...remember to use all three opportunities if you want to learn the most and be as prepared as possible for the next test.
I put the collaborative grades in the grade book. Can everyone see those?
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
aging quiz
Holy Cow! I've been up and here at the office all day, but kept forgetting to put the quiz up. It will be up by mid-morning on Wednesday, plenty of time for you to getter done before class on Thursday.
I even met with this weeks collaboration group.... I guess I was distracted by my new ipod.
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I even met with this weeks collaboration group.... I guess I was distracted by my new ipod.
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Now playing on iTunes: Belle & Sebastian - Expectations
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Next up: Chapter 6, Attention and Perception
Aging Scholars,
We are gonna skip Ch5 for now because of the snow day and getting behind. This will get us back on our course outline.
We are set for Attention and Perception this week. I will meet our 3 collaborators on Tuesday. Did you guys actually use the resources to study or to help you find test answers? I'll be sharing grades on the collaborative by Thursday and giving the scantrons back so everyone can prepare for the final.
I will have the quiz up by tomorrow for chapter 6.
We are gonna skip Ch5 for now because of the snow day and getting behind. This will get us back on our course outline.
We are set for Attention and Perception this week. I will meet our 3 collaborators on Tuesday. Did you guys actually use the resources to study or to help you find test answers? I'll be sharing grades on the collaborative by Thursday and giving the scantrons back so everyone can prepare for the final.
I will have the quiz up by tomorrow for chapter 6.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
We should be good to go...
The exam should become visible at 2:20... Assuming you guys log in a little early, you might need to refresh your screen at 2:20 to see the link from the homepage.
I will be in my office and online to make sure things get started well.
Good luck and try to learn as you go through this process.
I will be in my office and online to make sure things get started well.
Good luck and try to learn as you go through this process.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Aging Mid-term #1
We will have our first aging mid-term on Tuesday from 2:20 until 3:45 during our regular class time. It will be online just like our quizzes.
In order to create some system that will eliminate the pressure to break the honor code of our fine University... I am suggesting the following learning friendly environment.
I am going to say that this is an open book, open note exam; however, you are not to work with other students. You are to take this exam as an individual. I will choose enough questions that you must be familiar with the material to be successful. This means you should take the exam, then go back and learn the answers to the questions you are in doubt about... The GOAL is to learn the material... this is another preparation for the final.
We will have our collaborative exam on Thursday as we continue to learn... repetition is a good thing, your hippocampus will thank you.
The exam will be timed, that will aid me in keeping you guys on track. You need to start on time. When class is over (3:45) the exam will end. If you have not submitted it, you will get a zero.
To aid your studying about tough concept be sure to checkout the collaboratively generated chapter contents from your classmates... links are on the upper right-hand corner of the blog.
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In order to create some system that will eliminate the pressure to break the honor code of our fine University... I am suggesting the following learning friendly environment.
I am going to say that this is an open book, open note exam; however, you are not to work with other students. You are to take this exam as an individual. I will choose enough questions that you must be familiar with the material to be successful. This means you should take the exam, then go back and learn the answers to the questions you are in doubt about... The GOAL is to learn the material... this is another preparation for the final.
We will have our collaborative exam on Thursday as we continue to learn... repetition is a good thing, your hippocampus will thank you.
The exam will be timed, that will aid me in keeping you guys on track. You need to start on time. When class is over (3:45) the exam will end. If you have not submitted it, you will get a zero.
To aid your studying about tough concept be sure to checkout the collaboratively generated chapter contents from your classmates... links are on the upper right-hand corner of the blog.
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Now playing on iTunes: K.D. Lang - Bird On A Wire [ Leonard Cohen ]
via FoxyTunes
Sunday, February 17, 2008
what r u doin' this summer?
FYI... if you are serious about graduate school come and talk to me about this.
Undergraduate Statistics Program Now Taking Applications!
