Q2,3,4
Assignments to be submitted to the Black Box in the Psychology Resource Office (PRO - in room PSY 206D) are due: By 11:30 pm on the Thursday due date. By the PRO closing time of the Thursday due date. By 3:00 PM of the due date. Whenever you get around to doing them.
By 3:00 PM of the due date.
All departments handle prerequisites differently. In the psychology department, you can take a psychology course without the prerequisites. (T/F)
False
At CSULB, you can take PSY 100, 110, and 220 all in the same semester. (T/F)
False
Late work is accepted in PSY 301. (T/F)
False
Currently, the Chair of the psychology department is: Dr. Dan Chiappe Dr. Courtney Ahrens Dr. Guido Urizar Dr. Dave Whitney
Whitney
Students at CSULB are limited to ____ units of repeating. 18 28 10 120
28
Assignments that are NOT graded by BeachBoard (for example, paper hard copy assignments due to the Black Box) will be graded: Immediately after you submit it 3 - 4 weeks after the due date and a news announcement will be posted when points are available 1 month to six weeks after the due date At the end of the semester
3 - 4 weeks after the due date and a news announcement will be posted when points are available
Learning research (Wagner, Schober, & Spiel, 2008) has found that students had the best academic performance working on a variety of tasks in discrete (separate) ____ intervals. 30-minute 1-hour 2-hour 4-hour
30-minute
A 35 point quiz has _____ questions. 10 really difficult 35 15-25 70
35
How much time should you plan on spending on 301 work each week? About 2 to 3 hours per week About 4 to 5 hours per week About 6 to 8 hours per week About 10 to12 hours per week
About 6 to 8 hours per week
The best way to find internships and other out-of-class experiences is to: Look for them to be advertised on campus Dind them on the APA website; type "college internships" in the search box Look for them in the schedule of classes Actively seek them out on your own
Actively seek them out on your own
You must file a request to graduate (using the form found online at the enrollment services website): At least one day before you plan on graduating. After 90 units and before the enrollment services deadline for graduation terms. At least a week before you plan on graduating. The same day you declare the psychology major.
After 90 units and before the enrollment services deadline for graduation terms.
A student named Sarah Alexander who has a question for the instructors should use which of the subject headers on her email? Sarah Alexander - question Alexander, S. - question about . . . (insert topic) Alexander, Sarah - question Alexander, S. - question Any of the choices will work.
Alexander, Sarah - question
For most BeachBoard quizzes (all except the GRE quizzes and the final exam): (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) It is OK to refer to course materials while answering questions. You may retake the quizzes as many times as you want during the time the quizzes are available. All questions are objectively scored by BeachBoard. It is possible to lose work if you save your work but do NOT submit it before the due date/time.
All
One reason college campuses are great places to be is because they are loaded with services designed to help students succeed, available mostly for free or for a nominal fee. Check them out at CSULB, and use them to your advantage!! Just to name a few, campuses provide students with services for: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Academic advising Career development Counseling Disability support Tutoring Writing assistance
All
PSY 241- Psychobiology is required for: (Check all that apply) Applying to the psychology major Taking PSY 331, 332, 333 and all the other Group 1 psychology courses Psychology major requirements for graduation Applying to the psychology minor
All
PSY 301 is a course that: (check all that apply) Is created for psychology majors Provides information for getting the most out of your undergrad education Offers lots of extra credit Uses the resources in the Psychology Resource Office (PSY 206) for some assignments
All
The final exam will be given: At specified times to be announced In the computer lab in the Psychology building Using BeachBoard All of the above
All
When submitting written assignments, it is NOT acceptable: To copy from a friend To cut and paste from an Internet link To copy directly from the text To do any of the above
All
As a student, it is useful for you to have "test-wiseness" - namely, the ability to use features of a test to improve your scores. Some common test-wise strategies are which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Always look over the exam before starting to develop a plan for working through all items. Be alert for key words in questions (e.g., except, not, all, but). Select an answer for all items the first time through the test, even ones you are unsure about. Recognize patterns on a specific professor's test (e.g., "none of the above" is never correct). Eliminate options you are sure are incorrect by physically removing them from consideration.
