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. 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 Thursday May 24th (Blk 7) Wednesday May 23rd (Blk 2) Today was the Grad Breakfast & Morning Assembly so there was no official block 2 today. Project Presentations will begin Monday June 4th. Tuesday May 22nd (Blk 7) Today we went over your Term 3 Final Projects again and today focused on the possible Travel Option. We went through the travel websites and then we discussed reasons why people travel. We then watched an episode of Departures- New Zealand: Adrenaline. I also assigned a 100 Item Bucket List to be done for Monday 28th. PROJECT PRESENTATIONS BEGIN Tuesday June 5th. Monday May 21st- Victoria Day School Closed Friday May 18th - PRO D Day No classes. Tuesday May 8th (Blk 7)- Thursday May 17th AP EXAMS- My class is a study block. Today was a study block for other AP Exams. For those of you in class without other exams, it was a catch-up block for all classes. We did watch a movie "What About Bob?" during these blocks as well. Monday May 7th - EXAM TODAY!! AP Psychology 12- Monday May 7th - 12:30pm-3:30pm AP PSYCHOLOGY ROOMS Last Names (A - X) LIBRARY Last Names (Y - Z) Room 316 Good luck!! A reminder that you are not to discuss the exam, exam questions, or the FRQ with anyone for 48 hours after the exam. Friday May 4th (Blk 7) Today we went through a review of the key chapters and topics, what to study, tips for studying and more. You were also given extra practice questions to review for the exam. GOOD LUCK ON MONDAY! Thursday May 3rd (Blk 2- GOAL DAY) No classes today but I ran a 3 Hour AP Review from 9am-Noon. We went through all chapters and topics, what to study, tips for studying and more. GOOD LUCK ON MONDAY! Wednesday May 2nd (Blk 7) Today we did a lesson on Unit 13- Therapies and then started our big review. STUDY! Tuesday May 1st (Blk 2) Today we did a lesson on Unit 13- Therapies and then started our big review. STUDY! Monday April 30th (Blk 7) Today we continued with Unit 12- Abnormal Psych and then we introduced Unit 13- Therapies. You were given a handout summarizing the therapies in class. KEEP STUDYING! GOAL DAY AP REVIEW: Thursday May 3rd (9am-Noon) Friday April 27th (Blk 2) Today I was back and did a power review of Units 8B, and introduced Unit 12- Abnormal Psych.We went over highlights of each unit and you were given practice questions and review info. START STUDYING! GOAL DAY AP REVIEW: Thursday May 3rd (9am-Noon) Thursday April 26th (Blk 7) Today I was back and did a power review of Units 8A, 8B, and introduced Unit 12- Abnormal Psych.We went over highlights of each unit and you were given practice questions and review info. START STUDYING! Wednesday April 25th (Blk 2) I am away today (so sorry folks) and Ms. Morris is in for me. She will be giving you a LOT of review packages today, all marked work, and notes on Unit 12- Abnormal Psych. I am back next class and will do a BIG review of the past few classes with you. Watch the crash course clips below too to help until I get back tomorrow. MS MIHIC IS DOING AN AP REVIEW AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY THAT YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO. Tuesday April 24th (Blk 7) I am away today (so sorry folks) and Ms. Morris is in for me. She will be giving you a LOT of review packages today, all marked work, and notes on Unit 12- Abnormal Psych. I am back next class and will do a BIG review of the past few classes with you. MS MIHIC IS DOING AN AP REVIEW AFTER SCHOOL TODAY AND ON THURSDAY THAT YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO. Monday April 23rd - PRO D DAY No classes. Friday April 20th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed 8A and 8B together again and then did a review of Eating Disorders and Motivation. I went over a powerpoint and you were given more practice questions. Please watch the Crash Course clips if you are still confused. I also gave you the Powerpoint slides for next class's Unit 12 lesson so you can start to prepare. Thursday April 19th (Blk 7) Today I was home sick and Ms. Morris reviewed Unit 8A Motivation and moved on to Unit 8B Emotion, Stress & Health. We went through the three theories of emotion, went through examples, then looked at Selye's GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome). You were also given practice questions to review. Please watch the Crash Course clips if you are still confused. Wednesday April 18th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed Unit 8A Motivation and moved on to Unit 8B Emotion, Stress & Health. We went through the three theories of emotion, went through examples, then looked at Selye's GAS (General Adapataion Syndrome). I also gave you practice questions to review. Tuesday April 17th (Blk 7) Today we started with a random review... Unit 14 (Personality) and Unit 11 (Intelligence). Then we began a lesson on Unit 8A- Motivation. We went through the 4 theories and then the 3 main areas of Hunger, Sex, and Need to Belong. We went through eating disorders, the psychology and physiological aspects of sex, and the reasons we need other people and want to belong. (see photo of the front board). Homework: START STUDYING and get your 7B Study guide done for Friday. Monday April 16th (Blk 2) Today we started with a random review... Unit 14 (Personality) and Unit 11 (Intelligence). Then we began a lesson on Unit 8A- Motivation. We went through the 4 theories and then the 3 main areas of Hunger, Sex, and Need to Belong. We went through eating disorders, the psychology and physiological aspects of sex, and the reasons we need other people and want to belong. (see photo of the front board). Homework: START STUDYING and get your 7B Study guide done for Friday. Friday April 13th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed Thinking and watched the Crash Course clip on Thinking & Cognition, then went over notes on the board on Language Acquisition and Language Structure. We then watched the next Crash Course clip on Language. 7B Study Guide due Thursday April 19th. Thursday April 12th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed Thinking and watched the Crash Course clip on Thinking & Cognition, then went over notes on the board on Language Acquisition and Language Structure. We then watched the next Crash Course clip on Language. 7B Study Guide due next Friday April 20th. Wednesday April 11th (Blk 7) SFU Field Trip today. Meet at SFU at 12:15pm. See you there! Tuesday April 10th (Blk 2) AP Bubbling Party today after school. Today we went over Unit 4 tests from last class and then started 7B- Thinking & Language. We went over the basic principles of thinking in class today. Keep reading Unit 7B. Monday April 9th (Blk 7) AP Bubbling Party today after school. Today we went over Unit 4 tests from last class and then started 7B- Thinking & Language. We went over the basic principles of thinking in class today. Keep reading Unit 7B. FIELD TRIP TO SFU next class!! Meet there at 12:15pm outside the Convocation Mall. AP BUBBLING PARTY- Mandatory for all AP Students!! Monday April 9th- 3:15-4:30pm - North Cafe Friday April 6th (Blk 2) TEST DAY! Today we met in Ms. Alve's Room (210) for your Unit 4 Test on Sensation & Perception. You had 10 minutes to review then the rest of the block to complete the test. 45 MC questions only. When done, you were given the 7B- Thinking, Language, & Cognition Study Package to start prepping for next week. AP Bubbling Party on Monday!!! Thursday April 5th (Blk 7) TEST DAY! Today we met in Ms. Mihic's Room (205) for your Unit 4 Test on Sensation & Perception. You had 10 minutes to review then the rest of the block to complete the test. 45 MC questions only. When done, you were given the 7B- Thinking, Language, & Cognition Study Package to start prepping for next week. AP Bubbling Party on Monday!! Wednesday April 4th (Blk 2) Welcome back! Today was our first day back from Spring Break. I reminded you about the AP Bubbling Party on Monday April 9th after school at 3:15pm (it is mandatory) and then we did a review ppoint on Unit 4 going over the perception pieces and 20 MC practice q's together on the overhead. I then gave you the rest of class to read/review for your Unit 4 test next class. 