Journal+Entries+1st+Marking+Quarter

A good journal entry tends to be a page in length. You are graded on your ability to clearly express your opinion, provide examples/personal connections, and relate to psychology terminology and/or concepts. Journal Entries are collected and graded at the end of each marking quarter.

__Journal Entry #1__ 9/23(A) (This journal entry was only given to A day classes, B day classes are excused) What's your opinion about reality shows? Choose any current reality show and explain why you would or would not want to be a participant on that show. What connections can you make between a reality show and topics in psychology?

__Journal Entry #2__ 9/27(A) & 9/28(B) === Read the article on the Barnum Effect titled "Flaws in Reasoning & Arguments...". What did you think about the article on the Barnum Effect? Did anything surprise you? How did you feel being a subject in an experiment? How would you change the personality description you received so it accurately describes you? === 

__Journal Entry #2__ 10/13(B) (This journal entry was only given to B day class, A day classes are excused)
=== After reading the article "Brain creates pot-like chemicals" write a 1 paragraph summary of the main points and experiements described and then a 1 paragraph reflections of your thoughts/opinions. (if you were absent, you will need to ask Mrs. Janis for the article) __=__    __Journal Entry #3__ 10/22 (A) & 10/25 (B)  === What were you thoughts/feelings towards the film “Mind of a Murderer?” Explain how brain damage, particularly frontal lobe damage, can affect behavior. Do you think brain technology should be used in court cases? Explain your reasoning and use examples from the film. (if you were absent, you will need to ask Mrs. Janis about a make-up journal entry)