Tim Brigham's Extinct Class Blog

Site no longer updated

2011-01-28T16:05:00.003-05:00

Thankfully having left the world of adjuncting and part-timing, I no longer utilize this site.
Thanks to all my past students and good luck in the future

Research Class

2010-04-27T09:53:00.002-04:00

heck webct under handouts for some sample materials you might find useful.
Best
Tim

Research Class: Stats tests online

2010-04-16T23:58:00.003-04:00

The site below has t-tests and Chi-squares. I'll add some additional notes/instructions over the weekend, but you can begin with the instructions available at the site:
t tests at http://stattrek.com/Tables/T.aspx
chi square test at http://stattrek.com/Tables/ChiSquare.aspx
Additional test calculators can be found here http://onlinestatbook.com/stat_sim/index.html
Cheers!
Tim

Research

2010-04-16T16:55:00.000-04:00

Stuck in Atlanta traffic. Links coming

1101 GSC MWF

2010-03-26T17:10:00.002-04:00

Check your mail and bring it in Monday. Cheers!
Tim

1101 mwf

2010-03-26T12:42:00.000-04:00

See your Email for some good news about the test

GSC Thursday

2010-03-17T15:37:00.001-04:00

See your email re an important announcement
Tim

1101 change blindness

2010-02-23T17:02:00.001-05:00

For bonus credit, so do two sets of these, the left image first. This is a representation of how attention focuses on some things but not all at once. Then do the righthand image. Write a paragraph discussing the different experience between the blurred and nonblurred image

Change blindness video

2010-02-15T11:54:00.001-05:00

enjoy
http://viscog.beckman.illinois.edu/flashmovie/12.php

Psy1101 and Research Extra Cred

2010-02-08T13:53:00.003-05:00

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose’: How Parapsychologists Nullify Null Results
www.csicop.org
Parapsychologists have tended to view positive results as supportive of the psi hypothesis while ensuring that null results don't count as evidence against it.

Psychology......

2010-02-08T09:18:00.000-05:00

History: BF Skinner extra credit

2010-02-02T20:09:00.001-05:00

Skinner's book, Walden 2 at amazon. just do a little googling and provide your thoughts on Skinner's view of how the world should run for extra credit

GSC

2010-01-22T14:58:00.000-05:00

FYI:
“Date” with an Advisor
(open discussion to answer YOUR advising questions)
Thursday February 4th, 12-1pm SRC Room 522

Succeeding in Your Science Classes!
Wednesday February 17th, 1-2pm SRC Room 522

Time Management & Study Skills!
Tuesday February 23rd, 12pm-1pm SRC Room 522

Writing a Winning Resume!
Thursday April 8th, 12pm-1pm SRC Room 522

All: Tim is sick Friday 22nd

2010-01-22T13:41:00.001-05:00

The wet and cold got me good (ie bad). Will get back in touch re any questions/ issues asap.

Piedmont Classes and Webct

2010-01-13T21:31:00.003-05:00

Well, somehow I can log in to webct, but not access either of the courses! I have asked for this to be fixed asap, so I will post syllabi, etc Thursday (hopefully), when I can find a free moment between moving unexpectedly, job apps/interviews and 4 courses at 2 schools ;-). But seriously, as soon as I can log in.
Also, school policy mandates that email go through the 'official' system (see my word of caveat posted below regarding privacy).
So Please contact me at tbrigham0509@lions.piedmont.edu
Cheers,
Tim

Earth History in Sixty seconds

2010-01-06T16:44:00.001-05:00

Evolution of Life in 60 Seconds § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

A video experiment in scale, condensing 4.6 billion years of history into a minute.

Gotta love the last 3 seconds or so......

http://seedmagazine.com/content/article/the_evolution_of_life_in_60_seconds/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed

Welcome to Spring Semester

2009-12-29T14:22:00.001-05:00

Clearing the slate for a new semester. Welcome!
Previous posts of course apply to prior semesters.
Cheers!
Tim

A Note Re 'Comments'

2009-12-19T18:33:00.001-05:00

Fyi, Anonymous comments are automatically Ignored and Rejected, as they are almost always either spam or goofy garbage from people unwilling to sign their name -which is of course a good indication of the value of those comments by itself.

If you have something valuable to say or ask and expect it to be read, please sign in a valid name or address.

Best,

Tim

Research Methods Papers

2009-11-30T16:45:00.002-05:00

Hi All, I am in the process still of sending emails and making notes on some papers. If you DON'T see something from me prior to class, that's an indication you are good to go! Just notifying you so no one who has a well done paper is sweating it!