45 MC Only. Tuesday April 3rd (Blk 7) Welcome back! Today was our first day back from Spring Break. I reminded you about the AP Bubbling Party on Monday April 9th after school at 3:15pm (it is mandatory) and then we did a review ppoint on Unit 4 going over the perception pieces. I then gave you the rest of class to read/review for your Unit 4 test next class. 45 MC Only. SPRING BREAK 2018 Saturday March 16th-Monday April 2nd 2018 School Opens TUESDAY APRIL 3rd (Day 2-5678) Friday March 16th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed the notes on "The Other Senses" from last class and went over what to know for Perception over break. We then reviewed with a clip from "Brain Games" , and then you had time to study and review. Homework for break: - Unit 4 Study Guide & Vocab - Unit 4 TEST- Friday April 6th 2018 Thursday March 15th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed the notes on "The Other Senses" from last class and went over what to know for Perception over break. We then reviewed with a clip from "Brain Games" , went outside for a vision and hearing review activity, and then you had time to study and review. Homework for break: - Unit 4 Study Guide & Vocab - Unit 4 TEST- Thursday April 5th 2018 Wednesday March 14th (Blk 2) LAB DAY! Today we reviewed the chapter so far and then did a lab style activity. We started with optical illusions, then did the Harry Potter Jelly Beans taste test, then did the upside down goggles. We ended with watching optical illusions. Test: Friday April 6th after break Tuesday March 13th (Blk 7) Today we did a lesson on HEARING and how we hear. We went through amplitude and frequencies then did a hearing test with the class (see video clip "How Old Are your Ears?" We then watched Pushing the Limits: Sensation dvd and I handed out notes on "The Other Senses". Read these for class next day. TEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Thursday April 5th 2018 Monday March 12th (Blk 2) Today I collected your Hearing Assignment for a Homework Check and then I handed out notes on "The Other Senses" for you to have. We briefly went over them and I asked you to read them in class to start today. We then went outside and did a review of Colour & Hearing with a paint chip activity and a hearing activity. We then came back and watched Pushing the Limits: SENSATION about pain. (Lady falling off the cliff). Homework: Keep reading Unit 4. TEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Unit 4 TEST Friday April 6th 2018 Friday March 9th (Blk 7) Today we did a lesson on VISION. I gave you notes on vision and we went through how you see. You were to draw an eye ball, label the parts, and then in 5 sentences, explain how we see. Then we watched the Crash Course Clip on Vision. Homework: keep reading Unit 4. Thursday March 8th (Blk 2) Today we did a lesson on HEARING and how we hear. We went through amplitude and frequencies then did a hearing test with the class (see video clip "How Old Are your Ears?" I then gave you the Hearing Assignment to start in class today. Rest of class was yours. Hearing Assignment due at the beginning of class next day. Wednesday March 7th (Blk 7) Today I handed back your tests from last class and reviewed any questions you had.Then I introduced Unit 4- Sensation & Perception. We went over the big ideas and the intro including: - Selective Attention - Top Down Processing - Bottom Up Processing - Thresholds I then asked you to look at a picture in your textbook and watch 2 short videos (see clips) on selective attention. You were then asked to read the start of Unit 4 up to the section on VISION for next class. Tuesday March 6th (Blk 2) Today we did a lesson on VISION. I gave you notes on vision and we went through how you see. You were to draw an eye ball, label the parts, and then in 5 sentences, explain how we see. Then we watched the Crash Course Clip on Vision. Homework: keep reading Unit 4. Monday March 5th (Blk 7) TEST DAY- We met in Ms. Alves room and you had 5 minutes to review and then you wrote the Unit 9 Developmental Psych test. I collected your vocab and study package and you then had the class to write. No homework when done. Friday March 2nd (Blk 2) Today I felt bad that I didn't have your tests fully marked so I gave you Easter Egg candy and then I introduced Unit 4- Sensation & Perception. We went over the big ideas and the intro including: - Selective Attention - Top Down Processing - Bottom Up Processing - Thresholds I then asked you to look at a picture in your textbook and watch 2 short videos (see clips) on selective attention. You were then asked to read the start of Unit 4 up to the section on VISION for next class. TERM 2 ENDS: Thursday March 1st Thursday March 1st (Blk 7) Today we did a review of Adolescence & Adulthood again and you had the class to finish reading the Adulthood section and go over any questions you still have. Test next class. Wednesday February 28th (Blk 2) TEST DAY- We met in Ms. Alves room and you had 5 minutes to review and then you wrote the Unit 9 Developmental Psych test. I collected your vocab and study package and you then had the class to write. No homework when done. Tuesday February 27th (Blk 7) GOAL MORNING- Today we reviewed Adolescence and started looking at Adulthood. I had you read the section and write down the social, physical and cognitive stages of Adulthood. We then watched the Crash Course Psychology "Adolescence" clip that talked about that and Adulthood for review. Monday February 26th (Blk 2) Today I gave you notes on Adolescence and you had the block to read the notes, and start filling out the Social, Physical, and Cognitive stages of Adolescence. You were also given Adolescence practice questions for review. Update: Your Unit 9 TEST will be next class WED FEB. 28th Friday February 23rd (Blk 7) Today I was away and Ms. Morris was in for me. She gave you notes on Adolescence and you had the block to read the notes, and start filling out the Social, Physical, and Cognitive stages of Adolescence. You were also given Adolescence practice questions for review. Update: Your Unit 9 TEST will be Monday March 5th. Thursday February 22nd (Blk 2) Today we were missing a lot of students so we reviewed last class (Prenatal Development) and then introduced the highlights of Infancy & Childhood (See photo of the front white board summary). I then handed out a chart where you had to fill in the highlights of the social, physical, and cognitive changes of development. At the end of class I went through Jean Piaget's stages of Cognitive Development and Harry Harlow's experiment. Homework: Keep Reading Unit 9 and finish the chart for a homework check next class. Wednesday February 21st (Blk 7) Today we were missing a lot of students so we reviewed last class (Prenatal Development) and then introduced the highlights of Infancy & Childhood (See photo of the front white board summary). I then handed out a chart where you had to fill in the highlights of the social, physical, and cognitive changes of development. At the end of class I went through Jean Piaget's stages of Cognitive Development and Harry Harlow's experiment. Homework: Keep Reading Unit 9 and finish the chart for a homework check next class. Tuesday February 