Psychology 401_______Professor: Lisa Fournier



SyllabusPsychology 401(M), Fall 2015Historical Development of Psychology (Section 2)DAGG 232, TuTh 1:25-2:40Instructor: Dr. FournierPhone:(509) 335-4415Office:233D Johnson TowerEmail:lfournier@wsu.eduOffice Hours:Tuesdays 2:45-3:45pm or appointment by Emailwebsite:: Alexandra StubblefieldOffice Hours: Tuesdays 11-12 & by appointment through Email: a.stubblefield@wsu.eduRequired Textbook: A History of Modern Psychology (11th Edition) by Schultz and Schultz(Note: You can rent much cheaper from Cengage Learning).Other Required/Optional Reading Material: Articles on reserve [reserve access instructions on course website: under Psych 401]. The reserve readings below are from Roger R. Hock’s Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 10th Edition. Password to access online = y9cpqwWatch out for the visual cliff! (Gibson et al., 1960)Knock wood! (Skinner, 1948) -- REQUIREDLearning to be depressed (Seligman et al., 1967) -- REQUIREDSee aggression… do aggression (Bandura) -- REQUIREDThanks for the memories (Loftus) -- REQUIREDOne brain or two? (Gazzaniga) -- REQUIREDMore experience = Bigger Brain (Rosenzweig et al., 1972)Are you a “Natural”? (Bouchard et al., 1990)Acting as if you are hypnotized (Spanos, 1982)Maps in your mind (Tolman, 1948)Thoughts out of tune (Festinger & Carlsmith, 1959)Are you the master of your fate? (Rotter, 1966)You’re getting defensive again! (A. Freud, 1946)To help or not to help (Darley & Latane, 1968)About the CourseDescription: This course will focus on many different schools of thought that influenced the development of modern psychology. Unfortunately, we will not have time to cover every individual who has influenced the many different branches of psychology that exists today. We will begin the course by discussing philosophical and physiological influences on psychology and we will end the course by discussing modern psychology. I will do my best to provide concrete examples and develop class activities to highlight the important historical influences on modern psychology.Goals: The main goal of this course is to provide you with a historical perspective concerning the birth of psychology and its struggle to be accepted as a science. The second goal of the course is to familiarize you with the impact that psychology has had on society and how society has influenced the development of psychology. The third goal of this course is to exercise your writing and communication skills as well as promote critical thinking. More detailed information regarding course learning goals and how these goals align with the learning goals set by the university is provided in the table below.Instructional Learning Goals (University and Course)University LearningGoals(baccalaureate)Psych Program GoalsThe program will teach/train . . .Student Learning Outcomes for Psych 470After completing this course, students will be able to . . .A fundamental knowledge of psychology and its application. Explain how the knowledge and application of psychology evolved and has arrived at its current, very diverse state.Critical & Creative ThinkingThe use of critical and creative thinking in evaluating and? applying psychological information.?? Critically evaluate claims made from different schools of thought established throughout the history of psychology, including those that are currently accepted in psychology.Scientific LiteracyDiversityThe understanding and ethical application of the statistical analyses and research methods used in psychology. Understanding and respect for differences at the individual, sociocultural, and international level.Explain how the concept of mind and behavior was/is examined using a variety of methodological and? theoretical perspectives within psychology. Understand and explain the evolution of psychology in terms of ethical treatment of individuals, overcoming prejudices, improving methods, and analyses.Explain how various assumptions and topics within the history of psychology share common conceptual threads, and how these conceptual threads have led to the development of modern municationSuccessful communication in a variety of formats.Write a formal research paper using APA editorial style.Examinations and Grading*Exams: There will be 3, in-class exams. All exams will be multiple choice with a few “short answer” essay questions. Your exam answers should be written clearly and care must be given to make sure your grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct (this is a writing in the major course after all!). Each of the 3 exams is worth 50 pts. Each exam will cover only the material listed under that exam (i. e., exams are not cumulative). Exams will include material covered in lecture, class