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 2nd 2023 AP Exam Info, and will also have test dates posted well in advance so you can study. Time to get Psyched!
DOWNLOADS AND HANDOUTS:
| AP Textbook MC Module & Unit Answers.pdf |
| AP Psych Course Outline Ms Carey 2022 2023.pdf |
|
Helpful Links for AP Students
AP College Board FRQ Questions: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-psychology/exam/past-exam-questions AP College Board AP Psych Info Link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-psychology AP Psychology Exam Scoring Guideline: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-psychology-2019-ced-scoring-guidelines.pdf |
Unit 1- History & Approaches
(Modules 1-3 in Myers AP 3rd Ed. Textbook)
(Modules 1-3 in Myers AP 3rd Ed. Textbook)
| Unit 1 PPoint Slides History & Approaches .pdf |
| Unit 1 Practice MC Questions.pdf |
Unit 2- Research Methods
(Modules 4-8 of your Textbook)
THREE MAIN RESEARCH METHODS:
1. Descriptive Studies (Surveys, Case Studies, & Naturalistic Observations)
2. Correlational Studies (examines the relationships between 2 variables)
3. Experiments (know the full step by step procedures- groups, variables, etc) **CAUSE & EFFECT!
** Why is it important to use a scientific approach? Hindsight Bias & Overconfidence? We need to use the scientific method- but when you get to the Conduct Research Step, you can choose one of the above research methods. Remember each have their own positive & negative aspects and only experiments have a direct cause & effect relationship.
(Modules 4-8 of your Textbook)
THREE MAIN RESEARCH METHODS:
1. Descriptive Studies (Surveys, Case Studies, & Naturalistic Observations)
2. Correlational Studies (examines the relationships between 2 variables)
3. Experiments (know the full step by step procedures- groups, variables, etc) **CAUSE & EFFECT!
** Why is it important to use a scientific approach? Hindsight Bias & Overconfidence? We need to use the scientific method- but when you get to the Conduct Research Step, you can choose one of the above research methods. Remember each have their own positive & negative aspects and only experiments have a direct cause & effect relationship.
| Unit 2 Summary Notes..pdf |
| Unit 2 MC Practice Questions..pdf |
| Module 8 Statistical Significance Worksheet .pdf |
Unit 3- Biological Bases of Behaviour
(Modules 9-15)
Remember... everything psychological is biological. You need to be able to explain how your biology can impact human behaviour.
1) Neurons- parts & how they work/communicate with your brain and body? role of neurotransmitters?
2) Nervous & Endocrine Systems- how do they work? parts? communicate how? fast? slow?
3) The Brain- scans on how to study the brain, older structures, limbic system, cortex (all lobes & association areas)
4) Split Brain- what does this mean? Why do it? How does it impact reading, vision?
5) How have we (humans & animals) evolved to act/be this way?
(Modules 9-15)
Remember... everything psychological is biological. You need to be able to explain how your biology can impact human behaviour.
1) Neurons- parts & how they work/communicate with your brain and body? role of neurotransmitters?
2) Nervous & Endocrine Systems- how do they work? parts? communicate how? fast? slow?
3) The Brain- scans on how to study the brain, older structures, limbic system, cortex (all lobes & association areas)
4) Split Brain- what does this mean? Why do it? How does it impact reading, vision?
5) How have we (humans & animals) evolved to act/be this way?
| Neural Communication Notes.pdf |
| nervous_and_endocrine_system_notes.pdf |
| Neural Comm Practice MC Questions.pdf |
| Intro to the Brain Notes.pdf |
| Module 11 Brain Practice Qs with Answers.pdf |
| Module 12 PPoint with Gage & Brain Injuries..pdf |
| Module 11 and 12 Practice Qs with answers.pdf |
| the_brain_notes.pdf |
| Brain Scenario Worksheet .pdf |
| Brain Hat Template pdf |
| Module 13 Our Divided Brain Notes & Questions.doc |
| Module 13 Split Brain PPoint Slides.pdf |
| unit_3_bio___brain_practice_qs_70_mc.pdf |
| Unit 3 45 MC Practice Questions .pdf |
Unit 4- Sensation & Perception
(Modules 16-21)
You will need to know:
- Basic Concepts of Sensation & Perception (terms)
- What influences Perception?
- VISION- how the eye works and how the brain perceives
- HEARING- how hearing works and how the brain perceives sound
- THE OTHER SENSES- know how the other senses work (smell- olfactory bulb), etc.
-ESP (Extra Sensory Perception & the Paranormal) How can we prove it is real? Scientific Method?
