This course is only possible because of the hardworking educators that came before me. School District 73 created this course in 2017 by Susan Kabotoff, Christine Yamaoka, Erin McInnes at NorKam Senior Secondary. I am grateful. This course and its materials are meant to be shared as open-source learning. Please take the resources and use them in your classrooms/for your own learning.
MODULE 1 - Psychology introduction
Subtopics:
1. History of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour (the overall activities of the organism as well as the internal processes tat are presumed to underlie them such as learning, motivation, memory, perception and emotion). Psychology is a relatively young science with its experimental roots in the 19th century, compared, for example, to human physiology, which dates much earlier. As mentioned, anyone interested in exploring issues related to the mind generally did so in a philosophical context prior to the 19th century. Two men, working in the 19th century, are generally credited as being the founders of psychology as a science and academic discipline that was distinct from philosophy. Their names were Wilhelm Wundt and William James.
Activities:
a. Read section 1.2 in your online textbook. Stop at the section that starts with "The Cognitive Revolution".
b. Complete THIS worksheet on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Hand this into your teacher for marks.
c. Read THIS ARTICLE by Shane Safir on the whitewashing of Indigenous knowledge as it applies to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Answer the following questions: What is missing in Maslow's hierarchy? How do we know that Maslow appropriated these ideas from the Blackfoot people? How does this article change your conceptualization of Maslow's model? How are the 2 models different (list at least 2 ways)?
d. Watch THIS VIDEO called Transformation Beyond Greed produced by Kent Tompkins which is based on the book by Dr. Sidney Brown called "Native Self-Actualization: Transformation Beyond Greed"
2. Contemporary and Multicultural Psychology
Psychology and the study of human behaviour have changed over time. Culture has important impacts on individuals and social psychology, yet the effects of culture on psychology are under-studied. There is a risk that psychological theories and data derived from white, American settings could be assumed to apply to individuals and social groups from other cultures and this is unlikely to be true (Betancourt & López, 1993). Multicultural, socially just, and feminist psychology (and others) look at human psychology through a more culturally competent and safe lens. This is a VERY deep topic that we could dedicate an ENTIRE course to, for the sake of this course we will only touch upon this topic.
Activities:
a. Read section 1.2 from Cognitive Revolution onwards in your online textbook
b. Listen to THIS PODCAST (8 minutes long) about the Doll Cultural Study's impact on 'Brown v. Board' as heard on NPR.
c. Read pages THIS REVIEW ARTICLE BY Carvacho and Jiménez-Moya. Write a paragraph about what you note to be the differences between 'Traditional' psychology and Indigenous psychology. You can use THIS ORGANIZER as you read to take notes and organize your thoughts. Hand this to your teacher for marks.
3. What is Biopsychology?
Biopsychology is the scientific study of the biology of behaviour. Other terms to refer to this field are behavioural biology or behavioural neuroscience. As you can see this is a very broad field of study and many biological psychologists want to understand how the structure and the function of the nervous system is related to how people and animals behave.
Activities:
a. Watch this video and write your own definition of what you understand Biopsychology to be.
b. Read pages 33-36 in Pinel and Barnes textbook here. Make a list of the 6 divisions of biopsychology in your notes.
c. Read section 1.3 in your online textbook (linked above) and complete THIS VENN DIAGRAM from figure 1.16 in your textbook. Hand this into your teacher for marks.
4. Careers in Psychology
Pursuing a career in psychology? What are your options and what are the possibilities. This section will help you to discover the wide world of careers in psychology.
Activities:
a. Go to THIS WEBSITE on careers in psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA) and THIS WEBSITE by the Canadian Psychological Association (CCPA).
b. Complete THIS WORKSHEET using the CCPA website. Hand this into your teacher for marks.
1. History of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour (the overall activities of the organism as well as the internal processes tat are presumed to underlie them such as learning, motivation, memory, perception and emotion). Psychology is a relatively young science with its experimental roots in the 19th century, compared, for example, to human physiology, which dates much earlier. As mentioned, anyone interested in exploring issues related to the mind generally did so in a philosophical context prior to the 19th century. Two men, working in the 19th century, are generally credited as being the founders of psychology as a science and academic discipline that was distinct from philosophy. Their names were Wilhelm Wundt and William James.