Always look over the exam before starting to develop a plan for working through all items. Be alert for key words in questions (e.g., except, not, all, but). Recognize patterns on a specific professor's test (e.g., "none of the above" is never correct). Eliminate options you are sure are incorrect by physically removing them from consideration.
One of the following statements about the services that PRO Guides provide to PSY 301 students is not true. Identify the false statement. Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with the PRO Tour extra credit assignment. Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with all of the assignments, because all PRO Guides have completed PSY 301 and the course does not change from semester to semester. Specific PRO Guides will be giving workshops about the major projects -- either the graduate school project or the Job with BA project. Those Guides will be able to assist you with your project during the workshop.
Any PRO Guide will be able to help you with all of the assignments, because all PRO Guides have completed PSY 301 and the course does not change from semester to semester.
Research has repeatedly surveyed psychology undergraduates and faculty regarding their expectations about what psychology majors should learn (Gaither & Butler, 2005; McGovern & Hawks, 1986). Although there is much overlap in the views of undergraduates and faculty, students and faculty disagree strongly in their expectation about: Applied skills like therapy - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not Research methods - faculty expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while students do not Lifespan development - faculty expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while students do not Learning about career options - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not
Applied skills like therapy - students expect this as a core part of the undergraduate degree while faculty do not
In college, organizational skills are essential because assignments: Are usually more labor intensive and you have less time to complete them Are usually broken down into a variety of discrete steps Usually require memorization of an enormous amount of facts
Are usually more labor intensive and you have less time to complete them
If you are confused about an assignment, you could do any of the following EXCEPT: Check the BeachBoard announcements or look at your campus email. Perhaps someone else has already experienced the same problem, raised the issue with the instructors, and a general explanation has been provided to all. Ask any PRO Guide or the receptionist in the psychology office for help. Send a question to [email protected] with the proper header. Visit one of the course asistants in Psy 206D during their available hours.
Ask any PRO Guide or the receptionist in the psychology office for help.
To graduate from CSULB, you need: (check all that apply) At least 120 total units To complete upper division Capstone courses At least a 2.0 in all four GPAs (overall, CSULB, major and upper division major GPA) A minor in a related area To complete all major requirements To complete all lower division GE courses or have your GE certification To walk in a Spring Graduation Ceremony
At least 120 total units To complete upper division Capstone courses At least a 2.0 in all four GPAs (overall, CSULB, major and upper division major GPA) To complete all major requirements To complete all lower division GE courses or have your GE certification
Which sources could you use to find out what the prerequisites for psychology courses are? (check all that apply) CSULB catalog CSULB Schedule of Classes Your MyCSULB account The Psychology Major Handbook On the Psychology Major & Minor Checksheets Other departments' websites
CSULB Schedule of Classes Your MyCSULB account The Psychology Major Handbook On the Psychology Major & Minor Checksheets
One of the most helpful strategies you can undertake to ensure your success in and progression through the psychology major is to: Decide on your career goals by first semester junior year Take 400-level courses as early in your undergraduate career as you can Carefully plan how you will go about completing your degree requirements Obtain relevant experiences outside the classroom before your junior year
Carefully plan how you will go about completing your degree requirements
Students who gravitate to psychology believing it to be a relatively easy route to a bachelor's degree often: Find they are correct in this perception Find psychology largely based on common sense and, therefore, easier than they thought Caught off guard by the academic rigor of the major
Caught off guard by the academic rigor of the major
Where should you click to find the 301 required assignments? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) My Home button at the very top Click on Content then scroll down to Assignments Clicking on the 301 Course Home and then finding the bookmark to Assignments By reading the News and clicking on course links
Click on Content then scroll down to Assignments Clicking on the 301 Course Home and then finding the bookmark to Assignments
Research shows that adopting an internal or external locus of control has measurable consequences. Which of the following statements best describes what we know from that research? College students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement but do so while experiencing greater stress and a tendency toward substance abuse than those with an external locus of control. College students with an internal locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an external locus of control experience greater academic achievement. College students with an external locus of control experience greater academic achievement but do so while experiencing greater stress and a tendency toward substance abuse than those with an internal locus of control. College students with an external locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement.
