack, Kristina M.  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Miller, Brandon M.  (Links to an external site...

M1 (b) Task Instructions & Expectations

M1 (b) Task Instructions M1(b)- part 1 & 2- DUE: 29 th of JAN PART-I •       Blog post titled “About My Interest in Psychology” •       Use sub-headings. Sub-topics of your post will entail- q What is the branch of study? q What topics are studied within that branch? q What education/training is required for that? q What kind of jobs relate to this field? Salary? q Who are prominent psychologists/professionals in this field? q Personal Application- Why am I interested in this area? Things to Remember q    Do not just “copy” and “paste” from other websites q Add pictures to make your post stand out and lively (and interesting for the read) q   Create your article that is personal, meaningful and comprehensive by synthesizing contents from various sources q   Personal Application- Give instances from your life, past experiences, and/or specific examples that draws you to this ...