Also, please see an announcement on webct.
best
Tim

Research Methods

2009-11-16T18:37:00.003-05:00

Hi All,
Just a note, we'll spend some time discussing chapter 6 in the paperback text this week. It is very much a foundation for knowledge to come (next semester when we discuss varieties of tests in depth), so I would advise to briefly review it prior to class if you have a chance.

That and of course be aware the proposals will be accepted as late as I possibly can, but that deadline is solid (Monday the the 7th by email, or earlier by hard copy if possible, with benefit of feedback). Many of you are right where you should be or even a bit ahead and working on methods, but a few -at least as of last week- still had far to go even for the introduction. Just be aware, and also of the fact that it is a sizable portion of your overall grade.
Take care,
Tim

Note to All Re Your Privacy

2009-11-11T05:27:00.005-05:00

While I should have stated this previously, it honestly went without a huge amount of thought until I contemplated it today, so let me be sure to mention it now explicitly, so everyone can be aware.

1 As a Psych Instructor, often students reveal to me (as to all Psych Instructors) some personal issues or raise questions that are best considered private matters. I do not mind this at all as long as it is appropriate, etc, and I would never breach the teacher-student confidentiality expectation and rules (which cover disabilities for example) unless the issue were literally one of life or death (such as suicide or murder), or if I were forced to by subpoena.

With that said, I want you to note:

2 When you email from such a government 'owned' email address (i.e. ANY state college email) or TO such an address (such as ones that are assigned or requested as the default method of communication with your Instructor) ....

That Information is Considered School and Government Property and NOT private!

I just ask that you keep this in mind. In regards to all of your email, not just to me. I always invite email at my private address, but class related emails are most often required to go the school address. My understanding is Anyone in the college or gov can read these at any time for any reason (at least at public institutions). And many companies and non-government related entities enforce such a rule (check if you don't know!)
Just as an example, your work email might be examined without your permission or knowledge. Just be careful in the wilds of the Net.
Best wishes,
Tim

GSC 1101 Wednesday 11th

2009-11-11T04:41:00.001-05:00

The slides are in the shared files folder for you to print, ("Development"). though they have been there a while, just pointing it out.
Also, keep an eye on email or the school's site and weather info info just in case we get into another flood situation, especially with all the commuters!
Cheers
Tim

GSC 1101 Slides...

2009-11-11T03:19:00.003-05:00

....are in the shared files folder for you to print, ""Development"). Been there a while, just pointing it out.
Cheers
Tim

For Fun- Weird stuff caught on night cameras

2009-11-04T11:53:00.002-05:00

This is neat, particularly since it's from a Hunting company/wildlife management company who would be hurting their reputation by making up a bogus story. Check out when all the deer are staring at the thing:

ow on to the just plain weird…Like many folks, we run trail cameras in order to census wildlife, as well as for security purposes. We have taken thousands and thousands of photographs over the years, and have never seen anything like the following…

Background: 182 photos on this camera. All pictures are "normal", except for 6 images on the morning of November 16th between 3:59 a.m and 4:02 a.m. What appears to be a light beam appears with an "object" floating within the beam appears. There is no movement from wind on the branches or grass, but the beam and object appear to move side to side, up and down and in and out from one image to the next.

GSC 1101 bonus possibilities

2009-11-03T16:09:00.005-05:00

Bonus opportunities galore. Due on test day.

The first is worth 2x bonus credit. Take the time to read this 2 page 'instant expert' article on evolution. Providing a 1/2 to 1 page summary will get you double bonus points on your exam!

All of the below require simply a summary of the reading (1 to 2 paragraphs)

Resisting Authority: A Personal Account of the Milgram Obedience Experiments by Joseph Dimow (from Jewish Currents Magazine)

The Smell of Fear" may be a true phenomenon

The Evolution of Insanity. an interesting look at how delusions have changed with culture (relates to final exam when I will present it again, but you can do it once only)

How our brain's are being affected negatively by too much interruption and digital overload

Finally, relate the Movie we watched (Memento) to discussion of the hippocampus and formation of new memories, very generally.

Good luck!

PS one final find "Darwin's Mystery Wolf- Solved"

Bonus Material

2009-11-02T00:19:00.003-05:00

This:

IS a true story, base on this (follow the link to watch parts 2-5).

