Internet Psychology Activity Links

These are also listed individually on Blackboard!!!

 

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To get started on your PSY 150 Project:

 

  1. Read or re-read the Appendix of your PSY 150 Syllabus and then get started on your Project by going to my website:  http://www.sampsoncc.edu/staff/wolf
  2. Then click on the link: Psych 150 Internet Activity Links_(plus Personality & Intelligence Tests) 
  3. Pick five or six links under different modules so you can find four to "write up".
  4. The Correlation Essay will come later.

Hope this helps for now. 

Paul J. Wolf

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What is Psychology? Module 1

SITES TO USE IN COMPLETING THE ASSIGNMENT


Acceptable Length
Submit a well-written, one and one- half double-spaced page about your experience using the questions above as a guide.  Use paragraph format.

Formatting Requirements
 

  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing in the document.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.


To earn a top score, your paper should:
Answer the five questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.
 

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Try out the 4 Candles Link (below) for some "Positive Psychology":(& view the movie: "The Dash"!)

http://i.euniverse.com/funpages/cms_content/2529/4candles.swf

http://www.thedashmovie.com

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Module 2. Psychobiology

There were originally no activities for this module: but thanks to Mrs. Susie Burns, we have added one!

Brain Hemispheric Dominance quizzes:

http://brain.web-us.com/brain/braindominance.htm

&

Are you a "rightie" or a "leftie"??? 

Click on both hyper-texed words above to see!

(cannot find the source: email fromMrs.Burns)

Icing on the cake:

Don't get excited: She has a leotard on, for goodness skes!

This is a little test that will tell you whether the left or right hemisphere of your brain is more dominant.

Instead of concentrating on her chest, concentrate on the woman's movement. If you see her spinning clockwise, that means you're using the right side, or more creative side of your brain. If she appears to be moving counter-clockwise, then that means the left side, or more logical side of your think muscle is superior.

At the Switched office, some of us see her going clockwise, others see her spinning counter-clockwise. At least one of us claims to see both, while another one of us opened this animation in Adobe ImageReady in order to isolate the frames to see if there's any direction-changing funny business going on. There isn't.

Take the test for yourself. Then, if you have time for a 50-question survey, compare these instant results to a more thorough diagnosis.

http://www.switched.com/2007/10/15/the-trippiest-optical-illusions-on-the-net/

or

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=5902932866&b&ref=pd

 

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Split Brain Experiment

http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/split-brain/

 

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 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT, MODULE 3

THE ASSIGNMENT
Adult Physical Development? How Long is Your Life Expectancy?

North Western Mutual's Longevity Game
This is an interactive lifestyle and health awareness quiz, to get a general idea of how long you may live past retirement. Take the quiz. How long does the site suggest that you will live? The site also claims that you can learn the secrets of longevity by finding out what their Centenarians have to say. Are there any behavior patterns that you could change that might add to your life expectancy?

URL:http://www.nmfn.com/tn/learnctr--lifeevents--longevity

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The instructions vary for each web activity but generally a well written, double-spaced page and a half is sufficient. Use APA citations when necessary.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Include your name, the assignment title, and your course and section numbers with all assignment submissions.

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Sensation & Perception, Module  4

THE ASSIGNMENT
Sensation and Perception on the Edge ? Parapsychology

You, like many introductory psychology students, may be curious about the claims of ESP; or you may even believe strongly in it. This activity will ask you to think critically about your beliefs. Visit the web sites below and write a one-page essay describing a scientific experiment testing the claims of ESP. After you have described the experiment and its conclusions, you should conclude with a paragraph stating if and how the experiment influenced your view of ESP.

  1. The Homepage of the James Randi Educational Foundation
    Randi, a magician, has offered $1,000,000 to anyone who can present a credible, scientific demonstration of ESP.
    URL: http://www.randi.org/
     
  2. The Web Site of the Rhine Research Institute
    J. B. Rhine was one of the 20th centuryís first investigators of parapsychology, who concluded that some people might possess a modicum of some form of ESP.
    URL: http://www.rhine.org
     
  3. Frequently Asked Questions About Parapsychology
    is maintained by scholars and scientists interested in studying parapsychology.
    URL: http://www.psiresearch.org/para1.html
  4. www.csicop.org/genx/ganzfeld/  alternate site, thanks to Cody!
  5.  www.fpc.edu/pages/academics/behave/psych/web95-2.htm alternate #2 (Go Cody!)
     

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Your essay should be one and a half pages, well written, double-spaced . Use APA citations when necessary.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Include your name, the assignment title, and your course and section numbers with all assignment submissions.

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Consciousness, Module 5

THE ASSIGNMENT
Hypnosis?On being Entranced

Have your ideas of hypnosis changed as a result of your readings in this unit? Hypnosis, like many psychological constructs, is often misrepresented or exaggerated in popular culture. Movies, books and even comics often present misinformation on the effects and outcome of a hypnotic trance. Visit the web site below and examine the comics (Scooby Doo, Dilbert, Hagar) presented. How accurate are the depictions of hypnosis? How did depictions like these contribute to your past beliefs about hypnosis? Did you believe that a person could be hypnotized against their will before? Do you believe it now? Explain the change in your beliefs in a Word document sent to the Digital Dropbox.

