Course Syllabus
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE
Standardized Syllabus
Intro to Psychology Psy 105 ZH
Class meets from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesdays; Online content to be completed weekly: 3 credit hours
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Instructor: |
Rodney Price |
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570-727-2060 |
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Office |
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pricer@lackawanna.edu |
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Office Hours |
By Appointment |
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Text:
Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Psychology 2e from OpenStax (Links to an external site.), ISBN 978-1-975076-45-0
Description:
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses on the exploration of major psychological theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology.
Objectives:
- To demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2. To compare and contrast the major perspectives of psychology (e.g., behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural).
3. To develop an enhanced ability to use critical thinking skills to examine issues related to human behavior and mental processes.
4. To articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and differences.
5. To examine the sociocultural differences that influence individual differences in behavior.
Requirements:
Weekly discussion posts – due each week on Wednesday by 11:59 PM. 3 Peer responses due each week by Sunday, 11:59 PM
Weekly assignments – due each week by Sunday, 11:59 PM
Quizzes
Evaluation
Discussion Posts
Each week, there will be one or more discussion topics posted in Canvas. You will be required to fully answer the question and respond to the posts of two of your peers, unless otherwise noted in the discussion instructions. Initial discussion posts are due by 11:59 PM on Wednesday each week. Responses to peers are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday each week.
Weekly Assignments
In addition to the weekly discussion posts, there will be an assignment based on the material we cover each week. The assignments will be posted in Canvas. Unlike the discussion posts, the assignments will not require peer responses. Assignments are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday each week.
Quizzes and Exams
Quizzes and exams will often accompany the weekly learning activities.
Technology Challenge Paper
Write a reflection paper that discusses parts one, two, and three. Discuss how you felt when attempted to refrain from looking at your phone or social media. Was this easy for you? Was it hard for you? How did you feel? How many times did you go to look at your phone or want to? Do you feel that your technology use interferes with your social interactions? What are some things that you could do?
Secondly, please discuss your observation of public behavior. What role did technology play in social interactions of the individuals you observed? Do you feel that technology interfered with social interactions in your observation? Lastly, what are some ramifications of technology in terms of social interaction? What are some positive ramifications of technology?
Next, please discuss your journal/log of your behaviors with technology. What role does technology play in your life? What did you use technology for the most? What were the biggest reasons you used technology? How did it make you feel when you were using it for these individual reasons? Did some purposes have positive effects? Did some have negative? What emotions arose prior to, during, or after use? Did the purpose have an effect on your interactions with technology?
What did you learn from these activities? Did they challenge, alter, or validate your perspectives on technology? Please link one of your observations to a concept, theory, or topic discussed in class or the book. How does technology impact your topic or theory? What about changes in self-concept, social standing, identity, etc? What are some positive aspects and what are some potential negative aspects?
Participation
Classroom attendance and participation in the online and in-class discussions is essential to gaining a full understanding of the material. It is expected that you will be present for classes and participate in discussions.
Attendance Policy:
Class attendance and engagement are crucial to student success and are expected in all in-person and online courses. Students are responsible for all content, assignments, and announcements shared during class. Make-up work in any missed class is at the discretion of the instructor, per the instructor’s course policy located in the syllabus.
If a student does not attend class by the end of the drop/add period, he or she will be removed from the class as “never attended” and will not be allowed back into the class. If a student no longer wants to remain in a course, the student should contact the Student Success Center or Center Academic Advisor to discuss the policy for course withdrawals.
The standard attendance policy is as follows:
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Course |
Maximum Number of Absences Allowed |
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DEV010, DEV020, DEV030 |
The equivalent of one week of class |
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100 and 200 level courses |
The equivalent of two weeks of class |
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300 and 400 level courses |
To be determined by instructor |
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On-ground Sub-term Courses (Culinary, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality) |
The equivalent of one week of class
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Clinical Coursework and fieldwork in the Health Sciences |
To be determined by the instructor |
Students enrolled in any credit-bearing courses at Lackawanna College will be administratively withdrawn (AW) from any courses in which they accumulate absences beyond the maximum number allowed. This will be recorded as an AW on the student’s transcript and will calculate as an F unless a student finalizes the withdrawal prior to the last day to withdraw from courses. Changes in credit hours due to AWs or withdrawals may impact financial aid/billing, so students should contact Financial Services prior to any changes in credit hours. Students wishing to withdraw or not be impacted by the AW should contact their advisor or the Student Success Center to officially withdraw from class.