Activities:
a. Read section 1.2 in your online textbook. Stop at the section that starts with "The Cognitive Revolution".
b. Complete THIS worksheet on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Hand this into your teacher for marks.
c. Read THIS ARTICLE by Shane Safir on the whitewashing of Indigenous knowledge as it applies to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Answer the following questions: What is missing in Maslow's hierarchy? How do we know that Maslow appropriated these ideas from the Blackfoot people? How does this article change your conceptualization of Maslow's model? How are the 2 models different (list at least 2 ways)?
d. Watch THIS VIDEO called Transformation Beyond Greed produced by Kent Tompkins which is based on the book by Dr. Sidney Brown called "Native Self-Actualization: Transformation Beyond Greed"
2. Contemporary and Multicultural Psychology
Psychology and the study of human behaviour have changed over time. Culture has important impacts on individuals and social psychology, yet the effects of culture on psychology are under-studied. There is a risk that psychological theories and data derived from white, American settings could be assumed to apply to individuals and social groups from other cultures and this is unlikely to be true (Betancourt & López, 1993). Multicultural, socially just, and feminist psychology (and others) look at human psychology through a more culturally competent and safe lens. This is a VERY deep topic that we could dedicate an ENTIRE course to, for the sake of this course we will only touch upon this topic.
Activities:
a. Read section 1.2 from Cognitive Revolution onwards in your online textbook
b. Listen to THIS PODCAST (8 minutes long) about the Doll Cultural Study's impact on 'Brown v. Board' as heard on NPR.
c. Read pages THIS REVIEW ARTICLE BY Carvacho and Jiménez-Moya. Write a paragraph about what you note to be the differences between 'Traditional' psychology and Indigenous psychology. You can use THIS ORGANIZER as you read to take notes and organize your thoughts. Hand this to your teacher for marks.
3. What is Biopsychology?
Biopsychology is the scientific study of the biology of behaviour. Other terms to refer to this field are behavioural biology or behavioural neuroscience. As you can see this is a very broad field of study and many biological psychologists want to understand how the structure and the function of the nervous system is related to how people and animals behave.
Activities:
a. Watch this video and write your own definition of what you understand Biopsychology to be.
b. Read pages 33-36 in Pinel and Barnes textbook here. Make a list of the 6 divisions of biopsychology in your notes.
c. Read section 1.3 in your online textbook (linked above) and complete THIS VENN DIAGRAM from figure 1.16 in your textbook. Hand this into your teacher for marks.
4. Careers in Psychology
Pursuing a career in psychology? What are your options and what are the possibilities. This section will help you to discover the wide world of careers in psychology.
Activities:
a. Go to THIS WEBSITE on careers in psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA) and THIS WEBSITE by the Canadian Psychological Association (CCPA).
b. Complete THIS WORKSHEET using the CCPA website. Hand this into your teacher for marks.
Module 2 - Psychological research, Experiments, and ethics
Subtopics
1. Why is Research Important?
Scientific research is a critical tool for successfully navigating our complex world. Without it, we would be forced to rely solely on intuition, other people’s authority, and blind luck. While many of us feel confident in our abilities to decipher and interact with the world around us, history is filled with examples of how very wrong we can be when we fail to recognize the need for evidence in supporting claims. At various times in history, we would have been certain that the sun revolved around a flat earth, that the earth’s continents did not move, and that mental illness was caused by possession. It is through systematic scientific research that we divest ourselves of our preconceived notions and superstitions and gain an objective understanding of ourselves and our world (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read THIS WEBSITE on the role of research in psychology.
b. Read Section 2.1 in your online textbook
c. Do the Deal Me In card activity found HERE to practice your inductive reasoning skills. Submit the rule that you developed in this activity to your teacher for completion marks
d. Complete THIS WORKSHEET using figure 2.5 in your online textbook
2. Approaches to Research
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it. Some methods rely on observational techniques. Other approaches involve interactions between the researcher and the individuals who are being studied—ranging from a series of simple questions to extensive, in-depth interviews—to well-controlled experiments(from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 2.2 in your online textbook.
b. Use THIS ORGANIZER to make notes on the different research approaches.
