FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

The following is the Final Exam Schedule for Fall 2014.

Psy 101H, Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30am- Tuesday, December 16th

Psy 201, Monday/Wednesdays 9:30am- Wednesday, December 17th

Psy 101, Tuesday/Thursdays 11:00am-Thursday, December 18th

Psy 215H, Tuesday/Thursday 12:30pm-Thursday, December 18th

Psy 101, Thursdays 3:00pm- Thursday, December 18th



If you cannot complete the course and need an INC, please contact me as soon as possible. This needs to be prearranged.

Also, if you have a makeup exam that needs to be taken please contact me to do so. All makeups must be complete by Thursday, December 18th!!

Good luck!!

The Holiday Season

As we wind down the year and the holiday season is upon us, a great article on some of the Psychological aspects of the Holiday Season....


http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-blame-game/201412/the-holiday-season

Accuracy of Memory

In a number of classes we have been discussing the issue of memory. The following article discusses the growing realization that our memories are not like a video recording of events but in fact, are highly unreliable and subject to error.....


http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/02/opinion/why-our-memory-fails-us.html?_r=0

A different view of mushrooms...

The following article discusses a growing area of research...whether or not psychedelic drugs can be used to treat depression...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/30/opinion/sunday/can-mushrooms-treat-depression.html?_r=0

SYBIL AND DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER

Here is a great  article on the fascinating disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formally known as Multiple Personality, and the issue of diagnosis in the mental health field in general.



http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/24/us/debate-persists-over-diagnosing-mental-health-disorders-long-after-sybil.html?_r=0

Some thoughts on Thanksgiving...

Recently, there has been a lot of focus on Mindfulness as a means of managing stress and psychological health. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the following article is an excellent guide on how to incorporate the spirit of Thanksgiving into our everyday lives. Enjoy..and Happy Thanksgiving!

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-pursuit-peace/201211/thanksgiving-lifestyle

The following article is an interesting take on how much we actually want to know about ourselves.....

http://op-talk.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/14/do-you-want-to-know-about-your-brain/?_r=0

PSY 201 (BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR) CLASS CANCELLED, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH

EXCELLENT HELP FOR PAPERS!

THOSE OF YOU THAT WERE GIVEN PAPERS BACK WITH FEEDBACK TO WORK VIA THE WRITING CENTER CAN GET AN EXTENSION ON THE DEADLINE IF YOU BRING PROOF THAT YOU TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Starting the week of November 17^th and continuing through the week of December 15^th, expert librarians will join forces with the staff at the Writing Center to offer super enhanced assistance for research assignments.

 

Where:        Writing Center (Islip Arts 101)

 

When:          Tuesdays:          9:30 am - 11:30 am

 

                   Wednesday:     10:00 am - 11:00 am

 

                   Thursday:          2:00 pm -   3:00 pm

 

What:          Specialized guidance in:

 

·          Finding Sources

·          Using Databases

·          Evaluating Sources

·          Citations and Bibliography

·          Thesis Statements

·          Structure and Organization

·          Integrating Sources

·          Editing and Proofreading

 

How to Use this Service: Bring research assignments, drafts, notes, materials, etc. to help librarians and tutors better understand objectives of assignments

 

ATTENTION: Students must have a valid SCCC Student I.D. to use this service

 

For further information, please contact William Burns (x4150), Lisa Melendez (x4171), Krista Gruber (x4218),

or Jennifer Farquhar (x4185).

 

 

The limits of science...

As you know, technology has allowed us to make great strides in many different sciences, including Psychology. One branch of Psychology, Neuroscience, as the enormous task of studying the brain. While there has been an explosion of knowledge about how the human brain works, much of it facilitated by increases in technology, there is still more that we do not know then we do know. The following article is one of a series (the others are available via the link as well) regarding current studies of the brain.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/11/science/learning-how-little-we-know-about-the-brain.html?_r=0

It illustrates why Neuroscience remains an exciting but challenging discipline and provides ideas of what the future of research on the brain may look like!

SHUDDER ISLAND

Take a look inside a real asylum for the criminally insane- an excellent way to see the challenges faced by professionals who work in Psychology's most challenging setting!

