Introductions and Overview

I.  The amazing world of psychology * *

II.  Introductions all around
     Instructors:  James W. Pennebaker and Samuel D.Gosling

     The TA team:
              2:00 class:
                        Michael Buhrmester
                        Sasha Wolosin
              3:30 class:
                        Fabian Aguirre
                        Rachel Berman
              The Writing Czar:  Meg Cason
     The students *

              The coffee test

III.  Rules, procedures, regulations, threats, gatekeepers, and the meaning of life
     The Royal Gateway to Truth: www.psy.utexas.edu/jp301
     The book: Myers, Exploring Psychology, 7th Edition:  Paperback or download
     Tests
     Writing assignments
     Experimental requirement/Prescreening
     The Archive Project: Questionnaires and class assignments
     Music at the beginning of class