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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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General Psychology - Honors
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Course Prefix & Number:
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Psyc2301
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Section Number:
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450
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
*King, Laura A. The Science of Psychology. 4th edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 9781259973925
*Curtis, Drew, and Leslie Kelley. Foundations of Abnormality: Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies. Kendall-Hunt. ISBN 9781524955717
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jennifer Doran
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth / Room 337
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Telephone Number:
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(214) 693-6491; (940) 498-6424
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E-mail Address:
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jdoran@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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11 to 12:15 p.m.
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11 to 12:15 p.m.
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It is my goal to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology. (Chapter Two)
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Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology. (Chapter One)
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Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology. (All Chapters)
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Use terminology unique to the study of psychology. (All Chapters)
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Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
(Chapters Eight, Twelve, Fifteen)
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Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
(Chapter Three and throughout class)
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GRADING CRITERIA
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Value
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Percentage of Final Grade
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1.
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Exams
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400 points
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40%
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2.
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Group Activities (In Class) / Participation
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150 points
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15%
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Online Weekly Quizzes
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150 points
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15%
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Weekly Blog
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150 points
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15%
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5.
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Poster Presentation Project
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100 points
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10%
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6.
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Psychological Disorders Paper
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50 points
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5%
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TOTAL:
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1,000 points
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100 %
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- Exams (400 points): We will have four exams that are worth 100 points each. Please bring a scantron, notebook paper and a #2 pencil to class on exam days. Exams will cover material from our text and material from class. In the event of a documented emergency, a make-up exam (for ONE missed exam) may be offered on the day of the final exam. No phones or restroom trips during exams.
- Group Activities / Participation (150 points): During class we will complete activities that help to reinforce the course concepts. Credit can only be earned if the student is present. Grade will be determined by reviewing attendance records and peer evaluations, and by observation.
- Online Weekly Quizzes (150 points): Each week I will post a brief online quiz to complete in Canvas. Due dates are posted in the calendar below. Quizzes cannot be completed once the due date has passed.
- Weekly Blog (150 points): Each week I will ask that you reflect on the material from our course by writing a blog entry. Grade will be determined by meeting length requirement and expanding on the week's content. Please see the document in Canvas that more fully describes the requirements for this assignment.
- Poster Presentation Project
(100 points): Due in Week 14. Grade will relate to inclusion of required elements, content, and visual appeal. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details. We will present these posters at NCTC's Honors Symposium on November 28th.
- Psychological Disorders Paper (50 points): This assignment will be due in Week 13. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details.
- TOTAL: 1,000 possible points
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RUBRIC for
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Presentation of Research
~Up to 60 points
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51-60 points
**Presents main points clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Answering of questions is thorough, and demonstrates understanding of subject matter.
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36-50 points
**Presents main points in a somewhat organized manner.
**Answering of questions is somewhat thorough, and demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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16-35 points
**Presents main points but organization is not fully achieved. **Answering of questions demonstrates some understanding but some uncertainty of subject matter.
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0-15 points
**Main points are unclear. Overall organization is difficult or impossible to follow.
**Answering of questions demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Visual Presentation
~Up to 15 points
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12-15 points
**Visually appealing.
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to enhance audience experience. **Graphics are engaging and enhance understanding of content.
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9-11 points
**Somewhat visually appealing.
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to somewhat enhance audience experience. **Graphics are engaging at times and enhance understanding of content to a degree.
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5-8 points
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to slightly enhance audience experience. *Graphics are used but not overly engaging or relevant.
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0-4 points
**Not visually appealing.
**Does not use varied font sizes / colors / visuals to enhance audience experience. **Graphics are not included.
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Sources
~Up to 15 points
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12-15 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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9-11 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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5-8 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-4 points
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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6-8 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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3-5 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-2 points
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS
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/100 Points
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RUBRIC
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS PAPER
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Content Relevance, Accuracy and Organization
~Up to 40 points
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31-40 points
**Presents appropriate material clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Writing clearly demonstrates sound understanding of subject matter.