URL: http://www.hypnosisinmedia.com/Comics/index.html

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Submit one and a half well written, double-spaced pages that address the above questions. Use APA citations when necessary.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Include your name, the assignment title, and your course and section numbers with all assignment submissions.

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 Learning, Module 6

THE ASSIGNMENT

Negative Reinforcement University

Introduction
One of the most misunderstood concepts in Learning Theory is “negative reinforcement.” A visit to the Negative Reinforcement University can help you understand this difficult concept.

The Assignment
Visit the site for Negative Reinforcement University; then write a paper about your experience.

Resources
The Negative Reinforcement University is the one resource you need to complete this assignment.

Acceptable Length
Write one and one-half double-spaced page telling about your experience at the Negative Reinforcement University.

Formatting Requirements
 

To earn a top score, your paper should:
Explain your visit to the website in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.

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Module 7:  Memory

No activities currently exist for this module:  Google "Here I come!"

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Module 8: Cognition

THE ASSIGNMENT

Impression of Cognition

Introduction
The study of cognition involves understanding, processing and communicating information. There are lots of web sites devoted to cognition from general information to interactive sites which look at color, music and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Try out one or two of the sites listed below in Resources to see if your first impression of cognition changes.

The Assignment
Visit one of the Internet sites listed below and explore sites that are of interest to you. While you are interacting with the sites, keep in mind the following questions.

  1. Write a brief reaction to your experience.
  2. Did you realize that the study of cognition was as expansive as it is?
  3. What area(s) of cognition particularly interested you? Why?
  4. Give the URL for and describe two of the sites that you found interesting.

Resources
The following web sites will help you complete this assignment:

Acceptable Length
Submit a well-written, one and one-half double-spaced page about your experience using the above questions as a guide. Use paragraph format.

Formatting Requirements

  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.

To earn a top score, your paper should:
Answer the four questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.

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Intelligence, Module 9

The Dove Counter Balance Intelligence Test (or "The Chitlin' Test")

 

https://www.unb.ca/sweb/psychology/fields/psyc1024/module09/write/essay/chitlingfs.html

You won't believe it , even after you try it!

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THE ASSIGNMENT
The Measurement of Intelligence

You have probably taken a number of intelligence tests?most of which were group tests. What were the experiences like? Were you informed as to how well you did? Do you believe that the test assessed you fairly or arrived at an accurate estimate of your intelligence? Take two of the online IQ tests at the links below. Are the scores the same? How accurate do you think these are?

Intelligence.com: 

URL:  http://www.intelligencetest.com/

Cyberia Shrink
URL: http://http://www.queendom.com/tests/iq/classical_iq_r2_access.html

"Uncommonly Difficult IQ Tests"
URL: http://www.eskimo.com/~miyaguch/

Q-Tests
URL: http://iqtests.virtualave.net Wizard Realm


URL: http://www.wizardrealm.com/tests

Self Discovery Workshop
URL: http://www.iqtest.com/

The Intelligence Testing center
URL: http://www.tjhsst.edu/Psych/iq/

.OTHER Online IQTests

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Submit one and a half well written, double-spaced pages describing your experience with the IQ tests. Use APA citations when necessary.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Include your name, the assignment title, and your course and section numbers with all assignment submissions. S

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Motivation and Emotion, Module 10

THE ASSIGNMENT

Thrill-Seeker, or Not?
 
Introduction
How much stimulation do you prefer? Do you like going out for drives or walks and exploring new neighborhoods or countries or do you prefer quiet evenings at home? Do you have ways of trying to increase the stimulation impacting on you? What are they? Do you go to movies, concerts, or listen to music? Can you lie contentedly on the beach for hours or do you get restless quickly? What do you think this means? What motivates you?

The Assignment
Take the Sensation-Seeking Scale and determine your sensation-seeking disposition. Discuss your results and your reaction to those results in a one and one-half page paper.

Include the following in your paper:

 
  1. What was your score?
  2. Did your score surprise you?  If so, why?  If not, why not?
  3. Give examples from your everyday life that supports or contradicts the results you received.


Resources
Sensation-Seeking Scale

Acceptable Length
Write one and one-half double-spaced page that answers the above questions and share your results on the sensation-seeking scale. Use APA citations when necessary.

Formatting Requirements
 

  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing in the document.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.


To earn a top score, your paper should:
Answer the three questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.

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THE ASSIGNMENT

Emotions Activity Link (Tests)

Introduction

 Select a test/activity of emotion and discover as much as you can about your own emotional nature.   Discuss your results and your reaction to those results in a one and one-half page paper.

The Assignment

Take a test from http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/news/page/0,,937443,00.html .

Determine your individual emotional disposition.

Include the following in your paper:

  1. What was your score?
  2. Did your score surprise you?  If so, why?  If not, why not?
  3. Give examples from your everyday life that supports or contradicts the results you received.

Resources

http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/news/page/0,,937443,00.html .