College students with an external locus of control experience greater stress and higher rates of substance abuse, while students with an internal locus of control experience greater academic achievement.
In 2013, the APA developed and revised very explicit guidelines about the nature of academic work for the undergraduate psychology major. Some of these 10 guidelines are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Sociocultural and international awareness Communication skills Ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world Scientific inquiry and critical thinking Professional development Knowledge base in psychology
Communication skills Ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world Scientific inquiry and critical thinking Professional development Knowledge base in psychology
To receive an A in the course, you need to: (Check all that apply) (All answers must be correct to receive credit for this question.) Earn 90% on the final exam Complete this Course Procedures Quiz with a score of 30 or better Earn at least 210 of 300 possible points on the final exam Do all of the Extra Credit assignments possible Complete all sections and subsections of the major project Earn at least 195 points on the major project Submit the academic/career planning assignment
Complete this Course Procedures Quiz with a score of 30 or better Earn at least 210 of 300 possible points on the final exam Complete all sections and subsections of the major project Earn at least 195 points on the major project Submit the academic/career planning assignment
The 2014 graph shows that, as compared to a high school graduate, a college graduate with a bachelor's degree: Earns, on average, $228 more per week and is slightly less likely to be unemployed Earns, on average, $312 more per week and is slightly less likely to be unemployed Earns, on average, $433 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed Earns, on average, $333 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed
Earns, on average, $433 more per week and is about half as likely to be unemployed
Given those facts, is it true or false that, if you do not meet one of the minimum grade requirements, you can apply extra credit points to the grade of that specific assignment? (T/F)
False
Students can send email through BeachBoard in PSY 301. (T/F)
False
The first step for organizing a literature review paper is to begin to identify and locate potential sources of information. (T/F)
False
When submitting more than one assignment to the Black Box at the same time (such as Assignments 15 and 16), it is okay to staple both assignments together. (T/F)
False
If you want prompt (within 48 hours) feedback to a question submitted via email, you should send it: During virtual office hours From Monday morning to Thursday noon On Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 3 Anytime--the instructors are always online
From Monday morning to Thursday noon
After the due date/time, you can only review quizzes you had taken before the due date. You review past quizzes by: Emailing the instructors for advice. Viewing the quizzes in PRO. Going to the quiz on the Quizzes tab on BeachBoard and clicking on Submissions. Looking under Content.
Going to the quiz on the Quizzes tab on BeachBoard and clicking on Submissions.
Gaining experience outside of the classroom provides many benefits including: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) An immediate and positive impact on the grades in your traditional classes Greater maturity regarding your academic and career goals A new perspective about possible career paths Knowledge and skills that cannot be developed through in-class coursework
Greater maturity regarding your academic and career goals A new perspective about possible career paths Knowledge and skills that cannot be developed through in-class coursework
Undergraduate degree programs in psychology cover a broad scope of the field by ensuring all majors learn all of the following EXCEPT: How psychological knowledge can be applied toward designing additional research and addressing behavior problems How to provide basic counseling skills to help others with their problems How psychological science is conducted What knowledge psychological science has yielded to date
How to provide basic counseling skills to help others with their problems
Indicate which of the following situations are appropriate to bring to the course assistants. You should visit a course assistant . . . . . (Check all that apply.) If you need clarification about the meaning of the instructions for an assignment If you received no credit on an assignment If you feel overwhelmed and want someone to help you set up a plan to manage your time If you want someone to proofread your written work If you want someone to tell you the answer to one of the difficult quiz questions If you think there may be a problem with your browser because you are not receiving the group email
If you need clarification about the meaning of the instructions for an assignment If you feel overwhelmed and want someone to help you set up a plan to manage your time
When performing literature searches, results of searches are best examined: In chronological order, with most recent first By first reading titles of articles By first reading abstracts of articles By sorting by first author's last name In chronological order, with oldest first
In chronological order, with most recent first
Most of the follow are TRUE about organizing literature review papers. Which one is NOT true? It is expected that the actual writing will require several steps: a detailed outline, then draft, then revisions. It is a common experience that students struggle with the small number of sources that are available. It is a good idea to read information about your topic area before you narrow your topic. The best tools available for finding sources of information are online databases.