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/11/opinion/where-hell-is-other-patients.html?_r=0

Can Video Games fend off Mental Decline?

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/magazine/can-video-games-fend-off-mental-decline.html?_r=0

The College’s Office of Media Services recently produced a series of Veterans videos.  The series has seven parts and I believe you will find the content both informational and educational.  In honor of Veterans Day, I invite you to view the videos. 

 

You can access the video series by following these steps:

·         Click on the YouTube logo that appears on the College’s home page on the bottom right-hand side. 

·         When the page loads, click on the “View SCCC Videos” link, found in the bottom right corner of the large photo box across the top of the page. 

·         Once the video directory loads, scroll to page two and then select “Transitions: Veterans on Campus.”

 

PSY 101-3:00PM

PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASS TODAY WILL START AT 4:00PM INSTEAD OF 3:00PM!

Human Memory...

A topic that has fascinated Neuroscientists from the beginning has been our memory. Research on memory has been slowly revealing how our memories actually work. The following article is an excellent overview on how our conceptions of human memory have changed.

It is especially recommended for Psy 201 students but all are encouraged to read.

Let me know your thoughts!

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/oct/12/memory-how-science-fiction-can-become-reality

PSYCHOLOGY 101-11:00AM- QUIZ NEXT TUESDAY, 11TH

I forgot to mention in class today that  there will be a Quiz on Humanism next Tuesday, November 11th. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Your brain on drugs...

There has been a lot of talk about the effects of marijuana on the brain, especially in light of the decision of some states to legalize it. The following article was published discussing some studies related to the issue:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/education/edlife/this-is-your-brain-on-drugs-marijuana-adults-teens.html?_r=0

Ammerman Campus Registration Procedures

 

Priority Registration for the Spring 2015 semester takes place November 3-11, 2014.

 

Students should begin seeing faculty advisors (if they haven’t already done so) and preparing to register immediately!

 

Registration for Wintersession also begins on November 3, 2014.

 

Walk in Advisement for Students with Holds:

·         Developmental Hold (Counselor Signature Required) – Advisement available in the Counseling Center, Ammerman Building, Room 209.

·         Probation Hold (Counselor Signature Required) – Advisement available in the Counseling Center, Ammerman Building, Room 209.

·         Faculty Advisement:

·         Students that do not require a counselor’s signature can register online.  Faculty connect with students to provide advisement in three ways:

o   By inviting students in one or more of their classes to make an appointment to see them.

o   Through program specific faculty connections– for students enrolled in specific programs (e.g., Business, Criminal Justice, etc.).

o   Through the Academic Advising & Mentoring Center located in the Ammerman Building Room 101B—to connect with faculty in students’ areas of interest.

 

Walk-In Advising:

·         Students, who do not need a signature, may use:

·          Academic Advising & Mentoring Center in the Ammerman Building, Room 101B.  Faculty and personnel will be available to see students for questions and assistance. Available Mon.-Fri. 9:00am -5:00pm.

·          

·         WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW TO CREATE A GOOD SCHEDULE

·         Transcript and SAIN – Print them out and verify that the same courses appear on both.

·         Program of Study – review the college catalog and know what courses are required for graduation

·         Unsure of which courses to take? – speak with a faculty member or counselor.

·         Thinking of Changing their Major

o   Speak with a faculty member or counselor to obtain more information

o   Visit the Admissions Office in the Ammerman Building, first floor, to complete a Change of Emphasis Form for restricted programs or the Registrar in the Ammerman Building lower level for non-restricted programs.

 

 

 

WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW TO ACCESS THEIR STUDENT RECORDS

·         User Name and Password to log onto MYSCCC.  If a student cannot log in, they should try to reset the password on-line or visit any campus Registrar to reset the password.

·         Check their SCCC email account to obtain registration information and instructions regarding Priority Registration.

·         View My Holds to determine the date they are eligible to register as well as to see if they have any holds that will prevent them from registering.  Please review the table of HOLDS below.

·         Students will NOT be able to register before their assigned date either online or in person.

·         Students must be registered during fall 2014 in order to register during the Priority Registration dates.

·         After Nov. 11, non-matriculated students may register and current students may continue to register for classes that are still open.

