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General Psychology I. podcasts at The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA, hosted by Dr. David B. Miller. These are weekly podcasts with a small number of students from this large-enrollment (315-students) course, in which course material is discussed in greater depth. Occasionally, there are "special edition" podcasts of activities associated with this General Psychology course.



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iCube--Issues in Intro (General Psychology at The University of Connecticut) Episodes -

iCube Discussion for November 19, 2009
Discussion about sensation and perception.
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Precast 23: Perception 1
ENHANCED podcast on perception, including the importance of context, the concept of Umwelt, the use of illusions in studying perception, perceptual constancy, and subliminal perception.

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Precast 22: Sensation 2
ENHANCED podcast on sensory systems, including taste, audition, and vision, as well as other concepts related to sensation.

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iCube Discussion for November 12, 2009
Discussion about hormones and sensory systems.
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Precast 21: Endocrine/Exocrine 4 & Sensation 1
ENHANCED podcast on the complex transaction of hormones and behavior, imbalances associated with PMS, and the next major topic--Sensation, including thresholds and sensory systems.

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Precast 20: Endocrine/Exocrine 3
ENHANCED podcast hormone-behavior relations and hormone imbalances, the complexity of gender, and steroid abuse.

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iCube Discussion for November 5, 2009
Discussion of pheromones and hormones.
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Postcast 3: Advice from Fall 2009 Students Who Earned As
Brief interview with student who earned A's on the first and second mid-term, who offer study tips to help other students.
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Precast 19: Endocrine/Exocrine 2
ENHANCED podcast on the exocrine system and endocrine system, including the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.

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iCube Discussion for October 29, 2009
Discussion of the nervous system, including laterality, brain damage, plasticity, and the next major topic--pheromones.
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Postcast 2: Review Session for Second Mid-term exam
Review session for 2nd mid-term exam with students from the INTD 1998 Learning in the Discipline course.
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Precast 18: Nervous System 8 & Endocrine/Exocrine 1
ENHANCED podcast on brain laterality, brain damage, and the exocrine system.

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Precast 17: Nervous System 7
ENHANCED podcast on parts of the brain.

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iCube Discussion for October 22, 2009
Discussion about modern procedures for studying the brain, and parts of the brain.
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Precast 16: Nervous System 6
ENHANCED podcast on techniques for studying the brain, neuromarketing, and brain areas, including the hindbrain, midbrain, and a few forebrain structures in relation to behavior.

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Precast 15: Nervous System 5
ENHANCED podcast on techniques for studying the brain.

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iCube Discussion for October 15, 2009
Discussion on the nervous system, including neurotransmitters, drugs, depression, and related topics.
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Precast 14: Nervous System 4
ENHANCED podcast on neuropeptides, functional groups of neurons, the peripheral nervous system, and early methods for studying the brain.

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Precast 13: Nervous System 3
ENHANCED podcast on neurotransmitters, endogenous and exogenous substances.

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iCube Discussion for October 8, 2009
Special edition featuring a discussion of this year's metanoia theme at The University of Connecticut, "Preventing Violence Against Women."
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Precast 12: Nervous System 2
ENHANCED podcast on axonal transmission, synaptic transmission, and some neurotransmitters.

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Precast 11: Nervous System 1
ENHANCED podcast on glial cells and neurons.

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iCube Discussion for October 1, 2009
Discussion about behavior genetics and the nervous system.
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Precast 10: Behavior Genetics 2
ENHANCED podcast on the nature-nurture controversy and the effects of domestication on behavior.

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Precast 09: Behavior Genetics 1
ENHANCED podcast on basic genetic principles, laws of inheritance, and chromosomal abnormalities.

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iCube Discussion for September 24, 2009
Discussion with students about the aftermath of today's first mid-term exam, plus behavior genetics.
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Postcast 1: Review Session for First Mid-term Exam
Questions and answers with students enrolled in the INTD 1998: LEARNING IN THE DISCIPLINE course for students in my General Psychology course.
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Precast 08: How To Take Exam
ENHANCED podcast describing important procedures for students to follow for taking the exam.