3. Analyzing Findings
It is important to use your data in a way that helps you to draw accurate conclusions about your research. According to LeCompte and Schensul, research data analysis is a process used by researchers to reduce data to a story and interpret it to derive insights. The data analysis process helps reduce a large chunk of data into smaller fragments, which makes sense. We can say that “the data analysis and data interpretation is a process representing the application of deductive and inductive logic to the research and data analysis.”
Activities:
a. Read Section 2.3 in your online textbook
b. Read through THIS WEBSITE on data analysis and complete THIS NOTES SHEET on types of data in research
c. Watch THIS VIDEO on types of data and data collection
d. Find 2 articles on a topic of interest on GOOGLE SCHOLAR. Make sure the articles have a data analysis section. Compare and contrast the methods of data analysis in the 2 articles. Use THIS ORGANIZER to compare and contrast. Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
4. Ethics
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound. This section presents how ethical considerations affect the design and implementation of research conducted today (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Take the Harvard Implicit Bias Test HERE
b. Use your online textbook or other resources to define the following terms: Institutional Review Board (IRB), informed consent, deception, debriefing, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Hand these in to your teacher for marks.
c. Use the internet, or ask a friend or family member to help you find an informed consent form. HERE is one example of an informed consent form. What do you notice? Do they have anything in common? What is different between the sample that's been provided here and the one that you found on your own?
1. Why is Research Important?
Scientific research is a critical tool for successfully navigating our complex world. Without it, we would be forced to rely solely on intuition, other people’s authority, and blind luck. While many of us feel confident in our abilities to decipher and interact with the world around us, history is filled with examples of how very wrong we can be when we fail to recognize the need for evidence in supporting claims. At various times in history, we would have been certain that the sun revolved around a flat earth, that the earth’s continents did not move, and that mental illness was caused by possession. It is through systematic scientific research that we divest ourselves of our preconceived notions and superstitions and gain an objective understanding of ourselves and our world (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read THIS WEBSITE on the role of research in psychology.
b. Read Section 2.1 in your online textbook
c. Do the Deal Me In card activity found HERE to practice your inductive reasoning skills. Submit the rule that you developed in this activity to your teacher for completion marks
d. Complete THIS WORKSHEET using figure 2.5 in your online textbook
2. Approaches to Research
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it. Some methods rely on observational techniques. Other approaches involve interactions between the researcher and the individuals who are being studied—ranging from a series of simple questions to extensive, in-depth interviews—to well-controlled experiments(from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 2.2 in your online textbook.
b. Use THIS ORGANIZER to make notes on the different research approaches.
3. Analyzing Findings
It is important to use your data in a way that helps you to draw accurate conclusions about your research. According to LeCompte and Schensul, research data analysis is a process used by researchers to reduce data to a story and interpret it to derive insights. The data analysis process helps reduce a large chunk of data into smaller fragments, which makes sense. We can say that “the data analysis and data interpretation is a process representing the application of deductive and inductive logic to the research and data analysis.”
Activities:
a. Read Section 2.3 in your online textbook
b. Read through THIS WEBSITE on data analysis and complete THIS NOTES SHEET on types of data in research
c. Watch THIS VIDEO on types of data and data collection
d. Find 2 articles on a topic of interest on GOOGLE SCHOLAR. Make sure the articles have a data analysis section. Compare and contrast the methods of data analysis in the 2 articles. Use THIS ORGANIZER to compare and contrast. Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
4. Ethics
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound. This section presents how ethical considerations affect the design and implementation of research conducted today (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Take the Harvard Implicit Bias Test HERE
b. Use your online textbook or other resources to define the following terms: Institutional Review Board (IRB), informed consent, deception, debriefing, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Hand these in to your teacher for marks.
c. Use the internet, or ask a friend or family member to help you find an informed consent form. HERE is one example of an informed consent form. What do you notice? Do they have anything in common? What is different between the sample that's been provided here and the one that you found on your own?
