Psychology+Honors+(Sullivan)

= The Psychology of Happiness: =

1. Before you Google anything, answer the following questions: -What are the characteristics of happy people? -What would make you happier?

2. Now, research happiness. Based on this research answer the same two questions: -What are the characteristics of happy people? -What would make you happier?

3. According to the research, would the following things make one happier? Answer “yes” or “no” and then provide a brief explanation: -love -marriage -having children -job satisfaction -more money -religion -attractiveness -good health

4. What role does our individual personality play in our happiness?

5. What is the facial-feedback hypothesis? How could that relate to happiness?

6. In India they have “laughing clubs” (sometimes called “laughing yoga”). What is the purpose of these clubs? How does it work?

7. Your friend seems to have everything going for him, but claims that he is unhappy. What advice would you give this friend to help him become happier?

due: end of the period value: 10 points //please type or handwrite responses and hand in to me directly.!// ---

The Science of ** LOVE **
**2. How did this article change your understanding of love?**
 * PART A: The BBC website has lots of interesting articles on the Science of Love. There are several article topics listed on the right hand side of the main page. Select 3 articles. For each: **
 * 1. Write the title of the article and summarize the contents of the article. **

**FINAL QUESTION: (answer after all three articles)** **Why are psychologists interested in studying love and relationships?**

**PART B: Find 2 other websites/articles with information about the psychology of love. For each create an annotated citation using easybib to explain the contents/purpose of the website.**

**DUE: end of the period** **Value: 10 points**

Feb. 8, 2013
=Do Animals Have Language? = == **Psychologists are interested in studying if animals have language or not. There are many examples of exceptional animals (dogs, dolphins, chimps, gorillas, parrots) who do understand language and have even produced language. However, other psychologists argue that this is just communication NOT language.**

**Your task today is to research animal language and collect evidence that supports both sids of the argument. Include specific examples of research done on this (including specific animals and researchers).**

**Present your research by creating a document (flyer/brochure/word document/something else) outlining both sides of the argument. Finally, determine which side you believe have the most compelling arguments and write a brief paragraph in which you explain which you most agree with and why.**

**Include photos, captions and beautiful colors :) Please print in color so that I can hang them up and decorate my classroom!** **Lastly, as part of the document or as a seperate attachment include a"Works Cited" in MLA format.**


 * Here is a source that I really like** : National Georgraphic: Inside Animal Minds


 * Due:** End of Period
 * Value:** 15 points

Tips for Improving Memory
January 31, 2013

1. Front page: catchy title, your names (1 partner OK), image, quote about memory 2. Interior: (A) basic information about memory, including the anatomy of memory. (B) 8-10 practical tips for improving memory. Images. 3. Back page: Works Cited, MLA format
 * Directions:** Using Microsoft Publisher create a three-fold phamphlet about memory and tips for improving memory. Please include the following:

1. ALL WRITING MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Of course you can use websites for information, but please don't cut and paste. 2. Print in color- consider this when designing your phamphlet. It should be attaractive as well as having good information. 3. Use reputable sources. There are a lot of bogus psychology websites out there...
 * Other considerations:**


 * Value**: 15 points
 * Due:** end of class

January 23, 2013
1. Take the Delaware School Climate Survey. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Once you're done, complete #2. 2. ** MEMORY! ** 1.Read this article on memory and take the test on page 2. Record your results on paper, total your score, and describe your results. What are your strengths and weaknesses with respect to memory? 2. Read the following article: [] Answer: (a) Explain how the sense of smell is associated with memory. (b) Are there any specific smells that illicit a memory for you? Explain. EXTRA CREDIT: 3. Select one other feature on the BBC memory page (listed on the right hand side of the page of any of the above links). Describe the contents of this feature and its relation to memory. __ **Due: end of the period** __
 * Complete the following activities: **

Learning: Interview with a Psychologist
Imagine you are a journalist assigned to interview one of the psychologists associated wtih learning. Research that psychologists biography and key work, and write a interview script with questions and answers. Include a Works Cited in MLA format (Easy Bib) listing your sources, including the URL.


 * The Psychologists** (pick 1): John Watson, Ivan Pavolv, B.F. Skinner, Edward Thorndike


 * Parners:** 1 partner OK, or work by yourself


 * Format:** 13-15 questions and responses.


