Name ______Prompts

  • Minimum of one full page for each (no headers) single-spaced – or 2 full pages double spaced.
  • include relevant content from the text, class discussion and outside research.
  • include personal reflection and analysis.
  • must be well written and show appropriate organization.

Unit 1 Journal Topic List-choose option #8 and any 1of the following. If you can not remember your dreams, do not choose #8 and choose any two of the below listed choices

  1. Read and summarize the following article on supertasters. Do you believe you are a supertaster? A Nontaster? Do you know anyone who fits into this category?
  1. Read and summarize the following article on taste and smell. Provide detailed analysis of the article.
  1. Read and summarize the following article on a possible 6th sense. Do you believe this exists? Why or why not?
  1. Read and summarize the following article on a girl who lives without experiencing pain. Why does this happen? Would you want to experience this?
  1. Explain a minimum of three illusions you looked at in class. For each illusion discussed you must explain the illusion AND explain why your mind is tricked. Explain the science behind the illusion.
  1. Read the article on Phineas Gage (posted on my website) and write a thoughtful response - what are the most important lessons that we can learn from the story of Phineas Gage and its place in the history of psychology?
  1. Read this article on perception and summarize is main points

Option #8

Dream Journal

Directions: Record as many details about as many dreams as you can. Follow the specific guidelines identified below:

  1. Record all information pertaining to a given dream in your “Dream Journal”. Be sure to record the date and time (if possible) of the dream.
  1. Information can be in paragraph form or bulleted; you must be able to record at least 4 of the 7 specific criteria for a dream to “count” toward the required number of 4 dreams. (One recurring dream that you have had in the past may be used toward the total of 4 dreams).
  2. Setting (school, work, Europe, etc.)
  3. Characters (identify all; relatives, friends, strangers, famous personalities)
  4. Nature of the interaction (friendly, confrontational, competition, etc.)
  5. Activities (running, climbing, speaking, fencing, etc.)
  6. Outcome (success, failure, lucid, etc.)
  7. Emotions (fear, happiness, confusion, etc.)
  8. Relationship of the dream to previous events and/or dreams, future activities, etc.)
  1. Though it sounds absurd, keeping your dream journal near your bed will allow for recording of dreams upon waking; otherwise many dreams will be forgotten.