discussions, films, and the required readings listed in the syllabus. Exams must be taken at the date and time scheduled in this syllabus. No late exams will be given except under extreme circumstances (e. g., medical emergency). If you cannot take one of the exams at the scheduled times, let the instructor know immediately. If you will be attending a required university event (e.g., athletic trip, conference, etc.), please make sure to contact instructor at least 10 days before the scheduled exam so that the instructor can arrange to have you take the exam early. If you wish to review your exam, please come to the instructor or TAs office hours or schedule an appointment (This is greatly encouraged!). Challenges to exam items or grading must be submitted in writing to the instructor before the next exam.Paper: There will be 1 major paper assignment (50 pts). The final paper must include an outline and a grading sheet. There are four possible paper topics to choose from (see last page or link on course website). Make sure you address all of the issues listed within the paper topic (1-4) you choose. This paper will require you to integrate the information from the readings, lectures, films, class activities, and your own critical evaluation of the topic. Two additional resources will be required for this paper. A reference list, must be approved by Dr. Fournier or the TA. Also, a draft of an outline is required, while a draft of the paper is optional. The deadline to turn in a reference list, outline, and draft is listed below in the course schedule. If you would like, you may turn in a reference list, "rough draft" outline, and “rough draft” paper earlier than the required outline due date. The earlier you turn in your reference list, outline and/or paper draft, the earlier you will receive feedback. All papers (draft and final) and outlines (drafts and final) must be typed (double space for papers and single spaced for outlines) in a 12 point font with one inch margins. Papers (draft and final) and outlines that are NOT typed will NOT be accepted. Paper should be 4-5 pages. PAPER TOPICS AND GRADING SHEET ARE ON LAST 2 PAGES OF SYLLABUS. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE PAPER TOPIC INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.Paper Outline: This is a requirement (10 pts). You can earn a maximum of 10 pts for your outline. Your paper will not be accepted without an outline. Outlines should be typed in an outline format (discussed in class). You may turn in your outline before the due date in the syllabus. Outlines should be as detailed as possible for each of the sections including I. Intro: A. B. C. D. II. Three body paragraphs: A. 1. 2. 3. 4. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. and C. 1. 2. 3. 4., and III. Conclusion A. B. C. D. Also, your outline should include a thesis statement at the end of the Intro section (and should be the last sentence in your introductory paragraph in your paper). The thesis statement indicates the content that will be covered in the paper (and hence should indicate the topics covered in the body paragraphs). Detailed outlines will allow the instructor to give more precise feedback on the topic information and structure. Points received and effectiveness of feedback on outline is dependent on thoroughness of outline. Outlines that contain sentences/paragraphs will not be accepted (exception = thesis statement).Quizzes*: There will be 4 quizzes. Each quiz is worth 10 pts, and your quiz that has the lowest score will be automatically dropped (so if you miss class during a quiz, that quiz will be dropped. Quizzes will cover reading materials assigned that are on reserve from the library which can be accessed online (See Instructions on Course Website). Each quiz will consist of 8-12 general questions from the chapter reading. Make-up quizzes will only be allowed under the same rules as that for make-up exams. These quizzes are assigned to encourage reading of the articles before class so we can discuss these articles as a class.Class Participation: Class participation/homework will account for 10 pts. Class participation includes coming to lectures (on time) and participating in organized class activities, short writing assignments, films, and demonstrations as well as asking questions.Workload: This course requires approximately 2 hours of study for each hour that you are in class. Papers and exams will cover both lecture as well as the required reading material. The lectures will cover information that is not specifically covered in the reading material, so it is important to attend lectures. Extra Credit is due by Friday 5 pm of Dead Week (6 pts maximum): 1) Research Participation - 3 pts per 1 credit hour experiment (Maximum of 2 credit hours). Applies to research conducted in Psychology Department only. Listing of research projects and instructions are on the Psychology Department web page (see link from Fournier web page). 