As a courtesy to the instructor and your fellow students, please conduct yourself in a considerate fashion during class. There will be many opportunities for open discussion during class, and your participation is encouraged. There will also be time for traditional lecture, and your quiet attention is appreciated. Also, because this is a psychology class, and I hope that students will feel comfortable enough to share personal experiences and insights, I ask that you be respectful and sensitive to each other. Since we all have personalities, inevitably the material will apply to you at times.
All styles have their strengths and weaknesses.
Most importantly, the classroom needs to be a safe environment for learning, therefore, any pathologizing, judgment, or humiliation of fellow classmates will not be tolerated. For example, the total possible number of points for this course is 325. All students scoring above 270 will receive an A for the course. Any student earning below 150 points will be receive an F . Extra credit can be earned by participating in approved Psychology Department research studies.