Welcome to AP Psychology 12!
This Advanced Placement Psychology 12 course covers 14 major topics in contemporary psychology and uses the Myers for AP Textbook 3rd Edition. AP Psych 12 is an intense, fast paced course that requires a lot of reading and staying up to date in your study guide. It is an exciting course with amazing topics but does require a dedicated commitment to the material. This page will have up to date information from each class, will have all downloads available to print off, will have the May 2018 AP Exam Info, and will also have test dates posted well in advance so you can study. Time to get Psyched!
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Class Updates…
Welcome to AP Psychology 12! Below are the AP Psych class updates. Please check your block to be sure of what we have done! For more AP Exam information, you can go online to the AP College Board website for more information. http://apcentral.collegeboard.com AP EXAM: Thursday May 9th at 12:15pm Tuesday April 23rd (Block 1) Today we started Unit 12- Abnormal Psychology. I gave out Module 65 ppoint slides and went over the PPoint intro with you looking at the medical and biopsychosocial models. We then went through stigmas, cautions with labels, and culture bound disorders. We also looked at the new DSM-5 and what it is. I then had you get into partners and go through Module 66 on Anxiety Disorders and write out all the Anxiety Disorders including GAD, OCD, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Stress and Social Anxiety Disorder. I will check this at the beginning of next class. All other module ppoint slides for this unit are now posted. Easter Weekend Thursday April 4th (Blk 5) Today I checked late Unit 8 study guide work then gave you a practice AP Exam to try to start the class. We then read over the FRQ questions together and tried to see if you could answer them. Then I started Unit 7- Cognition with a brief intro into the main sections including: 1) Memory 2) Thinking 3) Language I asked you to read modules 34-35 on thinking in class today. Many of you worked on this while others finished their study guide work. Wednesday April 3rd (Blk 1) Today I checked late Unit 8 study guide work then gave you a practice AP Exam to try to start the class. We then read over the FRQ questions together and tried to see if you could answer them. Then I started Unit 7- Cognition with a brief intro into the main sections including: 1) Memory 2) Thinking 3) Language I asked you to read modules 34-35 on thinking in class today. Many of you worked on this while others finished their study guide work. Tuesday April 2nd (Blk 5) Welcome back! Today I checked your Unit 8 Study Guides due today and then did a recap of the unit in a lecture today focusing on the following: 1) Motivation (theories, hunger, sex, and achievement) 2) Emotions (theories of emotion) 3) Stress (GAS, Selye, and health impacts) There is no homework if your study guide work is done. We start Unit 7- Cognition next class Monday April 1st (Blk 1) Welcome back! Today I checked your Unit 8 Study Guides due today and then did a recap of the unit in a lecture today focusing on the following: 1) Motivation (theories, hunger, sex, and achievement) 2) Emotions (theories of emotion) 3) Stress (GAS, Selye, and health impacts) There is no homework if your study guide work is done. We start Unit 7- Cognition next class OVER SPRING BREAK... YOU MUST COMPLETE UNIT 8 (Motivation, Emotion & Stress). I will be checking all study guide work on the first class back... Friday March 15th (Block 5) QUIZ DAY. Today we reviewed for 10 minutes while I checked your study guides. You had the remainder of class to write your Unit 9 quiz. You must complete the Unit 8 study guide work during spring break.I will be checking the study guides on the first day back. Thursday March 14th (Block 1) QUIZ DAY. Today we reviewed for 10 minutes while I checked your study guides. You had the remainder of class to write your Unit 9 quiz. You must complete the Unit 8 study guide work during spring break.I will be checking the study guides on the first day back. Wednesday March 13th (Block 5) Today we looked at Adulthood and then did a practice booklet for review. We also did a group challenge for practice. Your UNIT 9 QUIZ is next class Friday March 15th with 25 MC questions. Your entire study guide for modules 45-54 are due. UNIT 9 QUIZ- Next class Friday March 15th Tuesday March 12th (Block 1) Today we looked at Adulthood and then did a practice booklet for review. We also did a group challenge for practice. Your UNIT 9 QUIZ is next class Thursday March 14th with 25 MC questions. Your entire study guide for modules 45-54 are due. UNIT 9 QUIZ- Next class Thursday March 14th Tuesday February 26th- Block 1 UNIT 4 QUIZ DAY. I checked your study guide and then you had time to study before the quiz. Reminder ALL late work due this Friday March 1st for end of term. Monday February 25th- Block 5 UNIT 4 QUIZ DAY. I checked your study guide and then you had time to study before the quiz. Reminder ALL late work due this Friday March 1st for end of term. Friday February 22nd - PRO D DAY No Classes. Thursday February 21st (Blk 1) Today I handed out notes on Hearing & Other Senses and went through taste and hearing with you. We did a hearing test (see clip below) and then did the Visual Displacement Goggle activity and ate the Harry Potter/Bean Boozled jelly beans for a taste test. I then handed out a practice booklet of questions for you and reminded you that your QUIZ is next class. Study guide work for unit 4 due next day as well. Wednesday February 20th (Blk 5) Today I handed out notes on Hearing & Other Senses and went through taste and hearing with you. We did a hearing test (see