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Synthesis Paper 5

In the book Forty Studies that Changed Psychology (also available on reserve in the library) read Chapter 8 on Psychopathology (pages 226-234). Write a summary of the research problem, theory being tested, methodology of the study, the findings, and why the study was important for the field of psychology. Connect the ideas discussed in the […]

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Synthesis Paper 4: Career

This paper will require you to explore jobs and connect Psych 101 topics or skills to future career goals. Think about a job that you might want in the future…what is the title of role? Search for this job type on LinkedIn, Indeed, or another job site. Find a listing for the job type you […]

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Synthesis Paper 3: Sleep

Read the article and listen to the podcast below: Write a summary of the main ideas shared in the article and the podcast. Identify and explain 3-4 psychological topics, phrases, or terms you learned from the article and podcast. Describe your own sleep patterns and provide examples of how the article and/or podcast gave you […]

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Research Experience and Participation

Psychology, like all other sciences, is based on research. Exposure to research is a vital component of this class since you will learn more about how different researchers gather information and how they apply this to psychological theory. The Department asks ALL PSY 101 students to complete 8 points (4 hours) of research experience, which […]

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Synthesis Paper 2 Directions – Due 11/6

What Makes You, You?  Personal Reflection In this paper, you will analyze course content to determine if and how it gives you a better understanding of your self. This paper will be a collection of short paragraphs that address concepts you select from the readings. There will be four sections of the paper: In each […]

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Synthesis Paper 1 Directions (Due 10/7)

What is Research in Psychology? Due Monday, October 7th. Print and bring to class.

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Research Experience Directions

Go to Sona Systems Research Experience Program (REP) website: http://jjay.sona-systems.com Log Into Sona Systems Website Need Help?

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Homework for next Monday (9/16)

Please read the following sections of the textbook: Just a reminder the exam questions will pull information in all the readings and slides. Please make sure to read before class so you are prepped for the topics of the day and so you can ask questions about the concepts to help you prepare for the […]

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Homework for Wed. September 4

Read Textbook: What is Psychology? Watch Video: Biopsychosocial model Guiding Questions*: * You will answer these questions in free write next week Directions for homework and reading will be posted in “Weekly Course Schedule” Page

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Course Information

What:  PSY 101-06, Fall 2024

When: M/W, 9:25-10:40 am

Where: NB 1.123, John Jay College

Instructor: Laurie Hurson

Email: lhurson (at) jjay.cuny.edu

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