It is a common experience that students struggle with the small number of sources that are available.
he amount of material students are assigned to read in their courses dramatically increases in college. Which of the following are important techniques for boosting reading comprehension? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Link the topics you are reading to knowledge you already possess Read the material thoroughly exactly in the order it is presented Skip material that is confusing to you and that you don't understand Examine major topics to be covered (e.g., a chapter outline) before reading Generate a list of questions about the topics that you want to cover Quiz yourself about the major topics after you finish reading
Link the topics you are reading to knowledge you already possess Examine major topics to be covered (e.g., a chapter outline) before reading Generate a list of questions about the topics that you want to cover Quiz yourself about the major topics after you finish reading
There are several strategies you can incorporate into your approach to the academic work in the psychology major that will improve your chances of success in adjusting to the type of learning that is required. These include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Making it a top priority to stay up to date with your academic work Being willing to accept that it is typical to have to repeat up to two courses Working to combat any misleading expectations you have for passive learning in your courses Learning to ask for help when you need it, but not before you put forth a concerted effort
Making it a top priority to stay up to date with your academic work Working to combat any misleading expectations you have for passive learning in your courses Learning to ask for help when you need it, but not before you put forth a concerted effort
The Psychology Student association (PSA) and Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society: (check all that apply) Meet together every other week Require students to attend every meeting Always have free food Never have guest speakers or interesting workshops Look good on vitas and resumes for applying to graduate school and jobs
Meet together every other week Look good on vitas and resumes for applying to graduate school and jobs
There are many different Extra Credit assignments available during the semester. Each student may earn: The points for all Extra Credit work completed No more than 100 points of Extra Credit No more than 160 points of Extra Credit 75% of the Extra Credit points available
No more than 160 points of Extra Credit
Planning your courses and timely progress toward your degree requires that you: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Obtain the exact requirements for earning your psychology degree at CSULB Develop a plan that respects prerequisites as well as other commitments on your time Plan your college coursework for every semester, all the way to graduation Avoid deviating from the plan for any reason once you have developed it
Obtain the exact requirements for earning your psychology degree at CSULB Develop a plan that respects prerequisites as well as other commitments on your time Plan your college coursework for every semester, all the way to graduation
Instructions for Extra Credit can be found: On BeachBoard, under Content, then Extra Credit. In the Course Procedures document. On the Syllabus. At any of the above.
On BeachBoard, under Content, then Extra Credit.
The academic environment of college classrooms requires that you are: Most likely to form relationships with peers during class time Open and tolerant of diverse points of view The one who speaks most in class in order to be known by the professor All of the above
Open and tolerant of diverse points of view
To declare the Psychology major, you need: PSY 100, 110, and 310 with a grade of B or better and a GPA of 3.0. PSY 100, 110, and 220 with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5. PSY 100, 110, 220, and 241 and an overall GPA of 3.5. PSY 100, 110, 220, AND 241 with a grade of C or better and a 2.5 CSULB GPA.
PSY 100, 110, 220, and 241 and an overall GPA of 3.5.
If you plan on going to Graduate School in Psychology, you should plan on taking: (check all that apply) PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics, 411 Experimental Design & Analysis, and 412 Multivariate Statistics PSY 314 Assessment and/or 315 Testing Only the minimum required courses for the Psychology major PSY 499 (Independent Study credit doing research with a faculty member) Lots of elective courses from other departments
PSY 310 Intermediate Statistics, 411 Experimental Design & Analysis, and 412 Multivariate Statistics PSY 314 Assessment and/or 315 Testing PSY 499 (Independent Study credit doing research with a faculty member)
There is a sizable body of research to show that improved academic performance is related to taking notes: As though they were writing them for someone else Particularly when students add their own ideas Exactly as they are provided during class lectures By writing down everything as much as possible
Particularly when students add their own ideas
Because employers value writing skills highly, being able to write well can really set you ahead of the competition when it's time to apply for jobs... Three of the following are suggested steps for enhancing your success in adjusting to the writing demands of academic work in psychology. Which one is NOT? You must develop an understanding of the purpose of writing in the overall objectives of the psychology major which is that good writing is crucial to their professional lives. You must develop an understanding of the purpose and function of APA style which is to facilitate communication by having everyone adhere to a predictable style. Ensuring success in your writing requires that you adopt an organized approach toward creating a plan for completing an assignment and following it. Psychology as a discipline believes that practice makes perfect, and undergraduates are required to write a great deal so that they will eventually produce excellent papers on their first attempt that need no revision.