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Precast07: Research Methods 4 & Behavior Genetics 1
ENHANCED podcast on yoked controls, ethics, statistics, and basic genetic principles.

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iCube Discussion for September 17, 2009
Discussion about research methodology and related topics in preparation for the first mid-term exam.
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Precast 06: Research Methods 3
ENHANCED podcast on experimentation, including pilot studies, variables, and control groups.

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Precast 05: Research Methods 2
ENHANCED podcast on naturalistic observation, other aspects of field research, and correlational research.

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iCube Discussion for September 10, 2009
Discussion about a wide variety of topics including nature-nurture, continuity, evolution, and neuroscience.
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Precast 04: History 2 & Research Methods 1
ENHANCED podcast on historical figures who have contributed to the emergence of psychological science, and research methods, focusing on naturalistic observation.

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Precast 03: Overview of Psychology 2 & History 1
ENHANCED podcast on goals of psychological science and various subdisciplines, and early historical figures that influenced the emergence of psychological science.

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iCube Discussion for September 3, 2009
First podcast for Fall 2009 covering facts in science, falsifiability of theories, critical periods, and other topics related to an overview of psychology.
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Precast 02: Overview of Psychology 1
ENHANCED podcast on the course goals, problems with so-called "facts" in science, the definition of psychology, and related issues.

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Precast 01: Course Policies
ENHANCED podcast describing important course policies, plus a sneak preview of course content.

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INTD 1998: Learning in the Discipline
Interview with Cathy Healy, instructor of this special learning skills class reserved for students in my General Psychology course. The course is 1-credit and graded S/U.
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Sample iCube Discussion Podcast from Spring 2009
Students discuss perception, illusions, and submliminal perception. NEW WEEKLY PODCASTS WILL COMMENCE SEPTEMBER 3, 2009.
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About iCube Podcasts
Description of the iCube podcast discussions, enhanced Precasts, and Postcasts.
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iCube Trailer and Student Comments
Video trailer recorded and edited by award-winning videographer Benjamin Gruenbaum. Student comments and reactions to having participated in the creation of iCube.

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PsychobabbleDissected
The Making of PsychoBabble.
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Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) student leader, Benjamin Gruenbaum, joins David Miller for a discussion about the optional SI tutorial sessions for this course.
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Special Edition: Advice from "A" Students
Successful study tips from a group of students who earned an "A" on each of the two mid-term exams during the Fall 2008 semester.
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Student Discussion of iCube Podcasts
David Miller is joined by former iCube student participants who discuss how iCube podcasts enhance the course.
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iCube Special Edition
Roundtable discussion hosted by David Miller on "Podcasting Psychology: Ideas and Considerations," at the 31st Annual Meeting of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, January 5, 2009, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
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Radio Interview on Podcasting
WILI-AM radio (Willimantic, CT) talk-show host, Wayne Norman, interviews David Miller on podcasting.
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Special Study Abroad Interview
An interview with former General Psychology student, Joseph Synnott, who used podcasting technology to document a year of study abroad in Paris, France. A "must-listen" for students interested in study abroad.
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Special Edition: UConn--A 1st-semester freshman's perspective
Interview with 1st-semester freshman, Robert Kahn, discussing academic adjustments & challenges, social life, and other items of interest to current and potential university students.
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Scholarship Opportunities
Interview with Dr. Jill Deans, Director of UConn's Office of National Scholarships (http://ons.uconn.edu).
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Campus Technology Podcasting Presentation
David Miller's invited address at Campus Technology Summer 2008 Conference, Boston, MA, July 29, 2008. Title of Presentation: Forget Coursecasting: Podcasting as Educational Inspiration at UConn.
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Writing Center
Interview with Dr. Tom Deans, Director of UConn's Writing Center. Learn about how the Writing Center can help you develop better writing skills.
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