PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 8/23/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 8/25 at the beginning of class
You MUST sign the attendance sheet to receive credit for this assignment!!
Name ______
Answer the following questions about the meeting:
(1) What are some of your biggest concerns about your transition to college (or if you are not a freshman, what issues have you had so far in college)?
(2) Now that you’ve heard a little more about it, in what way do you think this class will be different from what you were expecting?
(3) What topics in psychology are of most interest to you?
LGM #2
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 9/13/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 9/15 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about the Sensation & Perception video:
(1) Based on what you saw in the video, how are our sensations and perceptions important for everyday life?
(2) Describe an example from your own life where your perceptions of your environment were important for the outcome of a situation.
(3) Explain why the topics of sensation and perception are part of the field of psychology (hint: think about the definition of psychology we covered in class and in your text).
LGM #3
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 9/20/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 9/22 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about Dr. Wagman’s presentation:
(1) In your own words, what was the general topic of the speaker’s presentation?
(2) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as an independent variable (i.e., something that causes a behavior).
(3) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as a dependent variable (i.e., a behavior that they have observed/studied).
(4) Describe two things you learned today from the speaker that you found interesting.
LGM #4
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 10/4/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 10/6 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about the speaker:
(1) In your own words, what was the general topic of Dr. Nairne’s presentation?
(2) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as an independent variable (i.e., something that causes a behavior).
(3) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as a dependent variable (i.e., a behavior that they have observed/studied).
(4) Describe two things you learned today from the speaker that you found interesting.
LGM #5
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 10/11/11 and 10/18/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: THURS 10/20 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about the movie:
(1) Based on what Doug experiences in his memory loss, what do you think memory is? Try to write out a definition.
(2) Think about who Doug becomes as he deals with his memory loss. How much of who we are is based on our memories?
(3) Researchers believe there are several different types of memory based on the type of information being retrieved and how we retrieve it. Describe some of the different forms of memory discussed in the film.
(4) Does memory work like a video camera? Why or why not?
(5) In what way do you think our experiences influence our memories? Can ones culture affect what they remember?
(6) The different people who try to help Doug test different hypotheses about what caused his memory loss. From these hypotheses, identify different perspectives researchers might have as they study memory.
LGM #6 Name ______
PSY Major Requirements Exercise
DUE: TUES 10/25 – HAND IN AT END OF LGM
To complete this assignment, you need to go to the PSY department website that lists the major requirements ( You can also take a look at the checklist for majors at to help you. For each requirement in the list, plan your course of study for the major by filling in the courses you will need below. Pay attention to the requirements for courses (these are listed on the checklist and in the university catalog) to be sure you are listing courses in the correct order. If you have already decided to change your major to something other than PSY, find the requirements for a major you are now considering (see the catalog or that department’s website) and complete the exercise for the requirements for that major. If you have already taken required courses before Fall 2011, list those at the bottom or on the back with semester taken.
FALL 2011 SPRING 2012______
PSY 111
FALL 2012 SPRING 2013______
FALL 2013 SPRING 2014______
FALL 2014 SPRING 2015______
LGM #7
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 11/1/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 11/3 at the beginning of class
You MUST sign the attendance sheet to receive credit for this assignment!!
Name ______
Answer the following questions about the speaker:
(1) In your own words, what was the general topic of Dr. Bergner’s presentation?
(2) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as an independent variable (i.e., something that causes a behavior).
(3) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as a dependent variable (i.e., a behavior that they have observed/studied).
(4) Describe two things you learned today from the speaker that you found interesting.
LGM #8
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 11/8/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 11/10 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about the speaker:
(1) In your own words, what was the general topic of Dr. Hund’s presentation?
(2) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as an independent variable (i.e., something that causes a behavior).
(3) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as a dependent variable (i.e., a behavior that they have observed/studied).
(4) Describe two things you learned today from the speaker that you found interesting.
LGM #9
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 11/15/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 11/17 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about the speaker:
(1) In your own words, what was the general topic of Dr. Reese-Weber’s presentation?
(2) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as an independent variable (i.e., something that causes a behavior).
(3) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as a dependent variable (i.e., a behavior that they have observed/studied).
(4) Describe two things you learned today from the speaker that you found interesting.
LGM #10
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 11/29/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 12/1 at the beginning of class
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Name ______
Answer the following questions about the speaker:
(1) In your own words, what was the general topic of Dr. Sprecher’s presentation?
(2) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as an independent variable (i.e., something that causes a behavior).
(3) Describe one thing that the speaker discussed as a dependent variable (i.e., a behavior that they have observed/studied).
(4) Describe two things you learned today from the speaker that you found interesting.
LGM #11
Large Group Meeting Assignment for 12/6/11
Dr. McBride
DUE: Thurs 12/8 at the beginning of class
You MUST sign the attendance sheet to receive credit for this assignment!!
Name ______
Answer the following questions about the film The Memory Loss Tapes:
(1) Having seen the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of different patients, what do you imagine would the hardest thing about living with this disease?
(2) What aspects of the field of psychology seem to be important in treating and curing Alzheimer’s Disease?
(3) What aspect of the film affected you the most? Why?