IB Psychology @ RIS

Cognitive Perspective Review

2007-05-03T16:19:00.000-07:00

To review the Cognitive Perspective complete the following:
Seciton 1
Either Q1 or Q2 (Short answer 8 points)
Section 2
Q 2
Q 5
These are both long essays (20 points)
Section 3
a) Outline two assumptions of the cognitive perspective.
b) Identify one key concepts based on one of these assumptions and illustrate your answer with one study. (Long essay 20 points)
Section 4
Optional: Review before May 2008 but only if the Cognitive Perspective is on of your perspectives of choice.
Sections 5
Q 2 (20 points)
Section 6
Q1 Focus on the psychological question of why we forget.

(Long essay 20 points)

Total Points 108 points.

Extended Reading "It's Magic..."

2007-03-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

What is the relationship between memory and selfhood?
What new discovery about memory do you find most interesting?
How can some memories become indelible?
How can amnesia and repression be explained?
Explain the following statement: "Memory is more reconstructive than reproductive."
What new paradigm of memory is now emerging?
After reading this artice, what conclusions can you make about memory?

Key Studies of the Cognitive Perspective and IA Possibilites

2007-03-18T16:51:00.000-07:00

Find below a list of suggested IA topics provided by John Crane.

They are all key studies within the Cognitive Perspective which you need to study in depth.

A. Memory

Memory and the serial position curve: Cunitz and Glanzer's study. Participants learn a long list of words and after a delay they have to recall as many as possible. The hypothesis is that people tend to remember the first and last words in a list due to the primacy and recency effects.
Improving memory: Imagery vs. rehearsal: participants recall more words from a (20) word list when they use an imagery method (forming a vivid mental image and linking each item to the last in a dynamic fashion) than if they use either rehearsal (repeat each item until you hear the next) or no particular method (no prior instruction). Bower (1967); Paivio (1971).
Memory and levels of processing: Craik and Lockhart hypothesize that the deeper and more meaningfully we process information the better subsequent recall will be. Participants are asked to process words either at a basic structural level like 'is the word in capitals?' or at a level requiring the comprehension of meaning e.g. 'is it something you can eat'? Participants would be expected to recall those words processed more deeply more successfully. Craik and Tulving (1975).
Eye-witness reports: Loftus and Palmer (1974); Loftus and Zanni (1975). Participants asked how fast cars were going when they ‘smashed’ into each other, after viewing a car accident, report greater speeds than do participants asked the speed when they ‘hit’ each other. The former group are more likely to report seeing broken glass (when none is there) a week later.

The Cognitive Perspective

2007-02-22T15:56:00.000-08:00

Development and cultural contexts
Reading Glassman pp. 150-154
Article: The birth of cognitive science
Hill p 18
IB Review Guide p. 27-29
Information Processing Model and the key assumptions of CP

Framework
Key Concepts
Reading Myers Chapter 9
Guided Study
PowerPoint
Flow Chart using Inspiration or Visio

Models of Memory

Key Study: Craik and Lockhart (1972)

Activities and Weblog Write-ups

First Memories
Meaning Enhances Recall Activity
All Purpose Memory Demonstration
Active Learning Experience 6.3 Memory Strategies
Constructive Memory: The Rumor Chain
Retroactive and Proactive Interference

Extended Reading "It's Magical It's Memory"

Cognitive Dissonance pp. 191-192

Cognitive Style: Gregorc Syle Delineator

Methodologies

Methods: Interviews and Verbal Protocols

Strengths and Limitations

Application

Effectiveness and Application of theories and findings

Review: IB Review Guide pp 27-43

Humanistic Perspective Writing Workshop

2007-01-23T19:16:00.000-08:00

There is a general consensus that writing can significantly improve your understanding.
Using the handout IB Paper 1 Questions write as many answers as you can. At least two weeks will be devoted to this writing workshop.

A Level of Achievement
1 response from Section 1
3 responses from Section 2
3 responses from Section 3
1 response from Section 4
1 response from Section 5
1 response from Section 6
Special Question Number 2 (Long essay) or for those who are sure they will not choose HP as their long essay focus, any 3 extra responses.

