You have two tasks that you may work on today in class- it is up to you divide your time as you see fit!

Test Corrections

1. For each question you would like to correct, include the following:
   1. Question #
   2. Why you got it wrong
   3. The correct answer
2. Turn corrections in stapled to your original test
3. Gain 50% credit back for complete and correct responses
4. DUE:  Monday, SOC

Study for Brain Quiz

1. Label a brain diagram with the parts of the brain
2. Sort brain tasks into different hemispheres
3. Match brain parts to their major functions
4. Short essay:  How do we know brain function is localized?  Support your answer with two specific examples from research.
5. QUIZ: THURSDAY, 9/28
   

HOMEWORK:

1. Finish test corrections.  DUE: SOC, Monday
2. Study for Brain Quiz on Thursday, 9/28

Homework Review
Students pair up, review homework from last night, ask me any questions about it.

Broca and Wernicke Lecture
Go through lecture on Broca and Wernicke

Quiz Guide:

1. Label a brain diagram with the parts of the brain
2. Sort brain tasks into different hemispheres
3. Match brain parts to their major functions
4. Short essay:  How do we know brain function is localized?  Support your answer with two specific examples from research.

​Review Strategies
What strategies would you use to study for each of these content areas?  Brainstorm

1. Brain diagram: 
   1. Create slips of paper with names of areas, practice putting them into place.
   2. Print multiple copies of diagram and label them over and over again
   3. Other?
2. Brain tasks
   1. Flashcards
   2. Diagram with pictures
   3. Other?
3. Brain Parts and Functions
   1. Metaphors and Mnemonic devices
   2. Flashcards
   3. Matching game
4. Short essay question:
   1. Choose studies to focus on
   2. Make sure you can summarize two studies that prove localization of brain function
      1. WHO did them?
         
      2. When were they done?
         
      3. What were they studying?
         
      4. How did the experiments work?
         
      5. What were the results?
         
      6. What do the results show us about the brain?
         
      7. What are the limitations of the results (or criticisms of the study?
         
      8. Write notes
         
      9. Outline what you will say!

Study Time!
Quiz on THURSDAY, 9/28.  We will not have any more study time in class this week—we’re moving on to new topics on Friday.

Part 2:  Memory and Brain Localization
Watch the video linked here about a famous case study of memory and brain localization! Amnesiac

1. What kind of surgery did they do?  Why?
2. What parts of the brain did it damage?
3. What effects did this have on the subject of the surgery?
4. What does this tell us about memory and the brain?  How did it change our understanding?
5. What are some possible criticisms of this research?

Split Brain Reading
​Now that you have the idea, we’re going to dig into the actual research behind these findings.  Here’s a reading!  As you read this, you should:

1. Highlight/annotate.  This is an informational reading, so you’re specifically looking for main ideas.  Be selective!
2. Summarize the main ideas in each sub-section (look for the bold titles!)
3. Draw any diagrams that will help you to understand the research and findings – represent visually as well as in words!
4. After you have read, answer the following questions to pull together your knowledge:
   1. What were the two main themes the researchers were exploring?
   2. Sperry and Gazzaniga ran three types of experiments, testing three different types of abilities.  What were they, and what did each type of experiment teach us about the brain?
   3. What was one really interesting piece of this research to you?
   4. What are the criticisms of their findings/research?
   5. How is this research being applied?  How is it useful?

HOMEWORK:
Finish Split Brain reading and questions.  DUE:  Thursday, 9/21, SOC

Abject Apologies
Due to a number of circumstances this weekend, I was unable to grade your psychology tests.  Mea Culpa!  I promise you I will have them back to you tomorrow.

Finish VideoFinish Split brain video (linked on docs page of DP), and debrief

1. Why did he have this done?
2. What were the effects of the split brain surgery?
3. What’s one interesting thing you learned?
4. What’s one question you have?

