Andreana P Haley

Basic issues in normal and abnormal human brain function reviewed with emphasis on disorders of higher cerebral functioning. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and Psychology 383C or consent of instructor.

Students will acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific method as it is applied within the field of psychology. Students will learn to critically evaluate published research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those hypotheses. Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental data. Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity.

The objective of this course is to introduce you to the brain dysfunction and cognitive impairment often associated with mental illness and how its recognition and assessment can be used to help with differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Most of the assigned readings are primary source articles intended to give you a flavor of the empirical research done on the subject. A review of symptoms, neurophysiology and psychopharmacology as well as discussion of the assigned readings will be done in class, therefore attendance is important. A basic understanding of the prevalence and diagnosis of the major psychiatric illnesses as well as their defining symptoms and course of progression will be beneficial.

Students will acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific method as it is applied within the field of psychology. Students will learn to critically evaluate published research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those hypotheses. Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental data. Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity.

Students will acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific method as it is applied within the field of psychology. Students will learn to critically evaluate published research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those hypotheses. Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental data. Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity.

Course Description

The objective of this course is to introduce you to what is known about the physiological causes and consequences of mental illness. We will discuss how the recognition of cognitive impairment associated with mental illness can be used to help with differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Most of the assigned readings are primary source articles intended to give you a flavor of the empirical research done on the subject. A review of symptoms, neurophysiology and psychopharmacology as well as discussion of the assigned readings will be done in class.

Course Requirements

Class attendance is important. Students will be expected to read the assigned articles, write response papers and participate in class discussion. This course has a substantial writing component and carries a writing (Wr) flag. In addition to weekly response papers, students will be expected to write a research proposal, present the proposal in class and rate the presentations of their classmates. Participation will be reflected

in the final grade. 

Grading Policy

The course grade will be based on the total points earned on response papers, research proposal including proposal drafts, proposal presentation and class participation

Texts

Required Readings:All required readings will be available on Blackboard.

Recommended Reference Sources:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, FourthEdition (DSM-IV) or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific

method as it is applied within the field of psychology. Students will learn to critically evaluate published

research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those

hypotheses. Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental

data. Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity.

Meets with 43050

Course Description

The purpose of this class is to acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific method as it is applied within the field of psychology. Students will learn to critically evaluate published research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those hypotheses. Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental data. Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity

Course Requirements

STUDENTS MAY NOT ENROLL IN PSY 418 MORE THAN TWICE.

PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, RESTRICTED TO PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS.

Attendance of lecture and lab is required and expected. Students will be expected to design and complete a research project and write a research paper in APA format.

Grading Policy

The course grade will be based on the total of 600 lecture and laboratory points.

The points for the lecture portion will be based on three "hour" exams, covering about 1/3 of the class material, an optional final exam, attendance, and quiz/homework assignments. The final exam will be divided into three sections, each representing one-third of the class material. A student may choose not to take the final exam, or s/he may take one section of the final as a make-up exam or to improve an hour exam score.

The points for the lab portion will be based on several writing assignments (e.g., a literature review, abstract, methods, results, discussion, and a full research paper), attendance/participation, and homework.

Texts

Jackson, Sherri, L. Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach.

Seminars in Clinical Psychology. One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

STATISTICS AND RESEARCH DESIGN
 Psychology 418, Spring 2010: Unique #43805 & 43810
 
Lecture: MWF  9-10 am NOA 1.116
Labs: T 11-1 SEA 2.114 (Unique 43805) & 2.122 (Unique 43810)
 
Instructor: Andreana P. Haley, Ph.D., SEA 3.238, Phone: 232-0863
  E-mail: haley@psy.utexas.edu
  Office Hours:  Wednesday 2:30 – 4:00; Friday 10:00 - 11:30
 
Teaching Assistants:  Frank Roberts: f.w.roberts@mail.utexas.edu
David Lewis: david.lewis@mail.utexas.edu
 
Textbooks:  Research Methods and Statistics, A Critical Thinking Approach, Third Edition, Sherri L. Jackson
         Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition 
 
Course Objectives:  Students will acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific
method as it is applied within the field of psychology.  Students will learn to critically evaluate published
research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those
hypotheses.  Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental
data.  Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity.
 
Prerequisites:  The Psychology Department will drop all students who do not meet the following prerequisites: 
C or better in Psy 301; credit for Math 302 or higher level math course; major in Psychology
 
Attendance:  Attendance is expected and required.  Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class and 12
points will be awarded at the end of the semester for attendance.  Those are easy points that can help you very
much if your grade is borderline.  You can miss 2 class periods and still receive full attendance credit.  If you
miss 3-4 class periods, you will receive half attendance credit (6 points).  If you miss > 4 classes, you will
receive no attendance credit.  There are no excused absences, so keep your “free” absences for a rainy day! 
 
