Agenda 4/22/2011

1. warmup
1. What is altruism? And explain why it does or does not exist.
2. Explain how having happy relationships can help you biologically.
3. Give two examples of a way that schools can or can't overcome bullying. (personal opinion/reflection)

2. Basic research presentations: IV, DV, Hypothesis, basic experiment, sampling method.

3. Homework:
1. Blog due Sunday at 8, no later than Mon start of class.
2. All make-up work due Mon start of class.
3. Research project proposal due Mon start of class.
4. Final next Friday.
5. Research results due Friday May 6th for EC.

Agenda 4/19/2011

1. Warm-up 4/19/2011
o “What are two limitations of case studies and why?”
o “Explain why quantitative researchers say that case studies cannot be generalized while qualitative researchers say that it can?”

2. Discussion 10.4 & 10.5

3. End of year in review

4. Homework:
1. Project due Monday 4/25.
2. All make-up work due 4/25.
3. Final blog due Sunday 4/24 @ 8:00 p.m.
4. Final next Friday 4/29.

Agenda 4/18/2011

1. Warm-up 4/18/2011
1. What are the four deadlines from now until the end of the year (hint: there are four of them.)
2. Define what a case study is. Give two examples of case studies (either researcher name or describe the study) that we have learned this year.

2. Discussion 10.3 & 10.4

3. End of year review

4. Homework:
1. Project due Monday 4/25.
2. All make-up work due 4/25.
3. Final blog due Sunday 4/24 @ 8:00 p.m.
4. Final next Friday 4/29.

Agenda 4/12/2011

1. Warmup 4/8/2011

• “What are some of the ethical considerations to the covert study presented by Festinger et al in 1956?”
• Give an example of research we have studied for each of the following three observation techniques (Repeated research will not be counted):
o Non-participant
o Participant
o Naturalistic

2. Discussion 10.3

3. Homework: Learning objectives due on blog by class Mon.
Vocabulary due in class on Fri/or through game.
Finish reading chapter 10

Agenda 4/8/2011

1. Warmup 4/8/2011
1. What is the point of IPA? (Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis)
2. Identify two of the four types of questions used in qualitative research interviews.

2. Discussion 10.2 & 10.3

3. Homework: Learning objectives due on blog by class Mon.
Vocabulary due in class on Fri/or through game.

Finish reading chapter 10

Learning Outcomes Chpt 10 Periods 5 & 6

Learning Outcomes Chapter 10 Period’s 5 and 6

1. Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data
a. Writer = Matt, Editor = Tara
2. Explain strengths and limitations of a qualitative approach to research.
a. Writer = Lily, Editor = Anna
3. Explore the extent to which findings can be generalized from qualitative studies.
a. Writer = Sheila, Editor = Leslie
4. Discuss ethical considerations in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Francesca, Editor = Eliot
5. Discuss sampling techniques appropriate to qualitative research (eg. Purposive sampling, snowball sampling.)
a. Writer = Connor, Editor = Elyana
6. Explain the effects of participant expectations and researcher bias in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Rachel C., Editor = Anne
7. Explain the importance of credibility in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Irma, Editor = Eleah
8. Explain the effect of triangulation on the credibility/trustworthiness of qualitative research.
a. Writer = Liz, Editor = Chloe
9. Explain reflexivity in qualitative research.
a. Writer = Michal, Editor = Evan
10. Evaluate semi-structured, focus group, and narrative interviews.
a. Writer = Daniel, Editor = Ben
11. Discuss considerations involved before, during, and after an interview (e.g. sampling method, data recording, traditional versus postmodern transcription, debriefing.)
a. Writer = Libby, Editor = Michael
12. Explain how researchers use inductive content analysis (thematic analysis) on interview transcripts.
a. Writer = Olivia, Editor = Hope
13. Evaluate participant, non-participant, naturalistic, overt, and covert observations.
a. Writer = Nick, Editor = Zahava
14. Discuss considerations involved in setting up and carrying out an observation (e.g. audience effect, Hawthorne effect, disclosure.)
a. Writer = Spencer, Editor = Mohira
15. Discuss how researchers analyze data obtained in observational research.
a. Writer = Mohira Editor = Rachel B.
16. Evaluate the use of case studies in research.
a. Writer = Tara, Editor = Anna
17. Explain how a case study could be used to investigate a problem in an organization or group (e.g. a football team, a school, a family.)
a. Writer = *, Editor = *
18. Discuss the extent to which findings can be generalized from a single case study.
a. Writer = *, Editor = *