Students enrolled in online classes should refer to the Attendance Policy for Online Courses, which is included in the Student Handbook and in each online course syllabus.
Students who expect extended or planned absences should refer to the Student Handbook for those policies. The Office of Student Success or Center Advisor can provide additional guidance related to these situations.
Withdrawal Policy
A student has the privilege of withdrawing from any courses or from the College itself without academic penalty up to and including the final date for withdrawal indicated on the College calendar.
To withdraw officially from a course or from the College, a student must obtain the proper withdrawal form from the Student Success Department or from your Center Director, complete this form and submit it to the Registrar's Office before the final day for withdrawal without academic penalty as indicated on the College calendar. If a student stops attending a course for which the student is registered after the published census date (end of drop/add) without having officially withdrawn from the course, the student will be assigned an AW (penalty-grade failure) for the class. No exceptions will be made.
Students who violate the College's Academic Integrity Policy and fail a course in consequence may not exercise the withdrawal privilege in that particular course.
Financial obligations to the College will be determined according to the Refund Policy.
Instructor Policies:
- Do not copy and paste, or repeat verbatim, information you find on the internet or in other sources when responding to discussions and assignments. This is plagiarism and will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment.
- It is your responsibility to be aware of exam dates and assignment due dates. They are clearly identified in the syllabus and in Canvas. Due dates will not be extended unless you have discussed a particular issue impacting your ability to complete an assignment at least 24 hours prior to the due date. If you are experiencing difficulty that you believe may impact your ability to complete an assignment on time, please contact me via email and let me know at least 24 hours before the assignment is due.
- Carefully read all instructions in discussion responses and assignments, and address all of the elements of the discussion/assignment in your responses. Points will be deducted for incomplete responses or responses that do not thoroughly address the topic.
- I encourage the free exchange of ideas in the classroom and in the online environment. This exchange may include disagreements and debates about the ideas being discussed. These exchanges can be a valuable source of learning and provide an opportunity to apply critical thinking skills. Any discussion, whether it is online or in-person, needs to be held within a framework of mutual respect and civility. Name-calling, personal attacks and lack of respect for others will not be tolerated.
- You may bring cell phones or other devices to class as long as they do not become a source of disruption. I define disruption as anything that draws my attention, your attention, or the attention of other members of the class away from the classroom discussion. If this happens, I will change this policy and make it a no-device policy. I suggest that you keep all devices in silent mode, and only access them as necessary for notetaking or referencing material for the class. If you are awaiting a call that you must take, please let me know before the class starts.
- Exam questions will be based on textbook readings, classroom instruction and learning resources provided in Canvas. It is the responsibility of each student to prepare for exams by studying and reviewing all of the material.
- I generally respond quickly to emails – normally within a few hours, always within 24 hours. Please email me if you have any questions or require clarification of something related to the class. I assure that that it is not a “bother,” and I actually appreciate the initiative you demonstrate by asking questions.
- Make sure you complete your initial discussion posts by the due date This is not only important for your grade, but it is also one of the ways in which I am able to determine whether you are actively participating in the class.