 

 

Table of HOLDS

Code	Name	Required for Registration
DEV	Developmental	Student needs a Counselor/Faculty signature and may only register for 14.5 credits.
FIN	Financial	Student has a prior balance that must be paid before s/he can register.
IM	Immunization	Student must present proof of immunizations to Health Services
MEN	Meningitis	Student needs to complete the meningitis form in Health Services.
PROB	Probation	Student’s GPA and/or rate of completion is too low according to college guidelines. Student needs a Counselor/Faculty signature and may only register for 14.5 credits.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT-VETERAN'S DAY

As you know, Veteran's Day is next week. The following is a message the President of Suffolk Community College has asked be shared:

In honor of Veterans Day, I would personally like to thank every Veteran student and employee for their service to our country. To mark this important day of remembrance, the entire college community is cordially invited and encouraged to participate in the various College activities that are being planned across our campuses in November.  These include:

• MONDAY, November 3^rd:  A special guest speaker from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will visit the Michael J. Grant Campus, Captree Commons 113, at 11:00 a.m.

• WEDNESDAY, November 5^th: Representatives from the Northport VA Medical Center will be on hand to provide medical exams and benefit information to Veterans at the Ammerman Campus, Babylon Student Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• MONDAY, November 10^th:   Student Veterans are invited to discuss their experiences in the military on the Eastern Campus, MLRC Room 107/108 – 11:00 a.m.

• TUESDAY, November 11^th:  Flag-Raising Ceremony by the Student Veterans Association at the Michael J. Grant Campus at 8:00 a.m., followed by a special Veterans Breakfast in the Faculty Dining Room

•  WEDNESDAY, November 12^th:   The culminating Veterans Ceremony will take place on Veterans Plaza at the Ammerman Campus during Common Hour, starting at 11 a.m.  Student Veterans from all three campuses will be present on this day.  There will be a color guard; vocal performances by student Veterans, including William Hyer, President of the Student Veteran Association at the Michael J. Grant Campus and Dan Hope, a student Veteran in the Music Program at the Ammerman Campus; welcoming remarks by Campus Executive Dean George Tvelia; a speech by the first Ammerman Campus Student Veteran Association (SVA) president, Oscar Salgado, who attended Suffolk and then transferred to Stony Brook University; and a challenge coin presentation to student Veterans.  The ceremony will be followed by a lunch for students in the Eaton’s Neck Room in the Babylon Student Center.  In the event of inclement weather, the full program will be held in the Eaton’s Neck Room.

    

     Please plan on attending as many events as you can as a way of showing support to the student Veterans at Suffolk County Community College.  I am sure you are as proud of the service our Veterans have provided, as I am.  This calendar of events is one way we can come together to show our support for each and every Veteran at the College and in the community. I look forward to seeing you during this time.

SCHIZOPHRENIA

The following article is written by someone with schizophrenia and is an excellent example of what it is like to live with Mental Illness....

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/23/living-with-schizophrenia-coffee-and-friends/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

ATTENTION PSY215H STUDENTS

Please note that the Substance Related Disorders Slides will be updated on 10/30/2014.

In the Spirit of Halloween:

What does your halloween costume say about you? read to find out!


http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-why-behind-the-buy/201310/what-your-halloween-costume-says-about-your-personality

CTE and Football

Today in Brain and Behavior we will be discussing CTE, the Brain Disease that has left football under intense scrutiny and sports in general much more careful regarding concussions. This weekend, there was a great article on New York Jets running back Chris Ivory on how these effects are being dealt with by some players.

Psy 201 students are encouraged to read it although it may be of interest to all Psychology students.

Here is the link:

http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/chris-ivory-says-he-doesn-t-think-about-what-all-those-hits-will-do-to-him-1.9546378

A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE

ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE JANUARY 2015 GRADUATES

 

 

Any student expecting to complete the requirements for the A.A., A.S., A.A.S. degree or the One-Year Certificate of Completion in January 2015 should file an application for graduation before December 1, 2014.

 

The application for graduation can be accessed online by logging into MySCCC. Choose Apply for Graduation from the menu.  It can also be found on the College’s website at www.sunysuffolk.edu . Select Registrar at the bottom of the home page.

 

NOTE:  A graduation application must be filed whether or not a student wishes to attend the commencement ceremony.