2) Chapter Summary of article on Reserve (Pick a chapter that listed above that is not a “required” reading), 2 pts per chapter summary (Maximum of 3 chapter summaries; Password to access is: y9cpqw. 3) Movie: “Awakenings” (3 pts) or “A Clockwork Orange” (3 pts)—1 page reaction paper to these movies (instructions given in lecture). Note: Total limit of Extra Credit is 6 points total. Grading. The Final Grade is based on the sum-total of your grades for each of 3 exams (150 pts total), paper outline (10 pts total), a final paper (50 pts total), three quizzes (30 pts total), and class participation (10 pts total). Total possible points = 250 (not including extra credit). Grades will be posted on Blackboard . Midterm grades will be posted by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday of the eighth week. Students will be assigned a midterm grade A-F based on their performance on the first Exam. Receiving a midterm grade of a C-A indicates the student is making satisfactory progress. Receiving a midterm grade of a D or F indicates that progress in the course is not acceptable and indicates that the student needs to discuss his/her progress with the instructor (as per university policy).Grading Scale:93.4%= A76.7%= C+90%= A-73.4%= C86.7%= B+70%= C-83.4%= B66.7%= D+80%= B-60%= D< 60%= FMissing ClassAttending class is your responsibility. If you know in advance that you will miss class, please send the instructor, Dr. Fournier, an Email. If you miss class and did not contact Dr. Fournier in advance, it is your responsibility to get the information missed from another student. Often we will discuss information related to the exam or paper. Missing a class means you will not have this information unless you take responsibility to get it from another, willing student. Not having this information can hinder your performance in the class.Cheating PolicyExams: If you are caught cheating on an exam, you will receive a 0 on that exam. If you are caught cheating a second time on an exam, you will receive a 0 in the course. In addition, cheating will be reported to the WSU Office of Student Conduct. Please do not take this risk! If you are having difficulty with the reading or lecture material, please set up an appointment to discuss it with me.Papers: If a student is caught copying another student’s assignment in part or in whole, the student will receive a 0 on the assignment and the WSU Office of Student Conduct will be notified. If a student is caught copying another student’s assignment either partially or in whole a second time, the student will receive a 0 in the course. If a student engages in plagiarism, the student will receive a 0 on the assignment and the offense will be reported to the WSU Office of Student Conduct (see penalty of plagiarism in WSU catalogue). If you are having difficulty with an assignment, please set up an appointment to discuss it with the instructor or the TA. We will do our best to help you work through any writing difficulties you may be having.Accommodation for DisabledReasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you have a disability and may need accommodations to fully participate in this class, please visit the Access Center. All accommodations MUST be approved through the Access Center (Washington Bldg, Room 217). Please stop by or call 509-335-3417 to make an appointment with an Access Advisor.Campus Safety Plan and Emergency ManagementThe Campus Safety Plan can be found at and it contains a comprehensive listing of university policies, procedures, statistics, and information relating to campus safety, emergency management and the health and welfare of the campus community. Class Schedule on Next PagePaper Topics listed after class scheduleFinal Paper Grading Sheet—last pageClass Schedule*WeekClass DatesTopics CoveredRequired Reading1 Aug. 25Introduction; Studying the history of psychologyCh. 1, 2 (Class activity questions: Zeitgeist, School of thought; paradigm, etc.)Aug. 27Philosophical influences on psychology; DescartesCh. 2 (Class activity due) 2Sept. 1Philosophical influences on psychology: Empiricism Ch. 2 Locke, Berkeley, Hume (assign homework question)Sept. 3Hume (demo); Kant’s “a priori ideas”Ch. 2Associationists vs. Mechanists; dualism/monism and nature/nurture3Sept. 8Major physiological influences on psychology (lecture posted online)Ch. 3(Paper topic discussion: Getting started)Sept. 10Helmholtz, Demos & Summary of physiological influencesCh. 34Sept. 15Fechner (and Weber); the formal founding of psychologyCh. 