20th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of last class (Prenatal & Infancy /Childhood) and went through the social, physical, and cognitive changes of development. I then gave you 20 MC practice questions to start the class with. We then introduced Adolescence and you were given summary notes from the chapter. We discussed the highlights of Adolescence and then you had time to read and start answering/filling in the chart summary. Homework: Keep Reading Unit 9. Monday February 19th (Blk 7) Today I introduction Unit 9- Developmental Psych or as I like to call it "From Womb to Tomb" :) I went over the three main things we need to know for each stage of the life span including: 1) Physical Changes 2) Cognitive Changes 3) Social Changes We then went over the intro summary notes I handed out and you were given the Unit 9 Study Package. I then did a lesson on Pre-Natal development (in the womb) and we went through a powerpoint on the main stages of prenatal development. (Conception, Zygote, Embryo, & Fetus) We ended with a short clip on "In the Womb: Multiples". Homework: Start reading Unit 9 and work on that chart I handed out in class with the practice multiple choice booklet. Friday February 16th- PRO D DAY No Classes Thursday February 15th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed Prenatal Development then got into Infancy & Childhood looking at the social, physical and cognitive changes of this stage. We went through the main points, psychologists, and theories for each stage (you took notes) and then we watched a few clips on the visual cliff, babies walking, and Harry Harlow. Homework: Read the section of Unit 9 on Infancy & Childhood and add to your notes from class. I will do a completion/homework check mark at the start of next class. Wednesday February 14th (Blk 7) Today we did a review of unit 3C and went over the twin study significance again before giving you the 3 Question take home FRQ for assessment of this unit. You were allowed to work individually or with a partner for this Free Response. You had the remainder of class to work on it and it is due at the beginning of class on Monday Feb. 19th. Tuesday February 13th (Blk 2) Today I collected your 3C FRQ's due today and then we introduction Unit 9- Developmental Psych or as I like to call it "From Womb to Tomb" :) I went over the three main things we need to know for each stage of the life span including: 1) Physical Changes 2) Cognitive Changes 3) Social Changes We then went over the intro summary notes I handed out and you were given the Unit 9 Study Package. I then did a lesson on Pre-Natal development (in the womb) and we went through a powerpoint on the main stages of prenatal development. (Conception, Zygote, Embryo, & Fetus) We ended with a short clip on "In the Womb: Multiples". Homework: Start reading Unit 9. Monday February 12th- FAMILY DAY (No School) Friday February 9th (Blk 7) I handed back your 3B Quizzes from last class and went over them with you before starting 3C: Genetics, Evolutionary Psych, & Behaviour. I did an intro lesson on the Nature vs. Nurture debate and the role of Genetics. We read through the intro section and went over identical vs. fraternal twins and the role genetics and twin studies play (ie: Jim & Jim example from your textbook). I then gave you a 26 question practice booklet to work on and continue reading. Homework: read 3C. *** I am NOT giving you the 3C study package for this chapter. You are responsible for knowing the vocab. Thursday February 8th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of unit 3C and went over the twin study significance again before giving you the 3 Question take home FRQ for assessment of this unit. You were allowed to work individually or with a partner for this Free Response. You had the remainder of class to work on it and it is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday 13th. Wednesday February 7th (Blk 7) - GOAL DAY No scheduled classes... catch up day. Tuesday February 6th (Blk 2) I handed back your 3B Quizzes from last class and went over them with you before starting 3C: Genetics, Evolutionary Psych, & Behaviour. I did an intro lesson on the Nature vs. Nurture debate and the role of Genetics. We read through the intro section and went over identical vs. fraternal twins and the role genetics and twin studies play (ie: Jim & Jim example from your textbook). I then gave you a 26 question practice booklet to work on and continue reading. Homework: read 3C. *** I am NOT giving you the 3C study package for this chapter. You are responsible for knowing the vocab. Monday February 5th (Blk 7) QUIZ DAY! You had 20 minutes to review, hand in your study package and vocab then you wrote the Quiz for 3B- The Brain. No homework when done. We start 3C- Nature vs. Nurture next day. Friday February 2nd (Blk 2) QUIZ DAY! You had 20 minutes to review, hand in your study package and vocab then you wrote the Quiz for 3B- The Brain. No homework when done. We start 3C- Nature vs. Nurture next day. Thursday February 1st (Blk 7) Today I handed back all of your brain poster assignments, went over the Brain Scenario answers with you, and gave you a worksheet on "Divided Consciousness & Split Brain" to complete in class as you read the last section of the unit. This was a completion mark in class. We also watched the "Pinky & the Brain" brain song, and the crash course clip for review. I then gave you a 3B Practice Booklet with MC and short answer questions to review with. QUIZ NEXT CLASS- Monday Feb 5th. Wednesday January 31st (Blk 2) Today I handed back all of your brain poster assignments, went over the Brain Scenario answers with you, and gave you a worksheet on "Divided Consciousness & Split Brain" to complete in class as you read the last section of the unit. This was a completion mark in class. I then gave you a 3B Practice Booklet with MC and short answer questions to review with. QUIZ NEXT CLASS- Friday Feb. 2nd. Tuesday January 30th (Blk 7) Today we met in class and I collected any late brain poster assignments. We then went to Mr. Mag's room to do our Brain Lab. Using oranges, jujubes, jelly beans, candy slices, twizzlers, and more, we 'built our brains' as you completed the booklet of questions with your team. You were to hand in ONE booklet per group (if not done I will collect it next class). You then had to 'explain your brain' to me and the functions of all parts before you could eat it. Reminder: 3B QUIZ Monday Feb. 5th. Study Packages due with vocab too. Monday January 29th (Blk 2) Today we met in class and I collected any late brain poster assignments. We then went to Mr. Mag's room to do our Brain Lab. Using oranges, jujubes, jelly beans, candy slices, twizzlers, and more, we 'built our brains' as you completed the booklet of questions with your team. You were to hand in ONE booklet per group (if not done I will collect it next class). You then had to 'explain your brain' to me and the functions of all parts before you could eat it. Reminder: 3B QUIZ Friday Feb. 2nd this week. Study Packages due with vocab too. Friday January 26th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed last class of structures and functions of the brain and then went into the Divided Consciousness. I had you read p.82-86 and try to explain Split Brain. We then watched a 10 minute clip of Open Skull Brain surgery where the patient had to be awake. We then discussed why the person had to be awake and the implications of any damage to a part of the brain and how it could affect behaviour. Homework: Keep reading Unit 3B and BRING AN ORANGE TO CLASS NEXT DAY. Brain lab next class. Thursday January 25th (Blk 2) Today I did a recap of last class and you had the block to finish up any late work and start reading "Divided Consciousness" in your textbook. We then went over the answers to the "Brain Scenario" worksheet from last class. Homework: any late work and keep reading 3B. 3B QUIZ: Friday February 2nd Wednesday January 24th (Blk 7) Today I did a recap of last class and you had the block to finish up any late work and start reading "Divided Consciousness" in your textbook. We then went over the answers to the "Brain Scenario" worksheet from last class. Homework: any late work and keep reading 3B. 3B QUIZ: Monday Feb 5th Tuesday January 23rd (Blk 2) Today we did a review of last class and you were to start your Brain Diagram Poster assignment (back and front) where you had to identify each part/lobe and explain the functions of each. When done, hand it in and then pick up a Brain Scenario Worksheet. We will go over this in class next day. Homework: both brain diagram poster and brain scenario worksheet for next class. 