B Level of Achievement
1 response from Section 1
2 responses from Section 2
2 responses from Section 3
1 response from Section 4
1 response from Section 5
1 response from Section 6

C Level of Achievement
1 response from Section 1
1 responses from Section 2
1 responses from Section 3
1 response from Section 4
1 response from Section 5
1 response from Section 6

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

2006-11-26T15:37:00.000-08:00

PP Presentation

Humanistic Perspective

2006-11-08T17:22:00.000-08:00

Topic
Development and Cultural Context

History and Culture

An Overview: Existentialism and the Swinging 60s (Existentialism PP)
A Philosophical Debate: Existence Precedes Essence
Video: The 1960s

Article "Humanistic Psychology: The Founding"
Article: Don't worry. be happier.
Seligman and Positive Psychology: Humanistic Perspective Updated

2. Key Concepts, Asumptions, Evaluation and Methods

Assumptions PP
Writing a position paper

Interactive Notebook (Glassman)

Humanistic Psychologist: Blog based Scrapbook

Aricles on Maslow, Rogers and May
Maslow PP
Rogers PP

Article: "Evaluation of the Humanistic Approach"

Q-sort

3. Application

Humanisitc Therapy to be discussed with Dysfunctional Behaviour Option Year 12.

Go to this link for a preview of humanistic therapy.

Essay Number 3 The Neo-Freudians

2006-09-24T19:57:00.000-07:00

a) Outline two neo-Freudian theories

b) Explain how these theories modify classic psychoanaytic theories.

c) Evaluate the contribution of one of the neo-Freudians theores to the understanding of human behaviour.

The Learning Perspective

2006-09-19T17:56:00.000-07:00

Study Guide

1. Development and Cultural context
Lecture: The Historical and Cultural context of Behavioralism (Thorndike and Watson) PP Presentation

Experimenation

2. Framework
Myers PP Presentation
Assumptions

1)Reading pp. 100-102

2) Evalutation of assumptions

3) Issue: Free will and determinism

Key Concepts and Theoritical Explanations of Behavior

1) Classical Conditioning Lecture: Pavlov and his dogs
Classroom demonstration of Classical
Conditioning
Worksheet: Classical Conditioning
Reading pp. 104-114
Little Hans v. Little Albert

3. Operant Conditioning

B.F. Skinner Life and Work
Types of Reinforcers
Schedules of Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement and Punishment
Reading pp. 118-134
Worksheet: Operant Conditioning
4. Cognitive and Biological Updates to the Learning Perspective
Reading pp. 141-145 and 150-152

5. Modeling Bandura and the Bobo doll
Reading pp. 345-346
5. Learned Helplessness Lecture: Learned Helplessness and Learned
Optimism
Test Your Optimism
My ABCDEs

Methodologies
Strengths and limitation of experiments, observation and case studies
Ethics and the use of humna and non-human participants in research

Application
Effectectiveness of the perspective in explaining psycchogical questions e.g aggression
Application Reading pp. 134-137
Review:
Video Discovering Psychology: Learning
Focus
Write about a time when you taught someone a particular skill or some information. Describe your method and evaluate your success.

Resources:
Crane Overview
Hepper Handout
Myers Support Material

Psychodynamic Essay Number 2

2006-09-13T00:52:00.000-07:00

Explain Freudain theories concerning the structure and functionion of personality. Use an empirical study to illustrate your explanation.

You should cover all the suggestions for detailed study as outlined in the course guide, p.35.
Freud's case study "Little Hans" would be an ideal empirical study to use so that you can illustrate your emplanation.

Due 25 September

Chapter 5 Quiz

2006-09-07T00:15:00.001-07:00

1. Psychodynamic theories are disinguishable from other approaches because of their concern with
A) the influence of past experiences on behaviour
B) the factors which shape personality
C) what motivates behaviour
D) all of the above

2. Freud's theory of psychoanalysis is called a Psychodynamic theory because
A) it is also a type of therapy
B) it emphasises the influence of mental forces on behaviour
C) of the emphasis placed on discrete neurological processes
D) it collects data in clinical settings

3. Freud's theory is based on the principle of psychic determinism, which assumes
A) the environment shapes the way we think
B) mental processes are governed by neural activity
C) behaviour is controlled by a non-physical spirit
D) all behaviour is based on mental causes

