June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018  Step Up Day

Welcome to Advanced Placement Psychology!

Circle: Why are you taking AP Psychology?

Website: ohchspsychology.blogspot.com

Syllabus

Commitment Contract

Expectations

Putting Grit in its place

Questions

Articles for research topics

Websites

Example of  APA Annotated Bibliography

http://libguides.enc.edu/writing_basics/annotatedbib/apa

http://www.fenichel.com/Current.shtml

https://psychcentral.com/blog/top-10-psychology-mental-health-topics-of-2015/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/09/05/most-teachers-believe-that-kids-have-different-learning-styles-heres-why-they-are-wrong/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.8350e1add5d6

May 4, 2018

Friday May 4, 2018

Circle: For Juniors, one thing you are worried about for next year? For Seniors, one thing the Juniors should be worried about?

AP Test Prep: FRQ

Kahoot

The exam is approximately two hours long and has two parts — multiple choice and free response. The multiple choice section is worth two-thirds and the free response section is worth one-third of the final exam grade.

Section I: Multiple Choice — 100 questions; 1 hour and 10 minutes The portion of multiple choice questions covering each course topic area is:

Unit 1: Psychology's History and Approaches = 2%-4%
Unit 2: Research Methods = 8%-10%
Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior = 8%-10%
Unit 4: Sensation and Perception = 6%-8%
Unit 5: States of Consciousness = 2%-4%
Unit 6: Learning = 7%-9%
Unit 7: Cognition = 8%-10%
Unit 8: Motivation & Emotion = 6%-8%
Unit 9: Developmental Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 10: Personality = 5%-7%
Unit 11: Testing and Individual Differences = 5%-7%
Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 13: Treatment of Psychological Disorders = 5%=7%
​Unit 14: Social Psychology = 8%-10%

It is important to remember that this outline is meant to be guide only and should not be considered a complete list of topics or a preferred order of topics.

Questions may ask you to:

Apply psychological terms (e.g., genotype, echoic memory, mania, phonemes) to given scenarios

Interpret concepts from a particular psychological theory (e.g., Kohlberg's theory of moral judgment, attribution theory)

Identify and discuss the theoretical framework with which a given explanation is associated (e.g., an explanation of depression in terms of norepinephrine levels)

Demonstrate a general understanding of the scientific method and explain findings from major research studies or areas of study

Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.

Section II: Free Response — 2 questions; 50 minutes The free-response section of the AP Psychology exam consists of two questions worth 33% of the total exam score.

The questions may require students to interrelate different content areas and analyze and evaluate psychological concepts and/or theoretical perspectives. Students are expected to use their analytical and organizational skills to formulate cogent answers in writing their essays. To demonstrate an understanding of psychological concepts, perspectives, and research methodology, students must answer the questions clearly, in complete sentences, and within the context of the prompt. Outlines and lists alone are not acceptable responses. Providing definitions of the psychological terms alone may not score points but may help students better apply the concepts. Responses that contradict themselves, involve circular definitions, or simply restate the question are unacceptable.

The following are common directives used in the AP Psychology Free-Response Questions (FRQs).

Identify requires that students name or point out psychological concepts as they pertain to the question.

Show or describe requires students to detail the essential characteristics and/or examples of a particular concept, theory, or phenomenon.

Explain, discuss, and relate require that students make logical and coherent connections among the prompt (or premise), question, and psychological concepts.

Practice Exam #1

Practice Exam #2

Free-Response from AP Central

Five Steps to a 5
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May 2, 2018

Wednesday May 2, 2018

Circle: What is your perfect day after school?

AP Test Prep: FRQ

Kahoot

The exam is approximately two hours long and has two parts — multiple choice and free response. The multiple choice section is worth two-thirds and the free response section is worth one-third of the final exam grade.

Section I: Multiple Choice — 100 questions; 1 hour and 10 minutes The portion of multiple choice questions covering each course topic area is:

Unit 1: Psychology's History and Approaches = 2%-4%
Unit 2: Research Methods = 8%-10%
Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior = 8%-10%
Unit 4: Sensation and Perception = 6%-8%
Unit 5: States of Consciousness = 2%-4%
Unit 6: Learning = 7%-9%
Unit 7: Cognition = 8%-10%
Unit 8: Motivation & Emotion = 6%-8%
Unit 9: Developmental Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 10: Personality = 5%-7%
Unit 11: Testing and Individual Differences = 5%-7%
Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 13: Treatment of Psychological Disorders = 5%=7%
​Unit 14: Social Psychology = 8%-10%

It is important to remember that this outline is meant to be guide only and should not be considered a complete list of topics or a preferred order of topics.

Questions may ask you to:

Apply psychological terms (e.g., genotype, echoic memory, mania, phonemes) to given scenarios

Interpret concepts from a particular psychological theory (e.g., Kohlberg's theory of moral judgment, attribution theory)

Identify and discuss the theoretical framework with which a given explanation is associated (e.g., an explanation of depression in terms of norepinephrine levels)

Demonstrate a general understanding of the scientific method and explain findings from major research studies or areas of study

Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.

Section II: Free Response — 2 questions; 50 minutes The free-response section of the AP Psychology exam consists of two questions worth 33% of the total exam score.