Module 3 - Biopsychology, neurotransmission, and anatomy
:Subtopics
1. Human Genetics
Psychological researchers study genetics to better understand the biological basis that contributes to certain behaviours. While all humans share certain biological mechanisms, we are each unique. And while our bodies have many of the same parts—brains and hormones and cells with genetic codes—these are expressed in a wide variety of behaviours, thoughts, and reactions. Why do two people infected by the same disease have different outcomes: one surviving and one succumbing to the ailment? How are genetic diseases passed through family lines? Are there genetic components to psychological disorders, such as depression or schizophrenia? To what extent might there be a psychological basis for health conditions such as childhood obesity? (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Watch THIS VIDEO for an introduction to genetics.
b. Read THESE PAGES (pages 60-75) from the Pinel and Barnes textbook
c. Complete the left side of THIS WORKSHEET by answering the question "What do you think has the biggest impact on a person’s personality?" Then, watch THIS VIDEO on "What causes our Personality? Genetics vs. Environment". When you've finished watching it go back to your worksheet and complete the right-side that asks "Has your answer changed? Why or why not?" Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
d. Watch THIS VIDEO on epigenetics and the influence of our genes by Courtney Griffins from TEDxOU and complete THIS WORKSHEET on epigenetics (note: you may need to research some of these questions, they won't all be answered in the video). Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
2. Cells of The Nervous System, Neurotransmitters, and Drugs
Psychologists striving to understand the human mind may study the nervous system. Learning how the cells and organs (like the brain) function, helps us understand the biological basis behind human psychology (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 3.2 in your online text and complete THIS DIAGRAM on the structure of a basic neuron then complete THIS WORKSHEET and hand in to your teacher for marks
b. Watch THIS VIDEO on the neuron by Bozeman Science
c. Do THIS ACTIVITY online and complete THIS WORKSHEET
d. Watch THIS VIDEO on the synapse by Bozeman Science
e. Go to THIS WEBSITE which is an online copy of the book called Drug Use and Misuse by Bazan et al. Do these 3 critical thinking questions: 1. What are the direct and indirect impacts of using drugs on the brain and body? 2. Describe how drugs impact the brain. 3. What concerns you most about the use of drugs and the possible long-term implications of use on your brain? 4. Why is it so easy to become addicted to a drug? Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
3. Parts of The Nervous System
The nervous system can be divided into two major subdivisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is comprised of the brain and spinal cord; the PNS connects the CNS to the rest of the body. In this section, we focus on the peripheral nervous system; later, we look at the brain and spinal cord. (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 3.3 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS VIDEO on the nervous system by the Amoeba Sisters and take notes using THIS ORGANIZER
c. Complete THIS WORKSHEET on divisions of the nervous system. Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
d. Go to GOOGLE SCHOLAR and type in "role of the sympathetic nervous system". What do you notice within the articles that come up? Do you believe there is a link between the sympathetic nervous system and health conditions? Now, prove your opinion. Find 3 articles from the last 5 years on google scholar that support your belief. For each article answer the question "This article supports my belief that the sympathetic nervous system is/isn't linked to health conditions because.....". Hand these in to your teacher for marks (include a copy of the articles you found).
4. The brain and The Spinal Cord
The brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is associated with certain types of functions, but, ultimately, all of the areas of the brain interact with one another to provide the foundation for our thoughts and behaviors. In this section, we discuss the overall organization of the brain and the functions associated with different brain areas, beginning with what can be seen as an extension of the brain, the spinal cord (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 3.4 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS VIDEO by Bozeman Science on brain structure and THIS VIDEO by Crash Course on the brain and spinal cord
c. Label THIS DIAGRAM, THIS DIAGRAM. Hand these in to your teacher for marks.
d. Watch THIS VIDEO from TedEd on what happens when you have a concussion.