** Remember to keep an open mind, have a healthy level of skepticism, and humility. ESP and Paranormal Psychology are fascinating areas to study, but what does the research say? What about people who have had experiences? Can you use the scientific method to explain these claims? Does SOCIAL PSYCH (Unit 14) and the power of the situation impact these claims?
(Modules 16-21)
You will need to know:
- Basic Concepts of Sensation & Perception (terms)
- What influences Perception?
- VISION- how the eye works and how the brain perceives
- HEARING- how hearing works and how the brain perceives sound
- THE OTHER SENSES- know how the other senses work (smell- olfactory bulb), etc.
-ESP (Extra Sensory Perception & the Paranormal) How can we prove it is real? Scientific Method?
** Remember to keep an open mind, have a healthy level of skepticism, and humility. ESP and Paranormal Psychology are fascinating areas to study, but what does the research say? What about people who have had experiences? Can you use the scientific method to explain these claims? Does SOCIAL PSYCH (Unit 14) and the power of the situation impact these claims?
| unit_4_2020_summary_notes_.pdf |
| Unit 4 Chapter Summary Notes.pdf |
| Sensation & Perception Intro Notes.pdf |
| Module 16 Sensation & Percep Slides.pdf |
| vision_notes_unit_4.pdf |
| sensation_and_perception_ppoint.pptx |
| eye_and_ear_worksheet.pdf |
| hearing_notes_ap_psych_unit_4.pdf |
| module_19_ppoint_slides.pdf |
| Unit 4 ESP Notes Ms Carey pdf |
| Paranormal Psych ESP MC Practice Qs with answers 2021.pdf |
| sensation_and_perception_ppoint.pptx |
| perceptual_organization_notes.pdf |
| 100_mc_practice_questions_for_sen_and_percep.pdf |
| answers_to_100_mc_question_booklet.pdf |
| unit_4_practice_booklet_3_with_frq.pdf |
After reading about selective attention, change blindness and the cocktail party effect, watch the two clips below (Selective Attention Test & the Nova Change Blindness clips) and follow the instructions. What do you see?? :)
After reading about Hearing & Sound, take the "How old are your Ears?" hearing test. Volume up!! :)
For Fun... the clip below is from the comedy GHOSTBUSTERS from 1984 trying to show ESP in action. Just a fun clip.
The following trailer is for a new 2023 show called History's Most Haunted... :)
Unit 5- States of Consciousness
(Modules 22-25)
For Unit 5 you need to understand how consciousness impacts your behaviour. The big question is: WHAT and WHERE is consciousness in the brain? Are you conscious now? What about when you are asleep? Why do you wake up when you hear your alarm or phone?
1) Hypnosis- what is it and is it real? What's the verdict today?
2) Sleep & Sleep Disorders- cycle of sleep, stages of sleep, sleep disorders, sleep debt- what does it mean?
3) Dreams- what do they mean if anything? Theories on dreams.
4) Drugs & Consciousness- 3 types of psychoactive drugs & how they impact the body
(Modules 22-25)
For Unit 5 you need to understand how consciousness impacts your behaviour. The big question is: WHAT and WHERE is consciousness in the brain? Are you conscious now? What about when you are asleep? Why do you wake up when you hear your alarm or phone?
1) Hypnosis- what is it and is it real? What's the verdict today?
2) Sleep & Sleep Disorders- cycle of sleep, stages of sleep, sleep disorders, sleep debt- what does it mean?
3) Dreams- what do they mean if anything? Theories on dreams.
4) Drugs & Consciousness- 3 types of psychoactive drugs & how they impact the body
| Unit 5 States of Consciousness PPoint.pptx |
| Intro to Consciousness Module 22 wsheet.docx |
| unit_5_short_anwswer_worksheet.pdf |
| module_25_drug_practice_qs.pdf |
| Unit 5 Practice Questions.pdf |
FREE SLEEP DEBT CALCULATOR:
https://www.appannie.com/en/apps/google-play/app/com.application.sleepdebt/
https://www.appannie.com/en/apps/google-play/app/com.application.sleepdebt/
Unit 6- Learning
(Modules 26-30)
How do people & animals learn? How much is instinct? Three main theories on how we learn:
- Classical Conditioning (Ivan Pavlov)
- Operant Conditioning (B.F. Skinner)
- Learning by Observation (Albert Bandura)
(Modules 26-30)
How do people & animals learn? How much is instinct? Three main theories on how we learn:
- Classical Conditioning (Ivan Pavlov)
- Operant Conditioning (B.F. Skinner)
- Learning by Observation (Albert Bandura)
| Unit 6 Guided Reading Guide. pdf |
| learning_powerpoint_classical_conditioning.ppt |
| classical_conditioning_7_situation_parnter_review_sheet.pdf |
| skinner_and_operant_conditioning_mc_questions.pdf |
| pavlov_and_classical_conditioning_mc_questions.pdf |
| learning_by_observation_mc_questions.pdf |
Pavlov's Classical Conditioning in Action- The Office: Dwight & Altoids
Skinner's Operant Conditioning in Action: Big Bang Theory: Penny & Chocolate
Unit 7 - Cognition (Memory)
(Modules 31-33)
Memory, Thinking & Language
This is a large part of the AP Exam usually... you have to understand the brain, how memory works, types of memory and how we encode, store, and retrieve memories. What happens when someone has decay of these? It also discusses how we think (concepts, prototypes, problem solving), as well as how we create and use language.
