Thursday August 29, 2019
Welcome to Advanced Placement Psychology!
Why are you taking AP?
Circle Explanation
Circle: Not including yourself, why do you think students take AP classes?
Seating Chart plus introduction: Name a wish you had when you were little, favorite cartoon and one place you'd like to visit.
Definition of Psychology: The study of behavior and the mind (mental process).
Website: ohchspsychology.blogspot.com
Syllabus
Commitment Contract
Phones
Communication
Save Sam
Expectations
Keep binder with all handouts organized by unit :
Unit 1: When and how did psychological science begin?
How did psychology continue to develop from the 1920’s through today?
What is psychology’s historic big issue?
What are psychology’s levels of analysis and related perspectives?
What are psychology’s main subfields?
How can psychological principles help you as a student?
Questions?
Homework: Choose one of the articles to read listed below. After reading the article answer the following questions: What is one thing you agree with, one thing you disagree with and one thing you have further questions about? The answers should be written down on paper. This is due on Tuesday September 3rd.
Welcome to Advanced Placement Psychology!
Why are you taking AP?
Circle Explanation
Circle: Not including yourself, why do you think students take AP classes?
Seating Chart plus introduction: Name a wish you had when you were little, favorite cartoon and one place you'd like to visit.
Definition of Psychology: The study of behavior and the mind (mental process).
Website: ohchspsychology.blogspot.com
Syllabus
Commitment Contract
Phones
Communication
Save Sam
Expectations
Keep binder with all handouts organized by unit :
Unit 1: When and how did psychological science begin?
How did psychology continue to develop from the 1920’s through today?
What is psychology’s historic big issue?
What are psychology’s levels of analysis and related perspectives?
What are psychology’s main subfields?
How can psychological principles help you as a student?
Questions?
Homework: Choose one of the articles to read listed below. After reading the article answer the following questions: What is one thing you agree with, one thing you disagree with and one thing you have further questions about? The answers should be written down on paper. This is due on Tuesday September 3rd.
1. New Insights on College Drinking (American Psychological Association, Oct. 2013) http://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/college-drinking.aspx
2. Why the Teen Brain is Drawn to Risk (Time, Oct. 8, 2012) http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/08/health/time-teen-brain-risk/index.html
6. Good Parents, Bad Results (U.S. News & World Report, June 12, 2008) http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/living-well/articles/2008/06/12/good-parents-bad-results