 * Value:** 20 points. Will go on 2nd MP


 * Due:** by the end of the period

If you finish early you may use the time to get your binder in order for the Open Notebook Mid-Term Exam.

**Sensation & Perception:** We are starting a new section called "Sensation & Perception". Today you will be using the library to get an understanding of some of the basic issues in this unit.
**__Activity 1:__** **__Activity 2:__** 1. Explain the physiological process of hearing. 2. What is place theory? Frequency theory? How does this explain how we perceive pitch? 3. How do we locate sounds? 4. What is the difference between conduction hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss? 5. What is a cochlear implant? How does it work? 6. Many members of the deaf community reject cochlear implants. Explain the debate over these implants and the arguments on both sides. Which side do you take? Why? 7. Much of the deaf community rejects deaf schools that teach speaking. Explain the debate here. 8. What is NAD? What is the goal of this organization? What are some of their most recent actions?
 * Directions:** use the period to complete both activity 1 and 2. Please type or handwrite your responses in well-developed paragraphs. When you’re done, turn in your responses to me or Mrs. Tise (if I'm not in the library). Due at the end of the period.
 * 1) Take the BBC’s Senses Challenge: []
 * 2) In a brief paragraph, describe the kinds of questions asked, the purpose of the question as well as any errors that you made.

=--= =States of Consciousness: Free Response Questions=


 * Directions**: Answer the following questions in well-developed paragraphs. You may use your class notes or research answers on-line. Answers may be typed or hand-written, and they are due at the end of the period.

1. **SLEEP/DREAMS**: Franco studied all evening for a college chemistry test scheduled the following morning. That night he dreamt that he accurately copied a female classmate's correct answers to the test questions as they unexpectedly flashed before his eyes. Compare and contrast explanations of Franco's dream that might be provided by Freudian, memory consolidation, and activation-synthesis theories. In what sense is the dream a reflection of Franco's level of cognitive development?

2. **HYPNOSIS:** A good friend of yours hopes that hypnosis will improve his memory and help him study longer and more effectively. He worries, however, that he might not be easily hypnotized. Your mother hopes that hypnosis will help relieve her arthritis pain but fears that under hypnosis she might do something embarrassing. Discuss the extent to which the hopes and fears of your friend and your mother are realistic. Where appropriate, use research evidence to support your conclusions.

3. **DRUGS/ALCOHOL:** A classmate believes that alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized. Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position. = = 4. Explain how all 3 questions are related to the overall subject of "States of Consciousness." Why is it important for psychologists to study this field?

=--= **Sleepy Time!** Explore the BBC website on sleep, and answer the following questions. Due at the end of the period!

The questions: 1. Take the “Sleep Profile” quiz and describe your results. Do you agree/disagree with these results? 2. Explore “Sleep Problems.” For each of the 4 problems listed: a. describe the problem b. list the causes c. list the treatment 3. What would happen if we didn’t sleep? 4. Take the “Daily Rhythm” quiz. Describe the results. 5. Take the “Sleep Dash” test and “Sleep Memory” test. Describe these tests and the results. Where you suprised by the results. 6. Many (most?) teens do not get enough sleep. What realistic solutions can you offer to teens who do not get enough sleep? =---= =October 3, 2012= Social Psychology =** THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT **= = = 1. Read and study the pictures in the slide show of the Stanford Prison Experiment. 2. At the bottom of each page is an arrow- use that to advance to the next slide. 3. Throughout the slide show there are discussion questions (they are NOT the same as the discussion questions link at the top of the page. Make sure you are answering the correct questions). 4. Some questions may only require short answers, and others more lengthy answers. Make sure you're answering the question completely. 5. Responses may be typed or handwritten. Turn in to Mrs. Sullivan by the end of the class.
 * Directions:** //Please read ALL directions before starting//

Value: 10 points Due: End of class



=___= Final Exam Project Your final exam will be a project. You have two choices: The Magazine is a group project and the Newsletter is an independant assignment. Your project is due in class on the first day of your exam, where each group or individual will share their project.

DUE DATES: 2nd period: May 22, 2012 4th Period: May 21, 2012

Please have a hard copy on the due date. You will not be allowed to print in class so make arangements to print beforehand.

