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King’s University College at Western University
Psychology 2011a, Section 270: Altered States of Consciousness
Professor Barušs Schedule, Homework Assignments, and Grading Criteria 2020S21
The following schedule includes readings and 11 homework questions. The questions are to be
answered in essay style for the dates given. Homework essays must be submitted through
Assignments on OWL by 2:30 p.m. on the dates that they are due. Please ensure that your name
and student number are in the name of your file and on the first page of your answer. Answers
must be 300 plus or minus 30 words in length. Theymust be based on information from the readings,
your knowledge of psychology, and, if appropriate, your personal experiences, and must be
comprehensive in nature. In writing your answer, you need to explicitly refer to some of the material
in the readings and lectures in such a way that I can see that you have read the material and watched
the lectures. Please note that it is imperative that you use quotation marks and the proper format for
citation if you quote from these or other sources. Each question will be graded out of a possible mark
of 10 using the criteria given below. The grade for homework will be determined by taking the
average of the 10 best homework marks. That average will constitute 100% of the final grade in the
course.
Lesson 01, September 10, 2020
Topics: Orientation.
Lesson 02, September 17, 2020
Topics: Perspectives on consciousness, default mode network, definitions of consciousness,
definitions of altered states of consciousness, anomalous phenomena,Ganzfeld studies, beliefs about
consciousness and reality.
Reading: Chapter 1.
Question 1: Describe the beliefs about consciousness and reality dimension found by Barušs and
Moore. What difficulties does the existence of such a dimension pose for the study of altered states
of consciousness? Optional, as part of answer: Fill out and score the BACARQ. If you wish, you can
include information about your experience with the BACARQ in your answer.
Lesson 03, September 24, 2020
Topics: Wakefulness
Reading: Chapter 2.
Question 2: What are the characteristics of the ordinary waking state?
Lesson 04, October 1, 2020
Topics: Sleep
Reading: Chapter 3.
Question 3: What are some of the benefits of sleep?
Lesson 05, October 8, 2020
Topics: Dreams.
Prof. Barušs Psychology 2011a: Schedule, Homework Assignments, and Grading Criteria 2
Reading: Chapter 4.
Question 4: Describe a dream; one of your own or one you find somewhere. Interpret the dream
using the information in the textbook and video.
Lesson 06, October 15, 2020
Topics: Hypnosis.
Reading: Chapter 5.
Question 5: Describe what happens to a person who is hypnotized.
Lesson 07, October 22, 2020
Topics: Trance.
Reading: Chapter 6.
Question 6: Which of the material this week seems to be the least plausible to you? Why?
Lesson 08, October 29, 2020.
Topics: Psychedelics.
Reading: Chapter 7.
Question 7:What are some of the dangers of psychedelics? What are some of the potential benefits?
November 5, 2020
Fall Reading Week: No class
Lesson 09, November 12, 2020
Topics: Transcendence.
Reading: Chapter 8.
Question 8: What are some of the ways in which individuals can try to induce transcendent states
of consciousness? (You can include your own experiences of such efforts in your answer if you
wish.)
Lesson 10, November 19, 2020
Topics: Death: out-of-body experiences, near-death experiences.
Reading: Chapter 9, pp. 193–206.
Question 9: What do you think after reading the material for this week and watching the video?
(This is a “reaction” or “reflection” paper so that you can write about anything you want that is
related to this material. Please remember to demonstrate that you have read the text and watched the
video by explicitly referring in your essay to material in those sources.)
Lesson 11, November 26, 2020
Topics: Death, past-life experiences, mediumship, Scole experiment.
Reading: Chapter 9, pp. 207–214.
Question 10: To what extent does any of the material in the textbook or lectures provide evidence
for the survival hypothesis?
Lesson 12, December 3, 2020
Prof. Barušs Psychology 2011a: Schedule, Homework Assignments, and Grading Criteria 3
Topics: Theory, exosomatic theory of consciousness.
Reading: Chapter 10.
Question 11: Trace the development of your own understanding of the subject matter of this course
— in the context of the readings, lectures, and class discussions — from the beginning of the course
to the present. In your answer you must specify the substance of your understanding.
Grading Criteria for Essay Questions
Demonstration of Engagement. In writing your answer, you need to explicitly refer to some of the
material in the readings and lectures in such a way that I can see that you have read the material and
watched the lectures.
Relevance. How directed is the answer to the question that has been asked? Is the answer focussed
on answering the question? Credit is given only for material that is relevant to the question but marks
can be lost for confusion about the question that is to be answered.
Comprehensiveness. The comprehensiveness of the answer is the main factor in evaluation. Has
the author demonstrated an understanding of the material that forms the basis for the answer? How
deep, broad, and precise is that understanding? Has the author revealed nuances and problems with
the material that maynot be readilyapparent? Are the arguments well-supported with evidence? Did
the author appear to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her arguments and the evidence
used to support them?
Integration and Insight. Has the author added any ideas of her own to the material? Has there been
any critical evaluation of the material? Has she found a way of integrating material from different
parts of the course, from different parts of psychology, and from different parts of the scientific and
scholarly traditions? Has she incisively analysed her own experiences or those of others? Has she
found ways of thinking about the material that were not apparent in the readings, lectures, or class
discussions?
Logical Coherence.Is the answer logicallycoherent?Anyapparent contradictionsmust be explicitly
resolved and all premises must have some evidential basis or be acknowledged as being speculative.
The arguments must be well-reasoned and clear.
Organization. The answer needs to be well-organized with a clear introduction, good flow through
the body of the answer, and a strong conclusion. All parts of the answer need to be clear so that the
reader knows what points are being made and the arguments need to be clearly written out so as to
facilitate following them. Arguments should be succinct rather than repetitive. Is the answer wellorganized?
Style. Words should be carefully chosen so as to convey as accurately as possible the intended
meanings. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA conventions must be used correctly. The
answer needs to be well-edited and proofread so that it is free of careless errors. How well-written
is the answer? Please note that it is imperative that you use quotation marks and the proper format
Prof. Barušs Psychology 2011a: Schedule, Homework Assignments, and Grading Criteria 4
for citation when quoting from sourcesDistinguished (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Basic (70%)
Below Expectations (50%)
Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning. Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.
Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning. Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.
The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Counter Argument Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.
The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Conclusion Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.
Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.
Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.
Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague. The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing
Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.
Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly. Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.
Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting
Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.
Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement
The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words. The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.
The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words. The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly. Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.