APA’s Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology program is now open for applications! This exceptional opportunity is designed for students who will be undergraduate seniors in the 2008-2009 academic year. It is an ideal way to learn more about statistics at a time when many students are thinking about graduate school. Successful applicants are those who have firm plans to pursue a graduate degree in psychological science.
Up to 20 students will be selected to participate in this intensive, 9-day, hands-on seminar. Featured activities include lectures, SPSS activities, hands-on activities, discussions about graduate school, as well as plenty of fun!
The ASTP targets students who are from traditionally underrepresented groups in psychology. For purposes of this program, the definition of underrepresented groups is intentionally broad, including students who are members of ethnic minority groups, first generation college students, and students who have had to overcome other kinds of social, physical, or economic barriers on the road to academic excellence.
ASTP will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, July 12 – 20. Housing, meals, instruction, labs, and some social events are covered for all students. Participants will pay a $200 registration fee and provide for their own travel. Financial need should not be a barrier to anyone’s participation. For those with financial need, scholarship support is available for travel as well as for the registration fee.
The deadline for applications is Monday, March 17. Visit www.apa.org/science/astp.html for more information about the program and the application requirements.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Assessment Stuff (chapter 4)
I just put some slides and a couple of handouts into the podcasting channel.
In addition, you guys might be interested in checking out the following APA websites (perhaps our collaborative media development folks will put these into our shared document):
here is the general public interest website on aging assessment, it was a collaboration that included lots of lawyers (we should talk about that).
If you dig into the site you will find some interesting content, like this article on, What practitioners should know about working with older adults.
In addition, you guys might be interested in checking out the following APA websites (perhaps our collaborative media development folks will put these into our shared document):
here is the general public interest website on aging assessment, it was a collaboration that included lots of lawyers (we should talk about that).
If you dig into the site you will find some interesting content, like this article on, What practitioners should know about working with older adults.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Event tomorrow to support Alzheimer's Research!
Here's a note from the Dean of Students:
Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
Sigma Kappa Sorority invites you to attend Iron Chef Sigma Kappa on Wednesday, February 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Adams Great Room of Hoag Student Center.
Organizations,students, faculty and staff are invited to enter this cooking competition using the “secret ingredient” (cream cheese) for a $5 entry fee. Or you can just come and try all the tasty dishes for only $2! It’s only 25 cents to vote for your favorite chef. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Dish, Taste, Presentation, and Originality.
The proceeds from this event will benefit Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Please come join in the fun and benefit a worthy cause at the same time.
If you have questions about entering the competition, please feel free to contact
Bunny Zint by email at bloren9381@ngcsu.edu
Laura D. Whitaker-Lea
Dean of Students
North Georgia College and State University
706-864-1900
lwhitaker-lea@ngcsu.edu
Sigma Kappa Sorority invites you to attend Iron Chef Sigma Kappa on Wednesday, February 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Adams Great Room of Hoag Student Center.
Organizations,students, faculty and staff are invited to enter this cooking competition using the “secret ingredient” (cream cheese) for a $5 entry fee. Or you can just come and try all the tasty dishes for only $2! It’s only 25 cents to vote for your favorite chef. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Dish, Taste, Presentation, and Originality.
The proceeds from this event will benefit Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Please come join in the fun and benefit a worthy cause at the same time.
If you have questions about entering the competition, please feel free to contact
Bunny Zint by email at bloren9381@ngcsu.edu
Laura D. Whitaker-Lea
Dean of Students
North Georgia College and State University
706-864-1900
lwhitaker-lea@ngcsu.edu
aging quiz
I'm still at home... I'll put the quiz up when I get to the university.
Don't forget (if this is your collaboration week, to come to my office at 2:20
Don't forget (if this is your collaboration week, to come to my office at 2:20
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Chapter 3 media is rolling
I'll be meeting with the chapter 3 developers today... remember that the groups are listed on our course schedule/outline and you can find that from my homepage or by clicking here for a direct link.