4. Freud agreed with all of the following ideas about behaviour EXCEPT
A) biologically-based drives are an important influence on behaviour
B) normal behaviour is based on different processes than abnormal behaviour
C) many thoughts and impulses are unconscious
D) clinical case studies are useful in understanding behaviour

5. If a person complains of a physical symptom, such as numbness in their hand, yet there is no physiological explanation, Freud would describe it as
A) sublimation
B) a form of catharsis
C) hysteria
D) latent content

6. If a patient in therapy began recalling a traumatic memory, and became emotional about it, Freud would say
A) this was an undesirable loss of conscious control
B) it was a useful form of catharsis
C) such memories were produced by the dream censor
D) a hysteria reaction could be manifesting itself

7. Freud often asked patients to say whatever came into their mind, as a way of trying to understand the individual's problems. This technique is based on
A) the idea that there are always patterns of associations in the mind
B) trying to catch the unconscious mind off guard
C) trying to eliminate repression
D) the use of catharsis as a clinical tool

8. Sarah goes to see Dr. Zhivago, who is a psychoanalyst. He asks her to lie on a couch, and say whatever comes into her mind. The technique he is using is
A) sublimation
B) free recall
C) catharsis
D) free association

9. Freud observed that there are many thoughts and feelings which we are unaware of at a particular moment, but which can be brought into awareness.
In his theory, these thoughts and feelings are part of the
A) conscious
B) preconscious
C) unconscious
D) none of the above

10. According to Freud's theory, repression can lead to experiences being held in the
A) conscious
B) subconscious
C) preconscious
D) unconscious

11. When he woke in the morning, John recalled a dream in which he had won a large prize in a lottery, but lost the ticket. This description is what Freud would call
A) an example of wish fulfillment
B) the manifest content of the dream
C) the latent content of the dream
D) content which eluded the dream censor

12. Freud argued that while we sleep, a dream censor is active, whose function is to
A) express the values of the superego
B) convert the dream into symbolic form
C) prevent any symbolic fulfillment of forbidden desires
D) hide the true meaning of the dream by creating latent content

13. Sue likes shopping, and always seeks out new clothing stores. However, she hates doing housework, and usually ignores the mess in her apartment. Freud would explain this behaviour in terms of
A) the law of effect
B) the principle of hedonism
C) the pleasure principle
D) the expression of Thanatos

14. When Freud described "sexuality" as an important drive, he meant
A) fantasies, not real behaviour
B) the desire for physical intercourse
C) only heterosexual sexual impulses
D) all forms of physical and sensual pleasure

15. Herman test-drives a new sports car at a dealer's. Although he really likes it, he decides that he can't afford to buy it. This assessment of what is realistic is characteristic of
A) the id
B) the ego
C) the superego
D) both the id and the superego

16. Freud believed that newborn infants are basically governed by the
A) id
B) ego
C) superego
D) reality principle

17 Twelve-year-old Hugh sees a CD he wants in a store. He is tempted to steal it, but doesn't because he knows it is wrong. Freud would say his decision is governed by
A) the id
B) the ego
C) the superego
D) none of the above

18. Which of the following statements about Freud's psychodynamic theory is correct?
A) The ego is largely unconscious.
B) The superego is responsible for reality-testing.
C) The ego is equivalent to the conscience.
D) The id is the source of basic drives.

19. Freud described rational thought as ___________, and stated that it
was associated with the ______.
A) primary process thinking; id
B) primary process thinking; ego
C) secondary process thinking; id
D) secondary process thinking; ego

20. According to Freud, infants engage in primary process thinking, which is associated with the ______, and which is intended to __________
A) id; reduce tension
B) ego; test reality
C) superego; satisfy drives by wish fulfillment
D) ego; repress drives

Psychodynamic Psychology

2006-08-19T16:36:00.000-07:00

Topics and Activities

A. Historical and Cultural Contexts:

1. Group research and presentations

Topics

19th Century Victorian Society

20th Century Events 1900-1945.