clip below) and then did the Visual Displacement Goggle activity and ate the Harry Potter/Bean Boozled jelly beans for a taste test. I then handed out a practice booklet of questions for you and reminded you that your QUIZ is next class. Study guide work for unit 4 due next day as well. Tuesday February 19th (Block 1) Today I postponed your Quiz to Tuesday Feb 26th. Then we did a lesson on Module 19- Visual Organization & Interpretation. We went through the notes I gave you that discussed Gestalt Psychology, form perception, depth and motion perception, and perceptual constancy. We then watched the crash course "Perceiving is Believing" clip along with the with Visual Cliff Depth perception baby clip. Rest of class was time to read Module 19. I also gave you the text MC answers today an uploaded the 100 MC practice q's. Unit 4 QUIZ is Tuesday Feb 26th Monday February 18th- FAMILY DAY School Closed Friday February 15th (Blk 5) Today we did a lesson on Module 19- Visual Organization & Interpretation. We went through the notes I gave you that discussed Gestalt Psychology, form perception, depth and motion perception, and perceptual constancy. We then watched the crash course "Perceiving is Believing" clip along with the with Visual Cliff Depth perception baby clip. Rest of class was time to read Module 19. I also gave you the text MC answers today an uploaded the 100 MC practice q's. Unit 4 QUIZ is Monday Feb 25th Thursday February 14th (Blk 1) Today continued with Module 18-19 and looked at Vision. I went through a P Point and you got the slides on how vision works, theories on vision, and we watched a clip on the peacock mantis shrimp who can see 10x the colours we can. I then gave you a 25 MC practice booklet to complete. Keep working on the Study Guide. ANNOUNCEMENT: Unit 4 QUIZ is Thursday Feb 21st Wednesday February 13th (Blk 5) Today continued with Module 18-19 and looked at Vision. I went through a P Point and you got the slides on how vision works, theories on vision, and we watched a clip on the peacock mantis shrimp who can see 10x the colours we can. I then gave you a 25 MC practice booklet to complete. Keep working on the Study Guide. ANNOUNCEMENT: Unit 4 QUIZ is Monday Feb 25th Tuesday February 12th (Blk 1) SNOW DAY! School Closed. Monday February 11th (Blk 5) Today we reviewed Modules 16 & 17 of Unit 4 on Sensation & Perception. We then began looking at Module 18- VISION and how it works. I handed out notes on how vision works and how we perceive vision.I then showed you two clips on Vision and the eye and the ppoint slides for the chapter to preview for our lecture next class. Homework: LATE STUDY GUIDE WORK Sorry for the delay in January. Classes are back up to date... Happy Holidays! No AP Psychology homework over the break! Friday December 21st (Blk 1) Today I continued with the history of Intelligence testing talking about Francis Galton, Alfred Binet, Simon, Thurstone, etc. and the origins of assessing intelligence. I then handed out a practice booklet of Unit 11 questions and a practice free response. This is the last class on Intelligence I will be doing. Happy Holidays! Thursday December 20th (Blk 5) Today I continued with the history of Intelligence testing talking about Francis Galton, Alfred Binet, Simon, Thurstone, etc. and the origins of assessing intelligence. I then handed out a practice booklet of Unit 11 questions and a practice free response. This is the last class on Intelligence I will be doing. Happy Holidays! Wednesday December 19th (Blk 1) I was away today and Mr. Harris was in for me. Today he went over your Unit 10 tests from last class and then he introduced Unit 11- Intelligence with an activity on Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. You went over the big concepts of Unit 11 and modules 60-64 including Assessing Intelligence and Intelligence theories today. We also watched The Crash Course clip on Intelligence. This is a chapter you have to complete on your own. There will be no test for this unit and I will not be checking your study guide for Unit 11 Tuesday December 18th (Blk 5) Today we went over your Unit 10 tests from last class and then I introduced Unit 11- Intelligence. We went over the big concepts of Unit 11 and modules 60-64 including Assessing Intelligence and Intelligence theories today. We also watched The Crash Course clip on Intelligence. This is a chapter you have to complete on your own. There will be no test for this unit and I will not be checking your study guide for Unit 11. Monday December 17th (Blk 1) TEST DAY- Unit 10 Personality Test today. I will check your study guides next class so you have more time to write the big test today. Please meet in Mr Thiessen's room. No homework today. We start Unit 11 next class. (I was away today and Mr. Harris was in for me) Friday December 14th (Blk 5) TEST DAY- Unit 10 Personality Test today. I will check your study guides next class so you have more time to write the big test today. Please meet in Ms. Joliffee's room 210. No homework today. We start Unit 11 next week... Thursday December 13th (Blk 1) Today we did a review together on the board of the highlights of all 4 theories on personality (see photo) and then I handed back your charts from last class. I then did a 17 question group challenge for candy and then gave you a review booklet with 45 MC questions and a full FRQ with the scoring answers. You had the rest of class to work on your study guides. TEST NEXT CLASS: Monday I will check your study guides for Unit 10 NEXT WEDNESDAY. Meet in Mr. Thiessen's room at the bell to get started. Wednesday December 12th (Blk 5) Today we did a review together on the board of the highlights of all 4 theories on personality (see photo) and then I handed back your