HISTORY & SYSTEMS

PSYCHOLOGY 332

Fall 2007

Instructor: Pat Mulick Phone: 698-4215

Office: Derby 109 Email:pmulick@lyon.edu

Office Hours: M, T, R, F 10:00 – 11:00; W 2:30 – 3:30

Required Texts: Hergenhahn, B.R. (2005). An Introduction to the History of Psychology (5^th ed). Belmont, CA: Thompson Wadsworth.

Course Description: This course addresses the roots of modern psychological thought and methodology, from their origins in philosophy and the natural sciences through the refinement of psychology in its current form. In addition to learning about the major schools of psychology (e. g., Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis), we will explore how cultural forces shape psychological theories and the experiences of the women and men who develop them.

Course Objectives:

1. To become familiar with the chronological history of ideas which contributed to the field of psychology and examine the historical context including political and cultural that has impacted the development of psychology.

2. To learn about the major figures and schools of thought in psychology's history.

3. To recognize the role of women and people of color in the history of psychology, both as researchers and as subjects of research.

4. To be aware of the current changes occurring within psychology as a discipline and the history of some of the more recent sub-disciplines within psychology.

Expectations:

I expect you to be present, punctual, prepared, and attentive during class. You can also expect me to be present, punctual, and prepared to teach. I expect you to participate positively and constructively in class and be respectful to others thoughts, opinions, and questions. You can expect me to provide a positive learning environment that encourages active student learning and I will be open to all thoughts, opinions, and questions. Finally, I expect you to understand and abide by the information and procedures described in the syllabus.

Accommodations:

Students with physical, neurological, emotional, or learning disabilities which affect their academic performance may request reasonable accommodations for such disabilities. To do so, a student must inform the Office of Academic Services, in writing, of his/her disability and the nature of its effect on academic performance, and provide additional information as specified in the College’s guidelines. The guidelines are available in the Office of Academic Services.

Course attendance:

While it is expected that students will be present for every class, the college attendance policy will be utilized for this course:

Students are expected to be present at every scheduled meeting of a class or laboratory.

They should confer with individual professors before and after absences incurred due to sickness, personal emergency, or College business. Unexcused failure to attend class for the equivalent of three weeks may result in students’ dismissal from the class with a failing grade. Students who are administratively withdrawn from more than one course will be placed on probation or suspended (see Academic Probation and Academic Suspension).

Professor’s Pet-peeves:

I know, I know…you are no longer in high school…you do not need to be told how to behave in a classroom. I totally agree, but from my past experiences here is a list of things to do or not do while attending my class.

Turn off your cell phones (not just silence…we all know the vibrating sound through the backpack).
No text messaging, reading the newspaper, working on other assignments.
Try to be on-time.
Do not pack up your things until class has ended.

Your attention to these simple behaviors will make me very happy…and since I am the one grading your work…you want me to be very happy.

Course Requirements:

Assigned Readings:

Assigned readings must be read prior to the class lecture. We will not cover everything from the readings in class; however, you will be responsible for all material from assigned readings. Many of the test questions will cover material directly from the text and any supplemental readings. The chapters from the books have been assigned to facilitate discussion and debate. Therefore, it is especially important that you read the material before class.

Quizzes:

There will be a quiz over each chapter studied during the semester. The quizzes will be 15 points each and will cover the lecture and reading material (Reading material for the day of the quiz will be on the quiz as well). There will be no make-up quizzes given. Each student will have the opportunity to throw out his/her lowest score on a quiz. There will be a total of 12 quizzes (each student will have the highest 11 quiz scores count toward his/her final grade).

