SEPTEMBER 2008
WELCOME TO AP PSYCHOLOGY!
You
have chosen to take this college-level academic course that will
challenge you. From day
one, we will be 
preparing
for the AP
Exam, scheduled to be taken on May 12, 2009.
This
webpage will help you to keep up with classwork, homework, and
assignment deadlines, even when you are absent. I update weekly (usually
Sunday nights), and will try to keep to this schedule,
barring the unforeseen. Chapter
tests will come up quickly, so
please keep on top of things.
I have 'surfed the net ' quite a bit, collecting the best of the psychology sites for you. Use these links to help you in your investigation of human behavior and to deepen your comprehension of topics covered in class. Some of the links are FUN! Feel free to explore. It is vital to keep up with the chapter reading and outlining, as the content builds on upon what was learned previously. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to talk to me. Extra help will be on Mondays and Thursdays in the INFOCenter.
Please go to the link
for
the Society
of Neuroscience, if you have
not done so already. Order or
download the booklet "Brain
Facts" Read it this summer, it's really awesome (if you like
neuroscience). We will use it during Chapter 2 and at other points
during
the year. See
Jane Run is a suggested reading. It is a novel, perfect for the
beach. ENJOY it! I'm looking forward to a
great year in AP Psych.
Mrs. McCracken
preparing
for the AP
Exam, scheduled to be taken on May 12, 2009.
This
webpage will help you to keep up with classwork, homework, and
assignment deadlines, even when you are absent. I update weekly (usually
Sunday nights), and will try to keep to this schedule,
barring the unforeseen. Chapter
tests will come up quickly, so
please keep on top of things. I have 'surfed the net ' quite a bit, collecting the best of the psychology sites for you. Use these links to help you in your investigation of human behavior and to deepen your comprehension of topics covered in class. Some of the links are FUN! Feel free to explore. It is vital to keep up with the chapter reading and outlining, as the content builds on upon what was learned previously. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to talk to me. Extra help will be on Mondays and Thursdays in the INFOCenter.
Please go to the link
for
the Society
of Neuroscience, if you have
not done so already. Order or
download the booklet "Brain
Facts" Read it this summer, it's really awesome (if you like
neuroscience). We will use it during Chapter 2 and at other points
during
the year. See
Jane Run is a suggested reading. It is a novel, perfect for the
beach. ENJOY it! I'm looking forward to a
great year in AP Psych. Mrs. McCracken
Assignments:
September 4th - 12th
| MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY Left and Right Brain |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
| 1 Happy Labor Day!
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2 Staff Dvp. Day!
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3 Teacher prep
day!
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4
Welcome
Back Students! Welcome Seniors - Class of 2009! SUMMER READING
ASSESSMENT WILL BE A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ ON DIBS AND THE 3 PSYCHOLOGIES on Monday, Sept. 8th!
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5 Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology
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| Homework: |
Homework: |
Homework: |
Homework:
 SUGGESTION:
flashcards rather than do an outline-- FLASHCARD TYPES: 1. Vocabulary and definition; 2. Biographical cards; 3. Experiment cards; (Come May, you will be DELIGHTED you made these flashcards all year long!  ) |
Homework: Continue reading Ch 1- pages 7-10. You will review this on Monday after the summer reading quiz. Download: Chapter 1 PRS Essay Question BRING IN MAGAZINES THAT MAY BE CUT UP FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY!!! If you have glue sticks or scissors, bring them in! |
8 ("Yes, already!") - Dibs and Three Psychologies Begin work on perspectives collages- Notes taking in groups.
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9 Perspectives
Collages
Construction -
This is the FOUNDATION of Psychology. You NEED to know this!  Bring in cutable magazines to use in class. If you have glue sticks and scissors, bring them with you!
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10 Research and Methodology: Types of research Basic and Applied Hypotheses Replication Operational definitions Hindsight Bias Overconfidence Case Study Survey Naturalistic Observ. Correlation + and - Illusory Correlation |
11
Remembering 9/11 Experiments: Population Sampling Dependent & independent variables Control Experimental group Double-blind Placebo/effect  |
12 Chapter
1 PRS ESSAY DUE!
 VCR: Standard Deviants!
Reviewing
mode, medium, and mean, range, standard deviation and researching!Take notes!! |
Homework: |
Homework:
Read Appendix A (after pg 576) A-1 to A-8 on Statistical Reasoning.
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Homework: Read/outline pages 21-27 on statistics and reasearch. Review for test. Work on PRS essay. |
Homework: Complete Ch. 1, pages 28-33. Revise PRS essay #1. Due tomorrow. Chapter 1 Test: Tues., Sept. 16th  |
Homework: Read chapter review pages 33-35. This is very useful!!! Chapter 1 Test: Tues., Sept. 16th Download Ch. 1 Test Review Sheet here. |
ENRICHMENTS
OPPORTUNITIES - scroll down
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2008-2009
AP Psychology Tentative Test Schedule Ch.
1 - Sept.
16, 2008
Ch. 2 - Oct. 3, 2008 Ch. 3 - Oct. 20, 2008 Ch. 4 - Oct. 31, 2008 Ch. 5 - Nov. 17, 2008 Ch. 6 - Dec. 1, 2008 Ch. 7 - Dec. 15, 2008 Ch. 8 - Jan. 8, 2009 Ch. 9 - Midterm Examination Ch. 10 - Feb. 13, 2009 Ch. 11 - March 2, 2009 Ch. 12 - March 16, 2009 Ch. 13 - March 30, 2009 Ch. 14 - April 17, 2009 Ch. 15- May 1, 2009 May 2- 11, 2009 Practice Tests for AP Exam 2009! Summer Reading Quiz on Dibs and 3 Psychologies |
WRITING A (PRS)
Personal Response
Section Essay Directions: The AP Psychology exam has 2 essay questions that comprise 33% of your score. This is how AP exam essay scorers want the essays written. We will go over the specifics of scoring essays in class. 1. Pick ONE question, which may have two parts. Most will be set up like multiple choice questions. If "A" is not the correct answer, explain why it is not the correct answer. If "B" is the correct answer, emphasize it!. Explain the major psychological studies associated with the concept as you answer the question. 2. Respond in the order presented. Do not make me or the AP scorers search for your answer. You will lose points. 3. Be succinct. Do not be repetitive. I repeat, do not be repetitive! 4. CITE research from the text/class in your answer. This is not optional! Example: "As demonstrated in Pavlov's experiment using dogs and salivation (1912), classical conditioning is more effective if the reward comes immediately following the unconditioned stimulus. In this case the reward was meat powder. Other examples of rewards of this type may include lollipops, ice cream, and praise." 5. Do not include a works cited or bibliography. Chapter 1 PRS Essay Question Chapter 2PRS Essay Question |