3Sept. 17The new psychology: Wundt’s elements of consciousness andCh. 4other developments in German Psychology: Brentano, Ebbinghaus, Muller5Sept. 22Kulpe and the Wurzberg School / Discussion/Exam 1 ReviewCh. 4Sept. 24EXAM 1 (Text Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4 and lecture material)6Sept. 29Titchener & The School of Structuralism; Structuring your paper outlineCh. 5Oct. 1Antecedents of Functionalism: Darwin, Galton- mental inheritance,Ch. 6Spencer brings evolution to America 7Oct. 6Functionalism: Development/Founding; Comparative psych; W. JamesCh. 7(Ideomotor theory)Oct. 8Functionalism: Dewey, Angel, Carr, Woodworth Ch. 78Oct. 13Applied Psychology: The legacy of FunctionalismCh. 8(Intelligence Testing; The clinical movement)Note: Midterm Grades posted will be based only on first exam scoreOct. 15Film (Eugenics, Intelligence Testing, Nature vs. Nurture, Behaviorism)Ch. 8Detailed Outline of Paper and Reference List Due (Required)Oct. 20Antecedents to Behaviorism: Thorndike, Pavlov, BekhterevCh. 9School of Behaviorism: Watson (founder)Ch. 10Oct. 22Discussion Film/Differences between Structuralism, FunctionalismCh. 10 and Behaviorism (Class Activity); Exam 2 Review WeekClass DatesTopics CoveredRequired ReadingOct. 27EXAM 2 (Chapters Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, lectures, and filmOct. 29Discuss Paper Outline and Paper; Ch. 11Behaviorism: After the Founding (Tollman, Hull) Nov. 3Behaviorism: After the Founding (Skinner)Ch. 11Quiz1: Knock Wood! (Library Reserve)Reserve Reading (2)Password: y9cpqwNov. 5Social Learning Theories: Bandura, Rotter (and Seligman)Ch. 11 (pps. 252-259)Quiz2: “See Aggression… Do Aggression” Reserve ReadingReserve Reading (4)and “Learning To Be Depressed” Reserve ReadingPassword: y9cpqwNov. 10Gestalt Psychology: Wertheimer, Koffka, KholerCh. 12(Last Day Full Paper Draft Due: Optional)Nov. 12Psychoanalysis: The Beginnings (Freud)Ch. 13Nov. 17Pros and cons of Psychoanalysis, NeoFreudians Ch. 14Psychoanalysis: After the Founding (Humanistic Psychology) Nov. 19Film: Psychoanalysis “the talking cure”; Drug Therapy November 23-27THANKSGIVING VACATION—HAVE FUN!!14Dec. 1Cognitive Psychology (change/inattentional blindness study)Ch. 15Dec. 3Quiz3: “Thanks for the Memories” Reserve Reading (Loftus)Reserve Reading (5)Paper Instructions, grading sheetsPassword: y9cpqwDec. 8Quiz 4: “One Brain or Two?” (Gazzaniga); filmReserve Readings (6)Exam Review Exercise; course evaluationsPassword: y9cpqwDec. 10Exam 3 Review; Final Paper Due (include graded and updated outline, draft comments, and grading sheet)EXAM 3: In-class exam, finals week, Monday. Dec. 14th 1-3pm; Ch. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; Reserve Readings and Lecture notes weeks 10-14 *All information contained in this syllabus, including course requirements and class schedule, is subject to change at any time according to the instructor’s discretion.Note: Paper topics and paper grading sheet are on the last 2 pages (8-9).Possible Paper Topics Please choose one of the four topics listed below. Please schedule a time with Dr. Fournier if you would like to discuss your paper topic before the reference list due date. She can offer some suggestions & possibly references. Please indicate the topic of your choice when filling out the information on the next page. Please staple the grading sheet (next page) to your final paper. Choose a psychologist, philosopher, or physiologist who influenced psychology and is not among those frequently discussed in other courses (e.g., Watson, Skinner, Pavlov, Freud, Bandura, Adler, Piaget, Jung, Maslow, Rogers). Describe one major aspect of his/her work, how this one major aspect of his/her work impacted future psychologists (be specific), schools of thought, psychology in general, and (in some cases) society. Some recommendations of who you might focus your paper on include: Galton, Sperry, James, Tolman, Harlow, Neisser, Seligman, Loftus, Gazzaniga, Greenough, and Chomsky. You can incorporate your lecture notes, films shown in class, textbook, and reserve articles. The 3 body paragraphs should consist of the following topics, in order: 1) One major aspect of their work, 2) how this major aspect influenced work of other psychologists—how did these psychologists add to or improve upon his/her work, and 3) how this person’s work contributed/changed/strengthened a particular school of thought, psychology in general, or society (if applicable). PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ASPECTS OF THEIR PERSONAL LIFE—FOCUS ONLY ON THEIR RESEARCH/CLINICAL METHOD. Additionally, you must incorporate information from two sources outside of class (excluding the internet postings on web pages). Please have these resources approved by the instructor.Define and discuss the