THE OPTIONS:

THE PSYCHOLOGY MAGAZINE FINAL EXAM PROJECT

Your assignment is to produce your own psychology magazine. It should contain articles, advertising, puzzles, cartoons, and advice columns, etc., similar to magazines that you might buy.Your first step is to brainstorm ideas individually, and as a group. Ask yourself, what, as an individual can you do; what will be your greatest contribution to the magazine? From the material we will cover this year; what content interests you most? Your second step is to do the background work…planning, drawing, writing rough drafts, reading articles, and doing the necessary research. The third step is to write the finished articles, type it up, complete the art work and put it all together. When you have decided on the order of everything, you can make a table of contents and complete the cover.

EVERY MAGAZINE MUST HAVE: -An original title and magazine style cover <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-A complete table of contents including credits <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-A bibliography of all sources used by all members <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Video/Movie Review OR Cartoons/Comic strips <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Advice Column <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Useful websites column = = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Classifieds <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Puzzles/Games = = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Editorial on news events that are psychologically based = = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Advertisements <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">--Book Review = = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Biographies of important psychological figures (at least one)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The magazine should demonstrate things you have learned or want to learn about psychology this year as well as your ability to express yourself in writing and in other creative ways. For example, if you do an advice column, it should reflect ideas that you have learned about behavior in this course. A film review should be of a film with a psychological theme (and with a psychological review). Neatness, organization, and clarity will also play a major part in determining the grade for the magazine.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">CRITERIA FOR THE WRITING: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">All writing must be original and all sources must be cited. Do NOT cut and paste articles or biolographies. This is considered plagerism and will result in an F for the magazine or newsletter. Original articles should be at least 1 typed page in length. It must be research based concerning a concept or topic covered by psychology. Include at the end a short paragraph on your personal view concerning the topic. You must show knowledge through research of content in your personal reflections. E.g. How to Raise an Honest Child or Identity Achievement in 5 easy Steps, or You Too Can Sleep Well. (see me if you need help)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">BOOK OR MOVIE REVIEWS: The review must open with the bibliographical data (author, date, publisher, director, producer, etc.). The movie or book must have a strong psychological theme: and your review must emphasize the psychological validity or accuracy of the content. These reviews should be at least ½ typed page.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAGAZINE MUST REFLECT PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTENT. EACH ARTICLE/SEGMENT OF THE MAGAZINE MUST HAVE THE NAMES OF THE CONTRIBUTORS. EACH STUDENT MUCH CONTRIBUTE TO AT LEAST 2 ITEMS. THE MAGAZINE COVER CAN COUNT AS A CONTRIBUTION OF ONE INDIVIDUAL, ONLY IF HE OR SHE TAKES ON THE BURDEN OF PRODUCING IT INDEPENDENTLY.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">and for one person who wants to work alone........................ <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 48px;">THE PSYCHOLOGY NEWSLETTER

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Your assignment is to produce your own psychology newsletter. The first step is to brainstorm ideas. You can develop this newsletter from all psychological concepts or you may want to focus on a single approach; like neurobiology. From the material covered this year; what content interests or interested you most?The second step is to do the background work…planning, drawing, writing rough drafts, reading articles, and doing the necessary research.The third step is to write the finished articles, type it up, complete the art work and put it all together. When you have decided on the order of everything, you can make a table of contents and include that on the first page

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">EVERY Newsletter MUST HAVE: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-An original title on the first page. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-A complete table of contents on the first page <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-A bibliography

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Your NEWSLETTER will minimally include: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Editorial on a news events that is psychologically based <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Original article based on an area/theme/concept we covered in class <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">--Biolography of a famous psychologist <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">-Advice column =<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">* add anything else you think makes it work. You can see the requirements for the Magazine for ideas. = = = =<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The newsletter should demonstrate things you have learned or want to learn about psychology as well as your ability to express yourself in writing and in other creative ways. For example, if you do an advice column, it should reflect ideas that you have learned about behavior in this course. A film review should be of a film with a psychological theme (and with a psychological review). Neatness, organization, and clarity will also play a major part in determining the grade for the newsletter. = = = == =// **Day 2: Mood Disorders** //= Answer the following questions. Please turn these in at the same time as the Day 1 assignment.