charts from last class. I then did a 17 question group challenge for candy and then gave you a review booklet with 45 MC questions and a full FRQ with the scoring answers. You had the rest of class to work on your study guides. TEST NEXT CLASS: Friday 14th. I will check your study guides for Unit 10 NEXT TUESDAY. Meet in Ms. Jolliffe's room at the bell to get started. Tuesday December 11th (Blk 1) Today we went through the Trait theory for review and then did a short lesson on the 4th theory- The Social-Cognitive Theory from Albert Bandura. We went through the two key components of this theory: 1) Reciprocal Determinism 2) Personal Control (Locus of Control) I then had you do a chart with what you remembered from all 4 theories without using your notes or textbook. I collected this at the end of the class. Homework: STUDY and the STUDY GUIDE for Unit 10. TEST THIS COMING MONDAY 17th. Meet in Mr. Thiessen's Room. Monday December 10th (Blk 5) Today we went through the Trait theory for review and then did a short lesson on the 4th theory- The Social-Cognitive Theory from Albert Bandura. We went through the two key components of this theory: 1) Reciprocal Determinism 2) Personal Control (Locus of Control) I then had you do a chart with what you remembered from all 4 theories without using your notes or textbook. I collected this at the end of the class. Homework: STUDY and the STUDY GUIDE for Unit 10. TEST THIS FRIDAY!! Meet in Ms. Joliffee' room. Friday December 7th (Blk 1) Today I reviewed the last two theories on Personality and then got into the third theory- THE TRAIT Theory and went through notes on Gordon Allport, Hans & Sybil Eysenck, Jerome Kagan, William Sheldon, Myers-Brigg, and many of the various trait theories of personality. We also examined how we assess them- MMPI, Personality inventories, and then looked at the BIG 5 (Canoe/Ocean). We then put TV characters to the test and analyzed each of the 5 traits for each character (we used "Friends" and "The Office" characters). You then had to complete a review worksheet on what you learned about Trait Theory today. WORK ON STUDY GUIDES!! UNIT 10 TEST- Block 1- Monday December 17th Thursday December 6th (Blk 5) Today I reviewed the last two theories on Personality and then got into the third theory- THE TRAIT Theory and went through notes on Gordon Allport, Hans & Sybil Eysenck, Jerome Kagan, William Sheldon, Myers-Brigg, and many of the various trait theories of personality. We also examined how we assess them- MMPI, Personality inventories, and then looked at the BIG 5 (Canoe/Ocean). We then put TV characters to the test and analyzed each of the 5 traits for each character (we used "Friends" and "The Office" characters). You then had to complete a review worksheet on what you learned about Trait Theory today. WORK ON STUDY GUIDES!! UNIT 10 TEST- Block 5: Friday Dec. 14th Wednesday December 5th (Blk 1) Today I started the next theory of personality- The Humanistic Theories of Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers. We went through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in detail and Rogers unconditional positive regard. (see photo of Humanistic notes from the board). It then showed you a clip from the movie "Up" examining the various behaviours associated with the Hierarchy of Needs (note that in 2014 the hierarchy was changed so self-actualization is no longer the top)- see my updated notes on this theory. You were then given practice questions to work on and I asked you to read Module 56 and start to look at the Trait Perspective (Module 57) for next day. UNIT 10 TEST- Block 1- Monday December 17th Tuesday December 4th (Blk 5) Today I started the next theory of personality- The Humanistic Theories of Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers. We went through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in detail and Rogers unconditional positive regard. (see photo of Humanistic notes from the board). It then showed you a clip from the movie "Up" examining the various behaviours associated with the Hierarchy of Needs (note that in 2014 the hierarchy was changed so self-actualization is no longer the top)- see my updated notes on this theory. You were then given practice questions to work on and I asked you to read Module 56 and start to look at the Trait Perspective (Module 57) for next day. UNIT 10 TEST- Block 5: Friday Dec. 14th Monday December 3rd (Blk 1) Today I reviewed the Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality (Unit 10) and Freud's personality development (Psychosexual Stages), the Personality Structure (Iceberg- Ego, ID, & SuperEgo) and then we focused more today on the Defence Mechanisms. I did a powerpoint going through them using the TV show characters from the "Vampire Diaries". I gave you the slides as notes to take more info as we went through it. I then gave you a practice booklet of 30 questions to complete in class today. The rest of class was a study block to make sure you covered Module 55 on Freud. Homework: Keep up with the reading & Study guide. UNIT 10 TEST- Block 1: Monday Dec 17th Friday November 30th (Blk 5) Today I reviewed the Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality (Unit 10) and Freud's personality development (Psychosexual Stages), the Personality Structure (Iceberg- Ego, ID, & SuperEgo) and then we focused more today on the Defence Mechanisms. I did a powerpoint going through them using the TV show characters from the "Vampire Diaries". I gave you the slides as notes to take more info as we went through it. I then gave you a practice booklet of 30 questions to complete in class today. The rest of class was a study block to make sure you covered Module 55 on Freud. Homework: Keep up with the reading & Study