Agenda 9/2/10 Thursday

1. Bell Task: Compare and contrast qualitative research and quantitative research.
2. Discussion 1.3
3. Group Assignments: Interviews and observations
HW: Finish Reading 1.4 + Plan for interviews and observations.

Agenda 9/1/10 Wednesday

1. Bell Task: Discuss issues that must be considered by researchers when doing observations.
2. Discussion 1.4
3. HW: Finish Section 1
Plan Group Project

Agenda 8/31/10 Tuesday

1. Bell Task: Compare and contrast field vs. natural experiments.
2. Discussion 1.3
3. HW: Read through pg. 34

Agenda 8/30/10 Monday

1. Bell Task: Discuss various ethical considerations that must be considered when doing research.
2. Group Experiments
3. Discussion 1.2
4. HW: Finish 1.3

Agenda 8/27/10

1. Bell Task: Please discuss the various types of sampling in research.
2. Discussion 1.2
3. HW: Finish 1.3

Agenda 8/24/10 Tuesday

1. Bell Task: Describe Dweck's Theory of Motivation
2. Discussion 1.1
3. HW: Read Section 1.2/ Signed Syllabus

Updated 4/30/10: Final Exam Short Answer

Here is a list of possible exam questions for Monday (in class, short answer).
Students with A or B as of today(optional). Students with C or lower (mandatory)


Group A (3 of these will be on test, pick 2 to answer)
1. Discuss ethical considerations when carrying out research. 1.2, 1.4
2. Explain, using examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behavior. 2.1
3. Discuss the extent to which genetics influence behavior. 2.2
4. Discuss the causes of criminal behavior from an integrative perspective. 2.3
4a. Discuss the six factors that influence compliance. 4.2

Group B (3 of these will be on the test, pick 2 to answer)
5. Evaluate Schema theory with reference to research studies. 3.1
6. Discuss how social or cultural factors affect on cognitive process. 3.1
7. Evaluate the extent to which cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion. 3.2
8. Evaluate social identity theory. 4.1
9. Explain social learning theory making reference to relevant research studies. 4.2