PSYC 1010: Fostering a Positive Learning Environment
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PSYC 1010: Fostering a Positive Learning Environment

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What percentage of the overall grade do the four non-cumulative multiple choice tests contribute?

  • 10%
  • 34%
  • 68%
  • 17% (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to earn marks in the course?

  • Mini assignments
  • Quizzes (correct)
  • Participation in real research
  • Applied reflections

    • What is the maximum percentage a student can earn towards their grade by participating in the URPP?

  • 4% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 2%
  • 8%

    • What should students do if they are having trouble in the course?

    <p>Talk to the professor or TA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended tip for success in this course?

    <p>Complete all course components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third variable problem in research?

    <p>The influence of an external factor that affects both variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle suggests that a simpler explanation may be preferred over a more complex one?

    <p>Occam's razor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following distinguishes applied research from basic research?

    <p>Applied research utilizes findings to address everyday issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is essential for a scientific claim to be considered falsifiable?

    <p>It must allow for the possibility of being proven wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the extraordinary claims principle in psychology?

    <p>Evidence should be commensurate with the radicalness of the claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main driver of behavior according to operant conditioning?

    <p>Reinforcement and punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cognitive perspective focus on in psychology?

    <p>Mental processes underlying thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a significant barrier to women's participation in psychology according to the content?

    <p>Social prejudice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does naïve realism imply?

    <p>Perception is always accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the steps of the scientific method in psychology?

    <p>Identify, formulate, research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesis in scientific research?

    <p>A testable prediction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What bias is described as the tendency to seek out evidence that supports one's hypothesis?

    <p>Confirmation bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bystander effect hypothesized to illustrate?

    <p>People are less likely to help in group situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does belief perseverance refer to?

    <p>The inclination to adhere to initial beliefs despite contradictory evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of psychological pseudoscience?

    <p>Frequent self-correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patternicity refers to which of the following tendencies?

    <p>Detecting meaningful patterns in random stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

    <p>To evaluate claims open-mindedly and carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of scientific thinking addresses the need for extraordinary evidence for extraordinary claims?

    <p>Occam’s Razor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the emotional reasoning fallacy involve?

    <p>Relying on emotions rather than evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes why people are drawn to pseudoscience?

    <p>It provides comfort by affirming their beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Not me fallacy' refer to?

    <p>Believing that only others are subject to cognitive biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wilhelm Wundt contribute to the field of psychology?

    <p>He established the first psychology lab and focused on structuralism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective focuses on the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences?

    <p>Psychoanalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of behaviorism?

    <p>Analyzing how behavior is learned and modified through consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key idea associated with functionalism?

    <p>Behavior is a result of evolutionary processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John B. Watson advocate for in psychology?

    <p>A focus on observable behavior and environmental influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method did Wilhelm Wundt use to explore the structure of the mind?

    <p>Systematic observation and introspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    B.F. Skinner's research primarily concentrated on which aspect of behavior?

    <p>The consequences of behavior and its reinforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant difference between structuralism and functionalism?

    <p>Structuralism studies individual elements of the mind, while functionalism studies their purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fostering a Positive Learning Environment

    • Dr. Alisha Salerno is the professor for PSYC 1010
    • The course aims to foster a positive learning environment
    • The course emphasizes accessibility and flexibility
    • Students can engage in real-world research through the URPP program

    Course Structure and Components

    • The course includes lectures, interactive activities, and discussions
    • There are four cumulative multiple-choice tests (17% each)
    • Students complete two mini assignments (8% & 10%)
    • There are two applied reflections (2% each)
    • The URPP component contributes 4% to the final grade
    • Lecture slides are available before class

    Tips for Success

    • Stay on top of readings and assignments
    • Ask questions and seek help from TAs
    • Make friends with like-minded students
    • Use proper email etiquette

    What is Psychology?

    • The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
    • Psychologists describe, predict, and explain human behavior and mental processes

    The History of Psychology

    • Psychology has roots in ancient Greek philosophy
    • Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology lab in 1879, focusing on structuralism.