Vienna in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries

Science in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries

Freud: Family Backgroiund, Education, Seminal Experience

2. The Major Features of Victorian Morality

3. Video Young Dr Freud

4. PowerPoint Lecture

4. Museum Visitis: The Freud Museum in Britain
Library of Congress Exhibit
Freud Museum in Vienna

B. Techniques for Research
1. Case Studies: Little Hans Case Study

2. Interpretations of Dreams

3. Dream Interpretation

4. Reseach Techniques PowerPoint Presentation

Take a critical look at this example of pop psychology and dream analysis.
Clinical and experimental validation of concepts

C. Theories

1. Power Point Lecture

2. Visit an award winning web site on Freud by Maria Rowell
Neo-Freudian Theories: Class Presentations

Rubric for PP Presentation on the Neo-Freudians
D. Application

1. Psychodynamic view of human behavior
2. The Development of Personality

3. The Psychodynamic perspective applied to everyday living: Think Like a Shrink

Valuable Links

Glassman's Approaches to Psychology is the base text for this option. Supporting material can be found on this link.

Assessment:

Essay: Discuss the historical and cultural context of Freud's theories of behaviour.

Resources:

Glassmam
Articles "The Father of Psychoanalysis" and "A Freudiean Fixation"
"Some Influences of Freud's Work"
Video: Young Dr Freud
History of Madness PP

Unit 1 Introduction

2006-08-04T21:22:00.000-07:00

Objectives
1. Define psychology
2. Understand the requirements of the IB Psychology Course.
3. Prepare for the use of technology in the IB Psychology Course. Topic

1. What is psychology?
a) Groupwork: Psychology Today and Yesterday
b) Instructions for your Weblog
c) Setting up your IB Psychology weblog. Post your first entry: My motivations for studying psychology.

2. What is IB Psychology?
a) Course requirements and assessment

3. The History of Psychology and the Scientific Method
b) Glassman pp.2-5,13-41
c) Video “Past Present and Promise”
c) The Perspectives and great names.
d) Class discussion: Why do we do the things that we do?
e) Research Methods

5. Assessment
Read the article "Best of the Century" and write a weblog response that answers the following questions:
1. What have been the major changes in psychotherapy this century?
2. Twenty breakthroughs are identified. Which 5 do you think are the most important? Justify your answer.

Your Weblog

2006-08-01T16:09:00.000-07:00

Setting up your blog
Go to http://blogger.com/

Step One
i. Choose a user name: You will use this to log on each time you want to make a posting to any one of your blogs.
Suggested format:
e.g. peteranthony2006 (no spaces)
Write this down.
ii.Display name: This name will appear as the author of postings and comments. To protect your privacy use only your first name:
e.g. Peter @ RIS
(spaces okay)
You can change this later.

Step Two
i. Blog Title: This is the name that will appear as your banner at the top of your blog.
e.g. Peter’s IB Psychology Blog
You can change this later or delete it entirely and create a new blog.

ii. Blog Address (URL): This is the address of your blog so it is best to keep in simple.
e.g. peteribpsychology2006 (no spaces)
(The entire URL in this case will be peteribpsychology2006@blogspot.com Write this down until you add it to your favorites)
You can change this later.
Step Three
i. Choose your template
ii. Make a posting: This could be a welcome message to readers of your blog.

Fine-tuning your blog

Log on to Blogger using you user name and password.
Go to the Dashboard.
Go to Edit Profile. To ensure your privacy uncheck “Share my profile” This is an important so that your privacy is protected.
Return to the Dashboard
Select Change Setting Icon (It is a blue cog.)
You have a number of tabs most of which are for advanced use only.
Go to the Formatting tab and change to Thailand Time
Go to the Comments tab and select “Show Word Verification for Comments”. (This will stop you being spammed.)

