I have selected and been confirmed for two of my research topics for this Fall. Theories of Learning (PSYC 320): Topic 20: Behavior modification and insomnia Developmental Psychology (PSYC 331): Topic 21: The development of gender identity in children raised by homosexual couples I hope I have selected topics that will be able to be […]
Once again I have a class with Dr. Hogan and we start off day one with selecting our topics. This is for Theories of Learning. Which topic would you pick? Topic 1: The cerebral cortex and memoryTopic 2: Habituation Topic 3: The orienting response Topic 4: Classical conditioning and conditioned emotional responsesTopic 5: Classical conditioning […]
Five years ago, on August 23, 2004 I began my undergraduate academic career. At the time I was planning an academic adventure that would last at most 4 years, but was suspected to be closer to 3 years. I had credits ready to go and was almost a sophomore, and I had not been to […]
For the next little while, this form and I will become very good friends as I work towards filling in all of the holes and completing all of the courses that are indicated for semester “200960” (Fall 2009). I have filled in some spaces with courses, but I have not indicated a semester yet. I […]
Below is a list of textbooks that I have to have for the Fall 2009 semester. This is only for 6 classes, and the total is $983.20, plus shipping, which would likely be about $20. I am so glad that my textbooks are covered by the textbook rental plan, all of these only cost me […]
This is by no means the crispest, best shot that has ever been taken, but it is my attempt at doing shorter exposure night sky objects. This object seemed to be close to the brightness of the waxing gibbous moon (image below). Based on the best information I have available, this object is likely Jupiter […]
I have filed my petition for graduation at Fayetteville to receive my Bachelor of Science in Psychology during the Spring 2010 semester.
I have finished all of my course work for Statistics and Biopsychology at FSU, and now I am left with nothing to do. I have decided, in this academic dry period to register for PHYS 103 as a self-paced course. It is titled “General Physics II”. It is pretty much the standard 2nd semester physics […]
I have been fighting with my Orion SpaceProbe 130 on the topic of astrophotography for quite a while now, originally with the midget Nikon N7900, which went ok, then with the Fujifilm S5200, which was worse and then with the Nikon D60, which was almost a nightmare, in all configurations. After visiting my local planetarium […]
The Department of Psychology at Fayetteville State University has finalized its course options for the Fall 2009 semester. As a result, I have altered my schedule accordingly and added courses that I need to my schedule. I did not get all of the courses I want, but I can’t really complain, since I have a […]