Textbook
This course adopts OER Learning Resources; students may use the OpenStax Psychology 2e text for readings and reference (free online):
Spielman, Rose M., William J. Jenkins, and Marilyn D. Lovett. Psychology 2e | OpenStax. 2nd ed. OpenStax, 2020. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e.
SONA SYSTEM
Students must register via the SONA system to sign up for research projects. Please note that students must indicate their class (Instructor Semester and Section) in the Course(s) field to record their participation correctly.
Signing up for the SONA system:
- Go to BC Sona Systems at
http://brooklyncollege.sona-systems.comand create your personal participation account by clicking the link “New Participant? Request an account here.”
- Complete your name, enter an email address that you check regularly, and select the course in which you are enrolled. Your account information will be emailed to you immediately.
- Note: Participation credit can be obtained only if you have a working account. Email Professor Curtis D. Hardin ([email protected]) for account questions.
Selecting research studies:
Each study—including the type of research and specific days and hours participants are needed — is posted on the SONA System. Once you have an account, enter the system and click “Studies” to see a list of available studies and how to sign up for participation. The system keeps track of your credit and allows you to monitor your participation record.