Nature vs. Nurture debate (Nativism vs. Empiricism). You will want to describe at least one person, throughout history, believed in the Nature and one person who believed in the Nurture position, and describe what evidence they provided to support their position (e. g., Galton, Watson, Skinner, Harlow, etc.,). How has this debate influenced psychology more recently and how has the acceptance of one position over the other impacted the history of society (i. e., Germany, United States). (Note: Ch. 8 very relevant here). Provide more recent evidence for each position (i. e., research evidence discussed in class and in other classes you have taken). You may want to incorporate evidence based on twin studies, investigations of genetic influences on personality, etc., conditioning, instincts, critical periods (i. e., language), or the depth perception. You will also want to use information from Chapter 8 and from the films shown in class to address how this debate has impacted our society. You must also address where our society presently stands on this issue and explain and support your view. Two sources outside of class (excluding the internet postings on web pages) are required for this assignment and please have these resources approved by the instructor.Define and discuss the deterministic and indeterministic positions. You will want to describe at least one person who, throughout history, believed in determinism and one person who believed in indeterminism. (The concept that humans have free will—that is, that they can make judgments independent of influences around them—is a position of indeterminism. A theory that holds that there is no free will, that individuals make judgments strictly in response to influences beyond the individual’s direct control, is determinism). How has this debate influenced psychology and how has the acceptance of one position over the other impacted society in the past and present (i. e., immigration laws, criminal laws, treatment of the mentally ill, etc.,). Imagine a society today that believed only in determinism and one that believed only in indeterminism—what impact on society do you think this would have? Provide more recent evidence for each position (i. e., research evidence discussed in class and in other classes you have taken). Make sure you incorporate the beliefs of either the Behavioristic, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Cognitive viewpoints, etc., (You will want to choose one viewpoint to represent determinism and the other to represent indeterminism). You may also watch and incorporate the movie A Clockwork Orange (note very violent material!) which depicts a society in which one can be conditioned against their free will. You may use this movie (or the book) as one of your sources to describe what a deterministic society, with no free will might be like (at least on the darker side). You may also read Walden II, written by B. F. Skinner, who shows how life might be wonderful, under assumptions of determinism, through positive and negative reinforcement. (NOTE: Please only dedicate 1 paragraph to the movie and book source listed previously). Also, you may utilize any other two sources outside of class (excluding the internet). Two outside sources are required for this assignment and please have these resources approved by the instructor. IF THE BOOK OPTION OR MOVIE OPTION IS USED, THIS WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN GRADING. Final Paper Grading Criteria SheetPsychology 401M, Fall 2015Instructor: Dr. FournierATTACH TO BACK OF FINAL PAPER.Name: ____________________________ID#: ______________________________Topic # (see above): _____Signature indicating that you read the different paper options and followed instructions in accordance with these paper options (a failure to sign here, means that your paper will receive a zero).Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________Graded Points:_______ Content (25 points: Important and relevant information included, information focus on thesis statement and assignment). Ten of these points are also reserved for critical thinking._______ Organization (5 points: Related ideas organized together, focus on relevant information)_______ Clarity (5 points: Information is clearly stated with appropriate evidence; thesis statement)_______ Flow (5 points: Includes topic sentences and transitions, logical flow of ideas)_______ Spelling (5 points)_______ Grammar (5 points)_______ Total Points Earned Out of 50 Points PossibleBE SURE TO ATTACH THIS SHEET AND YOUR OUTLINE (GRADED AND REVISED) TO YOUR FINAL PAPER. ALSO, ATTACH DRAFT IF RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM INSTRUCTOR. ................
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