There are 4 more extra credit spots left that weren’t filled. Since 5th period is working on this in class tomorrow, two people in the class can pick one of the last two topics, two people from 6th will do the same on Thursday.

Agenda 4/6/2011

1. Warm-up 4/6/2011
1. What are the three types of Qualitative research interviews? What is a benefit of each?
2. Extra credit: What is a limitation of each according to the text? (all or nothing for 3 points)

2. Discussion 10.2/possibly 10.3
Group work on project

3. Homework:
Read 10.3
Learning objectives due next Sun Blog.
Vocab game next Fri.

Agenda 3/22/201

1. Warm-up 3/22/2011
Explain the three kinds of sampling in qualitative research including a limitation for each.

2. Discussion 10.1 and research

3. Homework: Read 10.2 and finish blog by Sunday at 8:00 pm.

Agenda 3/21/2011

1. Warm-up 3/21/2011
1. “What are the three debate questions that Ritchie and Lewis (2003) proposed for epistemology?”
2. “Who do you think would be the person you would like to work with on your project and why (be detailed and make sure it relates to the project)?”

2. Classroom discussion 10.1

3. Homework: Finish reading 10.1 & think into projects.

Agenda 3/17/2011

Pretest on Chapter 10
1. Explain some limitations with qualitative research and how researchers overcome this?
2. Identify different types of interview techniques and specify the reason for each. Ex: active listening.
3. Compare and contrast participant observation and naturalistic observation.
4. Explain how a case study could be used to investigate a problem in an organization or group (ex: a football team, a school, a family, etc.)

Warm-up 3/16 & 17
1. Identify the differences between qualitative and quantitative studies/data?
2. Name one kind of sampling and discuss what it entails.

Homework:
Read Chapter 10 section 1 and 2 by Monday.
Write a response to the blog by Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

Chapter 6 test questions

Developmental Psychology Unit
Post Assessment:

Three of the following five questions will appear on the chapter 6 test. You will be given the option to answer two of those three questions in essay form. Each question will be worth 50 points.

1. Compare and Contrast at least two developmental theories. Include all parts of each theory including who proposed the theory and examples of each step to receive full credit.
2. Argue the rights of multiple genders and how they have changed worldwide over the last century. Be sure to include at least two relevant studies that show whether or not gender has a social, cognitive, or biological basis.
3. Explain how attachment is developed using social developmental theories such as that of Bowlby and his predecessors as well as ways to test attachment using the strange situation paradigm.
4. How is resiliency able to compensate and reinforce for negative environmental and developmental factors. Utilize at least three experiments and their outcomes in your answer.
5. Argue how media has changed the look and self worth of adolescent children and how globalization may affect this idea in the long run. Include at least two developmental theorists’ ideas as to why this occurs at this age.

agenday 2/24&2/25

1. Warmup - 2/24/2011
Explain the situation with David Reimer and Dr. Money when it comes to gender identity. Be sure to be specific and include what happened and the eventual outcome.

2. Discussion 6.2 & 6.3 youtube on David Reimer and Gender Identification.

3. Homework: Read 6.3
Vocabulary for 6.2 and 6.3 due next Wed.
Blog due Sunday night at 8:00 p.m.
Test questions will be up over the weekend or by next week...start STUDYING for the exam!