Welcome

2006-06-08T21:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome to IB Psychology @ RIS
1. To prepare for the 2006/7 academic year you will need to create your own weblog.
Instructions can be found on this this blog. See Posting for 1 August 2006.
2. Once you have your own weblog you can start collecting links that you will be using throughout the course. You can add these to the links sections of your page. You will need to add these to your template. I will help you with this.
Important Links
IBO Site
IB Psychology
Glassman Text Support

Review Questions

2006-03-15T19:31:00.000-08:00

To do well on Paper One prepare answers for the following:

Description of two studies undertaken from the perspective

Explanation of one assumption made by the perspective

Explanation one historical/cultural factor that gave rise to the perspective

Description one application from the perspective

Description of the current standing of the perspective

Description of the perspective's limitations

Description of the perspective's strengths

One ethical issue faced by psychologists working from the perspective

One controversial issue faced by psychologists working from the perspective

The Learning Perspective Paper 1 Section A

2006-03-09T21:38:00.000-08:00

1.
a. Describe one method used by the learning perspective to collect research data. (4 marks)

b. Explain how the method of data collection describe in a) reflects the interpretation of behavior from a learning perspective. (4 marks)

2. Discuss one application of the learning perspective. (8 marks)

3.
a. Discuss one contribution of the Learning Perspective to the scientific study of behavior. (5 marks)
b. What is the current standing of the learning perspective?
(3 marks)

4.
a. Describe one empirical study made within the learning perspective that addresses a psychological question. (Clearly identify the psychological questions being addressed.)
(5 marks)
b. Outline how this study has been updated by either biological or cognitive considerations.
(3 marks)

Qualitative Methods Case Study Essay 3

2006-02-16T21:50:00.000-08:00

Outline the essential features of the case study method.
Evaluate this method of data collection.

Qualitative Methods Short Essay Number 2 Content Analysis

2006-02-09T16:46:00.000-08:00

Content Analysis
1. Describe the essential features of this method of analysis and give examples to illutrate your description.
2. Outline the steps normally required to undertake this method.
3. Evaluate content analysis as a reserch tool.

Qualitative Methods Short Essay Number 1 Observation

2006-02-07T19:48:00.000-08:00

1. Describe various types of data collection that could be undertaken by a researcher using the observation method.
2. Identify the strenghts and weaknesses of this qualitative research methodology?

Length: 20 minutes of writing
Due: Friday 10 February

Qualitative Methods

2006-02-02T22:41:00.000-08:00

Topic and Activities
1. Qualitative Methods: An Overview Lecture
Russell and Roberts "Introduction"
Coolican pp. 40-45
2. Review: Predictions, Sampling and Ethics
Russell and Roberts Chapters 1 and 2
Ethics
3. Natural Observation
Lecture
Russel and Robers Chapter 3
Playground Observation Activity

4. Interviews, Questionaires and Surveys

Class notes
Interview Activity
Critically evaluating online surveys and questionaires
Russell and Roberts Chapter 4

5. Case Studies, Content Analysis and other methods

Russell and Roberts Chapter 5
Collecting and reading case studies
Content Analyis Activity: Gender bias in children's books
6. Issues in Qualitative Research
Class Notes
Triangulation
Coolican pp 470
Handout
Triangulation and the IA Activity
7. Descriptive Statistics Chapter 10

Drawing tables and graphs
Handout
End of Chapter Activities

Assessment:
Trial IB Exam Paper 3

Ethical Guidelines by Jette Hannibal

2006-01-09T15:54:00.000-08:00

IBO/Diploma programme psychology: Ethical guidelines for Internal Assessment

The International Baccalaureate Organisation acknowledges that individual cultures have different interpretations of how ethical issues should be resolved in relation to experimental study. Based on feedback from examiners, it is evident that a clear set of guidelines is needed for teachers and candidates when they are considering possible topics for experimental study. The following guidelines should be applied to all experimental studies. These apply to candidates preparing internal assessment for the 2003 sessions onwards.

