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Pace University
Department of Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Science
Introduction to Psychology 111
Spring Semester, 2011
Required Text:
Schacter, D., Gilbert., & Wagner, D. (2009) Psychology. New York. Worth Publishers.
ISBN# 978-0-7167-5215-8
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Grading:
Attendance/Participation/Preparation 15%
I Project 30%
I Paper 30%
Make-up exams are not given except for documented, verified, medical or other
reasons of an emergency nature.
2. If you feel that you are in need of extra help in writing papers, the Pace
University Writing Center (http://www.pace.edu/dyson/writing center).
They offer tutorial services as well as handouts and reference materials
on writing. The qualified staff of instructors and student tutors can assist
you in understanding writing assignments, and are there to help guide
you through any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming topics
to revision of rough drafts. The Writing Center is located in Birnbaum
Library, 2nd floor, or can be reached by telephone at 212-346-1085.
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work, you will receive a failing grade for the assignment, and possibly for
the course. Plagiarism may also be grounds for academic dismissal from
the university.
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4. Adulthood
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Consultations and work on Projects
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Psychology: Psychological Disorders: Chapter 13
1. Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
2. DSM-IV
3. Classification, Coding and Labeling
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Psychology: Stress and Health: Chapter 15
1. Can different preventive treatment modalities be set up to ward off or
reduce the psychological symptoms of stress and psychological
disorders?
2. Are there both pre and post onset of crisis treatment modalities that
can be put into effect in schools and workplaces?