Research

2009-10-21T14:22:00.002-04:00

I've come down with some sort of illness (which is so far mild but hopefully stays that way or passes quickly). However, just to be safe, I would like for you all to focus on your proposals tonight, with the assignment of submitting a very rough draft of your introduction next class. I will try to upload grades into webct tonight so you can see your final score (by tomorrow at latest just- to be sure I don't suddenly drop). Email me with questions about the intro and I will answer asap.
Use your time wisely.
Thanks,
Tim

GSC 1101 Re Wednesday

2009-10-20T22:50:00.001-04:00

please see your gsc mail re an important announcement
best Tim

All: Interesting Essay from an Original Milgram Obedience Participant

2009-10-15T00:18:00.002-04:00

Resisting Authority: A Personal Account of the Milgram Obedience Experiments
by Joseph Dimow (from Jewish Currents Magazine)

Good Source of Audio Lectures to Reiterate your Learning

2009-10-15T00:12:00.002-04:00

check out http://odeo.com/channels/102990-Dr-David-Brodbeck-s-Psychology-Lectures-from-Algoma-University
includes everything from general intro stuff to experimental design

If you have itunes (a free download, don't need an ipod) you can search for Psychology Lectures and find some great stuff.

Monday- GSC 1101- Flash Flood Watch

2009-10-12T11:05:00.001-04:00

Use your discretion to ensure your safety. My hope is to give make up exams, watch a movie and discuss the exam curve (but I don't have a final decision on the numbers yet).
Take care
Tim

All interested students

2009-10-07T18:37:00.002-04:00

This is a list of items circulated by GSC requested by our military troops in Afghanistan. It is NOT in any way related to your course grade, but I would like to bring it to your attention should you wish to participate individually, or as a group.
-Tim

Items to Donate for Afghanistan Troops Humanities & Fine Arts Division Project Page 1 of 3
• Suggested Snack Food & Miscellaneous Items o All food items must be appropriately sealed / and prepackaged
• WHAT CANNOT BE SENT: Pork products, Alcohol, Pornographic materials, liquid hand sanitizer, or Aerosol cans. Due to the extreme heat, chocolate is not mailed during the summer months. Visit the
• Powdered Drink Mix Singles o Crystal Light
o Gatorade
o Juice boxes
o Kool-Aid
o Country Time ***
o Propel, etc.
• Snacking Foods o Beef Jerky / beef sticks, summer sausage
o Cheese spreads / small Velveeta cheese blocks
o Dry Cereal
o Chex Mix
o Chips
o Cookies
o Crackers for snacking
o Doritos
o Dried fruit
o Energy bars
o Cereal Bars
o high protein bars
o Granola Bars ***
o Fruit pies
o Gum ***
o Hard Candy wrapped (no chocolate in summer)  Candy ***  Smarties or SweetTart candies (for local children who prefer sour style candy to build relationships with community)

o Little Debbies & other snack cakes
o Nuts (all kinds) ***
o Pudding cups
o Sunflower seeds
o Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Red Devil, etc.) - wrap glass bottle in duct tape and place in doubled zip-lock bags
o Seasoning Salt (Lawry's, etc.)
•Toiletries o Advil
o Tylenol
o Cold/Cough drops
o Sinus Meds
Items to Donate for Afghanistan Troops Humanities & Fine Arts Division Project Page 2 of 3
o Antacids
o Antibiotic Cream (Neosporin)
o Anti-Bacterial Wipes
o Baby Oil
o Baby Powder
o Baby Wipes ***
o Body Wash / soap (be sure to triple pack the soap and not put it near the food as it leaves the smell of soap on the food)
o Chapstick
o Clothes Pins/Line
o Contact Lens Cleaner
o Cotton Balls
o Dental Floss
o Deodorant ***
o Disposable hand and feet warmers
o DUSTING CLOTHS for removing the sand from
o everything and every surface
o Eye Drops
o Eyeglass Kit
o Face Soap
o Foot Inserts for boots
o Foot/Boot Powder
o Insect Repellent Wipes/ non aerosol spray with Deet (need in spring/summer)
o Imodium
o Bar soap ***
o Lotion for body and hand
o Mirror
o Mouthwash
o Nasal Spray/Drops
o Packaged Wet Ones / baby wipes ***
o Pepto Bismol
o Q-Tips
o Shampoo
o Sunscreen
o Toenail/Fingernail Clippers
o Tooth Paste ***
o Tooth Brush
o Tooth Picks
•Men: o Razors
o Shaving Cream in a tube
o aftershave
o lotion (no fragrance)
Items to Donate for Afghanistan Troops Humanities & Fine Arts Division Project Page 3 of 3
•Women: o Conditioner
o brush/comb hair
o clips/bands
o non-aerosol hair spray
o hair gel
•Other Things o AA-cell Alkaline Batteries ***
o Zip-Lock style Plastic Storage Bags - assorted sizes, heavier freezer style are better
o Copenhagen Snuff in a tin ("Even if the service member doesn't dip snuff, they will be a hero and have more power than the Commanding Officer if they have a 'log' (10 cans) of 'Hagen.' A large percentage of infantry use this stuff and it is hard to get. The stuff they do get comes in a plastic can and tastes terrible. The 'Stateside Hagen' is the most powerful bargaining tool in a field environment!")
o Pre-paid Phone Card so service member can call home
USPS at http://www.usps.com to learn more about APO/FPO mailings and view sizes of postal boxes available. Call 1-800-222-1811 to order free shipping supplies. Visit the Military Postal Service Agency to learn even more: http://hqdainet.army.mil/mpsa/mid.htm
.
*** Have some but would appreciate more

