PSY1SFP Lecture 1 - Intro to 2024 Psychology

SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE Lecture 1: Introduction and Scientific Writing in Psychology Dr Melanie Murphy [email protected] ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY La Trobe University acknowledges that our campuses are located on the lands of many traditional custodians in Australia We...

SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE Lecture 1: Introduction and Scientific Writing in Psychology Dr Melanie Murphy [email protected] ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY La Trobe University acknowledges that our campuses are located on the lands of many traditional custodians in Australia We recognise their ongoing connection to the land and value their unique contribution to the University and wider Australian society We are committed to providing opportunities for Indigenous Australians, both as individuals and communities through teaching and learning, research and community partnerships across all of our campuses La Trobe University pays our respect to Indigenous Elders, past, present and emerging and will continue to incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems and protocols as part of our ongoing strategic and operational business Wurundjeri (Bundoora) Dja Dja Wurrung (Bendigo) Dhudhuroa / WayWurru (Wodonga) PSY1SFP COORDINATION TEAM Subject Coordinator Dr Melanie Murphy (Mel) Room 123, Biological Sciences 2, Bundoora [email protected] (best contact) Ph. 9479 1035 Consultation time: Tuesday 9.30 am or by appointment Assistant Coordinator Dr Todd Pickering Rm 146, Biological Sciences 2 (Bundoora) [email protected] Consultation time Wednesday 3pm or by appointment Contact both Mel and Todd via [email protected] TUTOR TEAM Bendigo Campus Albury Wodonga Campus Monica Bec Kate Bundoora Campus and Online Todd Shevaun Sarah Hannah Jessica Melanie Brian Stefan Sam Courtney Aleshia SUBJECT SUPPORT TUTOR Brian Ignacio [email protected] Extra study support Referrals Check ins Get Help! Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Marvel Studios WEEK 1 In your first semester at La Trobe you are required to complete these modules Academic Integrity Module – LTU0AIM You need to do 6 of the 10 cases & get 18/20 for the QUIZ Wominjeka La Trobe Module –ABS0WOM You must work through the 5 sections & complete the 3 quizzes Check your list of LMS subjects, if its not there, log into Student Online and enrol in them in your study plan. First-Year Core & Elective Subjects Semester 1, 2024 Credit Points Semester 2, 2024 Credit Points LTU0AIM 0 ABS0WOM 0 PSY1BAM Introductory Psychology: Brain and Mind 15 PSY1PAC Introductory Psychology: People and Culture 15 PSY1SFP Scientific Foundations of Psychology 15 PSY1APP Applied Psychology 15 Any First Year Elective PSY1BNA **Neuro minor Behavioural Neuroscience 1A Recommended Elective 15 Any First Year Elective PSY1BNB **Neuro minor Behavioural Neuroscience 1B Recommended Elective 15 Any First Year Elective PSY1CAR **Relationships minor Psychology of Close Adult Relationships 15 Any First Year Elective PSY1HAE **Relationships minor Human Relationships with Animals and the Environment 15 Academic Integrity Module Wominjeka La Trobe Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education Total 60 Total 60 PSY1SFP SUBJECT LEARNING GUIDE Available for download and print from the Subject Information on the PSY1SFP LMS Homepage. Contains all information specifically relevant to the First year Psychology subject PSY1SFP The Psychological Science Student Portal on LMS contains important information about courses, submission of work and policies relating to conduct in lectures and tutorials. Subject Learning Guide PDF ACCESSING LMS ¡ The learning management system is where you will find all of the information related to this subject as it becomes available § § § § § Subject Learning Guide Lecture notes Lecture recordings Assignment information Discussion forums LMS https://www.latrobe.edu.au/lms/login/ Log on with your La Trobe username and password Explore the different folders. Access Zoom links for lectures, tutorials and consultation sessions Download lecture notes before (most) lectures. Watch or download lectures. Read the discussion board to find answers or ask questions. Contains most information relevant to this subject. Check as often as Facebook (well almost as often) PSY1SFP LECTURE STREAMS ¡ Philosophical Foundations of Psychology ¡ Dr Annukka Lindell ¡ Cultural and Ethical Foundations of Psychology ¡ Dr Bec Flower ¡ Dr Mel Murphy ¡ Dr Matt Ruby ¡ Introduction to Research in Psychology (ITRIP) ¡ Dr Melanie Murphy ¡ Gemma Davy ¡ Historical Foundations of Psychology ¡ Dr Annukka Lindell READINGS Navarro DJ and Foxcroft DR (2022). learning statistics with jamovi: a tutorial for psychology students and other beginners. (Version 0.75). DOI: 10.24384/hgc3-7p15 Field, A. P. