Psych Conversation "Relationships"

Please discuss one of the below topics in detail. You are to bring your perspective to the topic

Discussion Topics

I. Dating
II. Marriage
III. Erikson (Stage 5, Stage 6)
IV. Freud- Sexual development/human nature
V. Family and relationships

Simpsons and Psychology

1) What would Kohlberg say about Homer's level of moral reasoning?

2) What would Erikson say about Marge in terms of crisis?

3) Based on our class discussion on marriage, how does Homer's and Marge's relationship relate?

4) What would BF Skinner say in regards to reinforcement with Marge and Jacques?

5) Are there any signs of gender roles or androgynous issues occurring?

6) What was the producer's/writer's purpose of this episode?

7) Any other psychological implications.

Due Date: December 5th, 2:30pm
If turned in week of Dec 10th-One letter grade off
If turned in week of Dec 17th-Two letter grades off
*Must be typed, 12 inch font, with cover page.

Truth According to D-Jones

My truth, my reality!

1) Our thoughts create many conditions in our life. Change your thinking, change your life.
2) Pure Happiness and Depression do not exist at the same time, in the same soul.
3) We teach other people how to treat us, so think about the messages you send to other people.
4) We are three people, the person we see as "self," the person that other people perceive us to be, and the person some where in the middle.
5) Most people who are not successful in high school, will not be successful in college, and in life. Be a professional student, a professional human!
6) The ghetto is not just a location, it is a state of mind.

Genie- The Feral Child

Please discuss your thoughts and feelings regarding the case of Genie. In your discourse, provide insights on the following:

A) What did you learn?
B) How did you feel, based on what you learned?
C) What was the biggest revelation, or breakthrough that the scientific community learned because of Genie?
D) If you could rewrite the ending of Genie, what would happen (who would face consequences, where would Genie be, how would you help her? etc)

Additional Stuff

Upload Your Case Scenario (Self-Fulfilling Prophecy or Placebo Effect)

In class, I asked you to create a case scenario for both the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and the Placebo Effect. Please demonstrate your understanding of the concepts by discussing one of your case scenarios below! Due October 10th, 11 pm.

Top Florida Schools in Psychology

D-Jones' Top 3 Picks for Psychology/Public Schools in Florida

1) Florida State University
2) University of Florida
3) University of South Florida

*Special note, these are my picks, based on my observations. This does not mean that the other state schools in Florida are not reputatable or as worthy. USF and UF, are nationally ranked universities in research, while FSU offers most, if not all, psych programs.

Survey Project...Oh Yeah!

Establish A Topic

* Establish your Hypothesis

* Develop a minimum of 8-10 questions

*Select a sample population at "random"

* Survey this sample population (a minimum of 5 people, please do not go door to door or approach strangers)

* You will need either 5 surveys, or 5 answer sheets.

*Factor in your responses

*Establish your results and check your hypothesis

*Discussed what you learned and the accuracy of your hypothesis.

***Due 9/6/07