Research Methods

2009-09-19T16:28:00.000-04:00

I've uploaded some sample proposals to webct which we will utilize when we discuss APA format and precisely what should be in your proposal (we will at least start this next class).

Research Methods and GSC 1101

2009-09-19T15:05:00.002-04:00

Here are links to two articles I discussed. Compare and contrast the language.
Article from a hospice right to life organization and the original scientific article (in pdf form).

FYI, the article I mentioned in class with even higher numbers of reported euthanasia cases was a similar survey, but done in Australia or the U.K., so I may have confused the numbers (another case of authority being incorrect- i.e. ME!).

Research Methods

2009-09-17T21:04:00.002-04:00

Syllabus on webct now has the appropriate changes to dates based on moving the exam to the 7th.
Also, check back here Friday or Monday, as I will post the links to the articles I have mentioned.

Research Class

2009-09-08T22:00:00.002-04:00

Hi All, I'll bring copies of the selected slides from last week tomorrow due to lateness in getting them placed on webct.
Best
Tim

Research methods

2009-09-04T17:07:00.002-04:00

Internet problems preventing post to webct. Will have the slides from last class up asap. No later than Monday. Excuse any emails not returned immediately. Posting from my iPhone.
Tim

Research Methods Class

2009-09-02T01:43:00.003-04:00

Don't forget to have your two assignments written down to be turned in this week, as they are part of your course grade.
1. Operational definitions of 'stop', 'rolling stop' & 'no stop' behavior at a stop sign.
2. An idea or area which you might wish to explore for your proposal (this can be general or specific, and you may present multiple possibilities if you wish).
Best,
Tim

Research Class

2009-08-26T01:18:00.002-04:00

Slides should now be available via WebCT. I believe you simply use your Piedmont username (the stuff before the @) and password, but I could be incorrect.

Research Methods

2009-08-19T23:49:00.003-04:00

Hi All, I will have to wait for the webct site to be activated before I can upload files. I hope I can have this done and the files uploaded by Friday, so I'd advise you to try then.

-Tim

GSC 1101 Materials

2009-08-19T11:01:00.002-04:00

syllabus and first lecture (history) are available in shared class files, from the front page, current students, then social science/tbrigham

Clearing the slate

2009-05-29T14:37:00.001-04:00

Thanks all for a Great Spring Term. Everything From this post forward will relate to Fall courses.

GSC 101: Last Extra Xtra Cred Chance

2009-04-28T16:31:00.001-04:00

a paragraph on the wired article discussing the ptsd VR therapy
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.08/warterror.html

1101 GSC

2009-04-27T20:30:00.002-04:00

Hi all,

I have just learned we are not allowed to take a "Final Exam" during class time, and that we must make use of the final time scheduled. Note that the definition of 'final' was, apparently intentionally, left very loose.
SO, we will take our TEST Wednesday 29 as planned, and utilize the final time appropriately; I will explain what/how on wednesday (it will be painless I promise). But if you are the worrying type, email me.

Also, I will still add an additional link for extra credit.

-Tim

tdbrigham@gmail.com

GSC 101: Research Proposal Reference Sites

2009-04-08T13:27:00.003-04:00

Here's a direct link to the library Galileo search site for journal articles that should work from anywhere (I am posting from home).

Also don't forget http://scholar.google.com

Again, you might have better access to more documents if you search from a computer on campus

Research Class: t tests online

2009-04-08T13:21:00.003-04:00

Here's a site that can be used to easily run your t tests
http://www.physics.csbsju.edu/stats/t-test.html
You'll note that once again the difference in use of terminology regarding the types of t tests. Most of you will use the Student's t test (which is the independent groups version).
The paired (pre-post, dependent groups, repeated measures) test is below the independent groups/Student's t.