1. What are mood disorders? 2. How common are mood disorders? 3. What are specific examples of mood disorders? Of these, which is the most serious and why? 4. What is the best treatment for mood disorders? Why is this the best? =// **__** //= =// **Day 1: Somatoform Disorders** //=

For each of the Somatoform disorders answer the following: 1. What is the disorder? 2. What are the possible causes? 3. What behaviors/symptoms are associates with with the disorder? Provide specific examples. 4. What are the treatment options from this disorder. 5. Find a case study, quote, or example to illustrate the disorder.

The Somatoform Disorders: (The following are linked to the Wikipedia articles for some basic background. Please consult other sources as well). You may present your information in a word document, a chart/table. For item #5, please provide the URL for the site where you found the example.
 * [|Conversion disorder]
 * [|Somatization disorder]
 * [|Hypochondriasis]
 * [|Body dysmorphic disorder]
 * [|Pain disorder]

Partners: 1 OK Due: end of the period on Friday 4/27. Printed out or e-mailed to erin.sullivan@redclay.k12.de.us Value: 15 points

=// **-** //= =// **Personality:** //= =// **Please read the entire assignment before beginning!** //= You have two days in the library to complete the following tasks: (see below for daily schedule) 1. Take the Big 5 Personality test: [] Save your results because you'll use them in step 2 & 3. 2. Create a visual representation of your personality. This can be done on the computers or not. It can include words, pictures, magazine cut outs, photographs... anything you think represents your personality best. While we have time in the library to work on this, you don't need to work at the computers. If you want to draw something... or print out pictures and make a collage... 3. Once your visual representation is complete write an explanation of the visual. How did you choose to represent your personality and why? How does your visual representation reflect your scores on the Big 5 (be specific!)? Is this representation how others see you as well? Explain. 4. Attach your writing explanation to the back on the visual (or in another part of the document if you're submitting it electronically).


 * Due:** Monday, April 2, 2012 when we will share these (optional)
 * Value:** 50> worth a lot so these should reflect careful work and significant effort!


 * Suggested schedule:**
 * Thursday:** Take the test, save your result, begin planning your representation. If you want to bring things (pictures, art supplies, etc...) from home for tomorrow then jot that down in your agenda.
 * Friday:** Work on assembling your representation. Finish for HW.
 * Stress: Cumulative Project**
 * Stress: Cumulative Project**


 * Directions: Create a phamphlet/flyer to answer one of the following questions.**

(a) Kate, who is 50 pounds overweight, has tried a variety of diets. Although she often loses some weight under each diet, she eventually gains it all back. Explain why Kate most likely has difficulty maintaining her weight losses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of her continued efforts to lose weight?

(b) A classmate argues that “the best way to handle stress is to work harder and meet life's challenges head-on.” Evaluate both the strengths and the weaknesses of your classmate's position in light of the distinction between coping with stress and managing stress.

(c) Trevor, a college student, has tried to quit smoking on two different occasions. In each case, however, he relapsed into his old habit during the last few weeks of the school year. Explain the possible reasons for this relapse pattern, and describe what Trevor can do to avoid repeated failure in his efforts to stop smoking.

(d) There's a dramatic increase in the likelihood of a person becoming ill or dying the year following the death of a spouse. Describe some of the specific biological and psychological processes that may contribute to this effect.

-Answer all parts of the question. Provide background information and address all sides on the problem. -Answer should be based on a combination of research and your own opinion. -Make it pretty. Include illustrations/photos. -Provide a bibliography to cite your sources.
 * Criteria:**

=-= =Stressed Out!= Psychology Honors, March 20, 2012
 * Value: 25**
 * Last grade of the marking period*

Complete the following assignment individually or with 1 other partner. Work completed by groups larger than 2 will NOT be accepted. Due at the end of the period. You may type or handwrite your responses. Due at the end of the period.

//For each myth explain why it is a misconception and provide accurate information to explain why it is not true. Provide URL's for at least two websites where you found information to "debunk" the myth.// 2. **Stress is always bad for you.** 3. **Stress is everywhere, so you can't do anything about it**. 4. **No symptoms, no stress.** 5. **Only major symptoms of stress require attention**.
 * Part A: The Following Represent Misconceptions or Myths About Stress**
 * 1. Stress is the same for everybody**.