Any experimental study that creates anxiety, stress, pain or discomfort for participants must not be permitted.
Any experimental study that involves unjustified deception, involuntary participation or invasion of privacy, including the inappropriate use of information technology (IT), e-mail and the Internet must be avoided. There may be rare occasions when such infringements cannot be avoided, in which case the approval of other experienced psychologists should be sought before proceeding.
All participants must be informed before commencing the experimental study that they have to withdraw at any time. Pressure must not be placed on any individual participant to continue with the investigation beyond this point.
Each participant must be informed of the aims and objectives of the research and must be shown the results of the research.
Experimental studies involving children need the written consent of parent(s) or guardian(s). Candidates must ensure that parents are fully informed about the implications for children who take part in such research. Where the experimental study is conducted with children in a school, the written consent of the teachers concerned must also be obtained.
Participants must be debriefed and given the right to withdraw their own personal data and responses. Anonymity for each participant must be guaranteed.
Teachers and candidates must exercise the greatest sensitivity to local and international cultures.
Candidates must avoid conduction research with any adult who is not in a fit state of mind and cannot respond freely and independently.
If any participant shows stress and/or pain at any stage of an experimental study, the investigation must finish immediately, and the participants must be allowed to withdraw.
Non-human animals must not be used for experimental study.
All data collected must be kept in a confidential and responsible manner and not divulged to any other person.
Candidates must regard it as their duty to monitor the ways in which their peers conduct research, and to encourage public re-evaluation of any research that contravenes these guidelines.
Experimental studies that are conducted online, using IT methods, are subject to the same guidelines. Any data collected online must be deleted once the research is complete. Such data must not be used for any purpose other than the conduct of the experimental study.

John Crane's IA Checklist

2006-01-09T15:50:00.000-08:00

Name __________________________

Title of IA: _____________________________________________

Level: HL

Criterion A: Introduction (5 marks)

Ø The aim of the study is clearly stated.
Ø The introductory material is highly relevant to the hypothesis
Ø Sufficient research studies are analysed.
Ø The hypotheses are clearly stated and justified. (How does your research test this?)
Criterion B: Design (2 marks)

Ø IV and DV are accurately identified.
Ø The design is appropriate and justified.
Ø Ethical guidelines are followed.
Ø Operational definitions are provided as necessary.

Criterion C: Participants (2 marks)

Ø The characteristics of the target population are identified (number, age, gender, ESL?)
Ø The sample is selected using an appropriate method.
Ø If necessary, explain how they were allocated into groups.
Ø The method is justified.

Criterion D: Procedure (2 marks)

Ø Include materials that were used to carry out the experiment (reference appendix)
Ø Standardized directions should appear in an appendix.
Ø The procedure is relevant and clearly described.
Ø It is easily replicable.
Ø Debriefing procedure is mentioned.

Criterion E: Results (4 marks)

Ø Results are clearly stated and accurate.
Ø Raw data is presented in an appendix.
Ø Descriptive statistics are applied.
Ø The null hypothesis has been accepted or rejected
Ø Graphs are accurate and clearly presented (labelled)
Ø Text makes direct reference to the graphs as presented.
Ø Inferential statistical tests have been appropriately chosen, applied, and justified.
Ø Level of significance achieved is mentioned with reference to critical values.
Ø Calculations of inferential statistics are included in an appendix.

Criterion F: Discussion (8 marks)

Ø Comment on your results with regard to the research hypothesis.
Ø Discussion makes reference to research in the introduction.
Ø No new studies are introduced.
Ø The strengths and limitations of the study are clearly identified.
Ø The conclusion is appropriate and well balanced.
Ø Modifications and/or improvements are suggested for further research.

Criterion G: Presentation (2 marks)

Ø The report is in the correct format.
Ø Spelling and grammar is checked.
Ø The report is between 1500 and 2000 words.
Ø References are provided using standardized method.
Ø All references listed in the bibliography are cited in the paper.

You must add the following:

1. An abstract (see below)
2. A cover page (which includes your word count)
3. Page numbers
4. A Table of Contents

The abstract:

A summary of the entire investigation. About 150 words. It should begin with a one-sentence summary of your paper and then include:

ü Aim of the research
ü The Research Hypothesis
ü Type of design
ü Variables studied
ü Participants
ü Results with reference to statistical analysis
ü Conclusions
ü Mention implications of findings.

DSM

2005-11-30T17:16:00.000-08:00

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a manual, published by the American Psychiatric Association, that provides standardized criteria for the diagnosis of psychiatric conditions, including alcohol and drug use disorders. The current edition, published in 1994 is the 4th edition, called DSM-IV.

Overview
Criticisms

Psychodynamic Psychology

2005-11-07T19:38:00.000-08:00

Review Questions

Choose l.

Question 1
Psychodynamic theories emphasize the importance of childhood experience in the development of adult personality.