Agenda 2/23/2011

1. Warm-up 2/23/2011
Pick one of the following to write about.
1. Explain two of the three factors of resiliency that are important for protection from damaging effects of stressful life events?
2. Explain the timeline of events that occurred with the Czech twins studied by Koluchova and give opinion on whether the twins could be deemed normal.

2. Discussion 6.2/6.3

3. Homework: Read 6.3 (pp 207-210)
Learning Objectives due Thurs 2/24
Vocab 6.2 due next Wed (all bold words)

agenda 2/14/2011

1.Warm-up 2/14/2011
Explain the strange situation paradigm according to Ainsworth including the outcomes: Type A (Avoidant), Type B (Securely attached), Type C (Ambivalent.)

2. Discussion (Erikson)

3. Homework: Work on Learning objectives
Finish reading 6.2

Learning outcomes Chapter 6: Period 6

1. Assess the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence human development. (Cognitive Development 6.1)
a. Writer = Rachel, editor = Spencer
2. Assess the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence human development. (Social Development 6.2)
a. Writer = Nick, editor = Hope
3. Assess the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence human development. (Identity Development 6.3)
a. Writer = Olivia, Editor = Michael
4. Evaluate psychological research (through theories and/or studies) relevant to developmental psychology.
a. Writer = Libby/Mohira, Editor = Ben
5. Evaluate theories of cognitive development
a. Writer = Daniel, Editor = Evan
6. Discuss how social and environmental variables may affect cognitive development.
a. Writer = Michal, Editor = Chloe
7. Examine attachment in childhood and its role in the subsequent formation of relationships
a. Writer = Liz, Editor = Eleah
8. Discuss potential effects of deprivation on trauma in childhood or later development.
a. Writer = Zahava, editor = Mohira
9. Define resilience.
a. Writer = Spencer, Editor = Rachel
10. Discuss strategies to build resilience.
a. Writer = Eleah, Editor = Zahava
11. Discuss the formation and development of gender roles.
a. Writer = Hope, Editor = Nick
12. Explain cultural variations of gender roles.
a. Writer = Michael, Editor = Olivia
13. Describe adolescence.
a. Writer = Ben, Editor = Libby
14. Discuss the relationship between physical change and development of identity during adolescence.
a. Writer = Evan, Editor = Daniel
15. Examine psychological research into adolescence.
a. Writer = Chloe, Editor = Michal

Learning objectives CH.6 Period 5

Developmental Psychology Learning outcomes for Chapter 6:1. Assess the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence human development. (Cognitive Development 6.1)
a. Writer = Elyana, editor = Anne
2. Assess the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence human development. (Social Development 6.2)
a. Writer = Eliot, editor = Rachel
3. Assess the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence human development. (Identity Development 6.3)
a. Writer = Leslie, Editor = Connor
4. Evaluate psychological research (through theories and/or studies) relevant to developmental psychology.
a. Writer = Irma, Editor = Francesca
5. Evaluate theories of cognitive development
a. Writer = Anna, Editor = Sheila
6. Discuss how social and environmental variables may affect cognitive development.
a. Writer = Tara, Editor = Lilly
7. Examine attachment in childhood and its role in the subsequent formation of relationships
a. Writer = Matt, Editor = Irma
8. Discuss potential effects of deprivation on trauma in childhood or later development.
a. Writer = Anne, editor = Elyana
9. Define resilience.
a. Writer = Rachel, Editor = Eliot
10. Discuss strategies to build resilience.
a. Writer = Connor, Editor = Leslie
11. Discuss the formation and development of gender roles.
a. Writer = Sheila, Editor = Anna
12. Explain cultural variations of gender roles.
a. Writer = Lilly, Editor = Tara
13. Describe adolescence.
a. Writer = Francesca, Editor = Matt
14. Discuss the relationship between physical change and development of identity during adolescence.
a. Writer = Tara, Editor = Lilly
15. Examine psychological research into adolescence.
a. Writer = Irma, Editor = Eliot

agenda 2/8/2011

1. Warmup 2/8/2011
What are the four stages of development according to Piaget? Give an example of a specific development at each stage.

