PSYC 389 Lecture Notes - Fall 2018 Lecture 1 - M3 (Canadian TV channel)
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70% - (cid:1154)quests(cid:1155) at start of every class(cid:1144) 30 mins allotted. Mini-tests about lecture material from previous class. M/c, fill in the blank, or true/false. 30% - final paper - due nov. 26th. Must cite textbook (apa), but not required to use other sources. 4-8 pages double-spaced not counting title page and works cited. Due in hard copy and online by 9:30, nov. 26th. Can use criteria as headings to structure your essay. Helps us understand why we want what we want (for others too) Observe reality - notice a trend; e. g. , children who are provided with a reward are more likely to complete their homework. Theory - children who are provided an incentive are more likely to complete a task. Hypothesis - a prediction about what would happen if the theory is correct. Data - carry out study to collect data and evaluate hypothesis. Develop ways to apply this knowledge in order to modify reality.