PSY 2 XA, YB, YD

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Teacher Information:
Name : Nadine Abellera Office Number : 853-9800 local 9358
Email, Social Media : napsychology2012@gmail.com; (Twitter) @napsyc; (Facebook) XU Psy 2 Sem 1 2019-20

Course Description:
This 3-unit course provides students with a broad coverage of the conceptual and empirical foundations of psychology in its
main fields. The discussion of the theories, concepts, and empirical findings focuses on complex human behavior—how and
why we think, feel, and behave the way we do, how we act and interact with others, and why and how we become the
unique individuals that we are.

Course Learning Outcomes (Culminating Outcome):

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Integrate different concepts, theories, and methods in psychology with real-world experiences via a culminating
portfolio comprised of course requirements (competence)
2. Achieve a sense of awareness of the self and of others (competence, conscience, commitment)
3. Enhance critical thinking and interpersonal skills (commitment)

Classroom Policies:
1. Come to class prepared.
2. Come to class on time. Tardy students will be refused entry once 15 minutes have elapsed from the start of the period.
3. If you go beyond the allotted number of excused or unexcused absences for this course, you will get a grade of AF.
4. Follow the class seat plan at all times unless instructed otherwise.
5. Use only research-based materials in reports, recitations, and other academic engagements. Wikipedia, blogs, social
networking websites, and other related sources of information are not empirical, peer-reviewed sources.
6. Late submission of requirements will merit 5 point deductions per 24 hours. Plagiarized work will not merit any points.
7. If you miss a major exam/output for valid reasons, inform your instructor within 1 week after your absence and present
her with an official document explaining your absence. Appeals made beyond the 1-week grace period will not be
entertained.
8. Secure your stamped exam permit ahead of major exams and/or the submission of major requirements.
9. Honesty in all aspects is demanded of you. Thus, all forms of academic dishonesty are serious offenses, and are subject
to maximum disciplinary action. Offenses include, but are not limited to: cheating during quizzes or exams; copying the
work of another person and submitting it as your own without proper citation; doing the work of a classmate; forging
documents; lying to school personnel. Sanctions for acts of academic dishonesty may include failure in the course,
suspension, or expulsion.
10. Observe proper classroom decorum. Turn off phones, tablets, and other electronic devices or put them in silent mode
during class. Do not use electronic devices in class unless instructed otherwise, or when an emergency arises.
11. Class-related concerns may be raised during class or scheduled consultations with your instructor. Concerns may also
be raised via the class social media accounts, but please contact your instructor only during business hours.

Grading Policy:
Midterm Grade Semi-Final Standing Final Grade
Prelim Exam/Output 20% Semi-Final Exam/Output 20% Midterm Grade 35%
Midterm Exam/Output 30% Class Standing 80% Semi-Final Standing 35%
Class Standing 50% Final Exam/Output 30%
Total 100% Total 100% Total 100%
Note: Class standing includes but is not limited to: quizzes, assignments, group projects, graded recitations, critique papers

References:
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J.N. (2015). Psychology (4th Edition). USA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Comer, R., & Gould, E. (2013). Psychology Around Us (2nd Edition). USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O. (2013). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (13th Edition). Canada:
Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Myers, D. G. (2014). Exploring Psychology (9th Edition). USA: Worth Publishers.
Nevid, J., & Rathus, S. (2013). Psychology and the Challenges of Life (12th Edition). USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., & Wegner, D. (2013). Introducing Psychology (2nd Edition). USA: Worth Publishers
Consultation Periods:
Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 to 12:00, 15:00 to 16:30, and Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00 to 9:00, 13:00 to 15:00
Note: Consultations are strictly by appointment.

Persons Involved (Facilitators/

Dates Content/Topics Presenters)
Week 1 Enrollment, Orientation Instructor
Week 2 The Nature and Scope of Psychology Instructor and Students
Week 3 The Neurobiological Bases of Behavior Instructor and Students
Week 4 Human Development (Part 1) Instructor and Students
Week 5 Prelim Exam/Output Instructor and Students
Week 6 Human Development (Part 2), Theories of Personality (Part 1) Instructor and Students
Week 7 Theories of Personality (Part 2) Instructor and Students
Week 10 Learning Instructor and Students
Week 11 Midterm Exam/Output Instructor and Students
Week 12 Memory, Consciousness and Its Altered States Instructor and Students
Week 13 Consciousness and Its Altered States Instructor and Students
Week 14 Abnormal Psychology Instructor and Students
Week 15 Semi-Final Exam/Output, Social Psychology Instructor and Students
Week 16 Stress and Health, Integration and Culmination Instructor and Students
Weeks 17-20 Consultations for Final Exam/Output and Other Concerns Instructor and Students
Note: Implementation dates are subject to change.

Course Requirements/Summary of Assessment Tasks:

Task Description Percentage Equivalent Deadline/Schedule Instructions
All Quizzes for Midterm Period Class Standing 50% Deadlines will be set Instructions will be
Brain Song Activity Class Standing 50% per activity as given in class.
Adolescence and Identity Development: A Class Standing 50% students’ pacing and
Personal Exploration unforeseen events
Applying Personality Theories to Pop Prelim Output 20% (e.g. suspension of
Culture Characters classes) must be
Learning Comic Strip Class Standing 50% considered. Students
All Quizzes for Semi-Final Period Class Standing 80% will be informed of
Celebrities and Drug Abuse Report Class Standing 80% deadlines as each
Trick or Treat: Using Costumes to Portray Class Standing 80% activity is done.
Psychological Disorders
De-Stress Kit Project Class Standing 80%
Social Psychology Film Review Class Standing 80%
Prelim Exam/Output 20%
Midterm Exam/Output 30%
Semi-Final Exam/Output 20%
Final Exam/Output 30%

Rubric for the Assessment Task

Rubrics will be given to the students prior to each task.

Conforme:
Please read, sign, and detach this slip from your copy of the course outline. Submit the conforme slip to your teacher.

BY SIGNING THIS CONFORME, I acknowledge that I have read and clearly understood the demands, class rules, and
specified requirements with deadlines of the course Psy 2 – Introduction to Psychology. I am fully aware that compliance
and non-compliance of the same is detrimental to my grades as representative of my academic performance.

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