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Domino, George – Teaching of Psychology, 1980
The article describes a report stemming from the development and application of a Suicide Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ)--a 100 item attitudinal and factual instrument designed to cover a wide range of suicidal concerns. Subjects of the study were 17 college students drawn at random from 89 students enrolled in an abnormal psychology course. Results…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Course Objectives, Educational Objectives, Higher Education

Miller, Benjamin; Gentile, Barbara F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Summarizes the results of a survey that revealed several dichotomies between what instructors felt introductory psychology courses delivered and what students wanted. Students desired a knowledge of people and relationships while the instructors felt the courses provided a broad overview of the discipline. Includes statistical data and analysis.…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives

Grasha, Anthony F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that the bulk of most undergraduate psychology curriculum is geared towards preparing students for graduate study. Proposes several specific curriculum changes designed to give the general undergraduate a working and useful knowledge of some of the fundamental concepts concerning psychology. Includes course outlines and structured…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Course Organization