Death & Dying Students

Happy Thursday!

Today, we will have the privilege of hearing three more personal stories. In addition to that, we will discuss the passing of Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. Pasted below is the link to the two articles I will reference in class, and a video worth watching... How might we juxtapose the passing of Steve Jobs and his commencement speech to the passing of Randy Pausch and his last lecture? Very intriguing concept!

NYTimes - Apple Visionary Redefined
NYTimes - Outpouring

The Last Lecture Discussion

Hey there guys and gals,

We're starting our discussion on the Last Lecture today. I'll show you footage from the actual lecture, and I'll direct you to another video worth watching...

The Last Lecture...

Randy Pausch Inspires Graduates...

PSY101, Endless Memories

Hi there guys and gals,

Posted below is the link to the CBS website hosting videos on "Endless Memories." We'll be watching them in class, but they're available here, too, for your viewing pleasure!

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/16/60minutes/main7156877.shtml

Your next in class exam is on: October 12th and 13th.

Items due:
- ERS #3
- Take Home Questions
- Extra Credit? (Check out the BLOG for the False Confessions Extra Credit!)

PSY156 Students - Next Tuesday, the 4th = BIG DAY

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Hey guys and gals,

Next Tuesday is a BIG DAY. You have the following assignments due...

EA1 (Hospice Speaker response)
3 Resources & Outline for final paper

Also, you should begin reading Randy Pausch's Last Lecture, as we will be beginning our discussion on that on Tuesday as well.



PSY101 - Extra Credit for UNIT III Exam (Chapters 5-7)

Hi Guys and Gals,

Attached below are a few videos regarding false confessions. We will be discussing the relevance of these in Chapter 6 - Memory. (We'll visit them AGAIN when we discuss Forensic Psychology at the end of the semester.)

For 10 points of extra credit...

First, watch these TWO videos regarding False Confessions and Eyewitness (Mis)Identification.

Then, read THIS article on the Innocence Project Website... (You should peruse the website a bit! VERY INTERESTING STUFF!!)

Innocence Project

Write a 1 page summary (12 point font, double spaced) on your findings. Include a summary, questions, opinions, recommendations for research.

And be sure to answer these questions...

1. Do you think False Confessions are really possible?
2. Do the physiological implications of memory provide ample support for the presence of False Confessions?

For an EXTRA 3 points...

3. Jump on Google and research "The Central Park Jogger." Explain how the Central Park Jogger case relates to False Confessions & Eyewitness Mid-Identifications.



No Class for MWF students today. Crappy news.

Hey there guys and gals,

Class has been cancelled today - MWF students only. My sincerest apologies for the late notice. As you can see, I was greeted with a wonderful surprise as I attempted to leave for campus this morning.

We'll return on Friday to finish up Chapter 5 and REALLY RACE through Chapter 6. In order to be fully prepared, please read Chapter 6 before arriving on Friday.

Also, Honors Psych students, please contact me via email at...

lnmeyer2785@mesacc.edu


Thanks,

lauren

PSY101 Scores ALMOST up! - Update

Hey guys and gals,

Please be patient as I try to get scores up on WebCT. For whatever reason, I'm having a hard time accessing the grade book due to some website maintenance.

Thank you!

Update as of 10:02p:
All scores have been loaded for my TR class. Still, I am having trouble accessing the grade book for my MWF class. Hang tight!!! :)