Don't forget to read chapter 3 and take the quiz a few times, I know it takes some time and work, but that is how you learn ;-)
Please inform me if VISTA decides to act up again and change our quiz parameters.
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Don't forget to read chapter 3 and take the quiz a few times, I know it takes some time and work, but that is how you learn ;-)
Please inform me if VISTA decides to act up again and change our quiz parameters.
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Monday, February 4, 2008
quiz for chapter 3
I think I got quiz 3 up... let me know if you guys have any problems.
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Psychology conference for students
FYI... just passing the info along...
The University of Georgia Chapter of Psi Chi
invites you to the
31st Annual Convention of the Behavioral Sciences
Psi Chi will be accepting poster and paper presentation abstracts for research in all behavioral science subfields at both the graduate and undergraduate level. We encourage everyone to submit his or her research regardless of its stage of completion.
1. General Information
• Date and Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location and Directions: The convention will take place in the Student Learning Center (http://www.slc.uga.edu/floorplans/campus.gif). For directions, please see http://www.slc.uga.edu/directions/index.html.
• Parking: Pay parking is available at the Tate Center parking lot (enter off Lumpkin Street) and in the Hull Street pay parking deck. There is also limited free parking available on Baxter and surrounding streets. (http://www.slc.uga.edu/directions/parking.html)
• Contact: If you have any questions, please email us at: psichi@uga.edu
For more information, please visit http://www.uga.edu/psichi/
2. Call for Papers and Posters
If you would like to present a paper or a poster, please fill out the attached form and submit your abstract by e-mail to psichi@uga.edu.
All submissions should be received by February 18th, 2008.
For abstract guidelines and sample abstracts, please go to http://www.uga.edu/psichi/convention/guidelines.html
If you have any problem with submitting the abstract, please email psichi@uga.edu for assistance.
Abstract acceptance will be announced no later than February 19th, 2008.
3. Registration
• If pre-registering, the fee for all students (undergraduate, graduate and post-docs) is $8.
• For faculty, the registration fee is $10.
• If registering at the door, please note that it will be $10 for everyone.
• The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, coffee service and a paper copy of the conference program.
• If you are from the University of Georgia, you may pay the registration fee early by filling out our registration form (available in the main office of the Psychology department). Place it with a check (no cash) made payable to Psi Chi in the drop slot on the door of room 215.
• All receipts and nametags will be available at the conference.
• Conference presenters/attendees from other universities will need to pay upon arrival.
4. Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gary J. Bennett of McGill University, Montreal, Canada will be the guest speaker. He holds a prestigious Canada Senior Research Chair at McGill University (Department of Anesthesia and Faculty of Dentistry). He earned his bachelor's degree (Psychology) from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. (Experimental Psychology) from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. For the past 25 years, his research has focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal pain sensations, particularly pain due to nerve injury (neuropathic pain) and the pharmacological basis of pain control. Dr. Bennett's multidisciplinary research program spans basic research studies that use animal models of painful peripheral neuropathies and clinical studies that involve patients with various neuropathic pain conditions. The program involves diverse methodologies — analyses of animal behavior, electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuro-imaging (fMRI), behavioral pharmacology, neuro-immunology, and clinical research that is performed in conjunction with the MUHC Pain Centre. Dr. Bennett was made Chief of the Neuropathic Pain and Pain Measurement Section of the Neurobiology and Anesthesiology Branch (NAB) of the National Institute of Dental Research at the National Institutes of Health in 1991. In 1996, he became Professor in the Department of Neurology at MCP Hahnemann University prior to joining the faculty at McGill University in 2001. Dr. Bennett has received numerous accolades for his research over the years including the American Pain Society's Frederick W.L. Kerr Basic Science Research Award and the American Academy of Pain Medicine's Founder's Award.
5. Brain Awareness Symposium
This year’s convention includes a Brain Awareness Symposium sponsored by the Neuroscience Student Association, which features research related to the study of the brain. There will be various neuroscience awards presented to best papers and posters in the symposium. Submissions must pertain to neuroscience research, broadly defined.