Brain Map

1. Hang up posters, connect to part of the brain with yarn.  Color code their part on the big poster.
2. Each pair of students presents present their brain structure, while other students take notes on smaller diagram.
3. Need to know:
   1. Locations
   2. Major function of each part (no need for details, just generalities will do)

Brain Study Time

1. What are the most effective ways to study this?
   1. Visual:  Map it out.  Draw a brain, label all the structures
   2. Think about relationships
   3. Memory tricks (associations, mnemonic devices, rhymes, etc.)
   4. Notes- Rewriting, mapping relationships, color coding
      
   5. Flashcards- basic memorization

HOMEWORK:
Study the BRAIN!

Brain Poster Work Time
Take 15 minutes and finish up your poster for your assigned brain part.  See yesterday’s blog post for details and assignments.

Brain Hemisphere Overview Lecture
Right Brain

1. Nonverbal processing
2. Spatial tasks
3. Muscial/visual recognition (pattern and configuration)
4. Perception of others’ emotions
5. Overall patterns and representations
6. Negative emotions show up here
7. Understanding emotional content of speech- damaged = difficulty understanding jokes, sarcasm, irony, tone of voice

Left Brain

1. Verbal processing
2. Speaking, reading, writing
3. Remembering
4. Reasoning
5. Planning
6. Problem Solving
7. Positive emotions show up here
8. Damage: difficulty with speech production and comprehension

Crossovers:

1. Left cortex registers touch from right side, right cortex registers touch from left side
2. Same thing with initiating movement, sound, visual processing

Split Brain Test
Students take the hemisphere test here, to determine which hemisphere is dominant.  After you take the test, record your results, chart yourself on the class chart on the whiteboard.

Split Brain Demo
Now, we’re going to demonstrate what happens if the Corpus Collosum is cut, and your hemispheres can’t communicate with one another!  You will find a partner, and I'll run you and your partner through a series of tasks.
Set Up

1. Students find a partner
2. Sit closely, interlock middle arms together.  YOU ARE ONE!
3. Student on LEFT:  Can speak
4. Student on RIGHT:  No talking!  Only non-verbal communication.

Debrief:

1. How difficult were these tasks?
2. How did what we did here represent the two hemispheres of the brain?
   1. Localization of language in left
   2. Processing of vision and hearing
3. Now, imagine this was you.  All the time.  Are there circumstances where living like this might be worth it?

Scientific American Episode:  The Man With Two Brains
Watch the first 10 minutes of this episode.  As you watch, write down three interesting things you learned.

Debrief with class.

1. Why did he have this done?
2. What were the effects of the split brain surgery?
3. What’s one interesting thing you learned?
4. What’s one question you have?

HOMEWORK:
Finish brain poster if you didn't finish in class.  Be ready to present and hang it on Monday.

Biological Analysis OverviewLook at the handout (linked on documents page).  With a partner, discuss:

1. Which topic/question is most interesting to you?  Why?
2. Which one are you most worried/anxious about studying?  Why?

History of Brain Science Lecture

1. Phrenology
   1. Franz Gall (1758-1828)
   2. Bumps on the skull could reveal our mental abilities and character traits
2. Mark Twain Test
   1. Found a cavity, startled me by saying that the cavity represented the total absence of humor
   2. 3 months later, went back revealed identity
   3. Cavity was gone, and in its place was the loftiest bump of humor he had ever encountered!
3. Grain of Truth:  Brain functions are localized in particular regions
4. Phineas Gage
   1. Railroad worker
   2. Gunpowder tamping
   3. Sent rod that was 3 feet long and 1.25 inches in diameter through his skull
   4. Went in below left cheekbone, exited top of skull
   5. Never lost consciousness, was able to speak
   6. Touch and go surgeries
5. Frontal Lobe
   1. Contributes to nearly every activity
   2. Last to mature
   3. Responsible for self-control, many behaviors
6. Video
   1. What new information do you get from this?  How does this change the story?

Brain Functions and LocationsEach student pair will receive a specific brain structure to study.  For their structure, they must know where it is in the brain, and create a small poster that includes:

1. Name (spell it right!)
2. What are its major functions?
3. What happens when it is damaged?
4. A metaphor or mnemonic device to help people remember the key function of this part of the brain (Example:  The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell)

Brain Structures

1. Medulla- Kelsie
2. Pons- Caity M.
3. Reticular Formation- Saige
4. Cerebellum- Cole
5. Spinal Cord- Will
6. Thalamus- Morgan
7. Hypothalamus- Kaitlyn
8. Amygdala- Quinn
9. Hippocampus- Faith and Sadie
10. Corpus Callosum- Cathrine and Chloe
11. Cerebral Cortex- Charlie
12. Pituitary Gland- Malcolm and Steven

Need to finish posters on brain structure by MONDAY.  You will have 15-20 minutes to work on this tomorrow as well if you need it. We will come together on Monday to create a massive brain poster with all of your information on it.  Be ready to present your brain part and share your mnemonic device or metaphor.