5. The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and mood (HopkinsMedicine.com)
Activities:
a. Read section 3.5 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS VIDEO by Crash Course on the endocrine system
c. Read THESE PAGES from The Human Biology text and answer questions # 1-6, 13, and 21 on page 317
1. Human Genetics
Psychological researchers study genetics to better understand the biological basis that contributes to certain behaviours. While all humans share certain biological mechanisms, we are each unique. And while our bodies have many of the same parts—brains and hormones and cells with genetic codes—these are expressed in a wide variety of behaviours, thoughts, and reactions. Why do two people infected by the same disease have different outcomes: one surviving and one succumbing to the ailment? How are genetic diseases passed through family lines? Are there genetic components to psychological disorders, such as depression or schizophrenia? To what extent might there be a psychological basis for health conditions such as childhood obesity? (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Watch THIS VIDEO for an introduction to genetics.
b. Read THESE PAGES (pages 60-75) from the Pinel and Barnes textbook
c. Complete the left side of THIS WORKSHEET by answering the question "What do you think has the biggest impact on a person’s personality?" Then, watch THIS VIDEO on "What causes our Personality? Genetics vs. Environment". When you've finished watching it go back to your worksheet and complete the right-side that asks "Has your answer changed? Why or why not?" Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
d. Watch THIS VIDEO on epigenetics and the influence of our genes by Courtney Griffins from TEDxOU and complete THIS WORKSHEET on epigenetics (note: you may need to research some of these questions, they won't all be answered in the video). Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
2. Cells of The Nervous System, Neurotransmitters, and Drugs
Psychologists striving to understand the human mind may study the nervous system. Learning how the cells and organs (like the brain) function, helps us understand the biological basis behind human psychology (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 3.2 in your online text and complete THIS DIAGRAM on the structure of a basic neuron then complete THIS WORKSHEET and hand in to your teacher for marks
b. Watch THIS VIDEO on the neuron by Bozeman Science
c. Do THIS ACTIVITY online and complete THIS WORKSHEET
d. Watch THIS VIDEO on the synapse by Bozeman Science
e. Go to THIS WEBSITE which is an online copy of the book called Drug Use and Misuse by Bazan et al. Do these 3 critical thinking questions: 1. What are the direct and indirect impacts of using drugs on the brain and body? 2. Describe how drugs impact the brain. 3. What concerns you most about the use of drugs and the possible long-term implications of use on your brain? 4. Why is it so easy to become addicted to a drug? Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
3. Parts of The Nervous System
The nervous system can be divided into two major subdivisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is comprised of the brain and spinal cord; the PNS connects the CNS to the rest of the body. In this section, we focus on the peripheral nervous system; later, we look at the brain and spinal cord. (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 3.3 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS VIDEO on the nervous system by the Amoeba Sisters and take notes using THIS ORGANIZER
c. Complete THIS WORKSHEET on divisions of the nervous system. Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
d. Go to GOOGLE SCHOLAR and type in "role of the sympathetic nervous system". What do you notice within the articles that come up? Do you believe there is a link between the sympathetic nervous system and health conditions? Now, prove your opinion. Find 3 articles from the last 5 years on google scholar that support your belief. For each article answer the question "This article supports my belief that the sympathetic nervous system is/isn't linked to health conditions because.....". Hand these in to your teacher for marks (include a copy of the articles you found).
4. The brain and The Spinal Cord
The brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is associated with certain types of functions, but, ultimately, all of the areas of the brain interact with one another to provide the foundation for our thoughts and behaviors. In this section, we discuss the overall organization of the brain and the functions associated with different brain areas, beginning with what can be seen as an extension of the brain, the spinal cord (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 3.4 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS VIDEO by Bozeman Science on brain structure and THIS VIDEO by Crash Course on the brain and spinal cord
c. Label THIS DIAGRAM, THIS DIAGRAM. Hand these in to your teacher for marks.
d. Watch THIS VIDEO from TedEd on what happens when you have a concussion.