6. Awards
During the awards ceremony, Psi Chi will be awarding certificates and $350 worth of cash prizes to the best paper and poster presentations. The awards will be given to the first author of the work.
The University of Georgia Chapter of Psi Chi
invites you to the
31st Annual Convention of the Behavioral Sciences
Psi Chi will be accepting poster and paper presentation abstracts for research in all behavioral science subfields at both the graduate and undergraduate level. We encourage everyone to submit his or her research regardless of its stage of completion.
1. General Information
• Date and Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location and Directions: The convention will take place in the Student Learning Center (http://www.slc.uga.edu/floorplans/campus.gif). For directions, please see http://www.slc.uga.edu/directions/index.html.
• Parking: Pay parking is available at the Tate Center parking lot (enter off Lumpkin Street) and in the Hull Street pay parking deck. There is also limited free parking available on Baxter and surrounding streets. (http://www.slc.uga.edu/directions/parking.html)
• Contact: If you have any questions, please email us at: psichi@uga.edu
For more information, please visit http://www.uga.edu/psichi/
2. Call for Papers and Posters
If you would like to present a paper or a poster, please fill out the attached form and submit your abstract by e-mail to psichi@uga.edu.
All submissions should be received by February 18th, 2008.
For abstract guidelines and sample abstracts, please go to http://www.uga.edu/psichi/convention/guidelines.html
If you have any problem with submitting the abstract, please email psichi@uga.edu for assistance.
Abstract acceptance will be announced no later than February 19th, 2008.
3. Registration
• If pre-registering, the fee for all students (undergraduate, graduate and post-docs) is $8.
• For faculty, the registration fee is $10.
• If registering at the door, please note that it will be $10 for everyone.
• The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, coffee service and a paper copy of the conference program.
• If you are from the University of Georgia, you may pay the registration fee early by filling out our registration form (available in the main office of the Psychology department). Place it with a check (no cash) made payable to Psi Chi in the drop slot on the door of room 215.
• All receipts and nametags will be available at the conference.
• Conference presenters/attendees from other universities will need to pay upon arrival.
4. Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gary J. Bennett of McGill University, Montreal, Canada will be the guest speaker. He holds a prestigious Canada Senior Research Chair at McGill University (Department of Anesthesia and Faculty of Dentistry). He earned his bachelor's degree (Psychology) from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. (Experimental Psychology) from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. For the past 25 years, his research has focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal pain sensations, particularly pain due to nerve injury (neuropathic pain) and the pharmacological basis of pain control. Dr. Bennett's multidisciplinary research program spans basic research studies that use animal models of painful peripheral neuropathies and clinical studies that involve patients with various neuropathic pain conditions. The program involves diverse methodologies — analyses of animal behavior, electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuro-imaging (fMRI), behavioral pharmacology, neuro-immunology, and clinical research that is performed in conjunction with the MUHC Pain Centre. Dr. Bennett was made Chief of the Neuropathic Pain and Pain Measurement Section of the Neurobiology and Anesthesiology Branch (NAB) of the National Institute of Dental Research at the National Institutes of Health in 1991. In 1996, he became Professor in the Department of Neurology at MCP Hahnemann University prior to joining the faculty at McGill University in 2001. Dr. Bennett has received numerous accolades for his research over the years including the American Pain Society's Frederick W.L. Kerr Basic Science Research Award and the American Academy of Pain Medicine's Founder's Award.
5. Brain Awareness Symposium
This year’s convention includes a Brain Awareness Symposium sponsored by the Neuroscience Student Association, which features research related to the study of the brain. There will be various neuroscience awards presented to best papers and posters in the symposium. Submissions must pertain to neuroscience research, broadly defined.
6. Awards
During the awards ceremony, Psi Chi will be awarding certificates and $350 worth of cash prizes to the best paper and poster presentations. The awards will be given to the first author of the work.
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