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21-30 points
**Presents material in a somewhat organized manner.
**Writing demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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11-20 points
**Presents somewhat relevant material but organization is not fully achieved. **Writing demonstrates some understanding but some uncertainty with subject matter.
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0-10 points
**Content is unclear. Overall organization is difficult or impossible to follow.
**Writing demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Sources
~Up to 5 points
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5 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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3-4 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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2 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-1 point
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 5 points
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5 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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3-4 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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2 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-1 point
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS EARNED
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/ 50 POINTS
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TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week
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Date
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Topics
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Reading
(Please complete PRIOR to class.)
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1
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August 27
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Course Overview / Syllabus Activity
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August 29
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Perspectives in Psychology
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Chapter 1
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*Week One Quiz and Blog Entry due by 9/2/18
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2
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September 3
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Holiday
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September 5
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Research in Psychology
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Chapter 2
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*Week Two Quiz and Blog Entry due by 9/9/18
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3
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September 10
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Neural Communication
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Chapter 3
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September 12
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The Brain, Sensation vs. Perception
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Chapter 4
(pg. 101-104 only)
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*Week Three Quiz and Blog Entry due by 9/16/18
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4
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September 17
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States of Consciousness
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Chapter 5
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September 19
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Theories of Sleep / Drug Use / Review
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*Week Four Quiz and Blog Entry due by 9/23/18
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5
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September 24
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Exam 1 (Covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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September 26
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Classical Conditioning
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Chapter 6
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*Week Five Quiz and Blog Entry due by 9/30/18
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6
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October 1
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Operant Conditioning
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October 3
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Memory
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Chapter 7
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*Week Six Quiz and Blog Entry due by 10/7/18
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7
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October 8
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Forgetting
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October 10
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Language and Intelligence
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Chapter 8
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*Week Seven Quiz and Blog Entry due by 10/14/18
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8
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October 15
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Group Activity / Review
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October 17
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Exam 2 (Covers Chapters 6, 7, 8)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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*Week Eight Quiz and Blog Entry due by 10/21/18
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October 22
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Motivation; sign up for Poster Presentation topic
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Chapter 10
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October 24
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Emotion
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*Week Nine Quiz and Blog Entry due by 10/28/18
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10
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October 29
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Theories of Personality: Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories
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Chapter 12
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October 31
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Theories of Personality: Trait and Social-Cognitive Theories
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*Week Ten Quiz and Blog Entry due by 11/4/18
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11
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November 5
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Life Span Development / Review
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Chapter 9
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November 7
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Exam 3 (Covers Chapters 10, 12, 9)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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*Week Eleven Quiz and Blog Entry due by 11/11/18
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12
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November 12
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Psychological Disorders ~ Mood Disorders
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Chapter 15
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November 14
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Psychological Disorders ~ Schizophrenia
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*Week Twelve Quiz and Blog Entry due by 11/18/18
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13
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November 19
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Perspectives on Disorders
Psychological Disorders Paper due
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November 21
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Holiday ~ Happy Thanksgiving!
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*Week Thirteen Quiz and Blog Entry due by 11/25/18
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November 26
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Treating Psychological Disorders
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Chapter 16
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November 28
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Poster Presentation Project due
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*Week Fourteen Quiz and Blog Entry due by 12/2/18
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15
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December 3
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Social Psychology
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Chapter 13
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December 5
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Wrap Up / Review
Extra Credit Projects Due
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*Week Fifteen Quiz and Blog Entry due by 12/9/18
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16
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Final Exam Week
Exam 4 (Covers Chapters 15,16, 13)
Please bring scantron and #2 pencil. Exam will include multiple choice questions.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 8, 2018.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Students may earn a zero for an assignment or for a course due to academic dishonesty. Please come to me for help with any of these topics. You may also visit our library for additional information: http://www.nctc.edu/library/research-help/CitationGuides.html
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 24
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1525 W California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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