FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: How would you define loneliness? How would a psychologist operationally define loneliness?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Module 0.2:
  • Explain how cognitive biases like hindsight bias, overconfidence, and the tendency to perceive order in random events illustrate why science-based answers are more valid than those based on common sense.
  • Be able to describe the dangers of confirmation bias.

AGENDA:

• Module 0.2: The Need for Psychological Science: (Virtual Lecture 11:19-END)
  • Overconfidence - Check on this example on Brain Games (3 min)

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Create your This is MY Life! Google Slideshow in your Google Classroom- due TOMORROW.
  • Print your final slide "Collage with your Name & Picture" in color.
  • How to Print Your Slide in Landscape Position
• Have you signed up for the AP Exam in your College Board account? - See last week's lessons to find links to get help if you still need to.
• Read & complete your notes on 1st part of Module 0.4: Correlation & Experimentation (pg. 0-22 - 0.31) - Due WEDNESDAY.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Study for a quiz over Modules 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4: Scientific Thinking, Descriptive Research Methods & Experiments for TUESDAY.
  
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Using AI - Ask it to explain with examples a term from yesterday or today (hindsight bias, overconfidence, perceive order in random events, confirmation bias).

LEARNING TARGETS:

• MODULE 0.3:
  • Explain the goals of psychology
  • Describe the scientific method
  • Explain the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.
  • Why is an operational definition so important?
  • Describe each of the different descriptive research methods psychologists use and be able to identify their flaws.
  • Give an example and an advantage & disadvantage for each of the descriptive studies

AGENDA:

• Module 0.3: The Scientific Method - Research Methods - (Virtual Lecture up to 26:52 - stop at surveys)
  • Why must we use the scientific method in pursuit of our goals in psychology?
  • Fact vs. Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Laws Explained! (7 min) How do these things differ in science?
  • Be sure you know the following about each Descriptive Method:
    • Description of the method
    • Example for each method
    • Advantage & Disadvantage of each
    • Make a picture or mnemonic in your notes to cue your memory
      
      
• REVIEW TODAY'S LESSON ON YOUR OWN:

• Watch this short video on Scientific Method & Empirical Evidence & Operational Defintion (2 min)
• Watch Crash Course in Psychology on Research Methods to review the different types of research methods & faulty thinking.
• Need help understanding Operational Definition? Watch this Flip It Video (3 min)
  • Operational Definition Example: What constitutes a fold? - Mythbusters video (start at 3:27) from our last lesson brings this up.
• Review all major research methods online at the Psych Research Methods website.
• Review today's lesson with these Module 5 Flashcards

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & complete your notes on 1st part of Module 0.4: Correlation & Experimentation (pg. 0-22 - 0.31) - Due TOMORROW.
• Study for a quiz over Modules 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5: Scientific Thinking, Descriptive Research Methods & Experiments & Ethics for TUESDAY.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• EXTRA CREDIT: Design and carry out your own research (+1):
  • Research Method Projects - follow the instructions and try conducting one of these types of projects.
  
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION:

• Why do we need to think critically? Because our explanations/intuition can be wrong.
  • (We'll watch the bold sections in class. Feel free to check out the other examples on your own)
• Brain Games: RISK  (Episode 4:  Season 4:  Disc 1) 4 min Game 2 - Pick a Door Game Show (Switch or Stay)

LEARNING TARGETS:

• MODULE .3: SCIENTIFIC METHOD & RESEARCH METHODS:
  • Give an example and an advantage & disadvantage for each of the descriptive studies
  • Explain the difference between random selection and random sampling.
  • Explain the difference between random, stratified and representative samples.
    
    
• MODULE .4: CORRELATIONS:
  • What are correlations useful for showing?
  • What is meant when we say, "Correlation does not equal Causation."

AGENDA:

• Module .3: Scientific Method & Research Methods PP Notes (Virtual Lecture 26:52-END):
  • Review of the different Sampling Methods:
    • Review samping with Mr. Sinn (watch 2:06-3:34)
    • How does sampling work? Types of Sampling Methods (5 min)
    • See this quick example on Random and Representative Sampling (2 min)
      
      
• Module .4: Correlations PP Notes: (Virtual Lecture: watch up to 8:51)
  • What is meant when we say "Correlation does not equal causation?"
    
    
• REVIEW TODAY'S LESSON ON YOUR OWN:
  • Random Sample vs. Random Assignment: What's the difference? (2 min)
  • Flip It Video: Correlations (7 Min) - Miss class or need a refresher, try this vido review.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Study for a quiz over Modules 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5: Scientific Thinking, Descriptive Research Methods & Experiments & Ethics for TUESDAY.
  • Look at last week's lessons to find PP Notes, review games and videos to help you study
  • Watch Crash Course in Psychology on Research Methods to review the different types of research methods & faulty thinking.
  • Watch Review Research Methods with help of another teacher... Mr. Sinn (7 min)
  • Take the Socrative Quiz in Research Methods (class name: PORTENGA) to see how well you understand the concepts from Module 5 & 6 that we've covered recently.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Think of your favorite superstition. How is this an example of an illusory correlation?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• MODULE .4: CORRELATIONS:
  • Know how to read a Correlational Coeffecient and Scatterplot
  • Explain an Illusory Correlation.
  • What is meant by Regression Towards the Mean.
    