HOMEWORK:
​None

Take the Test!
Good luck!

HOMEWORK
None.  See you Thursday!

Psych Science Discussion:
The goal of this discussion is to clarify the articles, to solidify your opinion, and ultimately to prepare you to write your short essay response to "Is psychology a science?".  You will be in a group of 5-6 students.  In your group, discuss the following questions for 10-15 minutes:

1. Summarize the argument of each article—what was the larger point they were trying to make?
2. Which article’s argument did you find MOST convincing?  Why?
   1. What specific evidence did they use to support their points?
3. Which article’s argument did you find LEAST convincing?  Why?
   1. What about their evidence made it weaker in your eyes?

Short Essay Writing Time:  Is psychology a science?
You have the rest of class (about 30 minutes) to outline and write your short essay response to the question above.  This response will be graded on the following:

1. Argumentation/Content Knowledge (is your argument logical, well-reasoned, and without generalizations or misinterpretations)
   
2. Evidence (do you have it, how well is it used, does it support your argument/claims)
   
3. Writing Skills (organization, proofreading, etc.)
   

​A few quick tips:

1. This should be 2-3 solid paragraphs
2. Have a clear thesis that answers the question, and is at the start of your short response (seriously, make it the topic sentence of your first paragraph).
3. Use the TEA paragraph structure!  Follow an outline!
4. QUOTE the texts!
5. Give it a quick proofread before you share it or email it to Lori
6. Keep track of time- this is due at the end of class, whether you are done or not.

HOMEWORK
Study for the TEST on Tuesday!

Study Tasks:
Today's main goal is to study for the test on Tuesday.  To help you structure your time, here's a list of tasks you might want to tackle to help you use your time productively!  Remember, there's a study guide on the previous blog post to help you figure out where to focus your attention.

1. Finish reading the "Is psychology a science?" texts (remember, we discuss them and write on Friday!)
2. Make and quiz each other using flashcards to define key terms from lectures (look through your study guide, and make a flashcard for any term mentioned in there)
3. List the key elements of an experiment, and come up with examples of each (hint: draw on what we've done in class!)
4. Talk through how to improve the research data for qualitative and quantitative research
5. Rewrite lecture notes, paying attention to key concepts 
6. Review powerpoints of lectures for visuals
7. Outline your argument for a 2 paragraph answer to the question, "Is Psychology a Science?"  HINT...you're probably going to have to define science to answer this question!

HOMEWORK:
Study for test, make sure you have all three texts read for class on Friday!

Finish Experiment Evaluation Lecture
See slides on Documents page if you were absent.

Review "Can Science Answer This Question?"
Be ready for a similar task on your upcoming quiz!

Quiz Prep Time

1. Finish readings for short discussion and written response on Friday, 9/8
2. Brainstorm study strategies
   1. Flashcards for key terms
   2. Application
   3. Self-assess using the outline of our learning objectives
3. Tasks to be ready for:
   1. Short essay question on “Is Psychology a Science?”
   2. Matching terms to definitions (anything from lectures is fair game)
   3. Multiple choice questions (anything from lectures is fair game
   4. Strengths and Limits of qualitative and quantitative research methods
   5. Differences between experiments and correlational studies
   6. Key elements of an experiment
   7. Independent vs. dependent variables
   8. Evaluating the usefulness of an experiment—what factors to consider, what might make them go up or down
   9. Improving research credibility (for both qualitative and quantitative research)
   10. Sampling (how to make it most effective/accurate)
4. Quiz Study Guide- see the "Is Psychology a Science" overview handout for what you should know.

HOMEWORK:
Study for QUIZ on Tuesday, 9/12.