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Objectives

• Demonstrate some of the basic aspects of psychology particularly as they relate to studies of traditional societies.

• Illustrate broad applications of psychology

• Develop avenues for students to continue to learn about psychology that lead directly out of the segue experience.

Learning Structure

• Class-room/Laboratory discussion groups (students will have already watched assigned video presentations)

  • In class students will observe a traditional method of kava preparation and have the opportunity to taste kava.  The instructor will lead a discussion on the psychology of kava rituals and other Polynesian traditions.
    　

• Community observations

  • After class students will select one plant that is ritually important to their culture and think about the psychology of it.  Students are encouraged to discuss this topic with family, friends, faculty, and other knowledgeable members within their community.
    　

• Web-based delivery of information to students:

  • Provide a brief overview of some of the most interesting areas of psychology.

  • Direct students to practitioners of psychology within the University and in the community at-large.

  • Show students specific courses or other educational opportunities that can be used to further explore interests in psychology.

Learning Outcomes

(1 = Most Desired Outcome, 3 = A Desirable Outcome, 5 = Least Desired Outcome)

1. Students seek more information about studies in psychology, register to take a course in psychology, and become a degree seeking major in psychology.

2. Students seek more information about studies in psychology and register to take a course in psychology as part of an effort to broaden their education.

3. Students develop a sufficient (but minimal) understanding of psychology to be able to make decisions about their own career (and inclusion or not of this science). These students are probably better citizens/voters.

4. Students do not learn anything about psychology.

5. Students develop a negative perspective about psychology because of the information received through this project.

Ethnobotany Segue Experience

• Two ethnobotany experiments are conducted together bridging this segue with a segue to Chemistry.
  　

• During the class session, the students will discuss the psychology of kava rituals and taste kava.
  　

• As a follow-up to the lab, students will be asked to choose one plant that is ritually important in their own culture and think about the psychology of it.

Other Science

• Psychology is an academic / applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental processes and behavior of humans and animals. Psychologists study such phenomena as perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Psychology also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including problems of individuals' daily lives and the treatment of mental health problems.

Other Science Practitioners

• Students interested in psychology may want to contact Dr. Kenneth Tokuno, tokuno@hawaii.edu, Spalding Hall rm. 358, (808) 956-8950.

Other Science Courses