Info/overview of syllabus-Syllabus listed on Learn@UW-Lecture PowerPoints will be posted the night before each lecture-Peer study groups available, we will receive an email later-The lowest of the first 3 exam grades is dropped; exams are multiple choice-The final exam is NOT cumulative, but weighted heavier than the others-The final takes place during the last class period, NOT during the final time listed on myUW-Extra credit-Valerie Ahl is in charge of extra credit, [email protected], Psychology 330-Go to uwmadison.sona-systems.com-Register for your account with section 003-You can monitor the points you have earned under My Credits-There are research studies and quizzes available (up to 5 points/quiz)-A total of 15 points can be earned, 1 for each ½ hour, and 15 points will bump you up a letter grade (e.g. from an AB to an A)-This week there will be a 0.75 point web survey and a 0.75 point in-class survey-You may be contacted by phone and you can check with Valerie to make sure the opportunity is legitimate-Intro to psychology questions-Who are we?-How does the brain work?-What is predetermined genetically?-How does our personality change our lives?-What societal forces influence behavior?-What can we do about this?-Goals-Understanding and improving human condition-Applying psychology to life and other areas-Thinking critically, knowing the value in questioning what we “know”-Scientific knowledge- the key is systematic and controlled research strategies-Our knowledge changes- we continue to learn-Testing “common sense” beliefs (e.g. there was a study that proved that venting does not help us to become less
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