Stanford Prison Experiment

Click on the link below:

Prison Experiment

Click on view slide show. Read through each slide carefully and take notes on the specifics of the experiment (design, subjects, treatments, behaviors, steps taken by researchers)

After you have completed the slideshow use your notes to do the following:

In 1 1/2 - 2 pages, answer the following questions:

1. Read the section in the chapter (2) that deals with ethics (pages 40-41). Analyze Zimbardo's research design from the perspective of an outside observer who is responsible for raising ethical questions about the experiment. (1/2 page)

2. At what point did the experiment "go too far"? (1/2 page)

3. In the final analysis, what does the study reveal about our justice system and the structure of our nations prisons? How might this study be applied to improve the relationship between guard and prisoner? (1/2 page)

Friday 2/22

In class work
Read Chapter 2 sections 1and 2 and answer the review questions at the end of each section (pg 41 1-5 and pg 45 1-5)

Chapter 8 assessment and Sensory Adaptation

Review sensory adaptation and provide 2 examples for each of the 5 main senses
Answer questions (1-10) reviewing vocal; (1-5) recalling facts; (1-5) Critical Thinking

Work on in-class: DUE Friday at the beginning of class.

Neurotransmitter notes

link to google doc

Holiday Inn Express Quiz!

For Wednesday 2/13

Are you a doctor?  No of course not...but you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
The quiz format requires you to diagnosis and troubleshoot where you, the doctor, will begin looking for sources and solutions to the problems your patients are having.

Must know: Brain structures, lobes, hemispheres, neurotransmitters and the basic endocrine system.

Chapter 6 section 3 ?s (173)

Answer the 5 section review questions

Brain, Nervous system, and Neuron Quiz

Friday Quiz!!!
In class handout has all the terms (pg 161 - 157)

Assignment 1

Read this very brief article.  How could this boys death have been prevented?

Link

What interests you most about psychology?

Syllabus

Psychology
Fall 2010/2011
Mr. Neil
Phone: 322-3288
Email: nate.neil@bend.k12.or.us
Blog: Summitpsyche.blogspot.com

Course Description:

What is Psychology? It is a field of inquiry that is sometimes defined as the science of the mind, sometimes as the science of behavior. To study the psychology of living creatures is to explain why wolves howl at the moon and sons rebel against their fathers; why birds sing and moths fly into flame; why we remember how to ride a bicycle after twenty years; why teenage males and females could not act more differently and, finally, why we as humans make love as well as war. Simply put, Psychology is the most RELEVENT subject you as a young person will ever study because it provides insight into why you feel, think and behave the way you do.

Units of Study:

I. Physical Development of the Brain- Sense & Perception
II. Scientific Methods & Consciousness
III. Theories of Learning- Processing & Memory
IV. Psychological Development- Infancy through Adolescence
V. Stress and Psychological Disorders

Course Requirements: % of grade

Class Participation/ attendance 15
Homework, class activities and experiments 35
Final Project 15
Quizzes 15
Midterm/Final Exams 20

*Extra Credit opportunities are only given when all other work is completed

Note about Participation:

Because psychology is a social science, participatory behavior is critical to your success in this class. Social Sciences are just that- SOCIAL. Therefore, much of the discussion and learning in the class will require you to provide personal input and interpretation to your experiences. If you are painfully shy and prefer trips to the dentist office rather then interacting with classmates- this class might not be for you.

Class Behavior Policy:

1. Be in your seat and prepared when class begins. 2 unexcused tardies = 1 phone call home. Detentions after 4th.

2. Turn in assignments the day they are due. Late work will be accepted but will result in a severe penalty (1 day=50% off). If you have an excused absence, you will have three DAYS- not class periods- to make it up for full credit.

3. IF you have a prearranged reason for leaving class, let me know BEFORE the class bell rings.

4. No eating or drinking in class. Water is OK.

5. No bathroom breaks. Take care of your personal business during passing period.

6. Turn off an put cell phones away.

7. Bring your supplies everyday to class (i.e. textbook, assigned reading
materials, pens & pencils, class notebook/binder).