Also, note the post below with poster guidelines, the 2nd link actually has a sample you can view full screen.

GSC 101: Research Proposal Example

2009-04-01T15:40:00.001-04:00

Try this link for a sample that may help (though yours will be far shorter and less complex)

Poster examples

2009-04-01T15:35:00.002-04:00

check out these links for some help, including samples
I think the 2nd link is more directly helpful, but the first has links to other resources
http://psychology.anu.edu.au/groups/sasp/posters.php
http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm

Research: IRB

2009-03-25T18:06:00.001-04:00

Good news. Everyone who turned in their IRBs with the majority of the class have been signed off on by Dr. Melichar. You can begin collecting data if you are ready!

The other 2 should receive approval soon, I would assume.
Cheers
Tim

GSC 1101 extra cred for test

2009-03-17T13:00:00.003-04:00

Give me a quick paragraph review of the article about how "The Smell of Fear" may be a true phenomenon

Also, if you have the National Geographic channel, provide a 1/2 page summary of Neanderthal Code (tues 8 and 11 pm, sunday 22 10am) Or On Discovery, Primal Connections, Saturday 11 am.
or you could watch "Biker Wars", which looks much cooler, alas I can give no credit for it. Other relevant stuff you find, email me tdbrigham@gmail.com

Research, lots of stuff...including sample test link

2009-02-24T19:19:00.004-05:00

Here are 2 links you can examine which computes t tests and ANOVAs online. I'd advise you read the instructions carefully when or before the time comes to run you actual data.
http://www.physics.csbsju.edu/stats/
and
http://www.stattucino.com/

Also, a reminder: if you have anything remaining to email me or bring to class next session to complete the IRB process, please do so.

Finally......a sample test for next week available here + a few good tips on the breakdown of item types, timing, etc. HOWEVER note that some of this mainly applies to the actual GRE Subject test (that you pay for). still the 'Major field exam' next class will be very similar.

RESEARCH CLASS. ETS EXAM NEXT WEEK

2009-02-23T16:03:00.004-05:00

Update to an update. Turns out after clarification ETS will be next week, this week is finishing irb and some in class lecture from the hardcover text.
Best
Tim

ok guys, I just realized the message I got referred to 'next week' , which could likely mean March 3rd and not tomorrow. I've emailed to clarify, but be ready for anything, including turning in IRB stuff. -Tim

original I JUST got word. We will be having the ETS exam this week. I'd still like you to bring in copies of what you have for your irb thus far and we'll determine if we're ready to submit this week
-Tim

update re 1101 Wed 18th

2009-02-18T18:57:00.003-05:00

Ok, official word I got is they don't want anyone driving, and as I say uGA is under the same policy, so if you are at home stay there. No class tonight. If you are already at the building please wait for the all clear before leaving.

urgent gsc 1101

2009-02-18T18:50:00.002-05:00

Last word I got from campus was that everyone was under lock down due to tornado warning. same situation here at uga. waiting to hear if we are expected to meet, but still no all clear warning. if you have not left for class yet, hold on.

Research Class

2009-02-17T16:23:00.002-05:00

This link should take you to an e copy of the sample informed consent

PSYCH 1101 EXAM

2009-02-10T18:54:00.001-05:00

Don't forget your scantrons for the test Wed.
Good luck

PSYCH 1101

2009-02-08T12:16:00.003-05:00

one last chance for extra credit prior to the test. Take a read and bring in a half page summary re this article about how our brain's are being affected negatively by too much interruption and digital overload

PSYCH 1101

2009-01-14T20:37:00.003-05:00

Hey all, related to our last lecture, I'd like you to take the time to read this 2 page 'instant expert' article on evolution. Providing a 1/2 to 1 page summary will get you bonus points on the first exam!

PSYCH1101

2009-01-12T19:58:00.001-05:00

Hi all, sorry about monday night. see your email for an explanation. I arrived about 5 minutes after everyone left. See you wednesday.
Tim

Abnormal Psy Final Review list

2008-12-04T11:48:00.000-05:00

The usual disclaimer: I do not promise this is absolutely everything on the exam, rather it is the list I look over as I create and choose questions. Questions come mainly from the slides we focus on in class, material not covered is not tested. Some bonus items will be on the test. blah blah blah

Addiction:

Defining addiction: continued use despite negative consequences

Define physical dependence. What’s the difference? Is physical dependence required to be an addict>?

Tolerance and withdrawal.

Alcohol abuse/drug abuse often co-morbid with other disorders. Pg 413.

