Introduction to
Psychology I:
PSYC 1003
Dr. Amy MacQuarrie
September 4th, 2025
Why Psychology?
Welcome!
• Tuesdays & Thursdays,
10:00 – 11:20
• Hazen Hall Lecture
Theatre
Contact Info
• Dr. Amy MacQuarrie
• Office: Hazen Hall 14
• Office Hours: T & TH,
2:30 – 3:30 or by
appointment
• Teaching Assistant: Julia
Scherf
• Email:
[email protected] Course
Description
• An overview of psychology
as well as an introduction to
the biological basis of
behavior, motivation,
learning, sensation,
perception, memory,
thinking and language.
Students may be requested
to participate in research
and some course credit may
be earned in this way.
Course
Objectives
• By the end of this course, you will be able
to:
• Recognize, define, and give examples
of findings, vocabulary, and research
methods specific to psychology.
• Discuss major theories and important
findings in several sub-disciplines of
psychology as listed in the course
description.
• Situate sub-disciplines of psychology
based on their historical predecessors.
• Apply principles of scientific thinking
and critical thinking to real-life
situations, and to identify warning signs
of pseudoscientific claims.
Attend class regularly
Course
Expectations Engage with course content (e.g., readings, taking notes during
class)
Take part in class activities (e.g., think pair share, Poll Everywhere)
Complete assignments on time and make sure to attend class on
test days
Ask questions! I am happy to answer any questions or concerns
before or after class, during office hours, or through email. Also
feel free to stop by my office outside of office hours. If I am
available, I would be happy to chat.
Course
Materials
Evaluation:
Assignment #1 (5%)
• Due: September 11th by
11:59PM on D2L
• Submit as a word or pdf
• What would you like to
get out of the course?
• Some suggestions may
be incorporated
Academic integrity & research
Evaluation:
Assignment #2
(20%) University’s academic integrity
policy
MC questions on D2L
Due: October 16th by 11:59PM on
D2L
Evaluation:
Quizzes (60%)
• 4 MC quizzes throughout
the term (1 during the final
exam period)
• Covers approximately 2
chapters each
In-Class
Participation
• Poll Everywhere
• Answer questions/participate in
activities in class!
• Participating in all activities =
100%
• Let me know if you are missing
class. Life happens!
Bonus Points!
• Up to 5%
• Completing 5 credits
worth of research
participation through
SONA
• https://www.unb.ca/saintj
ohn/sase/dept/psycholog
y/research.html
AI
• AI tools may be
used in this
course within
clearly defined
limits
Acceptable and Unacceptable
Uses of AI
Acceptable Unacceptable
• Using AI to brainstorm • Complete assignment content
• Proofreading • During take-home or in-class assignments
• Embedded • Replacing original content
• Practice questions • Uploading identifiable student data
• Designing graphics • Creating visuals when asked to be original
• Supporting project planning • Relying solely on AI
Activity!
• On a piece of paper (or word
doc, etc.)
• One column for “Know”
• One column for “Want to Know”
• One column for “Learned”
• What do you think you already
know about Psychology? It
could be as a field or a
particular topic. What do you
want to know?
• Strategy you can use as you
read through chapters.
KWL
• Cognitive engagement
• Study tool
• Know: “reflect on and record what
they know about the content based
on prior academic or personal
learning experiences” (p. 42)
• Want to Know: “record questions
based on the curiosity that the
‘Know’ column generated. These
could be extensions to ideas they
believe they know or they could be
self-identified gaps in
understanding about the content”
(p. 42)
• Can add to this as you read!
KWL
• Learned: After you have
finished your readings,
talk about what you
learned. Think about
what you wanted to
know, or think about
what you thought you
knew. Should be a
deeper reflection than
what you knew or
wanted to know.
See you
next week!