    Theoretical Perspectives in Psychology

    • Structuralism: Founded by Wilhelm Wundt and E.B.Titchener, exploring the structure of the mind through introspection
    • Functionalism: Founded by William James, focusing on the functions of mental processes and how they help us adapt
    • Psychodynamic: Founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasis on unconscious mind and early childhood experiences
    • Behaviorism: Founded by John B. Watson, focuses on observable behaviors and their environmental influences
    • Cognitivism: Focuses on the mental processes involved in thinking and behavior
    • Behaviorism: Founded by B.F. Skinner, explores the impact of consequences on behavior

    Women in Psychology

    • Women faced significant obstacles in entering the field of psychology
    • Margaret Floy Washburn was the first woman to receive a PhD in psychology
    • Esther Greenglass was the only woman in her PhD program at the University of Toronto in 1967
    • Women still represent a minority in higher-ranking faculty positions in psychology

    Ways of Knowing

    • Authority: accepting information from trusted sources
    • Reason: using logic and deduction
    • Observation: Gathering information through our senses

    Limitations of Common Sense

    • Naïve Realism: the tendency to believe that what we perceive is accurate
    • Common sense can sometimes be accurate and help generate hypotheses
    • Research demonstrates that snap judgments based on facial traits can predict sexual orientation with a 65% accuracy rate

    The Scientific Method

    • A systematic approach to acquire knowledge about behavior and other phenomena
    • Involves identifying questions, formulating explanations, and conducting research

    Scientific Theory

    • An explanation for a large number of natural world findings
    • A testable prediction is called a hypothesis
    • The Bystander Effect is an example of a scientific theory

    Bias Awareness

    • Confirmation Bias: Seeking out evidence that confirms preexisting beliefs
    • Belief Perseverance: Holding onto beliefs even when contradictory evidence exists

    Pseudoscience

    • Imposters of science with claims lacking scientific evidence
    • Examples include energy therapies and astrology

    Warning Signs of Pseudoscience

    • Use of jargon or psychobabble
    • Lack of self-correction
    • Overreliance on anecdotal evidence
    • Making extraordinary claims without sufficient evidence

    Explanations for Pseudoscience Appeal

    • Patternicity: Our tendency to perceive patterns in random stimuli
    • Terror Management Theory: Seeking comforting worldviews to manage the fear of death

    The Antidote for Pseudoscience

    • Engage in scientific thinking
    • Distinguish science from pseudoscience
    • Avoid common logical fallacies

    Common Logical Fallacies

    • Emotional Reasoning Fallacy: Using emotions instead of evidence
    • Bandwagon Fallacy: Assuming something is true because many people believe it.
    • Not Me Fallacy: Believing that biases apply to others but not oneself.

    Dangers of Pseudoscience

    • Opportunity Cost: Wasting resources on ineffective treatments
    • Direct Harm: Pseudoscientific practices can cause harm to individuals
    • Blocking Critical Thinking: Pseudoscientific beliefs can generalize to other areas of life

    Critical Thinking

    • A set of skills to evaluate claims objectively and cautiously
    • Key to scientific method and scientific thinking

    Six Principles of Scientific Thinking

    • Ruling out Rival Hypotheses: considering alternative explanations
    • Correlation vs. Causation: understanding that correlation doesn't imply causation
    • Falsifiability: The ability to prove a claim wrong
    • Replicability: The ability to reproduce scientific findings
    • Extraordinary Claims: Claims requiring persuasive evidence
    • Occam’s Razor: Preferring simpler explanations when multiple explanations exist

    Modern Psychology

    • Experimental Psychology: Research focused on understanding basic mental processes
    • Clinical Psychology: Treatment, assessment, and diagnosis of mental health issues

    Branches of Psychology

    • Neuropsychology
    • Child/developmental psychology
    • I-O psychology
    • Sports psychology
    • Social/personality psychology
    • Forensic psychology

    How Psychology Affects our Lives

    • Basic Research: Examines how the mind works
    • Applied Research: Utilizing research to solve real-world problems

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    This quiz focuses on key components of the PSYC 1010 course led by Dr. Alisha Salerno. Students will explore the structure, expectations, and strategies for success in fostering a positive learning environment. Engage with real-world research opportunities through the URPP program as part of the learning experience.

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