5. The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and mood (HopkinsMedicine.com)
Activities:
a. Read section 3.5 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS VIDEO by Crash Course on the endocrine system
c. Read THESE PAGES from The Human Biology text and answer questions # 1-6, 13, and 21 on page 317
MOdule 4 - states of CONSCIOUSNESS
Subtopics:
1. What is Consciousness?
Consciousness describes our awareness of internal and external stimuli. Awareness of internal stimuli includes feeling pain, hunger, thirst, sleepiness, and being aware of our thoughts and emotions. Awareness of external stimuli includes seeing the light from the sun, feeling the warmth of a room, and hearing the voice of a friend (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Watch THIS VIDEO from The Economist on "What is Consciousness?" and THIS VIDEO by Think Big on "Is consciousness an illusion? 5 experts explain".
b. Go to GOOGLE SCHOLAR and type in "What is consciousness?". Find 2 articles published within the last 5-10 years. Read these articles and write 2 paragraphs answering the question "What is Consciousness?". Use proper APA 7 format to cite your articles both in text as well as in a bibliography. More information on APA 7 format can be found HERE and HERE. Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
2. Sleep and Why We Sleep
We spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping. Given the average life expectancy for U.S. citizens falls between 73 and 79 years old (Singh & Siahpush, 2006), we can expect to spend approximately 25 years of our lives sleeping. Some animals never sleep (e.g., several fish and amphibian species); other animals can go extended periods without sleep and without apparent negative consequences (e.g., dolphins); yet some animals (e.g., rats) die after two weeks of sleep deprivation (Siegel, 2008). Why do we devote so much time to sleeping? Is it absolutely essential that we sleep? This section will consider these questions and explore various explanations for why we sleep (from your online textbook). If you'd like a deep dive into the neurobiology of sleep you can do this free course on the Coursera website found HERE.
Activities:
a. Read sections 4.1 and 4.2 in your online textbook
b. Do THIS WORKSHEET and hand it in to your teacher for marks
c. Watch THIS VIDEO on what happens when we sleep and make notes on the 4 stages of sleep using THIS ORGANIZER
d. People with mental health disabilities may have a different relationship with sleep and experience struggles with sleep. Go to THIS WEBSITE and explore the correlation between sleep and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). There is an option to listen to the article as well. Watch THIS VIDEO on ADHD and sleep.
3. Stages of Sleep
Sleep is not a uniform state of being. Instead, sleep is composed of several different stages that can be differentiated from one another by the patterns of brain wave activity that occur during each stage (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 4.3 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS TED TALK by Matt Walker on the stages of sleep
c. Indigenous perspectives on sleep and dreams: Watch THIS VIDEO which is a read-aloud of The Star People A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson, read THIS ARTICLE on new developments in citing dreams in academia. Read THIS STORY by Therin Quirt a 16-year-old writer, and watch THIS VIDEO on How the Dreamcatcher Came To Be by The Royal Saskatchewan Museum and THIS VIDEO about What is Dreamtime, an Australian Aboriginal concept.
d. Answer this question in 1 or 2 paragraphs. Use proper APA formatting: Why are dreams and dreamtime important to various cultures? Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
4. Sleep Problems and Disorders
The collective term sleep disorder refers to conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, or duration and impact a person’s ability to properly function while they are awake. These disorders can contribute to other medical problems, and some may also be symptoms for underlying mental health issues (SleepFoundation.org).
Activities:
a. Read THIS WEBSITE on the types of sleep disorders by The Sleep Foundation
b. Watch THIS VIDEO on How teenagers' lack of sleep is taking a toll on their mental health, and THIS VIDEO by the CBC called Generation Sleep Deprived: How lack of sleep is hurting Canadian Teens.
c. Read THIS WEBSITE about Sleep Hygiene. Take THIS QUIZ to assess your sleep hygiene habits and use THIS WORKSHEET to create a sleep hygiene plan for yourself. Hand both of these into your teacher for completion marks.
1. What is Consciousness?
Consciousness describes our awareness of internal and external stimuli. Awareness of internal stimuli includes feeling pain, hunger, thirst, sleepiness, and being aware of our thoughts and emotions. Awareness of external stimuli includes seeing the light from the sun, feeling the warmth of a room, and hearing the voice of a friend (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Watch THIS VIDEO from The Economist on "What is Consciousness?" and THIS VIDEO by Think Big on "Is consciousness an illusion? 5 experts explain".
