Mt. SAC Department of Psychology

Mt. SAC Department of Psychology This is the page for the Department of Psychology at Mt. San Antonio College. This page is intended for faculty an students. Mt. SAC and its mission.

The Psychology Department is located in Building 26B, Room 2551. Psychology is the scientific study of the interactions between the individual and their physical and social environment. San Antonio College offers an assortment of psychology courses through regular credit and distance education class offerings. The philosophy of the Department of Psychology is consistent with the college mission of

welcoming and supporting all students in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence. The department is dedicated to promoting a science-based understanding of human behavior, and fostering positive, proactive choices and actions that increase students' options for both personal and academic success. This page is intended to be a forum for community building and civil discussion of topics related to Psychology, Mt. We expect that remarks will be on-topic and respectful of the rights and opinions of others. We follow the guidelines set by Facebook as well as Mt. San Antonio College policies and the student code of conduct. We reserve the right to block the content of any post that violates campus policy, including but not limited to the use of language to create a hostile and intimidating environment. As a rule of thumb, we ask our users to refrain from using foul language, engaging in personal attacks, and posting spam that is unrelated to this college or to the specific post. We have the right to remove content from this page at any time without prior notice for any reason deemed to be in the department and college's best interest. Offenders may be banned from the page without warning. SAC supports civil dialogue, posts and comments by individuals who follow the page. Please note those posts do not reflect the opinions or policies of the College. We look forward to hearing more from our community and hosting an active online forum. http://www.mtsac.edu/

Show me the data!!
10/08/2022

Show me the data!!

Interesting research topic for PSYC 3 projects!!
08/07/2022

Interesting research topic for PSYC 3 projects!!

... and what men think of their tattooed competition.

05/19/2022

UNL DIVERSIFYING PSYCHOLOGY WEEKEND! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be holding its annual Diversifying Psychology Weekend from August 12 – 13, 2022. This event is intended to help workshop doctoral program application materials for applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. They define underrepresented and diversity very broadly and encourage students at any stage of the graduate school application process to apply. Travel, lodging, and most meals will be covered during the event.

Applications are due June 6 and the application is very brief! They anticipate notifying all attendees by June 30th and coordinating travel shortly after that.

You can access the application link here: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cxv8lVpLpHxil0. Please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

05/07/2022
05/06/2022

CHARACTERISTIC OF PSEUDOSCIENCE #2: RELIES HEAVILY ON ANECDOTES: The evidence largely comes from personal experiences and testimonials.

Most of us think a personal experience is the best way to know if something is true. But anecdotes are terrible evidence. We don’t realize how easily we can misperceive our experiences. Plus, anecdotes aren’t controlled, so it’s difficult to know why something happened. Our biases and limited perceptions are precisely why we need carefully controlled scientific studies.

Yet the lifeblood of pseudoscience is the anecdote. Testimonials are easy and cheap. And by offering vivid and emotional stories, proponents can persuade without evidence. Who needs a body to prove Bigfoot exists when there’s a compelling story about a sighting?

Alternative treatments love to use testimonials, featuring customers who claim essential oils “treated” their headaches or magnetic bracelets “cured” their back pain. But for these claims to be scientific, researchers would need to control for other factors and compare the products to a placebo in a randomized, double-blinded controlled trial.

While these stories can be very convincing, there’s likely a reason your doctor doesn’t prescribe crystals or homeopathy. When pseudoscientific remedies are actually tested, they perform no better than placebos.

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE

Pseudoscience pretends to be scientific to convince unsuspecting victims. But pseudoscience isn’t harmless: It can literally cost you your life.

Critical thinking and science literacy are empowering. They can help you make better decisions and live a better life. So learn to spot the characteristics of pseudoscience to avoid being fooled by science’s pretender.

TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://thinkingispower.com/11-characteristics-of-pseudoscience/

04/15/2022
04/15/2022
08/21/2021

During the pandemic, some companies have expanded their vacation policies to reduce burnout. Experts say there’s a better way.

08/17/2021

Treating post-traumatic stress symptoms early could prevent persistent grief later, study finds.

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The Psychology Department is located in Building 26B, Room 2551. Psychology is the scientific study of the interactions between the individual and their physical and social environment. Mt. San Antonio College offers an assortment of psychology courses through regular credit and distance education class offerings. The philosophy of the Department of Psychology is consistent with the college mission of welcoming and supporting all students in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence. The department is dedicated to promoting a science-based understanding of human behavior, and fostering positive, proactive choices and actions that increase students' options for both personal and academic success.

If you are interested in getting more involved come to a Psychology Club meeting (Tuesdays 3-4pm in 26D-3210) or speak to your psychology professors! We often hold workshops and engage in research and conference experiences to make you more successful on your academic journey. This page is intended to be a forum for community building and civil discussion of topics related to Psychology, Mt. SAC and its mission. We expect that remarks will be on-topic and respectful of the rights and opinions of others. We follow the guidelines set by Facebook as well as Mt. San Antonio College policies and the student code of conduct. We reserve the right to block the content of any post that violates campus policy, including but not limited to the use of language to create a hostile and intimidating environment. As a rule of thumb, we ask our users to refrain from using foul language, engaging in personal attacks, and posting spam that is unrelated to this college or to the specific post. We have the right to remove content from this page at any time without prior notice for any reason deemed to be in the department and college's best interest. Offenders may be banned from the page without warning. Mt. SAC supports civil dialogue, posts and comments by individuals who follow the page. Please note those posts do not reflect the opinions or policies of the College. We look forward to hearing more from our community and hosting an active online forum. http://www.mtsac.edu/