 

We congratulate eligible students on their upcoming graduation and the completion of their goal!

 

UPCOMING EVENT

PSI BETA will be hosting a GUEST SPEAKER EVENT-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 11:00-12:15, Southamptom, Room 30

Topic: ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY-THE HEALING POWER OF DOGS

SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND DURING MIDTERM TIME...

The following article discusses the importance of an oft-forgotten strategy during times when there is a lot of studying going on...

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/16/want-to-ace-that-test-get-the-right-kind-of-sleep/

REMINDER- WORKSHOP THIS WEEK!

CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

"Thinking about a career in Psychology? Come and hear from professional psychologists about what you can do with a degree in Psychology!"

 

SOCIAL SCIENCES WORKSHOP

Psychology

OCTOBER 22, 2014

11:00 – 12:00

Southampton 30

Speakers:  Professors Benhar, Coleman,

Hanauer, and Tyson

 

Topics:  School Psychology, Neuropsychology, Counseling Psychology, Community Psychology

 

Refreshments will be served!

PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Priority Registration for the spring 2015 semester begins on

Monday, November 3, 2014.

 

Students are required to pay past balances prior to paying current charges.  In order for students to participate in priority registration, all prior balances must be fully paid or fully deferred in financial aid.

 

Students may visit an Academic Advising and Mentoring Center, Department office, Faculty member or Counseling Center now for advisement.  Students should log in to MYSCCC to see their assigned registration date.

 

Priority registration has become even better!  Students who register for spring classes and pay their bill in full, or enroll in the tuition payment plan, or confirm their attendance (if financial aid covers their bill) by Tuesday, November 11th, can enter to win one of three Galaxy tablets and one of three $100 gift cards sponsored by the Follett Bookstore!

MIDTERM SCHEDULE

Here are the scheduled dates for upcoming Midterm Exams:

Psy 101, Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30am- Tuesday, October 21st

Psy 101, Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00am- Tuesday, October 28th

Psy 215H, Tuesday/Thursday, 12:00pm- Tuesday, October 28th

Psy 101, Thursday, 3:00pm- Thursday October 16th

Psy 201- TBA


ALSO, A REMINDER, ALL CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 23RD.

 

SOCIAL SCIENCES WORKSHOP

Anthropology, Economics, History, Sociology, and Political Science

 

From Archives to Zoological parks, come learn the

A to Zs of where a degree in the Social Sciences can take you!

 

 

October 15, 2014

11:00 – 12:00

Southampton 30

Speakers: Professors Bosco, McKenna, Giordano,

Donnelly, Koralewski, and Nelson

 

Refreshments will be served

PSYCHOLOGY 201-BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR

ATTENTION ALL BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR STUDENTS: The slides for Development of the Central Nervous System have been updated. The new slides will be available on the Brain and Behavior page as of 10/10/2015.

Thought the following article might be of interest to you...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/05/nyregion/community-college-students-face-a-very-long-road-to-graduation.html?_r=0

OCTOBER SCHEDULE CHANGES

Please note the following changes to the schedule for October.

Psy 201, Brain and Behavior- Wednesday, October 8th, we will be meeting over at the Mental Health Awareness Day in the Student Center.

ALL OTHER STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND FOR EXGTRA CREDIT-SEE EARLIER BLOG POST FOR DETAILS!

Thursday, October 9th,  9:30 and 11:00am classes will be cancelled. All other classes will be held as scheduled.

Thursday, October 23rd, ALL CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED.

Please see me with any questions.

HOW TO STAY HAPPY!

http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/op-talk/2014/09/28/dont-do-the-things-you-love/

REMINDER-MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY! -EXTRA CREDIT

On Wednesday, October 8th, a reminder that Suffolk will be hosting its' annual Mental Health Awareness day.

Psy 201 students will have class in the Mildred Green Room where I will be holding a lecture on the Biology of Psychopathology.

In addition, they can EARN EXTRA CREDIT by attending the Biology of Addiction lecture right after mine and following the instructions on the previous post regarding extra credit.

ALL OTHER CLASSES SHOULD REFER TO THE PREVIOUS POST REGARDING EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!