Grade Procedures and Examinations:  The course grade will be based on the total of the lecture and laboratory
points.  The lecture and laboratory portions of the course each contribute a possible 300 points to a possible
course total of 600 points. The points for the lecture portion will be based on three “hour” exams, each covering
about one-third of the class material, an optional final exam, and homework assignments.  The final exam will
be divided into three sections, each representing one-third of the class material.  A student may choose not to
take the final exam, or s/he may take one section of the final as a make-up exam, or to improve an hour exam
score. 
 
Taking the final exam will be the only make-up option available, so please DO NOT MISS THE FINAL!
 
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate
academic accommodations or qualified students with disabilities.  Info:  Office of Dean of Students, 471-6259,
417-4641, TTY.
 
 
Psyc 418 Spring 2009 (Haley)  2 out of 3
Lecture Schedule Spring 2009
Psychology 418 (Haley)
 
 
 
* May 12, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:00pm – EXAM IV (FINAL EXAM) – All Lecture/Text Material
 
LOCATION OF FINAL EXAM: To be determined by the University about two weeks prior to finals.  At that
time, the location will be announced in class.  It will also be available from several electronic sources (see
Registrar: Final Exam Schedule on line).
 
Date Topics / Chapter in Text Homework
Jan. 20 Introductory Meeting 
Jan. 22 & 25 The Science of Psychology - Chapter 1 (omit pages 6-
10 through Check 1.1) 
Jan. 27 Getting Started with Research - Chapter 2, pages 29-
38 #1, Due Jan. 27
Jan. 29
Feb. 1, 3, 5 Descriptive Statistics - Chapter 5 #2, Due Jan. 29
#3, Due Feb. 5
Feb. 8, 10, 12 Inferential Statistics - Chapter 7 
(omit pages 191-194, Chi Square, Corr. & Stat. Sig.) 
Feb. 15 & 17 Independent Groups t-Test - Chapter 9, pages 226-
234 
Feb. 19
Feb. 22 Review for Exam I
EXAM I: Material Jan. 23 – Feb. 18 
Feb. 24 Guest Lecture: Career Planning 
Feb. 26
March 1 Correlated Groups t-Test - Chapter 9, pages 234-240 #4, Due Feb. 26
#5, Due March 1
March 3 & 5 Subject Choice & Ethics - Chapter 2, pages 38-52 
March 8, 10  ANOVA - Chapter 10 (omit 265-270 Calculations…,
Table 10.5, 274-282) #6, Due March 10
March 12, 22, 24 2-Way ANOVA - Chapter 11
(omit 299 – 303, Calculations…, Table 11.8, 308-309 
2-Way & Beyond-Way)
#7, Due March 24
March 15-19 SPRING BREAK 
March 26 Variables, Reliability, Validity - Chapter 3 
March 29 & 31 Descriptive Methods, Choosing an Experimental
Design - Chapter 4 
April 2
April 5 Review for Exam II
EXAM II: Material Feb. 25 – March 30 
April 7, 9, 12 The Logic of Experimental Design - Chapter 8 #8, Due April 12
April 14 & 16 Non-parametric Statistics (pages 191-193; 240-247) #9, Due April 16
April 19, 21 Correlation & Regression - Chapter 6  #10, Due April 21
April 23 & 26 Quasi-experimental Designs - Chapter 12 
April 28 Statistics in the Real World, Part I #11, Due April 28
April 30
May 3 Review for Exam III
EXAM III: Material April 6 – April 29 
May 5 Review for Final Exam 
May 7 Returning Exam III & Final Grades 
 
Psyc 418 Spring 2009 (Haley)  3 out of 3
 
GRADING SCALE (Total points for lecture and lab combined): 
 
A = 94.00% or higher  
A- = 90.00% - 92.99%;  
B+ = 87.00% – 89.99%; 
B = 83.00% – 86.99%; 
B- = 80.00% – 82.99%; 
C+ = 77.00% – 79.99%; 
C = 73.00% – 76.99%; 
C- = 70.00% – 72.99%; 
D+ = 67.00% – 69.99%; 
D = 63.00% – 66.99%; 
D- = 60.00% – 62.99%; 
F = 0.00%- 59.99%
 
 
 

408D, 408K (or 308K), 408L (or 308L), 408M (or 308M), 316.credit for one of the following: Mathematics 302, 303D, 305G, 408C,Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, a major in psychology, andtwo discussion hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:methodology used in psychological research. Three lecture hours andcentral tendency, variability and inference, and scientificPsychology 418 more than twice. Survey of statistics, includingStudents may not enroll in

Students may not enroll in Psychology 418 more than twice. Survey of statistics, including central tendency, variability and inference, and scientific methodology used in psychological research. Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, a major in psychology, and credit for one of the following: Mathematics 302, 303D, 305G, 408C, 408D, 408K (or 308K), 408L (or 308L), 408M (or 308M), 316.