2. Discussion 6.1 (Piaget and Freud)
- Video on Piaget stages

3. Homework
- Read 6.1
- Email Mr. Tulper for PowerPoint if you want it (lelandtulper@gmail.com)
- Learning objectives will be given tomorrow

agenda 2/4/2011

1. Warmup 2/4/2011
o “What are some biological development stages in children and name some examples of each.
o Compare and contrast cross sectional vs. longitudinal studies. Also explain why these studies would be used in developmental psychology.

2. Discussion 6.1 (Piaget and Freud)

3. Homework:
1. Skim chapter 6
2. Post on the blog by class on Monday.

Agenda 2/3/2011

1. Warmup 2/3/2011 Period 6
Warmup 2/4/2011 Period 5

1. Why can’t human babies survive without adults? Give examples

2. At what age would you expect a person to be able to fend for themselves? Why?

2. Discussion 6.1 (Developmental Psych background)

3. Homework:
1. Skim chapter 6 for game.
2. Answer blog by class on Monday.

agenda 1/31/2011

1. Warm-up 1/31/2011
Developmental Psychology Unit
Pre-Assessment:

Answer 3 of the 5 following questions in short paragraph form.

1. Name two developmental theorists and describe their theories in as much detail as possible.
2. Explain how gender plays a role in society and how it can be beneficial or discriminatory to be a certain sex.
3. Evaluate how do children become attached to other people and how do they overcome traumas?
4. Compare and contrast people who are male, female, transgender, or other (more than just biological factors.)
5. Justify why adolescent children use media images to self realize themselves.

2. Discussion (Donnie Darko) and finish movie

3. Homework: Read chapter 6 definitions and skim the chapter.

agenda 1/24/2011

1. Warmup 1/24/2011
Period 5

Pick three of the following topics and give 1 example of the three in relation to a study

Period 6
Identify at least one situation for each topic in the movie Donnie Darko.

1. Attribution
a. Actor-observer effect
b. Dispositional factors
2. Errors in attribution
a. Fundamental attribution error
b. Self-serving bias
3. Social Identity Theory
a. In-group
b. Out-group
c. Social comparison
4. Social representation
5. Social learning theory
a. Observational learning
b. Vicarious reinforcement
6. Conformity
a. Groupthink
b. Cognitive dissonance
7. Individualism
8. Collectivism
9. Social cognition
10. Impression management theory

2. Discussion 4.3

3. Movie (Donnie Darko)

4. Homework: Study for test

agenda 1/21/2011

1. Warm-up 1/21/2011
Describe an experiment that could be demonstrated in our society that would show stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination. Be sure to think about ethical considerations. Please collaborate with one other individual at your table or within arm’s length using QUIET voices. Put both of your names on one journal entry.

2. Discussion on Warm-up and ethical concerns.

3. Test review

4 Homework:
Blog #3 due Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
STUDY FOR YOUR EXAM!

Test questions for Chapter 4

Psychology Chapter 4 exam


1. Explain in detail one of the research methods that is used at the sociocultural level of analysis. Include the reasoning as well as two studies that illustrate the use of the method.

2. Define attribution theory and give an in-depth analysis of the research to discuss two errors that occur.

3. Compare and contrast Tajifel’s social identity theory vs. Moscovici’s social representations. Give real-life examples of each and be sure to explain the relevance in modern society.

4. Describe the way stereotypes are formed, maintained, and overcome? Be sure to use appropriate chapter vocabulary and research that helped identify each step.

5. Evaluate Bandura’s social learning theory using two studies that confirm as well as one study that disagrees with the theory. Reflect on flaws within the studies and what can be done to make them more valid.