(Modules 31-33)
Memory, Thinking & Language
This is a large part of the AP Exam usually... you have to understand the brain, how memory works, types of memory and how we encode, store, and retrieve memories. What happens when someone has decay of these? It also discusses how we think (concepts, prototypes, problem solving), as well as how we create and use language.
| Memory Unit 7 Booklet..docx |
| module_31_unit_7_ppoint_slides_studying___encoding_memories.pdf |
| module_32_ppoint_slides.pdf |
| module_33_ppoint_slides.pdf |
| unit_7_memory_pratice_mc_qs_from_class.pdf |
| 7 EXTRA multiple_choice_practice_qs_with_answers.pdf |
Unit 7- Cognition (Thinking & Language)
(Modules 34-36)
How do we think & use language? How do babies just learn to speak? Process and steps?
(Modules 34-36)
How do we think & use language? How do babies just learn to speak? Process and steps?
| Thinking & Language Booklet.pdf |
| 40 MC Practice Q's.pdf |
| MC Practice Qs 2.pdf |
| unit_7_booklet_cognition.docx |
Unit 8- Motivation, Emotion, and Stress
(Modules 37-44)
(Modules 37-44)
| U8 Motivation Practice Questions.pdf |
| 45 MC Qs Emotion & Health.pdf |
| U8 Notes on Motivation.pdf |
| Theories of Emotion Notes..pdf |
| ap_motivation_notes_unit_review.pdf |
Unit 9- Developmental Psychology
(Modules 45-54)
For Unit 9, you need to know the SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, and COGNITIVE changes that occur in each stage of the lifespan.
Pre-natal (in the womb), Infancy, Adolescence, & Adulthood. Make a chart and identify the changes at each stage! There are also a lot of psychologists to know in this unit so I recommend breaking it down based on the stage and either social, physical or cognitive category.
For example: Harry Harlow (Social- Infants), Jean Piaget (Cognitive- Infants & Adolescence), Vygotsky, Erikson, Kohlberg, etc.
(Modules 45-54)
For Unit 9, you need to know the SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, and COGNITIVE changes that occur in each stage of the lifespan.
Pre-natal (in the womb), Infancy, Adolescence, & Adulthood. Make a chart and identify the changes at each stage! There are also a lot of psychologists to know in this unit so I recommend breaking it down based on the stage and either social, physical or cognitive category.
For example: Harry Harlow (Social- Infants), Jean Piaget (Cognitive- Infants & Adolescence), Vygotsky, Erikson, Kohlberg, etc.
| prenatal___infancy_ppoint_unit_9.ppt |
| prental___infancy_40_practice_qs.pdf |
| adolescence_notes_unit_9.pdf |
| adulthood_notes_unit_9.pdf |
| adolescence_and_adulthood_chart_assignment.pdf |
| 65_unit_9_practice_qs.pdf |
| 35_mc_practice_questions_for_unit_9.pdf |
Unit 10- Personality
(Modules 55-59)
There are FOUR Theories of Personality you need to know:
1) Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
2) Humanistic Theory (Maslow & Rogers)
3) The Trait Theory (CANOE or OCEAN)
4) Social-Cognitive Theory (Bandura)
(Modules 55-59)
There are FOUR Theories of Personality you need to know:
1) Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
2) Humanistic Theory (Maslow & Rogers)
3) The Trait Theory (CANOE or OCEAN)
4) Social-Cognitive Theory (Bandura)
| Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory Notes.pdf |
| Freud & Defense Mechanisms Notes.docx |
| freud_mc_practice_questions.pdf |
| unit_10_psycho_and_humansitc_practice_qs.pdf |
| 40_mc_qs_on_trait_human_and_social_cog_theories.pdf |
| unit_10_50_mc_practice_review_qs.pdf |
Unit 11- Intelligence
(Modules 60-64)
For intelligence, you should be aware of HOW intelligence testing started (Binet- France), and how it has developed. What is intelligence? How is it tested today and how do we assess it? There are many psychologists and theories to know in this unit. Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner), Emotional Intelligence, WAIS/WISC- Weschler, and more. Be sure you understand the various types of testing too including the Achievement vs. Aptitude tests and the principles of test construction.