Psychology as a discipline believes that practice makes perfect, and undergraduates are required to write a great deal so that they will eventually produce excellent papers on their first attempt that need no revision.
You will face academic challenges in your psychology major that, if you successfully overcome them, make your academic work worthy of a degree in a field. Of all your choices for how you might respond to these challenges, we hope you aspire to overcome them by: Leaving psychology as a major to seek a degree that offers less resistance Continuing in psychology but avoid these challenges by selecting courses that minimize the academic demands placed on you Putting forth effort to meet these challenges and, in so doing, acquire valuable skills and knowledge that represent a psychology degree
Putting forth effort to meet these challenges and, in so doing, acquire valuable skills and knowledge that represent a psychology degree
You can drop by the Psychology Resource Office (PRO) in room PSY 206 for: (Check all that apply) Questions about the Psychology Department Resources Capstones and GE questions Graduate School in Psychology resources Help finding a job with a BA in Psychology resources PSY 301 help Tutoring for psychology courses Course syllabi from Psychology courses Academic Advising
Questions about the Psychology Graduate School in Psychology resources Help finding a job with a BA in Psychology resources PSY 301 help Course syllabi from Psychology courses
An explanatory style refers to your beliefs about what causes the positive and negative events in your life. A student with an internal locus of control would likely explain a poor grade she received on a written assignment by: Recognizing her own shortcomings in preparing the paper Blaming the professor for not liking her or knowing her well Complaining about how her employer made her work an extra shift the day before the paper was due Complaining about how her employer made her work an extra shift the day before the paper was due
Recognizing her own shortcomings in preparing the paper
Academic success in college is largely based on your ability to learn new information and master new skills. Research in cognitive psychology has taught us that learning is maximized when the information to be learned is: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly right before testing (e.g., cramming) Reduced to meaningful and manageable units Studied in a large chunk all at once Memorized rotely (exactly as it appears in your notes/text) Actively processed
Rehearsed and reviewed repeatedly over time Reduced to meaningful and manageable units Actively processed
Which of the following best represents appropriate and professional viewpoints regarding the research and applied areas of psychology? Research and applied areas of psychology are intertwined, and it is unwise to separate the two. Focusing on applied endeavors represents an important and complete skill set, and applied work need not be grounded in scientific research. Being interested in conducting research can be an important contribution to the knowledge base in psychology, and you aren't necessarily responsible for considering its real-world implications or applications.
Research and applied areas of psychology are intertwined, and it is unwise to separate the two.
If a student discovers that no credit has been received for work that was submitted, the student should: Go to an instructor's office hours. Send an email message to [email protected] within ONE week of the due date or grade posting. Phone one of the instructors. Discuss the problem with one of the course assistants.
Send an email message to [email protected] within ONE week of the due date or grade posting.
According to the research on time management, _____ appears to play an important role in working efficiently (Strickland & Galimba, 2001). Starting with a pleasant task Completing large amounts of work in one sitting Setting personal goals Having fewer tasks to do
Setting personal goals
To keep up with all information and assignments in the course it is suggested that you check BeachBoard News announcements and email: Once a week ( on Monday or Tuesday) Several times per week including a Monday and Tuesday Daily Twice a day
Several times per week including a Monday and Tuesday
Two factors that are known to impact academic performance, and which you have considerable control over, are: (CHECK TWO BELOW) Time Sleep Distractions Peer pressure Stress
Sleep, Stress
College assignments usually require extensive writing. There are several strategies that help you to be successful across many varieties of writing assignments. What are those successful strategies? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Look for sample papers on the internet to use as models. Start early, because good writing requires time. Have a peer (who is objective) read your paper. Draft your written assignment and revise it repeatedly. Break large written assignments into independent stages.