Stimulation of the dopamine path pg 419

Treatment: specifically we discussed antabuse and medications which attempt to act on behavioristic principles to remove the reinforcement drugs provide.

Measuring outcomes in alc anon. we discussed problems in measuring success.

Sexual disorders

Remember, here especially, things are relative. What one couple finds pleasing another might find troubling, thus SUFFERING becomes the prime ideas behind deciding what constitutes a problem, EXCEPT in cases of victimization or law breaking (ie pedophilia)

Homosexuality in the DSM. Is it a disorder? It used to be. See pages 452-3

Paraphilias: we focused on fetishism (can’t achieve sexual fulfillment without an object or situation), voyeurs and exhibitionism, sadism and masochism.

Sexual dysfunctions included those of the desire, arousal and orgasm stage. Such as hypoactive desire, sex aversion. Premature ejaculation. Female orgasmic disorder

Treatment often behavioral. Remember discussion of pedophile treatment (shocks) and fetishes (pairing the fetish with more normal sex)

Schizophrenia

About 1%

Seems very much in part genetic. Recall the more genes you share with a schizophrenic the higher the chances of having it, pg 501

Hallucinations vs delucsions

Positive vs negative symptoms

Subtypes exist but we focused on the classic paranoid, and to a lesser degree the catatonic. What is the residual type?

Why facial tics so prevalent in schizophrenics? Dopamine medications

Is the bad mothering or double bind hypothesis still popular? What are they? How about the relation to flu exposure in utero?

Treatment

Very generally, understand behavioristic approaches (focus on behavior and changing it), cognitive approaches (changing thought), and to a lesser degree psychodynamic (uncovering deep dark stuff in the psyche) and humanistic (everybody strives to be a good person)

The rise and usefulness of antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants and antianxiety meds. Lithium for bipolar.

Eclectic (combination of all approaches) therapy most common.

When is ECT still used? Brain surgery?

Problems in assessing the effectiveness of treatment? People often just get better with time. Relate to idea of regression to the mean.

GSC 101

2008-11-25T15:53:00.001-05:00

remember to turn in your cultural events review paper (if you haven't already done so) when you take the final. Thurs dec 11th at 330.

All classes: extra credit

2008-11-19T20:07:00.000-05:00

one last chance at a few extra credit points this semester by reading and writing a 1/2 to one page response paper to the article The Evolution of Insanity. an interesting look at how delusions have changed with culture

Research

2008-11-03T16:58:00.001-05:00

Please see your email for an important announcement about Tuesday's class.

AbPsych Webct info

2008-10-26T15:35:00.000-04:00

FYI, until you change it your, username should also act as your password.

Abnormal Psych Slides

2008-10-23T16:59:00.000-04:00

are now available on WebCT (or should be at least). Thanks to the student who suggested this. Let me know if you have any problems accessing the first set. I will continue uploading them as we move ahead.
Cheers
Tim

All classes

2008-10-23T12:46:00.000-04:00

could this interesting article possibly be source for a bonus question on an exam?
Scientists Erase Specific memories in Mice

AbPsych

2008-10-22T16:10:00.001-04:00

In response to questions about it, I'll allow the extra credit opportunity below (relating to the video) to apply to you all as well. I'll leave this open until the first exam.

Cheers
Tim

Abnormal Psych

2008-10-20T20:03:00.000-04:00

I will be bringing the slides for this week's discussion while I work out how to best give you access to them.
cheers
tim

1101 reminder

2008-10-14T16:37:00.000-04:00

test has been moved to Tues oct 21st, at which time also due will be 2 references related to your class paper.

1101

2008-10-08T12:12:00.000-04:00

here's a possibility I came across for those of you still looking to fill your cultural event criteria

Come Learn about Deaf Culture

Christopher Jon Heuer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Literacy at Gallaudet University. He is the author of “Bug-Deaf Identity and Internal Revolution” and “All Your Parts Intact-Poems.” He also authored “The Man On The Street” column for the now-defunct Tactile Mind Weekly (many of his columns have been reprinted in Bug). He currently writes for DeafDC.com, and his work has also appeared in several anthologies and magazines. Heuer lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife Amy and newborn son Jack.

October 12

7:30 - 9:30

Student Learning Center

Room 101

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Research Slides

2008-10-01T12:17:00.000-04:00

are now available for next class

1101 Test Date

2008-09-23T14:17:00.000-04:00

Will be moved back (ie NOT sept 30). I will be updating the schedule and some other dates today in class and post an updated schedule to shared class files soon.