Acceptable Length
Write one and one-half double-spaced page that answers the above questions and share your results on the sensation-seeking scale. Use APA citations when necessary.

Formatting Requirements

To earn a top score, your paper should:
Answer the three questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.

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Personality, Module 11

Try this short Myers-Briggs Type indicator (MBTI) FIRST: 

http://www.typelogic.com/

or

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

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THE ASSIGNMENT

Personality Assessment
 
Introduction
Personality tests garner the most criticism of psychological assessments.  After reading the chapter on personality, take some personality tests and discuss what you think.

The Assignment
Take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter personality test at Advisor Team or Keirsey.com. (The Keirsey Temperament Sorter scores results according to the Myers-Briggs system and will provide a personality profile similar to one obtained using the Myers Briggs.) Answer the following questions:

 
  1. What was the test designed to measure?
  2. Briefly describe the elements of personality that are being measured and how appropriate you think the test is for measuring those personality characteristics.
  3. Were the descriptions of personality offered specific or very general?
  4. Do you agree with the test's assessment of your personality?

    Now take another personality test at one of the following websites and answer this question:

     
  5. How do the two assessments compare? Report your findings to your instructor.


Resources (Reccommended)
Barbarians Online Test Page
Personality Tests, IQ Tests and Entrepreneur Tests Online
Queendom.com
SparkLife
The Personality Page

(Alternate)

http://www.advisorteam.com/user/kts.asp

http://www.keirsey.com/.

 http://www.wizardrealm.com/tests


 http://www.2h.com/Tests/personality.phtml l
 
 
 http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cpq/coquiz.htm

 http://www.davideck.com/online-tests.html

 EVEN MOORE Personality Tests

 

 



Acceptable Length
Submit a well written, one and one-half double-spaced page about your experience answering questions 1-5. Use paragraph format.

Formatting Requirements
 

  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing in the document.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.


To earn a top score, your paper should: 
Answer the five questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.


                                                           

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Module 12:  Sexuality

No activity links currently exist for this module.  Search the web and see if you can find a suitable one.  Please be especially careful as you search for one on sex.  No "kinky" links will be accepted

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Stress and Health, Module 13

THE ASSIGNMENT

Effects of Stress
Introduction
Stress is a part of all our lives! What are the major sources of stress in your life? Find out how these stressors affect you by accessing the links listed below under "Resources."

The Assignment
Visit one or more of the stress scale sites below; then, based on the information you find at these sites, answer the following questions:

 
  1. How stressful is your life?
  2. Do you agree with the results?
  3. Are you concerned about your future health status?
  4. According to the test results, should you be?
  5. Why or why not?


Resources
The following sites will allow you complete this assignment: Lifestyle Test, Job Strain Scale, and Professional Life Stress Scale

Acceptable Length
Submit a well-written, one and one-half double-spaced page about your experience using questions 1-5 as a guide. Use paragraph format.

Formatting Requirements
 

  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation and to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.

To earn a top score, your paper should:
Answer the questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.

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Psychological Disorders, Mod. 14

THE ASSIGNMENT

The Insanity Defense
 

Introduction
Often, to really understand an issue, you need to live it, to do it. This assignment will help you understand some issues present in conducting research in psychology. Take a spin as a subject participating in a research study and see what you think about the process.

The Assignment
How does insanity differ from abnormality?  Conduct a web search using your favorite search engine (Google, Ask Jeeves, etc.) to examine the Insanity Defense. Then answer the following questions:

 

  1. What is insanity?
  2. Who determines whether someone is “insane”?
  3. How often does the insanity defense lead to an acquittal?
  4. What happens to the individual after they are found “Not guilty by reason of insanity”?


Resources
Refer to the "Online Resources" folder under the Resources button to the left for additional help with this assignment.

Acceptable Length
Submit a well-written, one and one-half double-spaced page about your experience using the above questions as a guide. Use paragraph format.

Formatting Requirements
 

  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.

To earn a top score, your paper should:
Answer the questions above in a clear, thoughtful, organized manner with correct grammar and sentence construction.
 

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Mod. 15:  Methods of Therapy

No activity links currently exist for this module.  Search the web and see if you can find a suitable one.

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Social Psychology, Module 16

THE ASSIGNMENT

Social Psychology Network Study
 
Introduction
Students at large universities often have the chance to participate in ongoing research -- often through the psychology department. You can also participate online in a Social Psychology study through the Social Psychology Network.

The Assignment
Visit the Social Psychology Network and participate in a social psychology study of your choice. You might include the advantages and disadvantages of being able to participate online.

Resources
Refer to the "Online Resources" folder under the Resources button to the left for additional help with this assignment.

Acceptable Length
Submit a well-written, one and one-half double-spaced page describing your experience participating in the online Social Psychology Network study. Use paragraph format.

Formatting Requirements
 
  • Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
  • Use one-inch margins.
  • Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Use double line spacing.
  • Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your answers.


To earn a top score, your paper should:
Use the Social Psychology Network study to write clear, thoughtful, organized paper with correct grammar and sentence construction.


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