Portfolio; Introduction to Psychology
Period 1: Lab
Our next unit will cover Psychology. This morning please view the Introduction to Psychology and take notes of key ideas/questions you might have.
Then please continue working on the following projects/drafts for your portfolio (see the portfolio rubric in the post below).
Random Writing Prompt (if you need one...): pick a cultural setting for a story/play outside of your normal Hegemonies--no American cultures allowed. Make a list of cultures that you are fascinated or interested in. Research the topic and find a gruesome or shocking event or occurrence in history. Use that background or setting to tell a survivor's tale. You can project your story into the future, or extend the years of your protagonist. But there should be some reference or allusion regarding the historical event.
Our next unit will cover Psychology. This morning please view the Introduction to Psychology and take notes of key ideas/questions you might have.
Then please continue working on the following projects/drafts for your portfolio (see the portfolio rubric in the post below).
Random Writing Prompt (if you need one...): pick a cultural setting for a story/play outside of your normal Hegemonies--no American cultures allowed. Make a list of cultures that you are fascinated or interested in. Research the topic and find a gruesome or shocking event or occurrence in history. Use that background or setting to tell a survivor's tale. You can project your story into the future, or extend the years of your protagonist. But there should be some reference or allusion regarding the historical event.
Prepare a draft or two of work you would like feedback on for our workshop next week (Thursday).
There will be a test Monday on the novel you have chosen to read. Please bring your summaries, books, and notes to class.
There will be a test Monday on the novel you have chosen to read. Please bring your summaries, books, and notes to class.
Period 2: Classroom
What is psychology? Define the term in your own words/understanding.
Psychology studies environment, culture, how we think, learn, and remember; how we communicate, and how we differ from one another in personality and abilities. It often uses experimental and observational science to measure and observe behavior. It is not simply the study of mental illness, but a scientific approach to understanding the human mind.
Like philosophy, there are various branches of psychology where each type attempts to address questions or problems in a specific way. The major branches of psychology include:
Identity Novel discussion: Use the handout ?'s to conduct a discussion on the book you chose to read. Hand in your evaluation of your group members.
HOMEWORK: Complete your chosen novel. Bring your books, notes, and summaries with you to class. There will be a test on the book.
Psychology studies environment, culture, how we think, learn, and remember; how we communicate, and how we differ from one another in personality and abilities. It often uses experimental and observational science to measure and observe behavior. It is not simply the study of mental illness, but a scientific approach to understanding the human mind.
Like philosophy, there are various branches of psychology where each type attempts to address questions or problems in a specific way. The major branches of psychology include:
1. Abnormal psychology: examines abnormal behavior and mental disorders. Counselors and clinical psychologists often study this branch of psychology.In this unit, we are going to focus on behaviorism, psychotherapy, cognitive psychology, social, developmental, and personality psychology specifically. This will be done to understand human "character" so that, as writers, our characters can be more fully developed. Some theories may enhance or inspire us to write outlandish plots or dramatic situations. All in all, it may help a writer discover how the mind works.
2. Behavioral psychology (Behavioralism): popular in the early 20th century, this branch studies behavior acquired through conditioning. It is still used in therapy, business, and educational institutions.
3. Biopsychology (physiological): focuses on the brain and its function (or non-function). Neuroscientists, pharmacists, etc. study this branch.
4. Cognitive psychology: focuses on internal states of the mind, such as motivation, learning, decision-making, attention span, and IQ.
5. Comparative psychology: deals with animal behavior, animal psychology, and how it relates to us.
6. Cross-cultural psychology: deals with how various cultural factors influence behavior.
7. Developmental psychology: deals with how humans develop from childhood to adulthood.
8. Educational psychology: deals with how humans learn and all aspects of education.
9. Experimental psychology: uses scientific methods to research the brain, behavior, and development.
10. Forensic psychology: deals with psychology as it relates to law.
11. Health (Medical) psychology: deals with biology, and how psychology affects health.
12. Personality psychology (psychology of difference): deals with personality and how patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior help to make a person unique.
13. Social psychology: deals with social behavior: communication, social influences, etc. as it influences behavior.
Identity Novel discussion: Use the handout ?'s to conduct a discussion on the book you chose to read. Hand in your evaluation of your group members.
HOMEWORK: Complete your chosen novel. Bring your books, notes, and summaries with you to class. There will be a test on the book.
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