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS. 5th ed. Los Angeles: Sage. APA (7th edition) Manual Other Essential and Recommended readings have been placed on Reserve in the library. ASSESSMENT Research Proposal Concept Check Quiz (5 % ) Discussion and Display Poster (DDP) (15 % - group mark) Laboratory Report (30 %) Mid-semester and End of Semester Test (Total 50%) No supplementary assessments available for PSY1SFP TUTORIAL PROGRAM Tutorials will Prepare you for completing assessments Extend and apply concepts covered in lectures You will attend 12 tutorials for the semester Once every week for 2 hours YOUR VOICE IN THE SCHOOL ¡ Staff Student Consultative Committee (SSCC) § Provides feedback to the school from students at each year level. § Meets twice per semester. § 1 representative and 1 deputy. § Nominations required now!!! ¡ Psychological Society § Social activities. § Meet peers in other year levels. § Anyone can join. WHERE TO FIND HELP LMS Discussion board Tutor for tutorial content and assessment related matters Lecturer Lecture content matters Subject Support Tutor (Brian) Assistant Coordinator (Todd) Coordinator (Mel) LTU SUPPORTS AND HELP Wellbeing Counselling Access Ability Safer Community Academic Learning Hub Achieve at Uni Library Uni Life Ask La Trobe Careers and Employment Financial Support SO, WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?! Go to menti.com Enter code: 8368 4317 HOW ARE YOU FEELING ABOUT STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY? Go to menti.com Enter code: 8368 4317 WHY STUDY PSYCHOLOGY? Relevant to understanding ourselves and others Aids in the understanding of biology (genes, physiology), environment and behaviour relationships. (Attempts to) Delineate ‘fact’ from intuition. Promotes critical, logical evaluation of evidence in order to reach reasoned conclusions. ‘PSYCHOMYTHOLOGY’ WHY UNDERSTANDING ASSUMPTIONS IS SO IMPORTANT Ten sources of misconceptions about research findings in Psychology: Word of mouth Desire for easy answers and quick fixes Selective perception and memory Inferring causation from correlation Post hoc, Ergo propter hoc reasoning Exposure to a biased sample Reasoning by representativeness Misleading film and media portrayals Exaggeration of a kernel of truth Terminological confusion Reference: Lilienfield, Lynn, Ruscio & Beyerstein (2010). 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology From the research laboratory to the public The rise of ‘Psychomythology’ From phdcomics.com EXAMPLES: RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY – TRANSLATIONS IN POPULAR MEDIA We only use 10% (or 20%) of our brain People with Autism are like the ‘Rain Man’ …. Or the ’Good Doctor’ Autism is a spectrum condition with a very wide range of capabilities. Polygraph tests are always accurate in detecting when people are lying Assesses levels of physiological arousal, related to lying but can also be associated with high degrees of stress Can be ‘tricked’ Subliminal messages can alter behaviour and make people buy things Brief, rapid presentation of stimuli may ‘prime’ attention towards a particular piece of information (increase salience), but no evidence that we are subconsciously driven to make certain purchases as a result. CAN YOU THINK OF ANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY IN POPULAR MEDIA? DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ANALYSIS Each discipline in Psychology provides insight into different aspects of behaviour Gazzaniga et al., (2016) SO ARE WE A PRODUCT OF NATURE OR NURTURE? PAYING ACCURATE ATTENTION CAN BE HARD! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo https://youtu.be/ubNF9QNEQLA SCIENTIFIC METHOD Description Coherent set of interconnected ideas(theory) typically built on past observation Image area Prediction Hypotheses based on theory setting out parameters Control Attempt to eliminate biasing influences Explanation Systematic evaluation of observations in reference to theory and hypothesis. Gazzaniga et al., (2016) ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN! ……. And it’s not necessarily a bad thing! Wiesel and Hubel were trying to characterise the function of different cells in the visual system, specifically parts of visual cortex that respond to dots. The equipment broke and then they observed firing increased firing rates Turns out the cells being measured were specific to a type of stimulus, just not the one they thought they were measuring. …..Insert Nobel Prize here! UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE What do we learn in 1SFP that relates to professional psychology ….. and any other profession?? SFP/Research Professional Practice Challenge/test assumptions Challenge pre-conceptions Control/account for bias Reflect on bias/positionality Objectivity Non-judgemental/open Critical evaluation of evidence Critical evaluation of evidence Structured hypothesis testing Reasoned case evaluation Application of evidence-based methodologies Application of evidence-based assessments/interventions/therapies Critical/objective review of outcomes and limitations Critical/objective review of outcomes Evolution of theory Evolution of practice Application to practice/real world contexts Better client/patient outcomes NEXT WEEK RECORDED LECTURES DUE TO LABOR DAY PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE: LECTURE 2 ITRIP LECTURE 1: CONCEPTS AND MEASUREMENTS.