Monday begins the Learning Perspective! This is an entirely new unit, it is the second unit in the course. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you establish a new set of notes etc. for this forthcoming information on learning psychology.
The Learning Perspective is all about how the environment influences/produces behavior. In the biological unit we focused on biological determinants/causes of behavior or the nature side of the interactionist coin. Now we turn our attention to the environment of nurture side of the interactionist coin. Topics will range from classical and operant conditioning to social and cognitive learning. We will also look at disorders such as phobias and depression.
We begin with a philosophical question: are we born with knowledge, or is all knowledge gained from the environment? The first reading is from Plato who argues that we are born with ALL knowledge! The second is from John Locke who argues we are born with NO knowledge! Consider both positions and come Monday ready to share your position and analysis!
Agenda:
Wednesday (10/15)
Socratic Seminar
HW: Read pages 155-163; answer questions on page 161 and the "Consider This" on page 163.
Other News:
Podcasts may start as soon as this Sunday night! Check back for updates!
42 comments:
Mr. Caro, can I come in during 2nd lunch today and go over outlines with you?
Will the Plato reading be similar to Descartes, where it's all philosophical?
It is but not as bad! Don't worry! I think you will like this one!
Can you curve our tests?
Robert Combs
Block 2
So are you grading our tests first this time since we got our quizes back last? Also i have to at this point agree with Locke plato's idea seems pretty out there for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fd97hVVD9U&NR=1
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Check this out. Doing some research on a gay gene, happened upon this video.
Guys reaction is priceless. Poor woman.
HA! FREUDIAN SLIPPPPPPPP!!!#(*$&$(
I have Freudian slips ALL THE TIME!!
At dutchbros.. well, maybe it isn't a slip because they are all old men.. but I always, instead of asking if their drink is hot, I just go out and tell them they are hott.. happened 2 times so far.
But this one, I was like.. ohhhh poor soul!
I guess people can get gay and blind mixed up pretty easily... (!??!?) Oh gosh..
Aaaah! You gotta love Plato. This weekend's reading is so awesome!
Second period's tests get graded first (their turn). They should be in by Tuesday if not Monday.
Tests will be curved!
Rachael! That was funny! I wonder what caused the slip?
Me too...
Oh no, more philosophical readings! Well they couldn't be as bad as Descartes...
anyway, I don't know if you watch The Office but this is a great clip about Classical Conditioning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3sgR12ZSh8
I think you should definitely show it to the class too!
Conor! We will see the clip!
From a French philosopher to a Greek one. Where will we travel next on our grand tour of international philosophers? :)
P.S. Freudian slips are cruel, but funny.
That picture of one of Pavlov's dog is kinda creepy. What is that hanging out of it's mouth? I always envisioned that Pavlov's dogs were golden retrievers haha
I love Jim's pranks on Dwight...I'm so glad we're watching that clip in class!
Paje,
That is a tube that collects saliva from the dog's mouth!
Alex,
Yes! I love the office!
haha yes the Office!
Mr. Caro, if we watched Gattaca, what do you want us to write about in the follow up essay?
The assignment for the extra credit it to comment on genetic engineering. Is it something that you believe is important, valid, dangerous, etc.
Mr Caro i can't wait for the podcasts!
Me too!
By the way, I'm expecting for your endorsement for my candidacy for President in the upcoming podcast.
and in every podcast published thereafter
wait, mine or Mr Caro's?
ha sorry Amalan, I meant Mr Caro's.
Well since I was booted from the VP spot, I am just going to have to think about it. I need "me" time now. I need to go to a special, place.
Podcasts! Hmm, I am hoping to have something Sunday, but I am not sure yet! It may be very rough!
But sec of state!?!
You hesitating makes Narintohn a sad panda.
Mr Caro,
in the reading we had; under the consider this: portion to be exact, what does the question, "This still remains a disputed issue in modern psychology - can you solve it?", mean?
and as for Podcast positions
i would like to be "cabinet level department of plumbing" if Joe the Plumber doesn't want it it
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/snl-3rd-debate.html
"podcast positions"?
I'm talking about a cabinet position in the Luangrath administration
Aim high, young grasshopper, aim high.
Ahh, the question gets after whether or not we are born as a blank slate or not! Are we? Or is Plato correct?
The Plato reading is amazing.
thanks Mr Caro.
and the Luangrath administration?
really narintohn?
Really.
How does Dept. of Homeland Security sound to you?
Future President Luangrath,
I was wondering if you could do me the honor of appointing me as your Secretary of Health and Human Services. I think because of my THS classes (anatomy and physiology, health occupations, and of course IB psychology) I am more than prepared for this position.
You're over-qualified, Joseph.
Plus you eat kittens so I think that would look bad on my campaign.
Sorry, it's nothing personal, it's only political.
Actually in a stastistic I just made up 32% of Americans secretly eat kittens so it wouldn't really matter if I did as well(although I don't).
homeland security?
hmm.
how about Department of Education?
I'll let Mr Caro head one of my "smaller" offices
Stop being so picky, Amalan.
I make the decisions 'round here. I'm the decider.
Who is going to be top dog in agriculture?
Anderson "Silver Fox" Cooper
Joseph, did you have to put in that you just made that up? Everyone knows 100% of statistics are made up anyway.
Narintohn, I would be honored to run as your Press Secretary if you so choose. (Just as fair warning, when I'm 18, I will register to be an INDEPENDENT (dun,dundun) so be warned)
Could we please not discuss eating kittens?
LARGE CATS, on the other hand...feel free to do as you please with them. They are horrid creatures.
IN FACT--
Could I please be appointed as "Secretary of Defense Against Large Cats", please?
All of sudden everyone wants to be a part of the Luangrath admin...
Carsh- I'm okay with independents
As long as they vote Republican 100% of the time.
A vote for any other party is a vote against America.
Hillbilly- I don't like large cats either.
#1 threat to America- Creed
#2- Large felines
hey but what about department of education?
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