3B QUIZ: Friday February 2nd Monday January 22nd (Blk 7) Today I was away and you were to start your Brain Diagram Poster assignment (back and front) where you had to identify each part/lobe and explain the functions of each. When done, hand it in and then pick up a Brain Scenario Worksheet. We will go over this in class next day. Homework: both brain diagram poster and brain scenario worksheet for next class. 3B QUIZ: Monday Feb 5th Friday January 19th (Blk 2) Today we started by going over your 3A Quiz from last day and addressing any questions you had about it. We then moved into 3B - The Brain with an intro lesson and powerpoint on "The Brain"- biggest brains, smallest brains, Einstein's brain, & Phineas Gage. We then introduced the older structures of the brain and I showed you a short clip from the Discovery Channel about Navy Seals Training, Fear, & the Brain. Homework today- start reading 3B. You also got your 3B study package today. Thursday January 18th (Blk 7) Today we started by going over your 3A Quiz from last day and addressing any questions you had about it. We then moved into 3B - The Brain with an intro lesson and powerpoint on "The Brain"- biggest brains, smallest brains, Einstein's brain, & Phineas Gage. We then introduced the older structures of the brain and I showed you a short clip from the Discovery Channel about Navy Seals Training, Fear, & the Brain. Homework today- start reading 3B. You also got your 3B study package today. Wednesday January 17th (Blk 2) QUIZ on 3A today. Study guide and vocab due. You had time to study and then we wrote the quiz. When done I introduced 3B- the Brain and the various tools they use to scan the brain. No homework today. Tuesday January 16th (Blk 7) QUIZ on 3A today. Study guide and vocab due. You had time to study and then we wrote the quiz. When done I introduced 3B- the Brain and the various tools they use to scan the brain. No homework today. Monday January 15th (Blk 2) Today we went over the Neurotransmitters and then did a lesson on the Nervous & Endocrine Systems. You were asked to get into groups and sketch the outline of a person and fill in the CNS, PNS, and glands of the Endocrine System then fill in the worksheet (fill in the blank) in class using your diagram. We went over it together and the answers are here for you too. We ended with the Crash Course clip. Quiz Next class on 3A!!! Friday January 12th (Blk 7) Today we went over the Neurotransmitters and then did a lesson on the Nervous & Endocrine Systems. You were to fill in the worksheet (fill in the blank) in class. We went over it together and the answers are here for you too. We ended with the Crash Course clip. Quiz Next class on 3A!!! Thursday January 11th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of parts of a neuron and how they fire, then we watched the Discovery Channel "Brain Power" dvd and did questions from the video. I then gave you a worksheet on Neurotransmitters to complete for class on Monday. Wednesday January 10th (Blk 7) Today we did a review of parts of a neuron and how they fire, then we watched the Discovery Channel "Brain Power" dvd and did questions from the video. I then gave you a worksheet on Neurotransmitters to complete for class on Friday. Tuesday January 9th (Blk 2) Happy New Year! Today I collected your 7A Memory packages and vocab due today and then we did a quick recap of the chapter on memory if there were any questions. We watched the Crash Course clip on memory for review and talked about extremes of memory. (see 60 minute video clip below) We then started 3ABC- Biological Bases of Behaviour. We started with 3A- Neural Communication, The Nervous & Endocrine Systems. We went through the Intro notes together and then I had you get into partners and draw a neuron, label all parts, then explain in point form how it communicates with other neurons. We then went through it together and I did a class demo activity. No homework but we will have a 3A quiz next week on Wednesday Jan. 17th. Monday January 8th (Blk 7) Happy New Year! Today I collected your 7A Memory packages and vocab due today and then we did a quick recap of the chapter on memory if there were any questions. We then started 3ABC- Biological Bases of Behaviour. We started with 3A- Neural Communication, The Nervous & Endocrine Systems. We went through the Intro notes together and then I had you get into partners and draw a neuron, label all parts, then explain in point form how it communicates with other neurons. We then went through it together and I did a class demo activity. No homework but we will have a 3A quiz next week on Tuesday 16th. AP UPDATE FOR WINTER BREAK: Over the break, please complete the 7A (Memory) study package and vocab. I will collect this the first day back after break. There will be no assessment for 7A but you are responsible for it for the AP Exam. We start Unit 3ABC (The Brain) when we get back in January. I will NOT be collecting the Unit 11 booklets. Friday December 22nd (Blk 2) Today we did a recap of last class and the clip "The Paradigm Shift" clip between getting into Assessing Intelligence and discussed the history of assessing intelligence including Alfred Binet, Lewis Terman the innate IQ), William Stern (IQ), and the Stanford-Binet test. We then looked at the difference between Aptitude and Achievement tests and examined the WAIS test and priciples of test construction (standardized, reliable, and valid). You are responsible for the rest of Unit 11 on your own. You have the study package (I will NOT be collecting it) but I strongly recommend you complete it with the vocab and read the chapter in full. Homework for the break: Unit 7A- Memory. Finish the 7A booklet and vocab for the first class back (January 9th) Thursday December 21st (Blk 7) Today we did a recap of last class and the clip "The Paradigm Shift" clip between getting into Assessing Intelligence and discussed the history of assessing intelligence including Alfred Binet, Lewis Terman the innate IQ), William Stern (IQ), and the Stanford-Binet test. We then looked at the difference between Aptitude and Achievement tests and examined the WAIS test and priciples of test construction (standardized, reliable, and valid). You are responsible for the rest of Unit 11 on your own. You have the study package (I will NOT be collecting it) but I strongly recommend you complete it with the vocab and read the chapter in full. Homework for the break: Unit 7A- Memory. Finish the 7A booklet and vocab for the first class back (January 8th) Wednesday December 20th (Blk 2) Today I handed back your Unit 10 Tests and study packages/vocab from last class and went over any questions you may have had. We then started Unit 11- Intelligence. I did a brief intro lesson with highlights of the chapter going over what is intelligence, can it be neurologically measured, etc. We then went