guide. UNIT 10 TEST- Block 5: Friday Dec. 14th Thursday November 29th (Blk 1) Today we went over your Quizzes from last class then moved on to Unit 10- Personality. Today we started Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory with notes and a video. See photo of front board notes and watch the Crash Course Clip on Rorschach & the Freudians. Homework: Start working on Modules 55-59. UNIT 10 TEST- Block 1: Monday Dec. 17th Wednesday November 28th (Blk 5) Today we went over your Quizzes from last class then moved on to Unit 10- Personality. Today we started Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory with notes and a video. See photo of front board notes and watch the Crash Course Clip on Rorschach & the Freudians. Homework: Start working on Modules 55-59. Tuesday November 27th (Blk 1) Unit 6- Learning QUIZ DAY. Monday November 26th (Blk 5) Unit 6- Learning QUIZ DAY. Friday November 23rd- PRO D DAY No Classes. Thursday November 22nd (Blk 1) Today I am back and we did a mega review of Unit 6 and Classical & Operant Conditioning along with Learning by Observation. I gave you extra practice questions and notes and went through the schedules of reinforcement. (See photo summary of the three theories of learning). I also showed you the Crash Course Clip "the Bobo Beatdown" and extra practice qs. QUIZ next class. Study Guides due then too. Wednesday November 21st (Blk 5) Today we did an iClicker review and group challenge to review then I did a lesson on Learning by Observation with Albert Bandura. I then showed you the Crash Course Clip "The Bobo Beatdown" and gave you extra practice qs. QUIZ next class. Study Guides due next class too. Tuesday November 20th- GOAL DAY (Day 1) Catch Up day Monday November 19th (Blk 5) Today I am back and we did a mega review of Unit 6 and Classical & Operant Conditioning. I gave you extra practice questions and notes and went through the schedules of reinforcement. (See photo summary of the three theories of learning). Friday November 16th (Blk 1) Today is a review class for Operant Conditioning. Tell them to bring their study guides and today work on modules 26-30 in class. Thursday November 15th (Blk 5) Today you did a lesson on Operant Conditioning & B.F. Skinner. There were notes today and you were asked to attempt to figure out what Operant Conditioning is all about. There are 3 clips here (2 Big Bang Theory Clips and one Positive & Negative Reinforcer clips) to help. Also practice Qs. This is HARD stuff... I will review with you when I am back on Monday. Wednesday November 14th (Blk 1) Today you did a lesson on Operant Conditioning & B.F. Skinner. There were notes today and you were asked to attempt to figure out what Operant Conditioning is all about. There are 3 clips here (2 Big Bang Theory Clips and one Positive & Negative Reinforcer clips) to help. Also practice Qs. This is HARD stuff... I will review with you when I am back on Monday. TELL STUDENTS TO BRING STUDY GUIDES TO CLASS NEXT DAY. Tuesday November 13th (Blk 5) Today I was away and your TOC handed back your Unit 14 Quizzes on Social Psych. You then started Unit 6- Learning by reading Module 26 and taking notes on associative learning and Pavlov's Classical Conditioning study. If confused, watch the Crash Course clip "How to Train a Brain" and the Office Clip. Practice questions are available too. KNOW THE 5 STAGES OF CLASSICAL CONDITIONING! Monday November 12th - Remembrance Day School Closed. Friday November 9th (Blk 1) Today I was away and your TOC handed back your Unit 14 Quizzes on Social Psych. You then started Unit 6- Learning by reading Module 26 and taking notes on associative learning and Pavlov's Classical Conditioning study. If confused, watch the Crash Course clip "How to Train a Brain" and the Office Clip. Practice questions are available too. KNOW THE 5 STAGES OF CLASSICAL CONDITIONING! Thursday November 8th (Blk 5) QUIZ DAY- I checked your modules in your study guide and then you wrote the Unit 14 Social Psych Quiz today. As I will be away for the next few classes, I briefly introduced Unit 6-Learning. I have added a LOT of videos, notes and practice Qs here for you under the downloads in case you need help. I will be back on Monday 19th and will help then. Ms. Mihic is also down the hall if you have questions about this chapter. Wednesday November 7th (Blk 1) QUIZ DAY- I checked your modules in your study guide and then you wrote the Unit 14 Social Psych Quiz today. As I will be away for the next few classes, I briefly introduced Unit 6-Learning. I have added a LOT of videos, notes and practice Qs here for you under the downloads in case you need help. I will be back on Monday 19th and will help then. Ms. Mihic is also down the hall if you have questions about this chapter. Tuesday November 6th (Blk 5) Today we did a recap of last class then did mini-lectures and video clip summaries of Prejudice & Discrimination, Aggression & Altruism, and Attraction. (we watched the crash course psych clips) and a cartoon to count violent acts. Your Unit 14 Quiz of 30 MC is next class. Modules 74-80 due at the beginning of Wed next class. UNIT 14 QUIZ- NEXT CLASS Monday November 5th (Blk 1) Today we did a recap of last class then did mini-lectures and video clip summaries of Prejudice & Discrimination, Aggression & Altruism, and Attraction. (we watched the crash course psych clips) and a cartoon to count violent acts. Your Unit 14 Quiz of 30 MC is next class. Modules 74-80 due at the beginning of Wed next class. UNIT 14 QUIZ- Wed. Nov. 7th (next class) Friday November 2nd (Blk 5) Today in class we did a recap of the past few classes then got into Social Relations (Modules 77-80). I got you into partners and you had to become experts on one of the module topics: 