b. Go to GOOGLE SCHOLAR and type in "What is consciousness?". Find 2 articles published within the last 5-10 years. Read these articles and write 2 paragraphs answering the question "What is Consciousness?". Use proper APA 7 format to cite your articles both in text as well as in a bibliography. More information on APA 7 format can be found HERE and HERE. Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
2. Sleep and Why We Sleep
We spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping. Given the average life expectancy for U.S. citizens falls between 73 and 79 years old (Singh & Siahpush, 2006), we can expect to spend approximately 25 years of our lives sleeping. Some animals never sleep (e.g., several fish and amphibian species); other animals can go extended periods without sleep and without apparent negative consequences (e.g., dolphins); yet some animals (e.g., rats) die after two weeks of sleep deprivation (Siegel, 2008). Why do we devote so much time to sleeping? Is it absolutely essential that we sleep? This section will consider these questions and explore various explanations for why we sleep (from your online textbook). If you'd like a deep dive into the neurobiology of sleep you can do this free course on the Coursera website found HERE.
Activities:
a. Read sections 4.1 and 4.2 in your online textbook
b. Do THIS WORKSHEET and hand it in to your teacher for marks
c. Watch THIS VIDEO on what happens when we sleep and make notes on the 4 stages of sleep using THIS ORGANIZER
d. People with mental health disabilities may have a different relationship with sleep and experience struggles with sleep. Go to THIS WEBSITE and explore the correlation between sleep and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). There is an option to listen to the article as well. Watch THIS VIDEO on ADHD and sleep.
3. Stages of Sleep
Sleep is not a uniform state of being. Instead, sleep is composed of several different stages that can be differentiated from one another by the patterns of brain wave activity that occur during each stage (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 4.3 in your online textbook
b. Watch THIS TED TALK by Matt Walker on the stages of sleep
c. Indigenous perspectives on sleep and dreams: Watch THIS VIDEO which is a read-aloud of The Star People A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson, read THIS ARTICLE on new developments in citing dreams in academia. Read THIS STORY by Therin Quirt a 16-year-old writer, and watch THIS VIDEO on How the Dreamcatcher Came To Be by The Royal Saskatchewan Museum and THIS VIDEO about What is Dreamtime, an Australian Aboriginal concept.
d. Answer this question in 1 or 2 paragraphs. Use proper APA formatting: Why are dreams and dreamtime important to various cultures? Hand this in to your teacher for marks.
4. Sleep Problems and Disorders
The collective term sleep disorder refers to conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, or duration and impact a person’s ability to properly function while they are awake. These disorders can contribute to other medical problems, and some may also be symptoms for underlying mental health issues (SleepFoundation.org).
Activities:
a. Read THIS WEBSITE on the types of sleep disorders by The Sleep Foundation
b. Watch THIS VIDEO on How teenagers' lack of sleep is taking a toll on their mental health, and THIS VIDEO by the CBC called Generation Sleep Deprived: How lack of sleep is hurting Canadian Teens.
c. Read THIS WEBSITE about Sleep Hygiene. Take THIS QUIZ to assess your sleep hygiene habits and use THIS WORKSHEET to create a sleep hygiene plan for yourself. Hand both of these into your teacher for completion marks.
Module 5 - Effects of drugs on the brain
Subtopics:
1. Substance Use and Abuse, Pharmacology
While we all experience altered states of consciousness in the form of sleep on a regular basis, some people use drugs and other substances that result in altered states of consciousness as well. This section will present information relating to the use of various psychoactive drugs and the problems associated with such use (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 4.5 of your online textbook
b. Use THIS GRAPHIC to take fill-in-the-blank NOTES HERE on the spectrum of substance use. Hand this in for completion marks.
c. Read THESE PAGES on Drug Action and Tolerance from Pinel and Barnes
d. Read THESE PAGES on Pharmacology of Synaptic Transmission from Pinel and Barnes
e. Choose one of the 4 categories of drugs (Antipsychotics, Depressants, Stimulants, or Hallucinogens) and create an informational brochure on this category of drug. Your brochure MUST include: how the drug category interacts with our neurotransmitter systems, the risks associated with the drugs, physical and psychological dependency risks, as well as withdrawal symptoms. Lastly, your brochure must list a minimum of 3 resources on where to get help for your category of drug misuse. You can use CANVA or any other software to make this brochure electronically or you can make this with paper/glue/scissors.
