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PsychSim Extra Credit
What is PsychSim?
PsychSim is a collection of interactive graphic
computer programs designed to enhance learning in a timely fashion thorough
participation and demonstration.
What should I do first?
Before you access PsychSim you should go to out
class-notes web site (www.yournotes.com) and access the PsychSim section.
Next, you should select the worksheet for the module you wish to complete
and print it out. Now you are ready to do a PsychSim module.
How do I access PsychSim?
PsychSim can only be accessed from computers that
are connected to PSU's computer-software server. The easiest way to find
PsychSim is to use the computer's "Find" or "Find File" option. CAC claims
that there are other ways to access PsychSim, although students tell me
that they are not always successful. I'll list these other ways below:
MAC systems
IBM PC_____
1) Click on:
"Software"
"Program Groups"
2) Click on:
"PSU Courseware" "Courseware"
Both systems: Next click on "PsychSim 4.0" (you might
need to click on "Psychsim.tbk" here). Click on the icon of the module
you wish to do
What do I do when I get there?
Select and complete a PsychSim module, performing
the tasks described. As you go through the module complete the corresponding
worksheet.
How do I know which module to do for credit?
Some PsychSim modules match to course topics. For
example, the Cognitive Development module matches our discussion of children's
cognitive development. These modules MUST be completed BEFORE the corresponding
material is tested to earn credit. Below is chart the shows the correspondence
of PsychSim modules to class topics. Other PsychSim modules do not correspond
to any course topic and be completed at any time before the final exam
for credit.
Course Topic
Module
Child Development
Cognitive
Development
Social Influences on Decisions
Social Decision making
Vision: How do we see the world?
Visual Illusions
Learning
Operant Cond., Classical
Cond., Maze Learning
States of Consciousness
EEG and Sleep Stages
Memory
Iconic Memory, Forgetting
Psychological Disorders
Mystery Client
Therapy
Computer Therapist
Drugs and Therapy
Neural Messages
PsychSim modules without corresponding course
topics
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