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!