6. Identify three techniques of compliance giving valid research that supports each. Also, give a real life experience that could be considered an example of each of the three techniques.

7. Use the Asch paradigm to define conformity and explain why people adhere to others thoughts and actions using two studies. Also, explain why some people do not conform and give an example of one study that demonstrates this.

8. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on human behavior. In doing so, include two relevant research studies that show cultural variance.

9. Explain Sherif’s Robbers’ Cave experiment. Associate how the experimenters were able to utilize social identity theory along with the contact hypothesis to eventually develop superordinate goals. What were some ethical considerations that were not taken into account during the experiment and how could someone replicate this experiment using modern society,

10. Compare and contrast a biological basis of prejudice to sociocultural learning. Include at least three experiments that give a scientific backing to both perspectives.

Sabido method winners

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Agenda 1/19/2011

1. Sabido Method presentations and vote.

2. Discussion 4.3 (Stereotypes)

3. Homework:
a. Learning Objectives due by classtime Friday.
b. Blog #3 due Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
c. Exam on your block day next week.

Agenda 1/18/2010

1. Warm-up 1/18/2011
Examine the cultural dimensions of individualism vs. collectivism? Give clear examples of how the dimensions affect behavior.

2. Blog questions and grade review. Test will be on your block day next week. Review will be available online (possibly in class as well) for Friday.

3. Learning objectives in small groups

4. Homework:
1. Post learning objectives by Friday in class.
2. Sabido method activity due Wed for Period 5 and Thurs for Period 6.
3. Blog #3 due Sunday night at 8:00 p.m.

TEST

The test will be next week during your block period (1/26 or 1/27th.) The test will be in essay format and I will have a copy of an example of how it should look by Monday online. Please email me with any questions.

Thanks,
Mr. Tulper

lelandtulper@gmail.com

Sabido method link

agenda 1/12/2011

1. homework due: Learning objectives due tuesday 1/18/2010 in class (including Mark Scheme.)
Blog question due Sunday 1/16 @ 8pm.
Definitions due Thursday 1/13 @ 8pm to lelandtulper@gmail.com
xtranomral.com assignment due 1/19 for Period 5 and 1/20 for Period 6. Instructions are as follows.

www.xtranormal.com
Make your own movie utilizing the Sabido method. It needs to have at least 2 characters and will be shown to the class. Make it appropriate and showing a true lesson in US society. You may use the same topic, but the script needs to be unique. You also need to have at least 2 interactions…meaning talking back and forth for 4 sentences.
These are due on Wed for Period 5, Thurs for Period 6.
Period 5 login: make your own login
Period 6 login: make your own login

2. Discussion: 4.2 and 4.3

Learning objectives 4.2

Learning outcomes Period 5
a. Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
Writer = Matt, editor = Tara

b. Discuss the use of compliance techniques.
Writer = Lilly, editor = Anna S.

c. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
Writer = Sheila, editor = Leslie

d. Discuss factors influencing conformity.
Writer = Francesca, editor = Eliot

e. Define the term culture and cultural norms
Writer = Connor, editor = Elyana

f. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior.
Writer = Rachel, editor = Zahava

g. Using examples, explain emic and etic concepts.
Writer = Anne, editor = Mohira

Learning outcomes Period 6
a. Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
Writer = Eleah, editor = Liz W.

b. Discuss the use of compliance techniques.
Writer = Chloe, editor = Michal

c. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
Writer = Evan, editor = Daniel

d. Discuss factors influencing conformity.
Writer = Ben, editor = Libby G.

e. Define the term culture and cultural norms
Writer = Michael, editor = Olivia

f. Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior.
Writer = Hope, editor = Nick

g. Using examples, explain emic and etic concepts.
Writer = Spencer, editor = Rachel

agenda 1/11/2011

1. Warm-up 1/11/2011

Answer one of the two questions in detail.

1. Fiske performed a study in 2007 regarding brain activity in participants viewing photos. Explain the experiment and results and give a couple of reasons for the outcome.