Article Critical Review:

Each student is expected to turn in 4 article critical reviews during the course of the semester (of which I will count the highest 3 scores). You must turn in one paper from each of the following groups: 1) Plato, Descartes, and Von Helmholtz; 2) Wundt, James, and Watson; 3) Skinner, Werthheimer, Freud; and 4) Jung, Rogers, and Mindfulness. Each thought paper should be at least 3 pages long, but no longer than 4 pages. At least THREE outside resources will be expected for the paper. (You will lose 5 points for each reference you are short…the text, class article, and non-empirical internet resources DO NOT count toward your references.) All papers should be typed and double-spaced (hand-written and/or single spaced papers will not be accepted). Papers are due on the respective dates indicated on the course schedule. The topics for the papers are the article read that academic week. These are an opportunity for the student to critically think and respond to each theorist’s writing. This is NOT a critique of the author’s theory in general…the paper MUST be written specifically covering the assign original writing. Furthermore, this is NOT a summary of the paper read…it is the students’ critique of the paper. Each paper is a possible 25 points. The majority of the score for each paper will be on the level and depth of the student’s thoughts; however, quality of writing will contribute to the overall score (80% content; 20% writing/format). Papers are due at the beginning of class. If a paper is late it is automatically deducted 5 points. An additional 5 points will be deducted for each day following.

Discussant:

Each student will be expected to be a discussant for two of the assigned articles. The role of a discussant is to be thoroughly prepared to lead the discussion on that days reading. Part of the discussant’s grade will be determined by how much additional information he or she adds to the presentation (e.g., not just summarizing but demonstrating original thought). There are 10 possible points available for each class spent as a discussant.

Final Exam:

The final exam will be cumulative for the entire semester. It will be made up of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. This is typically considered the most difficult part of the course. The exam demands that the students are able to incorporate and compare knowledge learned over the entire course. It is suggested that the students continue to review the historical figures and topics over the entire semester. The final exam is worth 50 points. The final exam will be administered on the date and time as stated by the college. Exceptions will be made only in EXTREME circumstances.

Pop-quizzes:

Much of this class will depend on the discussion and participation of the students. To help insure and monitor the level of participation of all students, 4 “pop-quizzes” will be given randomly throughout the semester. Each pop-quiz is worth 5 points. There will be NO make-up pop-quizzes given for any reason.

Extra Credit:

It is very important to me as a professor to get to know students individuals. It is also important to you as students to become more familiar interacting with professors and colleagues. Therefore, students will receive 2 extra credit points after their first office hours visit (before November 2^nd). Students are encouraged to attend office hours whenever they need or want, but the 2 points will only be given for the first visit.

Honor Code Information: I want to encourage you to work with your classmates in discussing ideas we address in class and in preparing for exams. On the other hand, when it comes to turning in an assignment such as the semester paper, what you write should be your own words and your own work. If you are using someone else's ideas to make a point, give them the credit for those ideas. While you certainly should study with others before exams, during the exam itself, you may neither give nor receive aid from anyone else. Unless you have some condition you wish to discuss with me that would warrant other arrangements, all exams will be taken in our classroom and are closed notes and closed book. All graded work in this class is to be pledged in accordance with the Lyon College Honor Code. If you have any questions about what might constitute an honor code violation, please feel free to talk with me.

The Lyon College Honor Pledge states:

"I will abstain from all fraud in academic work. I will neither give nor receive aid on any form of test or assigned work where such aid is prohibited, nor tolerate this conduct in any member of the community. I will deal responsibly with such acts when I observe them. By my conduct and influence, I will endeavor to build a high standard of honesty and truthfulness in all academic work."

*SPECIAL NOTE: For written assignments, only hard copies will be accepted (i.e. no electronic attachments to emails). No exceptions!

Grading:

Requirements Individual points Total Points

11 QUIZZES 15 points each 165

3 Critical Review papers 25 points each 75

2 Discussants 10 points each 20

FINAL EXAM 50 points 50

4 Pop-quizzes 5 points each 20

TOTAL SCORE 330 POINTS

Grading Scale:

A 90% + 295+

B 80 – 89% 262 – 294

C 70 – 79% 229 – 261

D 60 – 69% 196 – 228

F 0-59% < 195

Tentative Course Schedule

Date	Topics Covered	Readings	Due
T 8/21	Introductions and Syllabus
R 8/23	Overview	Ch 1
T 8/28	The Greeks	Ch 2
R 8/30	The Greeks	Ch2 & Plato reading	Plato critique
T 9/4	Modern Science/Philosophy	Ch 4	Quiz 1 (Chs. 1 & 2)
R 9/6	Modern Science/Philosophy	Ch 4 & Descartes reading	Descartes critique
T 9/11	Early Physio/Experimental Psych	Ch 8	Quiz 2 (Ch 4)
R 9/13	Early Physio/Experimental Psych	Ch 8 & Von Helmholtz reading	Von Helmholtz critique
T 9/18	Voluntarism, Structuralism, etc.	Ch 9	Quiz 3 (Ch 8)
R 9/20	Voluntarism, Structuralism, etc.	Ch 9 & Wundt reading	Wundt critique
T 9/25	Functionalism	Ch 11	Quiz 4 (Ch 9)
R 9/27	Functionalism	Ch 11 & James reading	James critique
T 10/2	Behaviorism	Ch 12	Quiz 5 (Ch 11)
R 10/4	Behaviorism	Ch 12 & Watson reading	Watson critique
T 10/9	Grad school info day	Assigned reading	Quiz 6 (Ch 12)
R 10/11	Fall Break	No Class
T 10/16	Neobehaviorism	Ch 13
R 10/18	Neobehaviorism	Ch 13 & Skinner reading	Skinner critique
T 10/23	Gestalt	Ch 14	Quiz 7 (Ch 13)
R 10/25	Gestalt	Ch 14 & Werthheimer reading	Werthheimer critique
T 10/30	Psychoanalysis	Ch 16	Quiz 8 (Ch 14)
R 11/1	Psychoanalysis	Ch 16 & Freud reading	Freud critique
T 11/6	Early Psychoanalysis Alternatives	Ch 17	Quiz 9 (Ch 16)
R 11/8	Early Psychoanalysis Alternatives	Ch 17 & Jung reading	Jung critique
T 11/13	Humanistic	Ch 18	Quiz 10 (Ch 17)
R 11/15	Humanistic	Ch 18 & Rogers reading	Rogers critique
T 11/20	Roger’s therapy		Quiz 11 (Ch 18)
R 11/22	Thanksgiving	No Class
T 11/27	Contemporary psychology	Ch 21
R 11/29	Contemporary psychology	Ch 21 & Mindfulness	Mindfulness critique
T 12/4	Wrap-up		Quiz 12 (Ch 21)
12/6-12/12	Finals Week – check schedule

Reading List

Greeks:

Plato (1985). Book VII. In R. W. Sterling & W. C. Scott (Eds.), Plato: The Republic (pp. 209-234). New York, NY: Norton.

Modern Science/Philosophy:

Descartes, R. (2003). Meditations III. In J. Cottingham (Ed.), Mediations on first philosophy (pp. 26-36). Cambridge, UK: University of Cambridge Press.

Early Physio/Experimental Psych:

Von Helmholtz, H. (2003). The facts of perception. In M. P. Munger (Ed)., The history of psychology (pp. 154-168). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Voluntarism, Structuralism, etc.:

Wundt, W. (2003). Lectures on human and animal psychology. In M. P. Munger (Ed)., The history of psychology (pp. 296-308). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Functionalism:

James, W. (2003). Psychology: A briefer course. In M. P. Munger (Ed)., The history of psychology (pp. 216-232). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Behaviorism:

Watson, J. B. (1994). Psychology as the behaviorist views it. Psychological Review, 101, 248-253.

Neobehaviorism:

Skinner, B. F. (1986). What is wrong with daily life in the western world? The American Psychologist, 41 (5), 568-574.

Gestalt:

Werthheimer, M. (2003). Laws of organization in perceptual forms. In M. P. Munger (Ed)., The history of psychology (pp. 308-323). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Psychoanalysis:

Freud, S. (1942). Psycho-analysis. International Journal of Psycho-Analysis, 23, 97-105.

Early Psychoanalysis Alternatives:

Jung, C. G. (1932). Sigmund Freud in his historical setting. Character and Personality, 1, 48-55.

Humanistic:

Rogers, C. R. (1982). A psychologist looks at nuclear war: Its threat, its possible prevention. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 22 (4), 9-20.

Contemporary:

Melbourne Academic Mindfulness Interest Group (2006). Mindfulness-based psychotherapies: a review of conceptual foundations, empirical evidence, and practical considerations. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40, 285-294.