Final thoughts

The final answer key is now posted under "Test Information."

Due to a majority of people missing several of the same questions, an 8 point curve was added to everyone's final exam grade.

I want to thank you all for a great quarter. I had a lot of fun working with you and greatly appreciate all of the effort that you made. I hope to see you in future classes or just around campus.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Final Exam - Tuesday, December 11, 6:00-8:30pm

Just a reminder:

The final exam is required, and will take place in our regular classroom next Tuesday night.

It will consist of 50 points on material covered in lectures and readings since test #4 , and 25 points on concepts presented throughout the quarter.

NOTE: Chapter 14 will NOT be covered on the final, beyond the therapy information given in the lectures.

A review sheet for the most recent material is posted to the right. For cumulative material, I recommend studying your previous tests. The study guides for exams 1-4 are also still posted to the right, under "Test Information."

There will be NO MAKE-UP FINAL EXAMS. I will see you all on Tuesday!

Implicit Association Test

In class this week, we will be talking about social psychology - the basis for how we relate to, and interact with, each other. One topic we will cover is prejudice. In talking about this, we will talk about one research measure - the Implicit Association Test. In order to better understand this test, and get a feel for implicit assumptions and associations that we all make, please try this demonstration of the IAT. If you wish, your results can be contributed to an ongoing research project taking place at universities around the country. If not, that's ok too. You will have the option to decide what is done with your results.

Intelligence worksheet

In lieu of a long lecture on intelligence tonight, I have prepared a worksheet for you to complete. This will be handed out in class, after the test. If you missed the test, please print out a copy to complete. It is mandatory, and worth 20 points.

The activity will explore some theories and concepts of intelligence, as well as some of the methods of measuring intelligence. You will need to read the entire section on intelligence in your text (pp.310-330), as well as think critically and creatively, to fully complete this activity.

You will also need this handout on Gardner's 8 intelligences to complete the worksheet.

We will discuss these topics briefly in class on Thursday. Please have this worksheet ready to turn in at the beginning of class.

Notice for Tuesday

On Tuesday, 11/6, there will be no lecture after the exam.

Notes will be posted Wednesday night for Thursday's class.

The Human Calendar

Interesting story about "AJ," a woman who can remember details from every day for over 2 decades.

How does this relate to what we understand about normal memory function?

Classical conditioning

Bored at work? Try this fun example of classical conditioning from The Office.