through the three theories on intelligence: 1) Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) 2) Sternberg's Three Intelligences (Robert Sternberg) 3) Emotional Intelligence We then discussed what we each thought was 'smart' or 'intelligent' and then watched a clip from Sir Ken Robinson on "A Paradigm Shift" on education. I then gave you an intro worksheet to complete in class today. Homework: read intro of Unit 11. Tuesday December 19th (Blk 7) Today I handed back your Unit 10 Tests and study packages/vocab from last class and went over any questions you may have had. We then started Unit 11- Intelligence. I did a brief intro lesson with highlights of the chapter going over what is intelligence, can it be neurologically measured, etc. We then went through the three theories on intelligence: 1) Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) 2) Sternberg's Three Intelligences (Robert Sternberg) 3) Emotional Intelligence We then discussed what we each thought was 'smart' or 'intelligent' and then watched a clip from Sir Ken Robinson on "A Paradigm Shift" on education. I then gave you an intro worksheet to complete in class today. Homework: read intro of Unit 11. Monday December 18th (Blk 2) UNIT 10 TEST DAY. Please meet in Ms. Alves room (210) for the test... I collected your study packages and vocab before you wrote the test.If not, get it in asap. We start Unit 11- Intelligence next on Wednesday for 2 power lessons before break. Bring your textbook next class. Friday December 15th (Blk 7) UNIT 10 TEST DAY. Please meet in Ms. Alves room (210) for the test today. I will collect your study packages and vocab before you write the test. No homework for the weekend. We start Unit 11- Intelligence next class and will wrap it up next week before break. Thursday December 14th (Blk 2) Today we did a Unit 10 review by going over all 4 of the main theories on Personality: 1) Psychoanalytic 2) Humanistic 3) Trait 4) Social-Cognitive We then did an iClicker group challenge of questions on the overhead for candy. After we did the 17 questions as a class, you were asked to do the 15 MC questions in the textbook and look at the textbook FRQ question for review. All practice questions for the exam posted on here under the downloads for you. TEST NEXT CLASS (Mon.18th) Study Package and Vocab for unit 10 due before the test. Wednesday December 13th (Blk 7) Today we did a Unit 10 review by going over all 4 of the main theories on Personality: 1) Psychoanalytic 2) Humanistic 3) Trait 4) Social-Cognitive We then did an iClicker group challenge of questions on the overhead for candy. After we did the 17 questions as a class, you were asked to do the 15 MC questions in the textbook and look at the textbook FRQ question for review. All practice questions for the exam posted on here under the downloads for you. TEST NEXT CLASS (Fri. 15th) Study Package and Vocab for unit 10 due before the test. Tuesday December 12th (Blk 2) Today we did a quick review before moving on to the Social-Cognitive Perspective of Personality. We went through Bandura's theory including the 3 main factors he believed were tied to Personality, the internal and external locus of control and more. You were then given time to summarize all 4 theories and we watched the Crash Course Clip "Measuring Personality" that reviewed the Trait & Social-Cognitive Theories. You had the rest of class to keep reading the chapter. We will do a big review class on Wednesday for your test on Monday Dec. 18th- NEXT WEEK. Monday December 11th (Blk 7) Today we did a quick review before moving on to the Social-Cognitive Perspective of Personality. We went through Bandura's theory including the 3 main factors he believed were tied to Personality, the internal and external locus of control and more. You were then given time to summarize all 4 theories and we watched the Crash Course Clip "Measuring Personality" that reviewed the Trait & Social-Cognitive Theories. You had the rest of class to keep reading the chapter. We will do a big review class on Wednesday for your test on Friday 15th. (TEST THIS WEEK!) Friday December 8th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of the Psychoanalysis & Humanistic Perspective and watched the Crash Course Review clip to start. We then moved on to the Trait Theory. You were given notes on the Trait Theory that we went through (Gordon Allport, origins, BIG 5 - CANOE/OCEAN, Myers-Brigg, etc) and then watched the Crash Course clip to summarize. You were then asked to pick a TV show or movie and use the BIG 5 to identify characters in class. Homework: keep reading Unit 10. Have a good weekend! REMINDER: Unit 10 Test Monday Dec. 18th Thursday December 7th (Blk 7) Today I started with a homework check for your notes on the Humanistic Perspective (summary of what the theory is all about). Then we reviewed the Psychoanalytic Theory & Humanistic theories briefly before moving on to the Trait Theory. You were given notes on the Trait Theory that we went through (Gordon Allport, origins, BIG 5 - CANOE/OCEAN, Myers-Brigg, etc) and then watched the Crash Course clip to summarize. You were then asked to pick a TV show or movie and use the BIG 5 to identify characters in class. Homework: keep reading Unit 10. Unit 10 Test Friday December 15th next week Wednesday December 6th (Blk 2) Today we did a quick review of Freud & the Neo-Freudians before moving on to the Humanistic Theory of Personality with Abraham Maslow (hierarchy of needs), and Carl Rogers. We went over the key concepts of the Humanistic Theory and then went through the hierarchy of needs as a class. We then watched a quick clip showing the hierarchy of needs using the cartoon "Up" (see below clip). You were given notes on this theory and then you were asked to read the section on the Humanistic theory for next day. REMINDER: Unit 10 Test Monday Dec. 18th Tuesday December 5th (Blk 7) Today we did a quick review of Freud & the Neo-Freudians before moving on to the Humanistic Theory of Personality with Abraham Maslow (hierarchy of needs), and Carl Rogers. We went over the key concepts of the Humanistic Theory and then went through the hierarchy of needs as a class. We then watched a quick clip showing the hierarchy of needs using the cartoon "Up" (see below clip). You were given notes on this theory and then you were asked to summarize it in your words with a partner by the end of class and submit it. REMINDER: Unit 10 Test Friday December 15th next week Monday December 4th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality together (see picture of white board for the review), and then we went through a powerpoint on the Defence Mechanisms using the characters from the 'Vampire Diaries' TV show. After we finished, we watched a clip from Crash Course Psychology reviewing Freud & the Neo-Freudians for review. I then gave you a 30 multiple choice practice booklet strictly on psychoanalysis. Homework: read Unit 10 and take notes as you go. REMINDER: Unit 10 Test Monday December 18th Friday December 1st (Blk 7) Today we did a review of Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality together (see picture of white board for the review), and then we went through a powerpoint on the Defence Mechanisms using the characters from the 'Vampire Diaries' TV show. After we finished, we watched a clip from Crash Course Psychology reviewing Freud & the Neo-Freudians for review. I then gave you a 30 multiple choice practice booklet strictly on psychoanalysis. Homework: read Unit 10 and take notes as you go. Thursday November 30th (Blk 2) Today we started Unit 10- Personality and went over the big themes you need to know for the chapter including the four main theories of personality: 1) Psychoanalysis (Freud) 2) Humanistic Perspective (Rogers & Maslow) 3) The Trait Perspective (Big 5 & Myers Brigg) 4) Social- Cognitive Perspective (Bandura) We went through each briefly before starting Freud's Psychoanalaysis theory. You were given intro notes, and notes on Freud's theory. We went through the ID, Ego, & SuperEgo, free association, his psychosexual stages of development, and more. You were asked to complete the last 3 questions on the back for class next day. Wednesday November 29th (Blk 7) Today we started Unit 10- Personality and went over the big themes you need to know for the chapter including the four main theories of personality: 1) Psychoanalysis (Freud) 2) Humanistic Perspective (Rogers & Maslow) 3) The Trait Perspective (Big 5 & Myers Brigg) 4) Social- Cognitive Perspective (Bandura) We went through each briefly before starting Freud's Psychoanalaysis theory. You were given intro notes, and notes on Freud's theory. We went through the ID, Ego, & SuperEgo, free association, his psychosexual stages of development, and more. You were asked to complete the last 3 questions on the back for class next day. Tuesday November 28th (Blk 2) I'm back... barely. Today I handed back your Social Psych Unit 14 tests and all term work. I called you up individually and told you your term 1 mark and before starting our next Unit, we did a review of the year/content so far. I then gave you the 2009 released AP Exam for practice. We start Unit 10- Personality next class. Monday November 27th (Blk 7) I'm back... barely. Today I handed back your Social Psych Unit 14 tests and all term work. I called you up individually and told you your term 1 mark and before starting our next Unit, we did a review of the year/content so far. I then gave you the 2009 released AP Exam for practice. We start Unit 10- Personality next class. Friday November 24th- PRO D DAY No Classes. Thursday November 23rd (Blk 2) TEST DAY. Unit 14 test today... meet in Ms. Alves Room 210. Wednesday November 22nd (Blk 7) TEST DAY. Unit 14 test today... meet in Ms. Alves Room 210. Tuesday November 21st- GOAL DAY (Day 1-1234) I am still home sick and Ms. Morris is in for me for Goal Day. If you have any missing work, please hand it in to her. If you missed the Unit 5 Quiz, she has it and is ready for you. Good luck. Email me if you have any questions. Monday November 20th (Blk 7) Sorry folks...I have had a relapse and have been in bed all weekend. Went back to the doctors today and Ms. Morris was in for me. You were given another Unit 14 review package of questions and time to study for your test on Wed. (next class). Change of plans... Your Unit 14 Test will be only 50 Multiple Choice Questions- no free response. We will meeting in Ms. Alves room for the test next day. Email me if you have any questions or concerns. Friday November 17th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed the chapter so far and then got into the 6 main Social Relations topics again focusing on Aggression & Altruism. We then watched a Tom & Jerry cartoon counting violent & aggressive acts before doing a 15 question group challenge for chocolate prizes. You then had the rest of class to review and ask questions. No homework for the weekend but your test is next week. TEST DATE: Thursday Nov. 23rd Term 1 Ends Thursday Nov. 23rd Thursday November 16th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed the chapter so far and then got into the 6 main Social Relations topics again focusing on Aggression & Altruism. We then watched a Tom & Jerry cartoon counting violent & aggressive acts before doing a 15 question group challenge for chocolate prizes. You then had the rest of class to review and ask questions. No homework for the weekend but your test is next week. TEST DATE: Wednesday Nov. 22nd Term 1 Ends Thursday Nov. 23rd Wednesday November 15th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of Social Psych (Unit 14) so far and then got into Social Relations. I had you break into six groups and each group was given a topic. 1) Prejudice 2) Aggression 3) Attraction 4) Altruism 5) Conflict 6) Peacekeeping You and your group (no loafing...) had to create a summary of the topic on the big white boards and then present out to the class. We took photos of each board to have as your notes. I then gave you a big MC practice booklet for Unit 14. TEST DATE: Thursday Nov. 23rd Term 1 Ends Thursday Nov. 23rd Tuesday November 14th (Blk 7) Today we did a review of Social Psych (Unit 14) so far and then got into Social Relations. I had you break into six groups and each group was given a topic. 1) Prejudice 2) Aggression 3) Attraction 4) Altruism 5) Conflict 6) Peacekeeping You and your group (no loafing...) had to create a summary of the topic on the big white boards and then present out to the class. We took photos of each board to have as your notes. I then gave you a big MC practice booklet for Unit 14. TEST DATE: Wednesday Nov. 22nd Term 1 Ends Thursday Nov. 23rd Monday November 13th- REMEMBRANCE DAY HOLIDAY No classes. Friday November 10th - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY No classes. Thursday November 9th (Blk 2) Today Mr. Thompson was in for me and you had the Remembrance Day Assemblies during this block. When you were done the assembly, you had the block to work on the Social Relations reading. I will do a completion mark for this next day to make sure it is covered. TEST DATE CHANGE: Unit 14 Test postponed until Thursday Nov. 23rd Wednesday November 8th (Blk 7) Today we did a review of Social Influence, Conformity & Obedience before moving on to Social Relations reading. You had the block to work through this and I will do a completion mark check at the start of next class next Tuesday. TEST DATE CHANGE: Unit 14 Test postponed until Wednesday Nov. 22nd Tuesday November 7th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed Social Thinking and then did a lesson on Conformity & Obedience and the three experiments you need to know: 1) Soloman Asch- Line Experiment 2) Stanley Milgram- Shock Experiment 3) Philip Zimbardo- Stanford Prison Experiment We then watched a 20 minute clip from Discovering Psychology "Power of the Situation" to recap the three main experiments. Homework: Keep reading the chapter and summarize the three main experiments above for the start of class next day. TEST DATE CHANGE: Unit 14 Test postponed until Thursday Nov. 23rd Monday November 6th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed Social Thinking and then did a lesson on Conformity & Obedience and the three experiments you need to know: 1) Soloman Asch- Line Experiment 2) Stanley Milgram- Shock Experiment 3) Philip Zimbardo- Stanford Prison Experiment We then watched a 20 minute clip from Discovering Psychology "Power of the Situation" to recap the three main experiments. Homework: Keep reading the chapter and summarize the three main experiments above for the start of class next day. Friday November 3rd (Blk 2) Today I did a lesson on Social Thinking and we went over the key concepts of this section (attribution theory, cognitive dissonance, fundamental attribution error, prejudice, first impressions, etc). Then I showed this in action and showed you a clip from Survivor- Gabon where you were shown 18 random people and you had to write down your first impressions and do a group influence activity in class. Homework: Start reading Social Influence section Thursday November 2nd (Blk 7) Today I did a lesson on Social Thinking and we went over the key concepts of this section (attribution theory, cognitive dissonance, fundamental attribution error, prejudice, first impressions, etc). Then I showed this in action and showed you a clip from Survivor- Gabon where you were shown 18 random people and you had to write down your first impressions and do a group