ALL CLASSES: extra credit

2008-09-16T19:48:00.001-04:00

I will offer 3 extra credit points to the first exam grade of those who view this intriguing video as a neuroscientist describs her own stroke, and then writes a half-page summary of the talk. I know you are (or should be) studying, so I will extend this opportunity until the last day of Sept.
Cheers
Tim

Research: exam review concepts

2008-09-16T17:57:00.002-04:00

Exam 1 next class will cover chaps 1-5, with the emphasis on chapters 1, 4 and 5 except for things we specifically discussed in class from 2 & 3.
I'll update new terms i think of with italics
I failed to mention I also often easy extra credit Qs based on readings I provide via weblink. Here is a fun and easy one to start with. Is there ESP?
Concept Checklist for Exam 1

Ways of obtaining knowledge- I.R.A.E.
Pres-scientific psychologists. Who they were and what they wanted to know.
John Locke and Bacon champion empiricism
Political effect?
Principles of science, such as falsifiability. parsimony….
determinism
Theory v hypothesis
Operational definition
Experiment vs other types of research
Understand /interpret correlation coefficients
Understand the meaning of a correlation
Compute mean median mode
And standard deviation.
Explain each of the above.
Difference between tight and broad distribution.
95% of all scores in normal distribution within 2 Sds of mean
Scales of measurement (nominaal ordinal......). recognize or give examples.
ceiling and floor of measurements.
what's a subject variable?
Validity (types) vs reliability
box 5.2 example
Validity of your study (control confounds, sound stats etc). allows making causakl inference. ie is it a well designed and carried out study>
confounds include attrition, regression to mean
Validity of measures/tests (construct, content, criterion)
practice Qs at end of chap 5.
Ethics and the IRB.
informed consent, not overpaying paticipants, no deception.

research Slides for Sep 16

2008-09-14T16:42:00.000-04:00

....can be found here. This is the final of stuff to be covered on our first exam.

Research

2008-09-08T18:30:00.002-04:00

Hey all, here are the next set of slides. Sorry, I meant to have this done Friday.....

1101 Slides....

2008-08-28T16:42:00.000-04:00

are now placed in the shared class folder and labeled appropriately. My apologies that I did not catch on to the fact that the previously linked slides were vastly different.

Psych 1101

2008-08-26T18:01:00.000-04:00

Hey all, sorry for the unscheduled abscence today. I was involved in a 3 car accident on my way to class (no injuries) and actually would have made it in time regardless except for waiting for the police report to be filed.
We'll pick up Thursday where we left off.
Best
Tim

GSC 1101

2008-08-25T15:13:00.001-04:00

Hey all, since I have heard that in the case of the research lecture, my slides have been heavily modified from what is otherwise available online, you may download my own slides for the research lecture here.

1101 Slides

2008-08-21T16:34:00.000-04:00

Myers Exploring Psych Slides (halfway down page)

Research methods AND PSYCH 1101

2008-08-17T13:42:00.001-04:00

Here is a great sample paper you should download and save or print for reference. You will find it VERY helpful in this class and as you move on in the future and need to use/learn APA style. Note that although the main points are the same, there will be minor differences between a research report ("already done the project") and a research proposal ("here is what I intend to do"), which I will explain.

Research Methods

2008-08-14T16:00:00.000-04:00

the first two sets of research methods slides can be found here
In the future I will attempt to continue adding slides and link to them from this web site.

GSC 1101

2008-08-14T15:48:00.000-04:00

Here's a welcome to the Intro class at GSC. Notice I've updated the sidebar links, particularly the one pointing you to printable versions of lecture slides eerily similar to my own. 3rd heading on the page " Lecture Sequence from Exploring Psychology (Myers)

Welcome to Fall Classes

2008-08-11T16:42:00.000-04:00

Hi All, just a fresh post to let you know I will soon start updating the web page for Fall courses. I will updated the links to the side to reflect the correct books soon. Everything below this post can be disregarded as it is old info.
Cheers
Tim Brigham

Poster Help

2008-04-16T16:37:00.000-04:00

check out these links for some help, including samples
http://psychology.anu.edu.au/groups/sasp/posters.php
http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm

Research: Data Analysis

2008-04-09T15:02:00.000-04:00

All,
Here is a site that includes everything you need to perform the appropriate tests on your data, as discussed in class April 9.
http://faculty.vassar.edu/lowry/VassarStats.html
See the menu on the left side of that page. For most of you (all?) you will go to the t-test section.
Cheers!
Tim
PS Here is the link to the sample results:
http://web.psych.washington.edu/writingcenter/writingguides/pdf/stats.pdf

and the examples

Reporting a significant t-test for dependent groups (μ1 ≠ μ2):

Results indicate a significant preference for pecan pie (M = 3.45, SD = 1.11) over cherry pie (M = 3.00, SD =.80), t(15) = 4.00, p = .001.