1) Attraction 2) Aggression 3) Altruism, Conflict & Peacemaking 4) Prejudice & Discrimination We ran out of time (today was a half day for parent-teacher interviews) so I asked you all to keep reading and focus on Attraction & Aggression for next class. REMINDER: Unit 14 QUIZ Thursday Nov. 8th Thursday November 1st (Blk 1) Today in class we did a recap of the past few classes then got into Social Relations (Modules 77-80). I got you into groups and you had to become experts on one of the module topics: 1) Attraction 2) Aggression 3) Altruism, Conflict & Peacemaking 4) Prejudice & Discrimination We ran out of time (today was a half day for parent-teacher interviews) so I asked you all to keep reading and focus on Attraction & Aggression for next class. REMINDER: Unit 14 QUIZ Wed Nov 7th Wednesday October 31st (Blk 5) For Halloween, we did a lesson today on Paranormal Psych and how it connects to Social Psych (Social thinking, influence and relations). We went through what Paranormal Psychology is all about and I asked why people could believe they have seen things that could be paranormal. We also discussed the scientific elements around it and how none of it can be scientifically proven. We then watched a couple fun clips of "Paranormal Evidence" and then you had to explain how principles of Social Psych could explain people's behaviour and beliefs. You were also given the Halloween "Bonus" assignment on social influence today. This is NOT due until Nov. 22nd. Homework: Keep reading Unit 14- QUIZ NEXT WEEK Tuesday October 30th (Blk 1) For Halloween, we did a lesson today on Paranormal Psych and how it connects to Social Psych (Social thinking, influence and relations). We went through what Paranormal Psychology is all about and I asked why people could believe they have seen things that could be paranormal. We also discussed the scientific elements around it and how none of it can be scientifically proven. We then watched a couple fun clips of "Paranormal Evidence" and then you had to explain how principles of Social Psych could explain people's behaviour and beliefs. You were also given the Halloween "Bonus" assignment on social influence today. This is NOT due until Nov. 22nd. Homework: Keep reading Unit 14- QUIZ NEXT WEEK Monday October 29th (Blk 5) Today we recapped the Survivor Clip from last class and Social Thinking including the vocab including the Fundamental Attribution Error, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon, Central & Peripheral Route Persuasion, and Attitudes. We then moved on to intro Modules 75/76 looking at Social Influence: - Conformity & Obedience (3 Experiments- Asch, Milgram & Zimbardo) - Group Influence (Social Facilitation, Loafing, Deindividuation, Group think) I then did a lecture on how Social Psych really took off before WWII and we did a mini lesson on the rise of the dictators in Europe and how studies were done to see why people would conform and obey men like Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini. After the Holocaust was discovered, Social Psychologists began to question how far people would go to conform and obey and the three main studies were done. Homework: read and work on modules 75 & 76. Friday October 26th (Blk 1) Today we recapped the Survivor Clip from last class and Social Thinking including the vocab including the Fundamental Attribution Error, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon, Central & Peripheral Route Persuasion, and Attitudes. We then moved on to intro Modules 75/76 looking at Social Influence: - Conformity & Obedience (3 Experiments- Asch, Milgram & Zimbardo) - Group Influence (Social Facilitation, Loafing, Deindividuation, Group think) I then did a lecture on how Social Psych really took off before WWII and we did a mini lesson on the rise of the dictators in Europe and how studies were done to see why people would conform and obey men like Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini. After the Holocaust was discovered, Social Psychologists began to question how far people would go to conform and obey and the three main studies were done. Homework: read and work on modules 75 & 76. Thursday October 25th (Blk 5) Today we went over your Unit 5 tests and went over any questions you may have had about them. We then started Unit 14 - Social Psychology. I handed out a summary of the chapter for you and broke it down by module and topic. (See photo of the front board) There are three main topics in this Unit: 1) Social Thinking (Module 74) 2) Social Influence (Modules 75-76) 3) Social Relations (Modules 77-80) We started today with a general summary and then got into Module 74 on Social Thinking. We talked about first impressions, attributions, attitudes, and prejudices that all play a part in our daily thinking. I then introduced you to 18 random people (Survivor Clip) and you were to write down their names and what they do for a living - your first impressions as well. We watched and did an in class activity looking at YOUR thinking and comparing it to what actually happened. No homework officially but I would start reading Module 74 and work on the study guide. UNIT 14 QUIZ: Thursday Nov. 8th Wednesday October 24th (Blk 1) Today we went over your Unit 5 tests and went over any questions you may have had about them. We then started Unit 14 - Social Psychology. I handed out a summary of the chapter for you and broke it down by module and topic. (See photo of the front board) There are three main topics in this Unit: 1) Social Thinking 2) Social Influence 3) Social Relations We started today with a general summary and then got into Module 74 on Social Thinking. We talked about first impressions, attributions, attitudes, and prejudices that all play a part in our daily