 

Workshops on a variety of issues will be offered.  This year the planned workshops are:

 

•             Heroin: The Long Island Epidemic, by Steve Chassman, LICADD, Montauk Point Room, 9:30 a.m.

•             The Biology of Psychopathology, by Dr. Joseph Vollaro, Mildred Green Room, 9:30 a.m.

•             Promoting Equal, Healthy and Non-violent Relationships, SCCADV, Old Field Room, 9:30 a.m.

•             Veterans: Diagnoses, Treatment, and Suicide Prevention, Nancy Olsen, Northport VAMC, Montauk Point Room, 11:00 a.m.

•             GLBT 101:  presented by Stephanie Buxbaum, LIGALY, Orient Point Room, 11:00 a.m.

•             The Biology of Addiction,  Professor Mike Mangino, Nursing Program, Mildred Green Room, 11:00 a.m.

•             How to Stay Calm and Centered with Mindfulness Practice, Nina Thorne, MBSR – L. I., Mildred Green Room, 12:30 p.m.

 

Mental health agencies which will have information and resources available include:

 

•             Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD)

•             Response Hotline (Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention)

•             Federation of Organizations (NYS Mental Disabilities)

•             FEGS Positive Space Program (HIV counseling)

•             Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (SCCADV)

•             National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

•             Mather Hospital Eating Disorders Program

•             Northport V.A. Medical Center

•             Association for Mental Health and Wellness

•             Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY)

•             The Dwyer Project (Veterans Peer Support)

•             Suffolk County United Veterans (Homelessness)

 

A look at psychotropic medication through the SSRIs, specifically Prozac:


http://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000003127845/revolution-in-a-capsule.html

How Development is Changing

The following article discusses how some of the newer research in Neuroscience is changing the way we think about childhood development:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/opinion/sunday/the-case-for-delayed-adulthood.html

What happens when we all live to 100?

A great article discussing the issue of aging...

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/09/what-happens-when-we-all-live-to-100/379338/

Attention all students in 200 level courses:

You may be eligible for membership in Psi Beta, the National Honor Society in Junior and Community Colleges. Ii order to be eligible, students must:

• Have completed at least 12 college credits
• Be registered as a full time student
• Have completed Psy 101/Intro to Psychology with a B or better
• Received a B or better in any other Psychology course they have completed
• Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better

If you are interested in applying, please see me for an application or contact Professor Brewer at brewerc@sunysuffolk.edu.


ATTENTION PSY 201, MONDAY/WEDNESDAY 9:30-10:45 STUDENTS:

On October 8th, 2014, Suffolk Community College is sponsoring its' Mental Health Awareness Day. During our class period, I will be presenting on the topic "The Biology of Psychopathology".  Thus, class will be held where the presentation will be given (TBA). Please make note of this.


All other students are encouraged to attend and can refer to the post regarding extra credit for doing so for more information.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN-PSY 101, 201

ALL BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR STUDENTS:

The Scientific American Readings are now available. To access them, you can go directly to them from On Campus by going to the following link.
 

http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/Library/staff/ldatabase.asp

 

Off campus, you will need to log on using your Suffolk student ID and password.

 

Since this is a new setup, there may be bugs so please let me know as soon as possible!

 

 

 

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

In Psy101 we were discussing the various subdivisions of Psychology. The following article features the input of a Sports Psychologist and gives an idea of the kinds of issues dealt with in this field:

http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ray-rice-adrian-peterson-situations-bring-nfl-s-domestic-violence-problem-to-forefront-1.9307295

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The following article discusses the issue of Domestic Violence in the context of Ray Rice, the NFL player whom was suspended for this. It is an issue that will be discussed at mental health Awareness day and a potential paper for Psy 101 and 215 students....

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/why-she-stayed-ray-rice-video-sheds-light-domestic-violence-n200266

CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

"Thinking about a career in Psychology? Come and hear from professional psychologists about what you can do with a degree in Psychology!"

 

SOCIAL SCIENCES WORKSHOP

Psychology

OCTOBER 22, 2014

11:00 – 12:00

Southampton 30

Speakers:  Professors Benhar, Coleman,

Hanauer, and Tyson

 

Topics:  School Psychology, Neuropsychology, Counseling Psychology, Community Psychology

 

Refreshments will be served!