influence activity in class. Homework: Start reading Social Influence section Wednesday November 1st (Blk 7) Today I was back and I did a recap of Learning and then reintroduced Social Psych with you. I discussed the three main sections: 1) Social Thinking 2) Social Influence 3) Social Relations Then we did a mini-Halloween lesson on ESP and Paranormal Psych. No homework today. Start Reading Unit 14- Social Psych. Tuesday October 31st (Blk 2) Today I was back and I did a recap of Learning and then reintroduced Social Psych with you. I discussed the three main sections: 1) Social Thinking 2) Social Influence 3) Social Relations Then we did a mini-Halloween lesson on ESP and Paranormal Psych. No homework today. Start Reading Unit 14- Social Psych. Monday October 30th (Blk 2) I was still away today and Mr. Franklin was in again today. He collected your take home FRQ quizzes and your Unit 6 Study Guide and vocab. He then gave you the intro notes to Unit 14- Social Psychology. Tuesday October 24th - Friday October 27th (BLK 2) I was away with pneumonia this week and Mr. Franklin was in for me this week. You were to continue with Learning and focus on Operant Conditioning & Learning by Observation. You will have a take home FRQ Quiz on this chapter at the end of this week. Email me if you have any questions. Monday October 23rd- Curriculum Implementation Day (No Classes) Friday October 20th- Provincial Pro D Day (No School) Thursday October 19th (Blk 7) Today I was back in class and answered any questions from your Unit 5 test last week before starting a powerpoint on Unit 6 Learning. You need to know: 1) Classical Conditioning (Ivan Pavlov) 2) Operant Conditioning (B.F. Skinner) 3) Learning by Observation (Albert Bandura) We went through classical conditioning, the CS, UCS, CR, UCR and then the 5 stages of classical conditioning. I then showed you the clip from the Office (see below) before starting Operant conditioning with the Big Bang clip with Penny. Homework for next class.... Read and take notes on Operant Conditioning for next class. Wednesday October 18th (Blk 2) Today I was back in class and answered any questions from your Unit 5 test last week before starting a powerpoint on Unit 6 Learning. You need to know: 1) Classical Conditioning (Ivan Pavlov) 2) Operant Conditioning (B.F. Skinner) 3) Learning by Observation (Albert Bandura) We went through classical conditioning, the CS, UCS, CR, UCR and then the 5 stages of classical conditioning. I then showed you the clip from the Office (see below) before starting Operant conditioning with the Big Bang clip with Penny. Homework for next class.... Read and take notes on Operant Conditioning for next class. Tuesday October 17th (Blk 7) Today I was away still pretty sick and your TOC showed you the Crash Course Psychology clips on Learning as an intro to Unit 6. You were asked to then read the chapter taking notes on Classical Conditioning, what it is, the 5 stages, and the key concepts. I will do a homework check at the start of next class, Email me if you have any questions. Monday October 16th (Blk 2) Today I was away really sick and Mr. Fung was in for me. He handed back your Unit 5 Test from last class then he showed you the Crash Course Psychology clips on Learning as an intro to Unit 6. You were asked to then read the chapter taking notes on Classical Conditioning, what it is, the 5 stages, and the key concepts. I will do a homework check at the start of next class, Email me if you have any questions. Friday October 13th (Blk 7) QUIZ DAY! You were given the first 30 minutes to review before you handed in your Unit 5 study package and vocab. You then had the rest of class to write your Quiz (20 MC questions only). No homework for the weekend. We start Unit 6- Learning next class. Thursday October 12th (Blk 2) QUIZ DAY! You were given the first 30 minutes to review before you handed in your Unit 5 study package and vocab. You then had the rest of class to write your Quiz (20 MC questions only). No homework for the weekend. We start Unit 6- Learning next class. Wednesday October 11th (Blk 7) Today I was at an appointment and Ms. Morris reviewed Unit 5 so far and then she showed you a six minute clip on dreaming and sleep deprivation. Then you did the remainder of the powerpoint examining Hypnosis, Psychoactive Drugs (Stimulants, Depressants, and Hallucinogens), and Near Death Experiences (Dualists and Monists). You were then given a review package with 35 MC practice questions for you to review with. Study package and vocab due next class. QUIZ NEXT CLASS (out of 20 MC Questions only). Tuesday October 10th- (Blk 2) Today we reviewed Unit 5 so far and then I showed you a six minute clip on dreaming and sleep deprivation. Then we did the remainder of the powerpoint examining Hypnosis, Psychoactive Drugs (Stimulants, Depressants, and Hallucinogens), and Near Death Experiences (Dualists and Monists). I then handed out a review package with 35 MC practice questions for you to review with. Study package and vocab due next class. QUIZ NEXT CLASS (out of 20 MC Questions only). Monday October 9th- Thanksgiving Monday School Closed. Friday October 6th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed last class and then went through a powerpoint on Sleep Disorders, Dream Theories, and Hypnosis. We then watched clips on narcolepsy and discussed Freud's Dream theory. Keep reading Unit 5! Thursday October 5th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed last class and then went through a powerpoint on Sleep Disorders, and Dream Theories. We then watched clips on narcolepsy and discussed Freud's Dream theory. Keep reading Unit 5! Wednesday October 4th (Blk 7) Today we started by going over your Unit 2 test and any questions you may have. Then I introduced Unit 5- States of Consciousness. We went over the intro notes discussing what consciousness is, the continuum of consciousness, and 'are you conscious now?' I then went over the three things you need to know from today's lesson: 1) Circadian Rhythms 2) The 90 Minute Sleep Cycle 3) Stages and Brain waves during sleep You were then given your Unit 5 Study Package and had time to start reading the chapter and answer the questions on the initial handout as you read. Unit 5 Quiz- Friday October 12th next week. Tuesday October 3rd (Blk 2) Today we started by going over your Unit 2 test and any questions you may have. Then I introduced Unit 5- States of Consciousness. We went over the intro notes discussing what consciousness is, the continuum of consciousness, and 'are you conscious now?' I then went over the three things you need to know from today's lesson: 1) Circadian Rhythms 2) The 90 Minute Sleep Cycle 3) Stages and Brain waves during sleep You were then given your Unit 5 Study Package and had time to start reading the chapter and answer the questions on the initial handout as you read. Unit 5 Quiz- Thursday Oct. 12th next week. Monday October 2nd (Blk 7) TEST DAY! I collected your study package and vocab and you had the block to write you Unit 2 test. We met in Room 218 for the test today. We start Unit 5 next day. Friday September 29th (Blk 2) TEST DAY! I collected your study package and vocab and you had the block to write you Unit 2 test. We met in Ms. Alves room 210 for the test today. We start Unit 5 next day. Thursday September 28th (Blk 7) I was in a meeting this block today so Ms. Jolliffe was in for me. You did a review of Statistical Significance and then did a review package for Unit 2 and some iclicker questions for candy. UNIT 2 TEST NEXT CLASS. Study! Review Package and vocab due next class. Wednesday September 27th (Blk 2) Today we did a review of Statistical Significance and then did a review package for Unit 2 and some iclicker questions for