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 Tuesday October 23rd (Blk 5) UNIT 5 TEST DAY. Modules 22-25 due at the beginning of class. Monday October 22nd (Blk 1) UNIT 5 TEST DAY. Modules 22-25 due at the beginning of class. 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. |
DOWNLOADS AND HANDOUTS:
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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