Introduction to Psychology II

Course Number:

PSY 202Z

Transcript Title:

Introduction to Psychology II

Created:

Aug 16, 2022

Updated:

Apr 25, 2024

Total Credits:

4

Lecture Hours:

40

Lecture / Lab Hours:

0

Lab Hours:

0

Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:

Yes

Satisfies General Education requirement:

Yes

Grading Options

A-F, P/NP, Audit

Default Grading Options

A-F

Repeats available for credit:

0

Alignment with Institutional Learning Outcomes

Major

1. Communicate effectively using appropriate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. (Communication)

Major

2. Creatively solve problems by using relevant methods of research, personal reflection, reasoning, and evaluation of information. (Critical thinking and Problem-Solving)

Not Addressed

3. Extract, interpret, evaluate, communicate, and apply quantitative information and methods to solve problems, evaluate claims, and support decisions in their academic, professional and private lives. (Quantitative Literacy)

Major

4. Use an understanding of cultural differences to constructively address issues that arise in the workplace and community. (Cultural Awareness)

Not Addressed

5. Recognize the consequences of human activity upon our social and natural world. (Community and Environmental Responsibility)

To establish an intentional learning environment, Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) require a clear definition of instructional strategies, evidence of recurrent instruction, and employment of several assessment modes.

Major Designation

1. The outcome is addressed recurrently in the curriculum, regularly enough to establish a thorough understanding.
2. Students can demonstrate and are assessed on a thorough understanding of the outcome.
   • The course includes at least one assignment that can be assessed by applying the appropriate CLO rubric.

Minor Designation

1. The outcome is addressed adequately in the curriculum, establishing fundamental understanding.
2. Students can demonstrate and are assessed on a fundamental understanding of the outcome.
   • The course includes at least one assignment that can be assessed by applying the appropriate CLO rubric.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Identify psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors that influence behavior and mental processes.

• Factors influencing behavior and thinking.
  • Psychological
  • Biological
  • Social
  • Cultural
• Influencing factors
  • Personality & personas
  • Emotion & Motivation
  • Stress
  • Health & lifestyle
  • Social Psychology
  • Psychological disorders

Outcome #2: Apply key theories and concepts in psychology.

• Key theories on human development
  • Psychosexual
  • Psychosocial
  • Cognitive
  • Neuroconstructivism
  • Sociocultural
  • Moral
• Theories on emotion and motivation
  • Cognitive-mediational – Cannon-Bard
  • Drive – James-Lange, Schacter-Singer
• Personality
  • Psychodynamic
  • Neo-Freudians
  • Learning
  • Humanistic
  • Biological
  • Trait
• Social Psychology
  • Social exchange
  • Triangular theory of love
• I-O Psychology
  • X & Y management theories
  • Hawthorne effect
• Theories of psychological therapies
  • Cognitive
  • Behavioral
  • Cognitive-behavioral
  • Feminist
  • Humanist
  • Psychoanalytic

Outcome #3: Evaluate claims about psychological phenomena and human behavior through the use of empirical evidence.

• Psychological disorders, behaviors & phenomena
  • Anxiety
  • Depressions
  • SAD
  • ADHD
  • OCD
  • Tourette’s
• Stressors
  • Physical stressors
  • Psychological stressors
  • Psychosocial stressors
  • Psycho-spiritual stressors
• Social Psychology vs Sociology
  • Definitions
  • Perspectives
  • Psychometrics
• Student personalities vs personas
  • Traits
    • Unique
    • Trait-spectrum
  • Psychometric measurement
    • Myers-Briggs
    • The SAPA Project
    • Big 5
    • 16PF
  • Consistency
  • Multiple personas
    • Environment
    • Social situation
    • Social status within group
    • Emotional status

Outcome #4: Demonstrate knowledge about the ways psychological science and practices are contextualized by ethical standards and sociocultural factors.

• Behaviors
  • Acceptable?
  • Unacceptable?
  • Cultural perspectives
  • Abnormal?
  • Psychological intervention?
• Social Psychology
  • Historical development
    • Societal influence
    • Psychological influence
• “Normal” lifestyle
  • Ethical definition/standards
  • Sociocultural definition/standards

Suggested Texts and Materials

• Recommended:  OpenStax Psychology 2e, Rice University (OER)