Weekly Work

This is the schedule of topics we will cover this semester.  Refer to the course syllabus for exam dates and assignment due dates. Course syllabus is available on Brightspace.

  • Read course requirements on the Welcome page or in the course syllabus. Syllabus available on Brightspace.
  • Download the Slack app. using the link available under Week 1 in the course syllabus. Texting is the quickest mode of communication outside of class. Link is exclusive to your section.
  • Read Chapter 1 in Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 1 PowerPoint – History of Psychology
  • Printable version of Week 1 PowerPoint – Perspectives of Psychology
  • Assignment 1 is due week 2 and must be submitted on Brightspace. View Assignment 1 Grading Rubric before submitting. Check out the Assignments page for a preview of all assignments. For academic support view Resources available at the college.
  • Read Chapter 2 in Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 2 PowerPoint – Methods of Psychology
  • Complete Worksheet 3 when prompted during lecture.
  • Assignment 1 due. Submit assignment on Brightspace under Assignment 1 link on the blue navigation bar. Assignment 1 can also be viewed under the Discussions link on Brightspace. Emailed or text messaged submissions will not be accepted, graded, or counted as on time. If viewing Brightspace from a cell phone, click on the three bars in the upper left on your screen to view assignment link.
  • Asynchronous section: contribute ONE of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • Check out the Study Guide to help you prepare for the exam
  • Chapters 1 & 2 in Textbook. Topics covered in Week 1 and Week 2 lectures.
  • Any questions? Send a quick text using the Slack app. Slack app link available under Week 1 in the course syllabus on Brightspace.
  • Need additional support? Check out the Resources page.
  • Check out the course requirements on the Welcome page or your course syllabus should you not complete Exam 1 on the scheduled day and time posted in the syllabus.
  • Exam 1 link available on Brightspace under the “Quizzes” link or from the “Exam 1” link in the calendar widget.
  • Read sections 3.1-3.4 in Chapter 3 and sections 4.1-4.4 in Chapter 4 in the Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Week 4 PowerPoint – Neuropsychology
  • Complete Worksheet 4 when prompted during lecture
  • Asynchronous section: contribute ONE of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • Read Chapter 9 in the Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 5 PowerPoint – Human Development
  • Complete Worksheet 9, Worksheet 10, Worksheet 11, and Worksheet 12 when prompted during lecture.
  • Asynchronous section: For each worksheet, contribute ONE of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • Check out the Study Guide to help you prepare for the exam
  • Chapters 3 (sections 3.1-3.4), 4 (sections 4.1-4.4), & 9 in Textbook. Topics covered in Week 4 and Week 5 lectures.
  • Any questions? Send a quick text using the Slack app. Slack app link available under Week 1 in the course syllabus on Brightspace.
  • Need additional support? Check out the Resources page.
  • See course requirements on the Welcome page or your course syllabus should you not complete Exam 2 on the scheduled day and time posted in the syllabus.
  • Exam 2 link available on Brightspace under the “Quizzes” link or from the “Exam 2” link in the calendar widget.
  • Read Chapter 6 in Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 7 PowerPoint – Learning
  • Complete Worksheet 5, Worksheet 6, and Worksheet 7 when prompted during lecture
  • Asynchronous section: For each worksheet, contribute ONE of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • Read Chapter 8 in Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 8 PowerPoint – Learning
  • Complete Worksheet 8 when prompted during lecture
  • Asynchronous section: contribute ONE of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • Optional – View Memento. This acclaimed movie portrays a character who suffers from anterograde amnesia.
  • Check out the Study Guide to help you prepare for the exam
  • Chapters 6 & 8 in Textbook. Topics covered in Week 7 and Week 8 lectures.
  • Any questions? Send a quick text using the Slack app. Slack app link available under Week 1 in the course syllabus on Brightspace.
  • Need additional support? Check out the Resources page.
  • See course requirements on the Welcome page or your course syllabus should you not complete Exam 3 on the scheduled day and time posted in the syllabus.
  • Exam 3 link available on Brightspace under the “Quizzes” link or from the “Exam 3” link in the calendar widget.
  • Assignments 2 and 3 available on Brightspace. Assignment 2 is due week 10. Assignment 3 is due week 12.
  • Read Chapter 11 sections 11.1 – 11.2 in Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 10 PowerPoint – Freud
  • Complete Worksheet 13 when prompted during lecture
  • Assignment 2 Due. Submit assignment on Brightspace. Emailed or text messaged submissions will not be accepted, graded, or counted as on time.
  • Asynchronous section: contribute ONE set of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • Read Chapter 15 in Textbook
  • Attend lecture or view recorded lecture if enrolled in asynchronous section. Lecture link available in syllabus. Taking written notes during lecture enhances retention.
  • Printable version of Week 12 PowerPoint – Psychological Disorders
  • Complete Worksheet 14 and Worksheet 15 when prompted during lecture
  • Optional – View Jeni’s Army – woman diagnosed with DID
  • Assignment 3 Due. Submit assignment on Brightspace. View Assignment 3 Grading Rubric before submitting. Emailed or text messaged submissions will not be accepted, graded, or counted as on time.
  • Asynchronous section: For each worksheet, contribute ONE of your worksheet answers with an explanation on the Worksheet forum on Brightspace. No need to post if a question has already been answered on the forum unless you have a different answer. Check the forum for feedback for all answered questions before the exam.
  • View assignment grades, exam grades, and course average under the “Grades” link on Brightspace.
  • Check out the Study Guide to help you prepare for the final exam
  • Chapters 7, 11, & 15 in Textbook. Topics covered in Weeks 10, 11, and 12 lectures.
  • Any questions? Send a quick text using the Slack app. Slack app link available under Week 1 in the course syllabus.
  • Need additional support? Check out the Resources page.
  • See course requirements on the Welcome page or your course syllabus should you not complete the Final Exam on the scheduled day and time.
  • Final exam link available on Brightspace under the “Quizzes” link or from the “Final” link in the calendar widget.