History and Professional Issues in Psychology

Fall 2018, PSY 194Q

Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, SEA 1.332

Instructor:  Ray Hawkins, Ph.D., ABPP

Office phone:  512-232-3354, Cell phone:  512-632-2119, e-mail:  rhawkins@utexas.edu

Office:  SEA 6.108, Office Hours:  MWF 3-4PM & by appointment;

Recommended Texts: Lawson, R.B., Graham, J.E., & Baker, K.M. (2007). A History of Psychology: Globalization, Ideas, and Applications. NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.; Thompson, D., Hogan, J.D., & Clark, P.M. (2012). Developmental Psychology in Historical Perspective. NY: Wiley; Danziger, K. (2010). Problematic Encounters: Talks on Psychology and History (download from http://kurtdanziger.com) (The first two recommended texts will be on reserve with David Collins)(See attached reference list for background readings.)

The seminar as currently planned will consist of eight class meetings oriented to a consideration of the history and development of clinical psychology as a profession within the context of psychology history and systems. Two or three of the meetings will comprise panel discussions addressing questions such as "How have new tools and techniques advanced theories and research methods?” "How can old tools and theories be used in contemporary clinical psychology science?" “What is the current status of the gap between theory and practice in clinical psychology?” "How does basic science inform clinical psychology?" “How has cultural diversity been included in clinical psychology science and practice?”, and "How will the health service provider designation change clinical psychology practice?" The instructor and guest presenters encourage and expect student participation as part of the learning process.  Readings will be suggested from the reading list as the seminar progresses.  Grading will be based upon seminar participation and students’ written journal reflections on the topics discussed each session as these relate to students’ developing research and clinical interests (Minimum 10 pages, APA Style). 

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Introduction to Psychology

PSY 301 (unique# 43945)

Fall 2009 (MWF 3 PM, MEZ 1.306)

Instructor:  Dr. Ray Hawkins                        Teaching Assistants: TBA

            Office:  SEA 2.208                                                Office:  TBA

Hours:  MWF 3 PM - 4 PM                                    Hours:            TBA

Phone:  232-3354                                                            Phone:            TBA                                   

e-mail: hawkins@psy.utexas.edu                                    e-mail            TBA

Date                        Lecture Topic                                                Chapter Readings

Aug 26                        "What" and "Why" of Psychology                        Chapter 1 (pp. 1-13)

Aug 28                        Scientific Method in Psychology                          Chapter 1 (pp. 14-33)

                                                                                                Appendix A

Aug 31                        Neuroscience, Behavior, & Development            Chapters 2, 3, 4

Sept 18 First Exam

Sept 21                        Sensation, Perception, & Consciousness            Chapter 5, 6

Oct 2                        Conditioning & Learning                                    Chapter 7

Oct 7                        Memory                                                            Chapter 8

Oct 14 Second Exam

Oct 16                        Thinking, Language, and Intelligence            Chapters 9

Oct 23                        Motivation, Stress, & Health                        Chapters 10, 11

Nov 2                        Personality                                                Chapter 12

Nov 9 Third Exam           

Nov 11                        Psychological Disorders and Therapy            Chapters 13, 14

Nov 23                        Social Psychology                                    Chapter 15

Dec 4 Fourth Exam

Course Grade

A total of four (4) exams will be given, all during regular class times. There will be no final exam. Each exam will be worth 100 points and will consist of 50 multiple choice, matching, and/or true and false questions.  Each exam will cover all of the reading materials assigned for that portion of the course and all of the lecture and video materials presented since the previous exam. Approximately one fourth of all exam questions will be taken from lecture and video materials and three-fourths from the text. Exams will not be returned, but you may review your exam by notifying the TA prior to her office hours. Makeup exams will be given only when written documentation of medical, psychiatric, or family emergencies are provided. A missed exam must be made up within two weeks of the scheduled test date, and must be taken during your T.A.'s office hours. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS will be made under any circumstances. Total Point Grade Equivalents: Below 240=F; 240-279=D; 280-319=C; 320-359=B; 360 or above=A

Extra Credit: Extra credit points can be earned by participation in classroom demonstrations.  Extra credit cannot be earned by outside papers or projects or by participating in more than the required number of experiments.

Required Textbook:  David G. Myers  Exploring Psychology (7^th Edition)(print version or e-book); Optional text: Keirsey & Bates, Please Understand Me.

Research Requirement

As an important part of the educational experience of Introductory Psychology, you are required to participate in 5.0 hours of faculty-sponsored research or to write a 5-page research paper.  This requirement is explained on the first day of class and at http://www.psy.utexas.edu/psy/UNDERGRAD/courses/info/301.html. If you have questions, please contact Abby Black at 301research@psy.utexas.edu or stop in and see her at SEA 2.216 (telephone 232-4269).

Students with Disabilities

The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.  For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4641 TTY.

Important Tips for Doing Well in This Course

1.  Download and print a copy of the PowerPoint slides for the chapter(s) that will be covered in lectures and bring this copy to class for your additional notes. These slides make an excellent outline of the key points to study for each exam.

2.  Attend every lecture. Although there is considerable overlap between the lectures and the textbook, some of the lecture material is not discussed in the textbook and such material will be covered on exams.  Missing a single lecture may well be the difference between an A and a B on an exam.  Studying someone else’s class notes is a very poor substitute for getting the information first-hand.

3.  Stay attentive during the lectures and take detailed and comprehensive notes.  A main reason for poor test performance is failure to pay full attention during class and the corresponding failure to take adequate notes.

4.  Review your class notes at regular intervals.  The most effective strategy is to reread all the lecture notes since the beginning of the course (or at least since the previous exam) every 3-5 days.  By the time you study for an exam, you will have already learned most of the lecture material

3.  Study the appropriate chapters of the textbook as we progress through the various topics of the course.  About two thirds of the test questions are drawn from textbook material and much of this material is not covered in the lectures. We will begin each topic at approximately the date listed next to that topic on this syllabus.

4.  Use the SQ3R study aids and other learning tips described in the textbook preface and on pages 29-30 of Chapter 1. These aids have been proven to enhance learning and test performance significantly. A supplemental CD-ROM called PsychInquiry has been bundled with the Myers' textbook and is highly recommended to improve your critical thinking skills.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Basic problems and principles of human experience and behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equivalent in independent study.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Supervised practical experience in clinical assessment and treatment. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester, with practicum hourse to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequistie: Admissin to candidacy for the doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

Biological and social factors in the development and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 351K, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, 362K, Mechanical Engineering 335, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309, Statistics and Scientific Computation 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 318.

Supervised practical experience in clinical assessment and treatment. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester, with practicum hourse to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequistie: Admissin to candidacy for the doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Supervised practical experience in the use of clinical techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with ten to twelve hours of practicum experience to be arranged. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Psychology 389K, and consent of instructor.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a wekk for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.