2. In 1961, Sherif carried out the Robbers’ Cave experiment. Explain the experiment and what the research found.

2. Discussion 4.2

3. Video (Full Metal Jacket)

4. Homework: Learning objectives due Tuesday 1/18
Blog Questions due Sunday 1/16 @ 8:00 p.m.
Definitions due Thursday 1/13 @ 8:00 p.m. to my email.

lelandtulper@gmail.com

Chapter 4 vocab

Apparently the link from the yola site is not working for everyone, so here it is as well.
Detailed Definitions for Chapter 4.2 – 4.3

Email answers to lelandtulper@gmail.com. Double check your work before you turn it in for grammar, spelling, and citing.

Periods 5&6
• Irma
o Norm
o Social Learning Theory
• Mohira
o Observational Learning
o Attention
o Retention
• Anne
o Motor reproduction
o Motivation
• Zahava
o Consistency
o Identification with the model
o Rewards/punishment
• Rachel C.
o Reinforcement
o Liking the model
• Elyana
o The Sabido method
• Connor
o Compliance Techniques
o Authority
• Eliot
o Commitment
o Liking
o Reciprocity
• Francesca
o Scarcity
o Social proof
• Leslie
o Reciprocity principle
o Door-in-the-face technique
• Sheila
o Goal gradients
o Foot-in-the-door technique
• Anna
o Low-balling
o Hazing
• Lilly
o Conformity
o Confederates
• Tara
o Asch paradigm
o Groups size
• Matthew
o Unanimity
o Confidence
o Self-esteem
• Rachel B.
o Groupthink
o Informational social influence
o Normative social influence
• Spencer
o Social comparison
o Cognitive dissonance
• Nick
o Etic
o Emic
• Hope
o Cultural Norms
o Dimensions
• Olivia
o Individualism
o Collectivism
• Michael
o Uncertainty
o Avoidance
• Libby G
o Confucian work dynamism
o Ecological fallacy
o Proxemic theory
• Ben
o Stereotyping
o Prejudice
• Daniel
o Discrimination
o Heuristics


• Evan
o Availability heuristic
o Social cognition
• Michal
o Impression management theory
o Actor-observer bias
• Chloe
o Robbers’ Cave experiment
• Liz W.
o Superordinate goals
o Contact hypothesis
• Eleah
o Multi-factorial

agenda 1/07/2011

1. Bell Task: 01/7/2011

Please answer one of the following two questions with as much detail as possible to show that you read as well as used some sort of critical thinking.

1. Give at least two examples of hazing and use at least two experiments to explain why it is effective.
2. Give a detailed description of the conformity experiment by Asch (1951) including the results. Demonstrate two problems with the experiment which could include other experiments that had different outcomes.

* Be sure to write your name on the page and specify which question you are answering.

2. Discussion 4.2

3. Homework: Make sure you have all of 4.2 read by Monday.
Have your blog answers finished and responses done as well by 8:00p.m.
Sunday night.
Look over the definitions list to see what you were assigned and start your detailed descriptions. This will be due by the end of next week.

Have a safe weekend!

Agenda 1/06/2011

1. Bell Task: Pick two of the three questions to answer for warm-up
1/06/2011

1. Explain the Sabido method and associate it with examples in our society. Does it work? Why or why not?

2. What is the reciprocity principle and give two examples of where it can be used as an advantage and why?

3. Discuss why the introduction of Television on the island of St. Helena may have had different outcomes than the studies performed by Bandura (1961) as well as Kimball and Zabrack (1986).

* Make sure to note which questions you chose.

2. Discussion 4.2

3. Homework: Read the rest of 4.2 (p 118-127)
Post Blog response due Sunday at 8pm with one post and one reply.

Agenda 1/5/11 Wednesday

1. Introduction and Expectations for Semester 2
2. HW: Read 4.2 through pg. 117