(Modules 60-64)
For intelligence, you should be aware of HOW intelligence testing started (Binet- France), and how it has developed. What is intelligence? How is it tested today and how do we assess it? There are many psychologists and theories to know in this unit. Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner), Emotional Intelligence, WAIS/WISC- Weschler, and more. Be sure you understand the various types of testing too including the Achievement vs. Aptitude tests and the principles of test construction.
| Unit 11 Intelligence Module Booklet Notes.docx |
| 25 MC Practice Questions.pdf |
HOWARD GARDNER'S 8 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
** A possible 9th -existentialism is in the works...
** A possible 9th -existentialism is in the works...
Unit 12 - Abnormal Psychology
Intro Assignment on Psychological Disorders
(Modules 65-69)
This unit is a challenging one for various reasons. Be very clear that you understand Module 65 and the how labelling anyone comes with risks- there are stigmas attached to many labels and we have to be very clear on that. To identify any psychological disorder, psychiatrists and medial doctors must use one of the medical or bio psychosocial approaches, use the DSM-V as an assessment tool only, and work with the person individually on treatment options. Be sure to have a clear understanding of Module 65 before moving into the specific disorders in the rest of the modules.
Intro Assignment on Psychological Disorders
(Modules 65-69)
This unit is a challenging one for various reasons. Be very clear that you understand Module 65 and the how labelling anyone comes with risks- there are stigmas attached to many labels and we have to be very clear on that. To identify any psychological disorder, psychiatrists and medial doctors must use one of the medical or bio psychosocial approaches, use the DSM-V as an assessment tool only, and work with the person individually on treatment options. Be sure to have a clear understanding of Module 65 before moving into the specific disorders in the rest of the modules.
| Unit 12 Intro to Psych Disorders Worksheet.docx |
| Unit 12 Practice Qs 2020.pdf |
Remember... the DSM-IV was recently updated to the DSM-V and there are some big changes when it comes to disordered behaviour. For example, there are no longer 5 types of Schizophrenia, it is now a spectrum. There are no more 'Axis 1-5' either. If you come across any Unit 12 questions in old practice exams, please be aware that the DSM 5 is what you need to know for the exam= NOT the older questions. See me if you have any questions.
Unit 13- Therapies
(Modules 70- 73)
For Unit 13, go back to Unit 1 and review the main perspectives. They all connect to therapies and come full circle.
(Modules 70- 73)
For Unit 13, go back to Unit 1 and review the main perspectives. They all connect to therapies and come full circle.
| Unit 13 Therapy 70 MC Practice Qs. pdf |
| Module 70 Therapy PPoint |
Unit 14- Social Psychology
(Modules 74-80)
For Social Psychology, break it down into 3 main Sections:
1. Social Thinking (fundamental attribution error, cognitive dissonance, etc)
2. Social Influence (Milgram, Asch, Zimbardo experiments & conformity/obedience)
3. Social Relationships (Prejudice, Aggression, Attraction, Altruism, Conflict, Peacemaking)
**It's all about how we think, are influenced (and how we influence others), and how we relate to people.
(Modules 74-80)
For Social Psychology, break it down into 3 main Sections:
1. Social Thinking (fundamental attribution error, cognitive dissonance, etc)
2. Social Influence (Milgram, Asch, Zimbardo experiments & conformity/obedience)
3. Social Relationships (Prejudice, Aggression, Attraction, Altruism, Conflict, Peacemaking)
**It's all about how we think, are influenced (and how we influence others), and how we relate to people.
| Social Psych Practice Questions.pdf |
| 25 MC Practice Qs from class.pdf |
| 35 Extra Social Psych Practice Qs.pdf |
| Module 77 Prejudice & Discrimination Wsheet.docx |
| Unit 14 Intro Notes Social Psych..pdf |
| Social Thinking Worksheet.pdf |
| halloween_optional_activity.pdf |
AP Year End Exam Review
| AP Psych ALL UNIT SUMMARY REVIEW.pdf |
| Unit 1- 7 200 Practice Questions .pdf |
| Units 8-14 200 Practice Questions .pdf |
| List of Psychologists .pdf |
| 2009 FRQ Questions for practice.pdf |
| AP FRQs 2008 2007 .pdf |
