States of Consciousness-Drugs (Due October 9)

Pick 3 of the listed websites to explores on various drugs.

Smart Drugs-faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ritalin.html
Heroin-facultywashington.edu/chudler/hero.html
Caffeine-faculty.washington.edu/chudler/caff.html
Alcohol- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/alco.html
Rohypnol- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/roof.html
Stamps- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/stamps/stamp5.html
Most Dangerous- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/wdrug.html
Marijuana- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/mari.html
Ritalin- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ritalin.html
Barbiturates- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/barb.html
MDMA- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/mdma.html
GHB- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ghb.html
PCP- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/pcp.html
LSD- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/lsd.html
Acetaminophen- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/acet.html
Amphetamines- faculty.washington.edu/chudler/amp.html


Note: Copy andpaste the links do not try to use the hyperlinks. If for some reason these links don't work, try http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html#dr and scroll down to the drugs you want to explore.


1.) List 3 facts you learned from each you did not know before exploring the website.
2.) What are some other names for this substance?
3.) Has your opinion on the topic change? Explain.

Who is Crazy? (Due October 2, 2009)

We have all known individuals (friends) that have strange or bizarre behaviors either in real life or in the media (films and TV). Choose 3 tests from http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/ and take a test using the behaviors you have noted in these individuals. Are these individuals diagnosable using these tests? Or are they just eccentric?
Test Name
Results test # 1
Results test # 2
Results test # 3

Sensation and Perception (Due September 25)

Go to http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/f_exhibits.html and explore three different kinds of illusions. Most of these exhibits are electronic versions from the museum floor, a few are unique.
1.)Which of the many types of illusions do you find the most interesting?
2.)Which specific illusion was the most interesting and why?
3.)After exploring this page do you think seeing is believing?

The Longevity Game (Due September 18)

How long will you live? This question has been considered since individuals started thinking. You have information about your parents' and grandparents' longevity. Is their longevity a good indicator of your longevity or other factors as important? The Longevity Game allows you to assess your own probabilities of reaching a specific age based on your lifestyle. Go to http://www.northwesternmutual.com/games/longevity/ longevity-main.html and proceed with the questions.

1.)How long are you projected to live? _______

2.) Are you shocked, happy or surprised by the calculated number? Explain.

3.)What factors are the most positive? What factors are the most negative?

4.)What lifestyle factors could you change to increase your estimated longevity?

5.) Return to the game and change some of the lifestyle factors for which you received the largest negative numbers on the summary table. How much did these lifestyle changes affect your estimated life span?

6.) Are these lifestyle changes worth the effort involved in making them in order to add years to your longevity?

Child Development (Due September 11)

You're Having a Baby
Go to http://www.moonlily.com/obc/ . This page has many diverse topics on very early development in humans. Pick a topic that you know little about and explore the links.

1.) What new information did you discover?

2.)If you are not now a parent, how will this information affect how you approach parenthood?

Biological Bases (Week 3) Hello Dolly et al

Science and humankind has entered a new era with the discovery of the ability to clone large mammals. Quite recently human DNA has been inserted in a cloned sheep adding to the interest in this topic. Go to http://www.animalresearch.info/en/medical/timeline/Dolly and explore the site. This may take sometime but, it will allow you to answer some interesting questions. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, but take the time to think and then write about the following:

1.) Should we attempt to clone a human?
2.)What are the ethical considerations of cloning animals and humans?
3.)Should the U.S. government stop funding basic research into cloning as proposed by President Clinton?
4.)Would you consider cloning yourself?

Which Psychology Career Is Right for You?

Psychology Career Quiz

Picking a career is never easy, especially when there are so many options to choose from. Take this 10-question quiz to learn more about the psychology careers that are best matched to your interests and personality.
http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl-psychologycareerquiz.htm

Post your results by telling us a little about that career and whether it would fit your personality or not.