For those of you dressing up this halloween...

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/10/25/psychoanalyzing-10-popular-halloween-costumes

THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

During these very stressful weeks of exams, papers,etc. it is easy to get roped into pulling "all nighters" to keep up. It's important to note, however, that much research is pointing to the fact that getting a good night's sleep is key to maintaining optimal performance and health. Take a look at the following link for the top 10 reasons why sleep is so important...

http://top-10-list.org/2014/04/15/top-10-reasons-why-a-good-sleep-is-very-important-for-your-body/

Why we study the things we do...

It is easy to sit in class and wonder why we study the things we do. They often feel disconnected from our everyday life and students will often ask "When will I use this in my life?" The following is an excellent example of how our knowledge in many different fields is used on a day to day basis to deal with many of life's complex challenges. Read on and find out how it is possible to remove half of a person's brain and improve their life....


http://mentalfloss.com/us/go/70120

MIDTERM EXAM DATES

Thursday, October 29th is the Midterm for the following courses:

Psy 101H-Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30am
Psy 101-Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00am
Psy 201-Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30pm
Psy 101-Thursday, 3:00pm

Date for Psy 201, Monday/Wednesday at 9:30am will be announced shortly.

Remember: If you missed any of the first two quizzes for these classes, you must make them up before the midterm. If you do not, a zero is averaged in for any missed grade.

Please see me with any questions.

MIDTERM STRESS

I am sure the following article is pertinent to many of you...definitely try and employ a few of the ideas in the upcoming weeks!

http://sundial.csun.edu/2013/10/find-out-how-students-fight-the-stress-of-midterms/

Don't forget, this Wednesday is the next show in the series The Brain. See the following article...



http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/health/article/Hot-neuroscientist-TV-host-is-the-brain-behind-6575984.php

MISSED QUIZZES

As we are getting ready to complete our second quiz of the semester (and shortly thereafter, the midterm), just a reminder, anyone whom missed one of the two first quizzes must do a makeup before the mid-term. Quizzes 1 & 2 that are not made up before the midterm will be counted as 0 in the quiz grade.

If you need to make up a quiz or have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The field of Neuroscience is intimately involved with the idea of artificial intelligence, that is, building computers that are more like humans. While we still may be a ways from some of the classic science fiction characters whom seemed more human (and ultimately more powerful)  than us, the advances we are making currently have begun to have a major impact on our life. Check out the following article which suggests A.I. (like most technology) will be something our children will become familiar with at very early ages.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2015/10/15/how-artificial-intelligence-is-moving-from-the-lab-to-your-kids-playroom/

With the real advancesof A.I., a number of ethical, moral, and philosophical questions have emerged. These have been explored for many years in film and novels. Recently, the following movie which is sure to be a classic explored many of these questionsa and the possible dynamics that could develop between A.I. and their human creators......

http://exmachina-movie.com/

It is a must see for anyone interested in this fascianting topic....

A PSYCHOLOGICAL VIEW OF HALLOWEEN

Halloween as long been a fun time for all of us. Check out the following articles on the psychology of why it remains one of the most enduring holidays in our society.

 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201210/scared-silly

 

 

TONIGHT-WATCH THE BRAIN ON PBS!

Don't forget, tonight is the premier of The Brain with David Eagelman on PBS....

An opportunity for extra credit for the final!

http://www.eagleman.com/research/11-david-eagleman/113-the-brain-pbs

Psy 101 Quizzes this week

Just an update on the Quizzes this week.
Thursday at 3:00pm class will have the Quiz on Thursday the 15th (on Freud).

Tuesday/Thursday classes will have the quiz on the following Tuesday, October 20th.

If you are interested in a career 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 14, 2015

11:00 – 12:00

Southampton 30

Speakers:  Professors Benhar, Coleman,  

Hanauer, and Sta.Maria

 

Topics:  School Psychology, Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, and Community Psychology

 

Refreshments will be served! First come, first served!

Approved by the Office of Campus Activities

 

CLASSES CANCELLED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH

ALL DR. VOLLARO'S PSYCHOLOGY CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, WILL BE CANCELLED.

SINCE THE COLLEGE IS CLOSED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, WE WILL MEET AGAIN ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.

ANY QUIZZES SCHEDULED FOR THE 8TH WILL BE GIVEN ON THE 15TH.

IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS BETWEEN NOW AND THEN PLEASE EMAIL ME OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET.

How we sabotage our mental health

The following article talks about ways we sabotage our mental health....

http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/12-ways-we-sabotage-our-mental-health/ss-AAeNBLt#image=1

PSY 101 STUDENTS

There was a question incorrectly marked on the Psy 101 Quiz # 1 answer key. To correct it, I will be adding 4 points to the grade that is on your scantron in my grade book. Please adjust it on your scantron so you will have an accurate reflection of the grade.

Let me know if you have any questions.