== =The Psychology of Emotions= Working with a partner or two (no groups bigger than 3), create a PowerPoint Presentation on an aspect of emotion. Select a topic from the list below, research the topic and build your presetation according to the guidlines.
 * Part B:** Create a list of 5 suggestions for high school seniors to reduce their stress in a HEALTHY way. For each suggestion explain why it would be an effective way to bust stress.

Slide 1. Title Page: Topic, Group Names, and an image related to the presentation Slide 2. Explain the topic.: provide an overview Slides 3-6. Explain the topic in more details. Provide examples, pictures, famous studies, etc. Slide 7. Works Cited
 * Guidlines:**Follow these guidlines for your slides

1. Different theories of emotion (Pg. 498-499) 2. Lie Detection (Pg. 504-505) 3. Display Rules: Eastern v. Western Cultures (Pg. 507-509) 4. Gender & Emotion (Pg. 509-511) 5. Emotion and Culture: Which emotions exist across cultures? Which do not? (Pg. 511-513) 6. How Many Emotions Are There? (Pg. 514-516) 7. Fear (Pg. 516-517) 8. Anger (Pg. 518-519) 9. Happiness (Pg. 519-526)
 * Possible Topics: (including the pages that it is introduced in your text book)**

=--Lonely Hearts Club (and others)= Period 2 Feb. 29, 2012
 * Due:** Presentations will begin Monday, March 12th. Bring your presentation to class on Monday on a flash drive, in your e-mail, or e-mail it directly to me before class at erin.sullivan@redclay.k12.de.us
 * Value:** 75 points

Complete the following, due at the end of the period: 1. Complete the following activity: [] a. What were your results? b. What were the average results reported? How do you compare? 2. Next, take "Can You Read Faces?" [] a. Describe the purpose of the test. b. How did you do? What do your results say about you? 3. Next, take the Perfectionist Test: [] a. What were your results? Does this seem consistent with your daily life experiences? b. Tomorrow we will be talking about the Drive/Motivation to achieve. How do you believe this might relate to that topic?

PRINT OUT AND HAND IN! =--= = On Second Thought =

**A**. On Second Thought is a blog created to deal with heuristics: []. Select three articles to read. For each of the articles answer the following questions: 1. Title and Date of Article 2. Summary/Main points of the article 3. How does this relate to the idea of heuristics? 4. As presented in this article are heuristics good or bad? Explain.

Many heuristics lead us to make perceptual errors. Should we attempt to overcome these faulty heuristics or just roll with it? Explain and provide specific examples/details. **Due:** Please print out and hand to Ms. Butterly or the sub by the end of the period. **Value:** 15 points
 * B. ** Answer the following question in a well-written paragraph:

=---= =Language: Nature or Nurture?= Working with a partner (only 1- not groups of 3!) research arguements on both sides of the Nature/Nurture debate as it relates to language. Create a document (whatever program, whatever format you like...) which outlines the major points on both sides. Then write your conclusion about which side you most agree with. If you feel that it is a mix of both, do the scales tip in any one direction? Could you assign a percentage to each side (for example, 30% nurture, 70% nature---> I just made these up so don't use these unless that is what your research says!). Due: end of period Print out. Value; 10 == =<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008080; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Do Animals Have Language? = = = **Psychologists are interested in studying if animals have language or not. There are many examples of exceptional animals (dogs, dolphins, chimps, gorillas, parrots) who do understand language and have even produced language. However, other psychologists argue that this is just communication NOT language.**

**Your task today is to research animal language and collect evidence that supports both sids of the argument.**

**Present your research by creating a document outlining both sides of the argument. Finally, determine which side you believe have the most compelling arguments and write a brief paragraph in which you explain which you most agree with and why.**

**Include photos, captions and beautiful colors :)**

Due: End of Period Value: 15 points **-** __** PHASE 1: **__ [] For your education level you can either choose to answer with the understanding that you will be graduating high school, or you can project what level of education you think you'll obtail (for example, if you think you'll complete college, you could say that). Answer the following questions based on the quiz: a. What kinds of questions were asked. b. What kind of results did you get? Do you think these accurately refelct your style of thinking? Why or why not? c. Why is this topic important to consider when thinking about intelligence? d. After you get your results there is a link to see the other kinds of thinkers listed. BRIEFLY summarize in your own words the different kinds of thinkers. You'll need this information for later, so bookmark/save this page! Due; end of period Value: 10 points PRINT OUT RESPONSES
 * January 30, 2012 **
 * Psychology Honors **
 * INTELLIGENCE **
 * Complete the following activity: **
 * Take the following test on the BBC website to find out what kind of thinker you are: **

** PROJECT: **
 * __PHASE 2:__** Begin working on the following project:
 * Create Your Own IQ Test **
 * Objective:** Create an IQ test that can be used to determine the intelligence of a high school student.