To what extent does psychodynamic psychology provide a satisfactory explanation of the development of personality?

Question 2
To what extent does empirical research provide support for the assertions made by the psychodynamic theorists?

Question 3
Outline one or more techniques used for research in psychodynamic psychology
Evaluate the techniques outlined above.

Question 4
Discuss how cultural considerations affect the interpretation of behavior in the psychodynamic psychology.

Question 5
Assess the role of both the unconscious and the conscious mind in human behavior.

Question 6
Compare and contrast the psychoanalytic explanation of one human behavior with a neo-Freudian interpretation of the same behavior

Dysfunctional Behavior

2005-10-30T17:38:00.000-08:00

Concepts and Models of Dysfunctional Behavior

What’s abnormal?
Lecture and Class Discussion
Dysfunctional Behavior, An Historical Perspective: PP Presentation
Judging Abnormal Behavior Worksheet
Contending Definitions of Abnormal Behavior Worksheet
Article: Is Everybody Crazy?
John Crane's Notes
Reading Glassman pp. 325-28
Glassman Support Material
The Dangers of Labelling

Diagnosis and classificatory systems

3. Classifying Psychological Disorders
Chart making and student PowerPoint Presentation
See Myers to download Chapter 15 PP Presentation
Video: The DSM-IV
History of the DSM.
Video: Psychopathology
Reading Glassman pp. 328-331
Explanations of Dysfunctional Behavior PP Presentation
Case Study Schizophrenia

Treatments and therapies

4. Psychotherapy
Lecture: Overview
Reading Glassman pp. 331-343
See Myers to download Chapter 16 PP Presentation
Treatments in Asia: Hidden Away
5. Treatments in Action
Video: “One Flew Over …”
Video: Psychotherapy
Reading Glassman pp.343-346

Weblog Entry:
Use the suggestions below to write a weblog entry outlining your thoughts and feelings about mental illness. (We will discuss the varioius words used to encompass this concept.)

List behaviors, traits and symptoms that you associate with insanity?Friends and family member are usually the first to seek help when they believe that someone is mentally ill. What behaviors would prompt you to seek help for someone close to you who maybe experiencing mental problems?
How should society treat the mentally ill?

Links

John Crane's Dysfunctional Behavior Website

Criticisms of the Psychodynamic Perspective

2005-10-04T05:14:00.000-07:00

You are well aware that Freudian psychoanalysis in particular and the psychodynamic perspective in general have been heavily criticized because of its lack of scientific evidence. Freud's supporters say that these criticisms miss the mark. The heated debate continues. Read this article by Paul Grey to gain some idea of the main sides of the argument. Then read the article by Joseph Masling to gain a more scientific perspective. (This article is very challenging but worth the effort.)
Write your reactions in a weblog entry.

Defense Mechanisms

2005-09-14T22:29:00.000-07:00

Visit this site to better understand Frued's theories on ego defense.

Essay Number 1

2005-09-06T06:18:00.000-07:00

Essay Number 1
Focus: Historical and Cultural Context
At this stage of the Option, you are not ready to answer a typical question from this section which might go something like “Describe the historical and cultural context of the development of the psychodynamic perspective.”
Instead I would like you to write 350 – 400 words on the following:
Describe salient (most important) features of the historical and cultural context in which Freud developed his psychoanalytical theories.
Due Tuesday 13 September.

Intellectual Journal

2005-05-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Intellectual Journal in Psychology

To improve your learning throughout the course you will be required to write an Intellectual Journal on your Weblog. Writing in this way will help you clarify your ideas and prepare you for the writing you are required to do in your exams. Using a weblog will allow you to invite other learners to respond to your thoughts and reflections by adding comments.

Types of entries you will make:
1. Responses to articles, textbooks and classroom discussions.
2. Responses that review material covered in class: what did I learn, what questions do I still have, what ideas and concepts do I need to clarify.
3. Personal responses where you apply psychological concepts and theories to your own experiences.
4. Reflective responses when you review what you have learnt over the unit.

This is NOT a journal where you keep your daily activities log, or write about your personal and emotional life, except as it is affecting what and how you are learning. The focus is your intellectual growth.