    
• MODULE .4: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
  • Explain why experiments are different from all other research methods we've discussed.
  • Correctly identify independent variables, dependent variables, experimental group and control groups.

AGENDA:

• Module .4: Correlations PP Notes: (Virtual Lecture: 8:51-END)
  • How to read a Correlational Coeffecient and Scatterplot
  • What is an Illusory Correlation? Finding relationships where they don't exist.
  • Can you think of things in life that may be correlated but aren't causing each other? Share your ideas with the class.
    
    
• REVIEW CORRELATIONS ON YOUR OWN:
  • Understanding Correlations - Here is how a scatterplot graph shows us to avoid the pitfalls of overconfidence when it comes to studying. (start at 4:00)
  • Flip It Video: Correlations (7 Min) - Miss class or need a refresher, try this vido review.
  • Understanding Correlations - Here is how a scatterplot graph shows us to avoid the pitfalls of overconfidence when it comes to studying. (start at 4:00)
    
    
• Module .4: Experimental Design PowerPoint: (Virtual Lecture: 0:00-11:03)
  • Review your notes quickly using Crash Course in Psychology (Start at 6:43 mark) to review the different parts of an experiment.
    
    
• REVIEW ON YOUR OWN:
  • EXPERIMENTS:
    • Experimental Method with Mr. Sinn (6 min)
    • Review the parts of the experiment with the Simpsons!
    • About.com Simple Experiment Review
    • Flip It! Video - Review Variables in Experiments (5 min)
    • Psych in the Fast Lane: Confounding Variables Explained (2 min)
    • Quiz yourself using Module Flashcards

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Study for a quiz over Modules 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5: Scientific Thinking, Descriptive Research Methods & Experiments & Ethics for TUESDAY.
  • Unit 0 Quiz Review Materials
  • Quia Practice Quizzes (secret word is GHHS)
    • Psychology as a Science
    • Research Methods
  • Finding Flaws in Research: Looking for flaws in research design. This is great practice for your quiz and test!
  • Take the Socrative Quiz in Research Methods (class name: PORTENGA) to see how well you understand the concepts from Module 5 & 6 that we've covered recently.
  • Watch Crash Course in Psychology on Research Methods to review the different types of research methods & faulty thinking.
  • Research Methods Review with Mr. Sinn (7 min)
  • Experimental Method with Mr. Sinn (6 min)
  • Science vs Intuition & Research Methods Kahoots - Use THIS LINK.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & take notes on Module 0.5: Research Design & Ethics (pg 0-32 - 0-39). Be sure to use the Outline Notes in Google Classroom to guide your note taking. - Due MONDAY.
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: What is a behavior that people do that you would like to see psychology study. Which research method would you use to study this behavior? How would you go about operationally defining that behavior?

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Correctly identify independent variables, dependent variables, experimental group and control groups.
• Explain the purpose of placebo-control groups, expectancy effects, placebo, double-blind study & demand characteristics.
• Find flaws in experiments and studies.
• What is meant when we say results are valid and realiable?
• Explain what P-Value is why it is an important statistic when reporting an experiment's results.
• Design your correctly identify independent variables, dependent variables, experimental group and control groups.

AGENDA:

• Module .4: Experimental Design PowerPoint: (Virtual Lecture: 11:03-END)
  • Review your notes quickly using Crash Course in Psychology (Start at 6:43 mark) to review the different parts of an experiment.
  PRACTICE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF EXPERIMENTS USING THESE:
  • Review Together: Finding Flaws in Research: Looking at some flawed research for errors PP Review. This is great practice for your quiz and test!
  • Do the Experimental Design in Google Classroom. After attempting it on your own, check your work using Designing Your Own Experiment PowerPoint - check your coffee/anxiety experiment using this!
  • How would you set up an experiment to prove if dousing is an actual ability? Water Water Everywhere! - SAF Video on Dousing - How do they use what we know about research methods to find out if this ability is true or not? (12 min)

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & take notes on Module 0.5: Research Design & Ethics (pg 0-32 - 0-39). Be sure to use the Outline Notes in Google Classroom to guide your note taking. - Due MONDAY.
• Study for a quiz over Modules 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5: Scientific Thinking, Descriptive Research Methods & Experiments & Ethics for TUESDAY.
  • Unit 0 Quiz Review Materials
  • Quia Practice Quizzes (secret word is GHHS)
    • Psychology as a Science
    • Research Methods
  • Finding Flaws in Research: Looking for flaws in research design. This is great practice for your quiz and test!
  • Take the Socrative Quiz in Research Methods (class name: PORTENGA) to see how well you understand the concepts from Module 5 & 6 that we've covered recently.
  • Watch Crash Course in Psychology on Research Methods to review the different types of research methods & faulty thinking.
  • Research Methods Review with Mr. Sinn (7 min)
  • Experimental Method with Mr. Sinn (6 min)

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & take notes on Module .6: Statistics (pg. 0-40 - 0-47) for TUESDAY.