thinking. I then introduced you to 18 random people (Survivor Clip) and you were to write down their names and what they do for a living - your first impressions as well. We watched and did an in class activity looking at YOUR thinking and comparing it to what actually happened. No homework officially but I would start reading Module 74 and work on the study guide. UNIT 14 QUIZ: Wed November 7th Tuesday October 23rd (Blk 5) UNIT 5 TEST DAY. Modules 22-25 due at the beginning of class. Today we met in our classroom and I checked your study guides before we went to Ms. Joliffee's room for the test. You had the rest of the block to finish. No homework. We start Unit 14- Social Psych next day. Monday October 22nd (Blk 1) UNIT 5 TEST DAY. Modules 22-25 due at the beginning of class. Today we met in our classroom and I checked your study guides before we went to Mr. Thiessen's room for the test. You had the rest of the block to finish. No homework. We start Unit 14- Social Psych next day. Friday October 19th - PRO D DAY No classes. Thursday October 18th (Blk 5) Today we did the remainder of the PowerPoint on Drugs and Consciousness and Near Death Experiences. We then did a ppoint group challenge in class for review (and candy). We went through 14 questions and the top 3 scores/groups got a chocolate. I then handed out another Practice booklet of MC questions for review and gave you the block to ask questions. I also had the Unit summary on the front board (see photo). Good luck studying. Modules 22-25 due next class for test day. Unit 5 Test: Tuesday October 23rd Wednesday October 17th (Blk 1) We are a bit ahead of block 5 so today we did a ppoint group challenge in class for review (and candy). We went through 14 questions and the top 3 scores/groups got a chocolate. I then handed out another Practice booklet of MC questions for review and gave you the block to ask questions. I also had the Unit summary on the front board (see photo). Good luck studying. Modules 22-25 due next class for test day. Unit 5 Test: Monday Oct 22nd Tuesday October 16th (Blk 5) Today I got you guys caught up with a longer lesson on Sleep Disorders, Hypnosis, and a recap from last week. Please see the Sleep Disorders Drugs Hypnosis PPoint for the slides. Unit 5 Test: Tuesday October 23rd Monday October 15th (Blk 1) Today we did a quick review then got into Dream Theories (p.250) and went through the rest of the PPoint (now online for you) on Freud's dream theory, Drugs & Consciousness, and Near Death Experiences. I also handed out a 35 question practice booklet for you. Big review class next day and test for uNit 5 on Monday 22nd. Friday October 12th (Blk 5) Today I was away and Ms. Schafer was in for me. You did a review by watching a 10 minute review clip from Discovery Channel about sleep and sleep deprivation, then you were asked to read and take notes on the Sleep Disorders including Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Insomnia, sleep walking and talking, and night terrors. Homework: Keep reading! Unit 5 Test Announcement: Tuesday October 23rd Thursday October 11th (Blk 1) Today we calculated your sleep debts for the last week, watched a 10 minute review clip from Discovery Channel about sleep and sleep deprivation, then I did a powerpoint on sleep disorders including Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Insomnia, sleep walking and talking, and night terrors. Homework: Keep reading! Unit 5 Test Announcement: Monday Oct 22nd Wednesday October 10th (Blk 5) Today we did a review of last class then looked at Module 23 looking at Circadian Rhythms, the sleep cycle, REM sleep, and theories on why we sleep. You were to copy the notes on the "Roller Coaster" of sleep and then keep track of how much sleep you get each night. Tuesday October 9th (Blk 1) Today we did a review of last class then looked at Module 23 looking at Circadian Rhythms, the sleep cycle, REM sleep, and theories on why we sleep. You were to copy the notes on the "Roller Coaster" of sleep and then keep track of how much sleep you get each night. Monday October 8th -Thanksgiving Holiday No school. Friday October 5th (Blk 5) Today we went over your Unit 2 tests from last day and any questions you may have had. We then started Unit 5- States of Consciousness (Module 22) and discussed What is Consciousness? The continuum of consciousness and hypnosis & other states of consciousness.Today was an intro day. Homework: start reading Unit 5. Thursday October 4th (Blk 1) Today we went over your Unit 2 tests from last day and any questions you may have had. We then started Unit 5- States of Consciousness (Module 22) and discussed What is Consciousness? The continuum of consciousness and hypnosis & other states of consciousness.Today was an intro day. Homework: start reading Unit 5. Wednesday October 3rd (Blk 5) UNIT 2 TEST DAY. Today I did a check of your study guide work and then we went to Ms. Joliffe's room to write the test. You had the block. No homework today. We start Unit 5- States of Consciousness next class. Tuesday October 2nd (Blk 1) UNIT 2 TEST DAY. Today I did a check of your study guide work and then we went to Mr. Thiessen's room to write the test. You had the block. No homework today. We start Unit 5- States of Consciousness next class. Monday October 1st (Blk 5) Module 8- Statistical Significance. Today we did a review then went through the types of Statistics and the measures of central tendency. We went through Standard Deviation, skewed distributions, and what it means when something is statistically significant. I then hand out 10 practice questions and a 40 MC practice booklet for you to do for your test next week. TEST NEXT CLASS. UNIT 2 TEST: Wednesday October 3rd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Friday