Psychology Week 8 MYP Humanities

Words of the Week Abase: v. to lower in position, or degrade Abeyance: n. a state of suspension or temporary inaction Abhorrence: n. the act of desting extremely Abnegate: v. to renounce (a right or privelege) Absicission: n. the act of cutting off in a surgical operation Abscond: v. to depart suddenly and secretly

Monday, October 19 th, 2009 Guest speakers today – no opener nor classwork/homework. DID turn in psychological disorder dialogues, however.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Objectives: Students will examine the debate over the formation of our personalities as individuals, analyzing the relationship of nature and nurture. Opener: Who do you think has most influenced the person that you have developed to be? (yourself is not an ok answer) Activities: 1)Complete opener. Copy Homework. 2)Discuss opener. 3)Read/Discuss/Answer Questions on Nature vs. Nurture Homework: List 5 of your own personality traits that you think really define who you are as an individual. For each one, explain why you think you have that trait –include both environmental reasons (having to do with how and in what way you were raised) and hereditary reasons (think about who in your family shares that trait).

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Objectives: Students will examine the evidence for nature vs. nurture in our psychological development. Opener: Why do we study twins to find out answers in the nature vs. nurture debate? Activities: 1)Complete Opener. 2)Copy Homework. 3)Read/Discuss/Take Notes on the nature vs. nurture debate in forming our identity. 4)Gender Roles: what is a “man”? What is a “woman”? Homework: Look at TV shows, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, listen to the radio. Write down specific examples of messages that media sends us about what it means to be a man, and what it means to be a woman.

Thursday, October 22, 2009 Objectives: Students will examine identity and personality by analyzing the impact of gender. Opener: Personality is defined as: “the patterns of feelings, motives, and behavior that set people apart from one another.” Write down that definition. Then, write down what you think are the major characteristics of your personality and the major characteristics of the people who have raised you. Activities: 1)Complete Opener. Copy Homework. 2)Examining Personality and Identity -- notes 3)Gender and Identity – class activity on stereotypes Homework: Interview 5 people (at least 3 must be adults) and record their answer to these questions: 1) What is the difference between sex and gender? 2) Do you believe that there are real differences between men and women (besides physical structure)? If so, what are they? Please write down the names of the people you interview.

Personality Patterns of feelings, motives, behavior that set people apart from one another.

Identity According to Eric Erikson, a psychologist, adolescents are searching for an “identity” – Who am I as an individual? –What do I want to do with my life? –What values should I live by? –What do I believe in?

Identity Might be formed by taking on your parents’ values and expectations Might take on a “negative” identity – the OPPOSITE of what parents do but like a peer group Might not figure it out until much later Gets more personalized as you get older – more about you, less about peers

Identity If we had a machine that would clone ONLY ONE of the following: a)What you think and feel? b)Your appearance c)Your relationships with friends and family? Which clone would be the closest to being “you”?

Class Activity With your group please identify the following for the opposite sex: 1)Stereotypes 2)What you think is really true Think about personality, habits, jobs, roles in the family, roles/jobs in the household, how they function in relationships, etc.

Friday, October 23, 2009 Objectives: Students will analyze the impact of nature and nurture on the formation of identity examining gender. Opener: What is the difference between gender and sex? Do you believe that there are real differences between men and women (besides the physical structure)? If so, what are they? Activity: 1)Do Opener. Get homework out to be signed. Copy Homework. 2)Complete discussion of stereotypes. 3)Notes on gender differences – both biological and behavioral

Friday, October 23, 2009 Homework: What aspects of your “identity” (who you are, what you value, what you believe, what you want to do with your life) are influenced by your gender? Explain and give at least 3 examples. Announcements: If you missed the first test we took – you must take it on Monday in coach class. (come after school today to get a review sheet if you need one) Extra Credit is due on October 30 th. Option 1=2 HW grades, Option 2= 2 CW grades, Option 3=15 points in the assessment category (If you have questions come to coach class on Monday)

Gender: Nature and Nurture e_flash.htmlhttp:// e_flash.html How is sex determined?