Reporting a significant t-test for independent groups (μ1 ≠ μ2):

UW students taking statistics courses in Psychology had higher IQ scores (M = 121, SD = 14.2) than did those taking statistics courses in Statistics (M = 117, SD = 10.3), t(44) = 1.23, p = .04.

Misc: Interesting lecture online

2008-03-25T11:55:00.000-04:00

a neuroscientist describes her own stroke and what it felt like.

Research: Informed Consent Sample

2008-03-05T15:59:00.000-05:00

Informed consent sample can be found here. sorry for the delay in posting.
For those of you who know you have work to do on your methods sections, I would advise doing that asap, as we will have one week after spring break to finish things up before turning these materials in to Dr Melichar.
Best
Tim

Research Methods

2008-02-20T14:26:00.000-05:00

Here is a link to a practice version of the ETS exam. It includes the instructions etc, and should do a good job helping you get prepared for the process.
Cheers!
Tim

exam study notes

2007-11-28T19:17:00.000-05:00

Exam next week. Topics likely to include (but not limited to)

Scales of measurement (nominal , ordinal , ratio). And categorical vs quantitative.

Types of t tests. Independent-samples t and dependent-samples t. When to use each, ex. a pre-post design would use which?

Types of ANOVAs and their relation to types of t-tests (Within vs between).
Why are ANOVAs used? Why not just use multiple t-tests?

Significance as a RATIO of between group vs within Group or random variance.

Know the notation for ANOVA designs and how to read it. ie break down a 2x2x4?

Determine if there are main effects and interactions from data presented as: a. cell means, and b. line graphs
Be able to interpret what main effects and interactions ARE.

Types of validity. Internal, external and construct.

Identifying and Controlling extraneous variables or confounds.
Recall sequencing and ABBA.

Correlational and regression stuff from tonight.
Strength, directionality, etc

Interesting Debate Tonight Oct3 7pm

2007-10-03T12:23:00.000-04:00

Hey guys, just as an fyi, there is an important and intriguing debate tonight at the university of alabama from scientists representing atheistic and christian viewpoints. Both are highly intelligent, well known scientists. Thought you might find it interesting as it relates to our discussions of evidence, empiricism, etc

here is a link to the website, which includes links to listen live over the net.

Abnormal Slides

2007-09-11T13:01:00.000-04:00

set 2 can be downloaded and printed
Note because I was late posting this I will bring copies for tonight (11th) class on PTSD and anxiety.
T

Abnormal & Research Room Change

2007-08-20T11:43:00.000-04:00

Hi All, I was able to get a room change for our classes so that we can use the built in projection system instead of the portable. We will now meet in 315W. I will also put a note up in the old room. best
Tim

Research Slides

2007-08-15T13:32:00.000-04:00

The first set of research slides are available here. Note there are a lot of slides here as they should carry you through at least the first 2 lectures.
Tim

Abnormal Psy Slides

2007-08-14T16:08:00.000-04:00

sets for chps 1-4 should still be found here
You will need the program winzip to decompress these files (though most all computers have some form of this already installed). I advise you to print these in handout mode with 4 slides to a page to conserve paper and ink.

Fall term

2007-08-14T13:00:00.000-04:00

This post marks the start of Fall 07 classes. Everything below will remain just in case I decide to repost links, etc, but otherwise can be ignored.
Good luck,
Tim

Research

2007-02-26T18:19:00.000-05:00

here is a link that allows you to do a simple t test online
http://www.physics.csbsju.edu/stats/t-test.html
Also, remember those of you who will use the class to gather your data should come prepared to do so the class following break.

Research

2007-02-13T13:05:00.000-05:00

here are some links to info on the ETS exam
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/MFT/pdf/psyques.pdf
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/MFT/pdf/mft_testdesc_psych_4bmf.pdf
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/Psychology.pdf

Intro Psy Thurs Feb 1st Class Canceled

2007-01-31T18:38:00.000-05:00

You should all have gotten word, but just in case not: Class is canceled for this Thursday night.
I'll see you Tuesday.
Tim

research- note re 22nd

2007-01-22T16:02:00.000-05:00

All, I have an appointment which has pushed back to 4:45. Just in case I am running late tonight, I will be there and we will be finalizing our IRB forms. It is imperative that I see you all then.
Tim