 * Requirements:** Your IQ test must meet the following criteria
 * 1) A minimum of 50 questions
 * 2) Questions must be on a high school level
 * 3) There are directions for how the test it is be administered
 * 4) Questions must test these different kinds of intelligence based on Gardner’s theory of intelligence:
 * 5) Verbal ability
 * 6) logical-mathematical reasoning
 * 7) Spatial ability
 * 8) Musical ability
 * 9) Kinesthetic ability
 * 10) Interpersonal skills
 * 11) Intrapersonal skills
 * 12) Naturalist Intelligence
 * 13) Include a method of scoring. A score of 100 on your test should be the average.
 * 14) A written assessment of the test. In a paragraph assess the validity of the test. Will this yield accurate results? Why or why not? How did you determine the questions?
 * 15) You may work alone or with 2 other person. GROUPS OF THREE MAXIMUM! NO EXCEPTIONS!
 * Value:** 100 points

10 points: In-Class Work 40 points: Questions satisfy each of Thurstone’s criteria (a-g) 10 points: Reliability and Validity: age appropriate 10 points: Directions for administering the test 10 points: Scoring method 10 points: Written assessment of test 10 points: General Impression, the test appears professional and well-put together
 * Due: Monday, February 6, 2012**
 * Grading Rubric:**

1. Take the following memory test: [] Answer: (a) Describe the kinds of questions asked. (b) How did you do? Explain the tasks that you found most difficult. 2. Read the following article: [] Answer: (a) Explain how the sense of smell is associated with memory. (b) Are there any specific smells that illicit a memory for you? Explain. EXTRA CREDIT: 3. Select one other feature on the BBC memory page (listed on the right hand side of the page of any of the above links). Describe the contents of this feature and its relation to memory. __ **Please type or handwrite ALL responses. E-mailed assignments will not be accepted.** __ __ **Due: end of the period** __
 * Jan. 6 **
 * Psychology Honors **
 * MEMORY! **
 * Complete the following activities: **
 * Complete the following activities: **

= = =--= = Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 = = DREAMS! = = Please handwrite responses and turn in to Mrs. Tise by the end of the period. = Many people wonder if the content of dreams is significant. What does it mean if you dream about death? Flying? Are these symbols for something else? Research dream interpretation. Create a list of the 10 most common theme in dream. Next research interpretations about the meanings of these dreams and provide at least 2 different interpretations. Lastly, answer the following question: Do you believe dream interpretation is valid? Why or why not?

=--= = **Sleepy Time!** Explore the BBC website on sleep, and answer the following questions. You may e-mail me your assignments at erin.sullivan@redclay.k12.de.us (preferred) OR print them out and hand them in. The questions: 1. Take the “Sleep Profile” quiz and describe your results. Do you agree/disagree with these results? 2. Explore “Sleep Problems.” For each of the 4 problems listed: a. describe the problem b. list the causes c. list the treatment 3. What would happen if we didn’t sleep? 4. Take the “Daily Rhythm” quiz. Describe the results. 5. Take the “Sleep Dash” test and “Sleep Memory” test. Describe these tests and the results. Where you suprised by the results. 6. Many (most?) teens do not get enough sleep. What realistic solutions can you offer to teens who do not get enough sleep?=


 * Children Developmental Psychology **


 * Directions **: We’ve been learning about developmental psychology. Use information from your notes, the articles we’ve read, and the movie A Class Divided and Genie: Secret of the Wild Child to answer the following question. Please use the standard essay format (intro, body, and conclusion)


 * Question **: Many psychologists argue that childhood is the most critical time of human development, and that those events in our childhood shape who we are as adults. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?


 * Value ** : 50 points