Grading:
Weekly Attendance and Participation Rubric
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5 points |
5-3 points |
3-1 points |
0 points |
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Class Attendance and Participation |
Attended in-person class and fully participated |
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Did not attend class |
5 |
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5 points |
5-3 points |
3-1 points |
0 points |
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Online Participation |
Completed initial discussion post on time and provided at least 2 responses to other discussion posts (unless otherwise indicated in the discussion question). |
Completed initial discussion post on time. Substantively responded to 1 other discussion post (unless otherwise indicated in the discussion question). |
Completed initial discussion post. Did not respond to other discussion posts. |
Did not complete an initial discussion post. Did not complete peer responses |
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Discussion Rubric
Discussion Rubric
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Discussion Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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Timeliness and Completeness |
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3 pts |
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Quality |
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3 pts |
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Relevance |
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3 pts |
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Contribution to the Learning Community |
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3 pts |
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Writing |
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3 pts |
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Total Points: 15 |
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Exercise/Journal Rubric
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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Thinking/Analyzing |
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15 pts |
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Communication, Language & Style |
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5 pts |
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Grammar/ Readability |
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5 pts |
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Total Points: 25 |
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Letter Grade |
Numeric Range |
Quality Points |
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A |
96 – 100 |
4.0 |
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A- |
90 – 95 |
3.67 |
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B+ |
87 – 89 |
3.33 |
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B |
83 – 86 |
3.0 |
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B- |
80 – 82 |
2.67 |
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C+ |
77 – 79 |
2.33 |
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C |
73 – 76 |
2.0 |
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C- |
70 – 72 |
1.67 |
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D+ |
67 – 69 |
1.33 |
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D |
60 – 66 |
1.0 |
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F |
0 – 59 |
0 |
Due Dates and Late Penalties
- The grace period for late assignments is as follows:
- 1 day late-10% deduction off of the assignment grade
- 2 days late-20% off of the assignment grade
- 3 days late-the assignment will receive a grade of 0%
- There will be no “extra credit.”
- Discussions and assignments will not be available to be completed after the due date has past unless arrangements were made at least 24 hours prior to the due date.
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty in any form, such as plagiarism and cheating, will not be tolerated. Sanctions will include an automatic failing grade (F) for plagiarism on the assignment in question, but the severity or frequency of the violation may further result in a failing grade in the course, dismissal from an academic program, or dismissal from the College.
The following are among the forms of dishonesty for which sanctions may be applied:
- Using books, notes, or other materials during an examination, unless expressly permitted;
- Using purchased essays, term papers, or preparatory research for such papers;
- Copying others' work or engaging in unauthorized cooperation during an assignment or examination;
- Allowing another student to copy from an examination or other assignment intended to be performed independently;
- Borrowing from published works, whether material is taken verbatim or with minor alterations, without proper and/or sufficient acknowledgment;
- Submitting as one’s own work originally done by someone else;
- Submitting the same written report in more than one course without prior approval from the instructor(s) involved;
- Stealing examinations or assignments;
- Supplying or selling examinations or assignments;
- Misrepresenting statements concerning work submitted;
- Falsifying or fabricating experimental data or results;
- Falsifying or fabricating the need for extensions on papers or make-up examinations; and
- Misrepresenting identity in an online course.
The purpose of the Academic Integrity Policy is to ensure that faculty oversees the application of sanctions resulting from academic dishonesty and that due process is provided to all parties. The primary responsibility for maintaining personal integrity and honor in academic activities rests with the student.
Lackawanna College’s faculty members have agreed to proceed in a uniform manner whenever they detect violations of academic integrity. Therefore, regardless of the form these violations take (see list above), and regardless of the class, location, or instructor, an offending student (or students) will incur the same penalty: a failing grade (F) for the assignment. This action will be taken immediately after the violation has been reported and, unless reversed through the appeal process (see below), will remain in effect.
If a student violates the Academic Integrity Policy for a second time, the offense will result in a failing grade (F) in the course. This action will be taken immediately after the violation has been reported and, unless reversed through the appeal process (see below), will remain in effect no matter the consequences to one’s financial aid, athletic eligibility, or overall academic standing. Repeated violations of the Academic Integrity Policy may also result in dismissal of the student from an academic program or from the College. Under unusual circumstances, the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer reserves the right to dismiss the student from a class or an academic program after the first infraction of the Academic Integrity Policy.