Start early, because good writing requires time. Draft your written assignment and revise it repeatedly. Break large written assignments into independent stages.
College professors rely heavily on ______ as the primary organizing element of a course. A textbook BeachBoard Powerpoint A syllabus
Syllabus
Being a successful student requires you to appreciate which of the following (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)? That everyone at CSULB wants you to succeed You might find it takes more effort to make friends here than at other (smaller) schools That the majority of people who apply to CSULB are admitted That you have to work more independently on your studies than you might have before That you have to be more self-motivated than ever before
That everyone at CSULB wants you to succeed You might find it takes more effort to make friends here than at other (smaller) schools That you have to work more independently on your studies than you might have before That you have to be more self-motivated than ever before
Which group of psychology courses are open to Psychology majors only? (Meaning you must be declared as a psychology major to take these courses) The Group 1 courses (PSY 331, 332, 333, etc.) The Group 3 courses from Sub-group B The 400 level courses The Psychology Electives courses
The 400 level courses
If you were looking for opportunities for Research experience, where could you look? (Check all that apply) The Faculty Research Areas section of the Psychology department website On BeachBoard In the Psychology Resource Office (Room 206) on bulletin boards, handouts, or postings By conducting a library search using COAST Looking in the Psychology Student Study Center in room PSY 314 By asking faculty you've taken classes with about openings in their research labs
The Faculty Research Areas section of the Psychology department website In the Psychology Resource Office (Room 206) on bulletin boards, handouts, or postings By asking faculty you've taken classes with about openings in their research labs
As compared to high school, the difficulty of the academic work increases significantly in college. This increase in difficulty takes the forms of: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) The amount of material you are expected to learn can be extensive The expectation that students will demonstrate purposeful and reflective thinking about the material You being expected to remember the information learned in similar courses in high school Understanding the material in greater depth as topics are covered in more detail Professors assigning and expecting work to be completed at an advanced level
The amount of material you are expected to learn can be extensive The expectation that students will demonstrate purposeful and reflective thinking about the material Understanding the material in greater depth as topics are covered in more detail Professors assigning and expecting work to be completed at an advanced level
Why is it necessary to earn a minimum number of points on the project and the final exam to earn an A or B or C in the course, even if the total points accumulated are more than needed for that letter grade? Check all that apply. (All correct answers must be selected to receive credit for this question.) The instructors feel the project is one of the most important assignments in the course. There is more control over who has contributed to (and completed) the project and the final exam than there is for many of the quizzes. The final is a better reflection of what the student has retained than are individual quizzes that can be completed by guessing and repeating the quiz until the desired points are obtained. The instructors want to keep the students on their toes throughout the course.
The instructors feel the project is one of the most important assignments in the course. There is more control over who has contributed to (and completed) the project and the final exam than there is for many of the quizzes. The final is a better reflection of what the student has retained than are individual quizzes that can be completed by guessing and repeating the quiz until the desired points are obtained.
