Questions and Answers
Who is the instructor for the Psychology course?
Mr. Michael Williams
What is the recommended text for the Psychology course?
Psychology in Your Life, 3rd edition
Which of the following topics are included in the Psychology course? (Select all that apply)
What percentage of the total grade is assessment?
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Class work makes up __% of the overall grade.
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Independent assignments account for __% of the overall grade.
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Study Notes
Instructor and Course Information
- Instructor: Mr. Michael Williams
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 301-546-7247
- Office hours available by appointment only
- Textbook: Psychology in Your Life, 3rd edition, W.W. Norton, 2019
Course Overview
- A semester-long elective course recommended for juniors and seniors
- Covers psychological research and human behavior concepts
- Topics include:
- Research methodologies
- Biological bases of behavior
- Sensation and perception
- Learning and memory principles
- Intelligence and personality development
- Psychological pathologies
Goals
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Expected Learner Outcomes
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Grading Breakdown
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Class Work (35%)
- Completed assignments within the class setting
- Types of assignments include:
- Document-Based Analysis
- Writing Tasks
- Source Analysis (e.g., political cartoons, charts, graphs, maps)
- Simulations (e.g., Model UN, debates, moot courts, town hall meetings)
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Independent Assignments (25%)
- Completed outside of class
- Types of assignments include:
- Content Readings
- Study Guides
- Video Analysis
- Review Notes
- Article Reviews
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Assessment (40%)
- Includes both formative and summative assessments.
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Description
Explore the essential components of the Psychology elective course taught by Mr. Michael Williams. This course, based on the textbook 'Psychology in Your Life,' covers various psychological concepts and their applications in everyday life. Prepare to engage deeply in understanding the human experience through psychological principles.
