Experimentation is the main source of our understanding of human behavior. As psychologists, we determine what is true through careful scientific procedures. You are asked to become involved in this process and experience first-hand how psychologists begin to draw conclusions and make theories about human behavior. Note that this is one letter grade. Details will be explained more fully in class and in a separate hand-out.
Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university.
All members of the academic community must be confident that each person's work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed and presented. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that range from probation to expulsion. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, consult the instructor. The University has specific academic dishonesty administrative procedures .