All violations of the Academic Integrity Policy are reported through the College’s Disciplinary Warning System, Starfish. Instructors may request that the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs counsels students after a first violation. Students will be required to meet with the Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Affairs after their second violation.
Disability Statement
Lackawanna College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution. Students with disabilities and other needs should feel free to contact the instructor privately if there are services and adaptations which can be made to accommodate specific needs. Students who are having difficulties with class material are strongly advised to seek assistance in the reading and writing lab. If you feel that you have a disability that has not been formally documented, you may contact Mrs. Christine Kiehart (kiehartc@lackawanna.edu) in the Disability Services office in 110E Angeli Hall to discuss your options. Please note that disability services do not include exemption from participation requirements in courses considered part of the School of Distance Education, including online and hybrid courses.
Policy on Nondiscrimination
Lackawanna College is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that all educational and employment decisions are based on individuals' abilities and qualifications. Lackawanna College does not discriminate in its educational programs, employment, admissions or any activities on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
Consistent with this principle, Lackawanna College will comply with state and federal laws such as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act or other applicable state law, Title IX, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Ethnic Intimidation Act of 1982 (P.L. 537-154) and other laws that prohibit discrimination.
As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, Lackawanna College complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of the categories stated above, including in admissions and employment. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and this Policy.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the College community whose acts deny, deprive, or limit the educational or employment access, benefits and/or opportunities of any member of the College community, guest or visitor on the basis of that person’s actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of the College’s policy on nondiscrimination.
When brought to the attention of the College, any such discrimination will be promptly and fairly addressed and remedied by the College according to the appropriate grievance process described below.
Title IX
Should you or someone you know experience behavior that is coercive, discriminatory, harassing, and/or sexually violent in nature, or if you or someone you know has questions about their rights and options regarding such behavior, you are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators. Names and campus offices of these contacts can be found at Title IX Contacts. Reports and inquiries can be directed to: titleix@lackawanna.edu or report anonymously using the TIPS reporting system: TIPS Reporting
Unless specifically identified otherwise by policy, all faculty, staff, and administrators of Lackawanna College are considered mandated reporters and are required to notify the College’s Title IX Coordinator of any incident of discrimination and harassment disclosed to them or known to them involving a member of the campus community.
Lackawanna College will fully and promptly investigate all allegations of sexual misconduct and will take action reasonably designed to resolve the complaint in an equitable manner, end a hostile environment if one has been created, prevent its recurrence, and, when appropriate, take steps to remedy its effects on individuals and the college community. Please link to our Title IX webpage for full information on the reporting and grievance process: Title IX webpage
If you are in need of support or advocacy and wish to discuss such matters confidentially, please follow this link for a list of on and off campus confidential resources: Confidential Resources
Additional information regarding Title IX requirements and how to file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights: Office of Civil Rights at www2.ed.gov/ocr, 800-421-3481. Philadelphia Office: Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, The Wanamaker Building,100 Penn Square East, Suite 515, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323 Telephone: 215-656-8541, Email: OCR.Philadelphia@ed.gov.
Affirmative Action
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action inquiries should be made to affirmativeaction@lackawanna.edu.
Course Schedule
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Week |
Topic |
Course Objective Met |
Related Assignment, Assessment, or Learning Activity |
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Introduction to Psychology |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
Chapter 1 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Psychological Research |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
Chapter 2 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Biopsychology |
2, 3 |
Chapter 3 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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States of Consciousness |
1, 2, 3 |
Chapter 4 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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5 |
Sensation and Perception |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 5 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Learning |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
Chapter 6 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Thinking and Intelligence
Memory |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapters 7 and 8 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Lifespan Development |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 9 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Emotion and Motivation
Health, Lifestyle and Stress |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
Chapters 10 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Personality |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 11 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Personality |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 12 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Social Psychology |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 13 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 14 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Psychological Disorders |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 15 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Therapy |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Chapter 16 Textbook readings PowerPoint presentation Classroom Discussion Online Video Lectures Online Videos Quiz Online Discussion Online Assignment |
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Examinations:
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Course Summary:
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