candy. UNIT 2 TEST NEXT CLASS. Study! Review Package and vocab due next day. Tuesday September 26th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed the three main research methods (focusing on experiments) and then turned to Statistical Significance. We went over standard deviation, measures of central tendency, and how to analyze results of a study. You were given the sheet to fill in as you read the section. You had the class to review, read, and do the practice questions. Unit 2 TEST- Monday October 2nd. Monday September 25th (Blk 2) Today I was home sick and Mr. Franklin was in for me. He went through the research methods again with you and then focused on Experiments. You were given a handout on statistical significance and had time to do the practice questions, read the last part of the chapter, etc. I will be back next class. Unit 2 TEST- Friday Sept. 29th. Friday September 22nd - PRO D DAY No classes. Thursday September 21st (Blk 7) Today I started with a review of last class (Scientific Method and the main Research Methods). I then went over the pros/cons and notes on the Descriptive and Correlational methods including pros and cons of each. When done that, we went through and added any missing pieces so you had it for your notes. We then got into Experiments and I had you attempt to write out the steps of an experiment and then start a Free Response practice question on experimentation in class. Homework: Keep reading Unit 2... Test next week! (see photo) Wednesday September 20th (Blk 2) Today I started with a review of last class (Scientific Method and the main Research Methods). I then gave you a guided reading worksheet to take notes on the Descriptive and Correlational methods including pros and cons of each. When done that, we went through and added any missing pieces so you had it for your notes. We then got into Experiments and I had you attempt to write out the steps of an experiment and then start a Free Response practice question on experimentation in class. Homework: Keep reading Unit 2... Test next week! (see photo) Tuesday September 19th (Blk 7) Today we went over your Unit 1 Quiz and answered any questioned you had before moving on to Unit 2. I started this unit with a powerpoint intro on the need to think critically and use the scientific attitude and scientific method when approaching psychology. We discussed hindsight bias and overconfidence before watching a clip from "Discovering Psychology" on the power of belief and the 'magician' Daryl Bem (the card "psychic trick"). I then went through the steps of the Scientific Method with you and then introduced the three main research methods: 1) Descriptive Studies, 2) Correlational Studies, and 3) Experiments. Homework: Keep reading unit 2 and start looking at the pros and cons of the 3 descriptive studies. Monday September 18th (Blk 2) Today we went over your Unit 1 Quiz and answered any questioned you had before moving on to Unit 2. I started this unit with a powerpoint intro on the need to think critically and use the scientific attitude and scientific method when approaching psychology. We discussed hindsight bias and overconfidence before watching a clip from "Discovering Psychology" on the power of belief and the 'magician' Daryl Bem (the card "psychic trick"). I then went through the steps of the Scientific Method with you and then introduced the three main research methods: 1) Descriptive Studies, 2) Correlational Studies, and 3) Experiments. Homework: Keep reading unit 2. Friday September 15th (Blk 7) QUIZ DAY. Today I collected your Study Package and Vocab for Unit 1 and gave you 10 minutes to review before you wrote your Unit 1 Quiz. When you finished your quiz, you were given the Unit 2 Study Package. No homework today but we do start Unit 2- Research Methods next class. Please bring your textbooks to class next day. Thursday September 14th (Blk 2) QUIZ DAY. Today I collected your Study Package and Vocab for Unit 1 and gave you 10 minutes to review before you wrote your Unit 1 Quiz. When you finished your quiz, you were given the Unit 2 Study Package. No homework today but we do start Unit 2- Research Methods next class. Please bring your textbooks to class next day. Wednesday September 13th (Blk 7) Today we reviewed last days class and went over the 7 main perspectives again before we got into groups and did a powerpoint 'candy challenge review'. We went through 20 MC questions together as a class then I handed out a 30 MC practice question booklet for you. You had the rest of class to work on the practice questions, complete your Study Package and vocab, or to read the unit. Reminder: UNIT 1 QUIZ: Friday 15th (Study Package and Vocab due) NEXT CLASS! Tuesday September 12th (Blk 2) Today we reviewed last days class and went over the 7 main perspectives again before we got into groups and did a powerpoint 'candy challenge review'. We went through 20 MC questions together as a class then I handed out a 30 MC practice question booklet for you. You had the rest of class to work on the practice questions, complete your Study Package and vocab, or to read the unit. Reminder: UNIT 1 QUIZ: Thursday Sept 14th (Study Package and Vocab due) NEXT CLASS! Monday September 11th (Blk 7) Today we did an intro to Psychology by going through the history of where Psychology came from (Philosophy + Biology = Psychology) and then we went through the 7 current approaches (Perspectives or points of view) that we use today to explain human behaviour and thought. I then got you into groups where you then tried to explain a celebrity's behaviour using all 7 perspectives. No homework but.... Unit 1 QUIZ on Friday 15th this week. Your study package and chapter vocab are due this Friday 15th as well. UNIT 1 QUIZ: Friday Sept 15th (Study Package and Vocab due) Friday September 8th (Blk 2) Today we did an intro to Psychology by going through the history of where Psychology came from (Philosophy + Biology = Psychology) and then we went through the 7 current approaches (Perspectives or points of view) that we use today to explain human behaviour and thought. I then got you into groups where you then tried to explain a celebrity's behaviour using all 7 perspectives. I also gave out the answers to the Study Package due next week on Thursday 14th with the chapter vocabulary on Quiz day. QUIZ on Thursday Sept 14th. Thursday September 7th (Block 7) Welcome to AP Psychology 12! Intro class, textbook distribution, and course outline overview. I also handed out the Unit 1 study package to start for the first Quiz next week on Friday Sept. 15th (20 MC questions only) I also gave out the answers to the Study Package due next week on Friday 15th with the chapter vocabulary on Quiz day. Wednesday September 6th (Block 2) Welcome to AP Psychology 12! Intro class, textbook distribution, and course outline overview. I also handed out the Unit 1 study package to start for the first Quiz next week on Thursday Sept. 14th (20 MC questions only) Tuesday September 5th- School Starts Welcome back! Homerooms and schedules. |
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Final Term 3 AP Assignments
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Unit 13- Therapies
Unit 12- Abnormal Psychology (Psych Disorders)
8B- Emotion, Stress & Health
8A- Motivation
Unit 7B- Thinking, Language, & Cognition
Unit 4- Sensation & Perception
Unit 9- Developmental Psychology
3C: Biological Bases of Behaviour (Nature vs. Nurture)
3B: The Brain
Unit 3A- Neural Communication, The Nervous, & Endocrine Systems
Unit 7A - Memory
Unit 11- Intelligence
Unit 10- Personality
Unit 14- Social Thinking
Unit 6- Learning
Unit 5- States of Consciousness
Unit 2- Research Methods
Unit 1- History & Approaches
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