September 29th (Blk 1) Module 8- Statistical Significance. Today we did a review then went through the types of Statistics and the measures of central tendency. We went through Standard Deviation, skewed distributions, and what it means when something is statistically significant. I then hand out 10 practice questions and a 40 MC practice booklet for you to do for your test next week. TEST NEXT CLASS. UNIT 2 TEST: Tuesday October 2nd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Thursday September 28th (Blk 5) Today I was asked to help with our school's Leadership Retreat at SFU so Ms. Morris was in for me today. She we went through notes on Module 6 examining Experimentation. We went through the steps of how to conduct an experiment including random sample, random assignment, experimental group, control group, independent & dependent variables, controls, confounding variables, replication, and more. We then went through the Scientific Method again and the steps you would need to write out and how you would operationally define your research parameters. She then gave you the 2004 AP Exam Free Response Q to answer in class attempting to write about Experiments. She then gave you the answers for it by the end of the block. Homework: Finish reading Module 6 and look at Module 7- Ethics. I will not be covering Module 7 with you. Keep studying test next week! Email me if you have any questions or I am back tomorrow. UNIT 2 TEST: Wednesday October 3rd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Wednesday September 27th (Blk 1) Today we went through notes on Module 6 examining Experimentation. We went through the steps of how to conduct an experiment including random sample, random assignment, experimental group, control group, independent & dependent variables, controls, confounding variables, replication, and more. We then went through the Scientific Method again and the steps you would need to write out and how you would operationally define your research parameters. I then gave you the 2004 AP Exam Free Response Q to answer in class attempting to write about Experiments. I then gave you the answers for it by the end of the block. Homework: Finish reading Module 6 and look at Module 7- Ethics. I will not be covering Module 7 with you. Keep studying test next week! UNIT 2 TEST: Tuesday October 2nd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Tuesday September 26th (Blk 5) Today we reviewed Unit 2 so far and then I asked you to discuss your Naturalistic Observations with your partners in class. Did you come up with the same inferences? Was this a valid method of research? Pros/Cons? You then did a reflection worksheet on this method and handed in your observation notes. We then reviewed the three main Descriptive Methods before starting Module 6- Correlation. We went through notes on Correlational Studies, Scatterplots, Correlational Coefficients, and Illusory Correlations. You were given a handout of notes to help and then a package of 15 MC practice Qs with the answers to see how you are doing so far. Homework for next class: READ UNIT 6 & 7 on Experimentation & Ethics for next class. Monday September 25th (Blk 1) Today we reviewed Unit 2 so far and then I asked you to discuss your Naturalistic Observations with your partners in class. Did you come up with the same inferences? Was this a valid method of research? Pros/Cons? You then did a reflection worksheet on this method and handed in your observation notes. We then reviewed the three main Descriptive Methods before starting Module 6- Correlation. We went through notes on Correlational Studies, Scatterplots, Correlational Coefficients, and Illusory Correlations. You were given a handout of notes to help. READ UNIT 6 & 7 on Experimentation & Ethics for next class. Friday September 21st- PRO D DAY School Closed. Thursday September 20th (Blk 5) Today we reviewed Module 4 and then began Module 5 examining the Scientific Method & Descriptive Research Methods. We went through the 5 main steps of the Scientific Method and then did an introduction to the three main research methods: 1) Experiments 2) Correlational Studies 3) Descriptive Studies I then asked you to read through the module using the Guided Reading handout I gave you and focus on the Descriptive Research Method. Your homework for next class is to complete your Naturalistic Observation Assignment. UNIT 2 TEST: Wednesday October 3rd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Wednesday September 19th (Blk 1) Today we reviewed Module 4 and then began Module 5 examining the Scientific Method & Descriptive Research Methods. We went through the 5 main steps of the Scientific Method and then did an introduction to the three main research methods: 1) Experiments 2) Correlational Studies 3) Descriptive Studies I then asked you to read through the module using the Guided Reading handout I gave you and focus on the Descriptive Research Method. Your homework for next class is to complete your Naturalistic Observation Assignment. UNIT 2 TEST: Tuesday October 2nd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Tuesday September 18th (Blk 5) Today we officially started Unit 2 with Module 4. I did a powerpoint on the need for Psychological Science and why we can't just "trust your gut". We went through hindsight bias, overconfidence, and the tendency to perceive patterns in random events. After going through each one, I asked you to read Unit 4 and attempt to answer the FRQ question #1 at the end of the module. Homework: Keep Reading Unit 2. UNIT 2 TEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Wednesday October 3rd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Monday September 17th (Blk 1) Today we officially started