Psychology 100

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Psychology 100

• Andrew D. Dewald

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Foremost..
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Why should I care?

• Matt Negal Quadriplegic
• Brain-Gate Technology
• Link between brain and computer
• Controls robotic fingers with brain.
• Why do I care? I have my arms!

Ali Rezai
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Why should I care?

• Switch on lights,
• Adjust the volume on a TV,
• Change channels and read e-mail using only his
  brain.
• Crucially, the patient was able to do these tasks
  while carrying on a conversation and moving his
  head at the same time.

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PONG!
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How does it work?

• Motor Cortex
• 100- hair thin electrodes to different regions of
  the motor cortex.
• Brain transmits electrical signals to the wires
  and computer translates the signals to movements
  of the arm.
• 10 Million vs. 100
• Grasp vs. Pick up and Drink.

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Why should I care?

• It all starts with understanding how the brain
  and mind works!!!!
• ????????? ?
• Mind Knowledge!

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What do I call you?

• Dr. Dewald?
• Mr. Dewald?
• Professor Dewald?
• NO!
• Andy is fine.

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Office and Hours

• Office Hours No idea
• Office Location Gartley Hall 7 (Basement)
• Cell 717 821 0633
• Email adewald_at_hawaii.edu

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This is psychology 100

• Psychology 100, Survey of Psychology, is designed
  to give students an understanding and
  appreciation of the scientific approach to human
  behavior, thought and action, and to provide the
  basic conceptual framework for studying the
  cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human
  activity.

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The Book

• Nevid, J. S. Essentials of Psychology Concepts
  and Applications (2006).

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What are we going to do?

• Psychology comes in many shapes and forms and
  enters into play in nearly every aspect of our
  daily lives. From sports to relationships to
  deciding which brand of chips to buy, psychology
  offers insight into how these processes work.

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Grades?!

• Points
• Warm-Up 50 points
• Midterm 100 points
• Final 100 points
• Attendance 40 points
• Participation 10 points
• Total 200 Points

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The syllabus

• Open to change.
• You want to talk.lets talk.
• What we dont cover is NOT fair game for an
  examonly what we cover in class is fair game.

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Do I have to come to class?

• Nah..
• HOWEVER
• 4 unannounced quizzes
• 10 pts. Participation (cant participate if not
  here!)
• If Im comingyoure coming (guilt will consume
  you)

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Make up exams

• Good excuses welcomed.
• Bad excuses not.
• Be here!

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Cheating

• DONT CHEAT!!!!!!!!!

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About me

• Pennsylvania native

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Previous Employment

• 1. I was in a band!
• Financed myself for a whole year!
• Parents got sick of itoff to college.
• 2.Hardware Store
• Mechanic Store Service.
• 3. Dairy Farmer
• laugh all you want.

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About me

• Hershey Inc..

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About Andy

• Went to school in Pennsylvania and London

University of North London
Lebanon Valley College
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About Andy!

• Not interested in anything remotely cool!

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One more thing.

• The wake-up call.

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For next time

• Read the intro and Chapter 1.
• Any questions Ask via email or call.