Several difficulties common among psychology majors relate to understanding the scientific basis of the discipline. These difficulties are described in all of the following EXCEPT: The lack of opportunities to practice scientific skills in their courses Frustration at the lack of applied skills being taught in their courses Clinging to the erroneous view that psychology is solely practice-oriented, and research skills are irrelevant to their interests in mental health careers A lack of proficiency with math and writing skills that would allow them to approach psychological science with confidence
The lack of opportunities to practice scientific skills in their courses
ATLAS does all the academic advising for psychology students. (T/F)
True
All of the following are places to find Volunteer opportunities: at PRO (in the Career Resource Room), at SLD (Student Life and Development), and at ASI (Associated Students, Inc.) (T/F)
True
Almost every college student at some point procrastinates, and over half of them engage in systematic procrastination that leads to academic problems. (T/F)
True
At CSULB, a grade of D is considered a passing grade. However, the Psychology Department requires you to have a grade of C or better in PSY 100, 110, and 220 for admission to the major. (T/F)
True
If you are declared as a psychology "pre-major", you will have to declare a "real" major by 60 units. (T/F)
True
It is necessary to earn at least 135 points on the major project in order to get a C in the class, even if you have enough overall points to get a C (or better) grade. (T/F)
True
Psi Chi is the honor society in Psychology. (T/F)
True
Research shows there is strong positive correlation between hours spent studying and grades earned (i.e., studying longer results in better grades). (T/F)
True
The Psychology Department has over 1500 psychology majors/minors. (T/F)
True
When looking for research opportunities, you should focus on asking tenured or tenure-track faculty members. (T/F)
True
With decreased time spent in the class, professors are less available than your teachers were in high school, but professors form very strong mentoring relationships with outstanding students who show interest in working with them on their research or teaching. (T/F)
True
You can check Assist.org or in the Psychology Major Handbook for transfer equivalents at CSULB. (T/F)
True
You can submit an assignment to the Black Box at any date or time when PRO is open, as long as it is before the due date and time. For example, you could submit an assignment one, two, three (or more) days before the assignment's due date. (Assignments become available 3 weeks before they are due). (T/F)
True
You should post your PSY 301 Assignment Schedule somewhere you can see it every day. (T/F)
True
The questions on the final exam are taken from the quizzes. To do well on the final exam you should do all of the following EXCEPT: Take all of the quizzes Do as well as you can on each quiz Read online or print out the quizzes and review them when you study for the final Try to read all of the course materials when you are studying for the final
Try to read all of the course materials when you are studying for the final
If you must miss a quiz: Email [email protected] to arrange for make-up of the quiz You may receive half-credit by submitting a written essay on the same topic You can make up missing points by doing one or more of the Extra Credit assignments None of the above
You can make up missing points by doing one or more of the Extra Credit assignments
Which of the following are TRUE regarding the submission of work to the BeachBoard Dropbox? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) You can submit files to Dropbox in any format you want. You must submit your Dropbox work as a Word document with .doc or .docx file type ONLY. You must submit your Dropbox work as a Word document with any file type. If your Dropbox file for the major project is not formatted as a .doc or .docx file, you will get a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course. The Course Procedures document explains the steps for checking that your Dropbox file can be read by Turnitin. You can submit files for an assignment to Dropbox after the due date/time of that assignment.
You must submit your Dropbox work as a Word document with .doc or .docx file type ONLY. If your Dropbox file for the major project is not formatted as a .doc or .docx file, you will get a D or F grade in the PSY 301 course. The Course Procedures document explains the steps for checking that your Dropbox file can be read by Turnitin.
In high school, teachers bear much of the responsibility for their students' learning. In college, however, professors organize and facilitate the course, while you are largely responsible for actively engaging in your own learning. This expectation for students to independently direct their own learning is why: You might take more college courses at once than you did subjects in high school College students find it easier to manage nonacademic responsibilities along with their studies You spend fewer hours in college classes than in high school Attendance in college courses is usually monitored closely
You spend fewer hours in college classes than in high school
If you try to register for a psychology course and do not have the prerequisites: You will get a jump start on graduating early. You can ask the psychology department to allow you to take the course without the prerequisites, and usually they will agree. You will still have to take the prerequisite course at some point later on, for the psychology major or minor. You will not be prepared for the course and will have a difficult time with the material.
You will not be prepared for the course and will have a difficult time with the material.
30 units out of your 120 total units needed must be taken in Residency, this means: You must take 30 activity units You must live at the CSULB dorms At least 30 out of your 120 units must be taken at CSULB You cannot take more than 30 units of online courses 30 units must be taken in the city of Long Beach
at least 30 out of your 120 units must be taken at CSULB
Questions or comments for the instructors regarding PSY 301 MUST be sent to: [email protected] [email protected] Your specific instructor's individual email [email protected]