Unit 2 with Module 4. I did a powerpoint on the need for Psychological Science and why we can't just "trust your gut". We went through hindsight bias, overconfidence, and the tendency to perceive patterns in random events. After going through each one, I asked you to read Unit 4 and attempt to answer the FRQ question #1 at the end of the module. Homework: Keep Reading Unit 2. UNIT 2 TEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesday October 2nd 45 MC & 1 FRQ Friday September 14th (Bk 5) Today I gave you 10 minutes to review for your Unit 1 Quiz then I collected your study guide booklets. You wrote the quiz and when done, I asked you to read the intro to Unit 2- Research Methods and understand hindsight bias and overconfidence. I then marked your quizzes and gave them back and we went over them in class. No homework today. We officially start Unit 2 on Tuesday. Thursday September 13th (Blk 1) Today I gave you 10 minutes to review for your Unit 1 Quiz then I collected your study guide booklets. You wrote the quiz and when done, I asked you to read the intro to Unit 2- Research Methods and understand hindsight bias and overconfidence. I then marked your quizzes and gave them back and we went over them in class. No homework today. We officially start Unit 2 on Monday. Wednesday September 12th (Blk 5) Today we reviewed last class and then got into Contemporary Psychology and the main 7 perspectives (approaches) that we use to explain behaviour. I went through each of them with you (see picture) and Table 1.1 on page 11 of your textbook. I then had you get into groups and pick a character (ie: Bart Simpson, Justin Beiber, etc) and explain their behaviour style from all 7 different points of view. You were given a poster paper and time to attempt this activity. We came back together and went over your examples as a class. Then I handed out a booklet of 30 MC practice questions for you to practice for the quiz next class. Homework: get your Unit 1 study package done for next day.- QUIZ /15 MC only next class. Tuesday September 11th (Blk 1) Today we reviewed last class and then got into Contemporary Psychology and the main 7 perspectives (approaches) that we use to explain behaviour. I went through each of them with you (see picture) and Table 1.1 on page 11 of your textbook. I then had you get into groups and pick a character (ie: Bart Simpson, Justin Beiber, etc) and explain their behaviour style from all 7 different points of view. You were given a poster paper and time to attempt this activity. We came back together and went over your examples as a class. Then I handed out a booklet of 30 MC practice questions for you to practice for the quiz next class. Homework: get your Unit 1 study package done for next day.- QUIZ /15 MC only next class. Monday September 10th (Blk 5) Today we started Unit 1 officially and did an introduction lesson on the history of Psychology going over what it is, prescientific psych (including Descartes, Bacon, & Locke) and then moved into Wilhelm Wundt's 1879 experiment in Germany that set the tone for contemporary psychology. We then went through structuralism, functionalism and the emergence on behaviourism by 1900 with names like Freud, Pavlov, Watson, Titchener, James, Calkins and more. I also handed out your Unit 1 study package which will be due this Friday September 14th We will also be having your first QUIZ on Unit 1 on Fri. 14th which will consist of 15 MC questions only. (this is a practice test and won't count for marks but I will be collecting your study package for marks this time). Unit 1 QUIZ- Friday September 14th **Study Guide due on Quiz day Friday September 7th (Blk 1) Today we started Unit 1 officially and did an introduction lesson on the history of Psychology going over what it is, prescientific psych (including Descartes, Bacon, & Locke) and then moved into Wilhelm Wundt's 1879 experiment in Germany that set the tone for contemporary psychology. We then went through structuralism, functionalism and the emergence on behaviourism by 1900 with names like Freud, Pavlov, Watson, Titchener, James, Calkins and more. I also handed out your Unit 1 study package which will be due next THURSDAY Sept 13th. We will also be having your first QUIZ on Unit 1 on Thursday 13th which will consist of 15 MC questions only. (this is a practice test and won't count for marks but I will be collecting your study package for marks this time). Unit 1 QUIZ- Thursday Sept 13th **Study Guide due on Quiz day Thursday September 6th (Block 5) Welcome to class! Today we went over the course outline, expectations, and you were assigned your AP Psych textbooks. I also explained about the study guide and new books arriving shortly. No homework today! Wednesday September 5th (Block 1) Welcome to class! Today we went over the course outline, expectations, and you were assigned your AP Psych textbooks. I also explained about the study guide and new books arriving shortly. No homework today! Tuesday September 4th- School Starts Welcome back! Homerooms and schedules. |
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Unit 13 - Therapies
Modules 70-74 
Unit 12- Abnormal Psychology
Modules 65-69
Unit 7- Cognition
Memory, Thinking, & Language Modules 31-36 
Unit 8- Motivation, Emotion, and Stress
Unit 9- Developmental Psychology
(Modules 45-54)
Unit 4- Sensation & Perception
(Modules 16-21)
Unit 3- Neurological Bases of Behaviour (The Brain)
(Modules 8-15)
Unit 11- Intelligence
(Modules 60-64)
Unit 10- Personality
Unit 6- Learning
(Modules 26-30)
Unit 14- Social Psychology
(Modules 74-80)
Unit 5- States of Consciousness
(Modules 22-25)
Unit 2- Research Methods
(Modules 4-8)
Unit 1- History & Approaches
(Modules 1-3)
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