Here are a few examples of brochures to get you thinking: LOWER RISK CANNABIS USE brochure, LOWER RISK ALCOHOL USE brochure, and THIS HARM REDUCTION brochure.
1. Substance Use and Abuse, Pharmacology
While we all experience altered states of consciousness in the form of sleep on a regular basis, some people use drugs and other substances that result in altered states of consciousness as well. This section will present information relating to the use of various psychoactive drugs and the problems associated with such use (from your online textbook).
Activities:
a. Read section 4.5 of your online textbook
b. Use THIS GRAPHIC to take fill-in-the-blank NOTES HERE on the spectrum of substance use. Hand this in for completion marks.
c. Read THESE PAGES on Drug Action and Tolerance from Pinel and Barnes
d. Read THESE PAGES on Pharmacology of Synaptic Transmission from Pinel and Barnes
e. Choose one of the 4 categories of drugs (Antipsychotics, Depressants, Stimulants, or Hallucinogens) and create an informational brochure on this category of drug. Your brochure MUST include: how the drug category interacts with our neurotransmitter systems, the risks associated with the drugs, physical and psychological dependency risks, as well as withdrawal symptoms. Lastly, your brochure must list a minimum of 3 resources on where to get help for your category of drug misuse. You can use CANVA or any other software to make this brochure electronically or you can make this with paper/glue/scissors.
Here are a few examples of brochures to get you thinking: LOWER RISK CANNABIS USE brochure, LOWER RISK ALCOHOL USE brochure, and THIS HARM REDUCTION brochure.
module 6 - technology and psychology
Subtopics:
1. Imaging the Brain
In this section, we take a more in-depth look at some of the techniques that are available for imaging the brain, including techniques that rely on radiation, magnetic fields, or electrical activity within the brain (from lumenlearning.com).
Activities:
a. Go to THIS WEBSITE by PBS and watch the video links in this lesson plan (The Brain in Action, Scanning the Brain)
b. Complete THIS WORKSHEET on different types of brain scans and hand in to your teacher for marks. Use THIS WEBSITE, THIS WEBSITE and THIS WEBSITE as resources.
a. Do THIS VIRTUAL LAB and answer the questions at the end of the lab. Hand these questions in for marks.
2. A Reciprocal Relationship
Sometimes technology informs psychology and at other times psychology informs the direction that technology can take. In this next section, we will investigate the reciprocal relationship between the two.
Activities:
a. Read THIS ARTICLE on Adolescent Mental Health in the Digital Age by Odgers and Jensen, 2020.
a. Read THIS ARTICLE by the APA on How Psychology is Shaping the Future of Technology. Answer this question in 1-2 paragraphs using proper APA format: How do psychologists working with technology experts help make sure that new technologies like artificial intelligence, privacy controls, and social media are safe and fair for everyone? Give 2 examples of how they might do this? Hand this in for marks.
1. Imaging the Brain
In this section, we take a more in-depth look at some of the techniques that are available for imaging the brain, including techniques that rely on radiation, magnetic fields, or electrical activity within the brain (from lumenlearning.com).
Activities:
a. Go to THIS WEBSITE by PBS and watch the video links in this lesson plan (The Brain in Action, Scanning the Brain)
b. Complete THIS WORKSHEET on different types of brain scans and hand in to your teacher for marks. Use THIS WEBSITE, THIS WEBSITE and THIS WEBSITE as resources.
a. Do THIS VIRTUAL LAB and answer the questions at the end of the lab. Hand these questions in for marks.
2. A Reciprocal Relationship
Sometimes technology informs psychology and at other times psychology informs the direction that technology can take. In this next section, we will investigate the reciprocal relationship between the two.
Activities:
a. Read THIS ARTICLE on Adolescent Mental Health in the Digital Age by Odgers and Jensen, 2020.
a. Read THIS ARTICLE by the APA on How Psychology is Shaping the Future of Technology. Answer this question in 1-2 paragraphs using proper APA format: How do psychologists working with technology experts help make sure that new technologies like artificial intelligence, privacy controls, and social media are safe and fair for everyone? Give 2 examples of how they might do this? Hand this in for marks.