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Text: Discovering Psychology - 4th Edition (Hockenbury & Hockenbury)
Instructor: Kevin
S. Salisbury
Office:
Athletic
Fieldhouse,
Flanagan Campus
401.333.7313
401.333.7339
Office Hours: By appointment (usually in office 45 minutes prior to class)
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Research Methods
Anderson and Dill's Violent Video Game Study
VIDEO CLIPS
WEB LINKS
American Psychological Association
Encyclopedia of Psychology (History, Philosophical issues, Careers)
American Psychological Society
Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal
Bill Trochim's Center for Social Research Methods
Hyperstat Online (online research and statistics text)
FILM
Gattica (1997)
Kitchen Stories (2004)
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Chapter 2 - Neuroscience and Behavior
Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous Systems
Specialized Abilities of the Right and Left Hemispheresuron.pdf"> Parts of a Neuron
Specialized Abilities of the Right and Left Hemispheres
The Process of Synaptic Transmission
WEB LINKS
FILMS
Iris (2001)
Eden (1997)
Open Water (2004)
Chapter 5 - Learning
Classical Conditioning - Caffeine
Classical Conditioning - Little Albert
Comparing Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning
Factor's that Influence Imitation
WEB LINKS
Association for Behavioral Analysis
Operant and Classical Conditioning
FILM
Born to Brothels (2004)
VIDEO CLIPS
Chapter 6 - Memory
VIDEO CLIPS
WEB LINKS
The False Memory Syndrome Foundation
A New Focus for Memory Improvement
NEUROMOD: An Online Memory Improvement Course
Study Hall: Tips for Improving Your Memory
FILM
Finding Nemo (2003)
Etrenal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
50 First Dates (2004)
Memento (2000)
Chapter 8 - Motivation and Emotion
Characteristics of Self-Actualized People
Measurement of Self-Actualization Worksheet
Measurement of Self-Actualization Scoring
Strategies for Increasing Happiness
Chapter 9 - Lifespan Development
Cognitive Stages of Development
Egocentrism, Centration, Conservation
Piaget Conservation Experiment
WEB LINKS
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
National Parent Information Network
FILM
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
The Incredibles (2004)
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
Lorenzo's Oil (1992)
Big Fish (2003)
Video Clips
Chapter 10 - Personality
Defense Mechanisms Matching Game
Five factor Model of Personality
Personality Defense Mechanisms
WEB LINKS
VIDEO CLIPS
Rorschach Inkblot Test (turn down volume)
FILM
Bridget Jone's Diary (2001)
Bridget Jone's : The Edge of Reason (2004)
Chapter 11 - Social Psychology
Factors that Promote Conformity
National Conference - Group Project
VIDEO CLIPS
John Wayne Gacey - Implicit Personality Theory- Part 1
Chapter 12 - Stress, Health, and Coping
Endocrine System Pathways in Stress
Chapter 13 - Psychological
Disorders
National Comorbidity Survey on Disorders
WEB LINKS
National Mental Health Association
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
FILM
Cosi (1996)
Copycat (1995)
Aviator (2004)
As Good As It Gets (1997)
Jacknife (1989)
Pollock (2000)
What About Bob (1991)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Monster (2003)
Me, Myself, and Irene (2000)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
Powerpoint Quiz
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Reseasrch Methods
Chapter 2 - Neuroscience and Behavior
Chapter 13 - Psychological Disorders
Chapter 9 - Lifespan Development
Chapter 11 - Social Psychology
Chapter 8 - Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 12 - Stress, Health and Coping