The questions may require students to interrelate different content areas and analyze and evaluate psychological concepts and/or theoretical perspectives. Students are expected to use their analytical and organizational skills to formulate cogent answers in writing their essays. To demonstrate an understanding of psychological concepts, perspectives, and research methodology, students must answer the questions clearly, in complete sentences, and within the context of the prompt. Outlines and lists alone are not acceptable responses. Providing definitions of the psychological terms alone may not score points but may help students better apply the concepts. Responses that contradict themselves, involve circular definitions, or simply restate the question are unacceptable.

The following are common directives used in the AP Psychology Free-Response Questions (FRQs).

Identify requires that students name or point out psychological concepts as they pertain to the question.

Show or describe requires students to detail the essential characteristics and/or examples of a particular concept, theory, or phenomenon.

Explain, discuss, and relate require that students make logical and coherent connections among the prompt (or premise), question, and psychological concepts.

Practice Exam #1

Practice Exam #2

Free-Response from AP Central

Five Steps to a 5
Download File

April 30, 2018

Monday April 30, 2018

Circle: When do you know/feel summer is coming?

Activity: How to Study?  Sequence?

Slide Show

Crash Course: Research

Kahoot: Research Methods

The exam is approximately two hours long and has two parts — multiple choice and free response. The multiple choice section is worth two-thirds and the free response section is worth one-third of the final exam grade.

Section I: Multiple Choice — 100 questions; 1 hour and 10 minutes The portion of multiple choice questions covering each course topic area is:

Unit 1: Psychology's History and Approaches = 2%-4%
Unit 2: Research Methods = 8%-10%
Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior = 8%-10%
Unit 4: Sensation and Perception = 6%-8%
Unit 5: States of Consciousness = 2%-4%
Unit 6: Learning = 7%-9%
Unit 7: Cognition = 8%-10%
Unit 8: Motivation & Emotion = 6%-8%
Unit 9: Developmental Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 10: Personality = 5%-7%
Unit 11: Testing and Individual Differences = 5%-7%
Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 13: Treatment of Psychological Disorders = 5%=7%
​Unit 14: Social Psychology = 8%-10%

It is important to remember that this outline is meant to be guide only and should not be considered a complete list of topics or a preferred order of topics.

Questions may ask you to:

Apply psychological terms (e.g., genotype, echoic memory, mania, phonemes) to given scenarios

Interpret concepts from a particular psychological theory (e.g., Kohlberg's theory of moral judgment, attribution theory)

Identify and discuss the theoretical framework with which a given explanation is associated (e.g., an explanation of depression in terms of norepinephrine levels)

Demonstrate a general understanding of the scientific method and explain findings from major research studies or areas of study

Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.

Section II: Free Response — 2 questions; 50 minutes The free-response section of the AP Psychology exam consists of two questions worth 33% of the total exam score.

The questions may require students to interrelate different content areas and analyze and evaluate psychological concepts and/or theoretical perspectives. Students are expected to use their analytical and organizational skills to formulate cogent answers in writing their essays. To demonstrate an understanding of psychological concepts, perspectives, and research methodology, students must answer the questions clearly, in complete sentences, and within the context of the prompt. Outlines and lists alone are not acceptable responses. Providing definitions of the psychological terms alone may not score points but may help students better apply the concepts. Responses that contradict themselves, involve circular definitions, or simply restate the question are unacceptable.

The following are common directives used in the AP Psychology Free-Response Questions (FRQs).

Identify requires that students name or point out psychological concepts as they pertain to the question.

Show or describe requires students to detail the essential characteristics and/or examples of a particular concept, theory, or phenomenon.

Explain, discuss, and relate require that students make logical and coherent connections among the prompt (or premise), question, and psychological concepts.

Practice Exam #1

Practice Exam #2

Free-Response from AP Central

Five Steps to a 5
Download File

Friday April 27, 2018

ENTRANCE TICKET

Syria News: Check out what going on

Administrivia
Pass out folders

Circle:
Circle Question: What is one thing you would have to know before you sent troops into Syria?
Target Practice
The Day: Stressing the notes process; Micro vs. Macro view

Unit Overview: Should we send soldiers to Syria?
Learning Target: I can integrate and evaluate diverse media in an examination of substantive issues.
--Students can defend their  position of should we go to war with Syria and address all sides with evidence  and present their position in both written and oral argument.
Essential Question: What should we understand before we go to war?
Description: This unit will be broken down into a series sources that will help you form a well-reasoned opinion. You will be researching and answering questions that will help you decide whether going to war in Syria is the right thing to do.
Unit Procedures to Support Skills:
--We will ask contextual questions before each segment of the unit to help you think about the issue from a clean frame of reference.
--We will have gallery walks on notes after each section of the unit.
--We will be writing paragraphs as we go.


Transitioning from Macro to Micro
Now that we understand the "big" picture, we now need to look at things from a micro perspective:  whenever we go to way, people are affected, and we need to understand what they experience.  We will look at three different media to figure that out:
1) Literature -- stories from The Things They Carried A) Finish reading first story in The Things They Carried.  B) Sticky important details  C) Get into Lit Circle  D) Each person should have at least three questions that start with, "Why did the author put the scene/person/item/etc. in the book where..." E) Please use the "Save the last word format" in the circle.  F) Once back at tables, share what you found and get ready to share out to the class what you found.

Learning Target: After reading this book, you will be able to explain the meaning of the text that is not explicit.
2) Documentary --  Start watching Restrepo and taking notes.

3) Video Games -- Call of Duty


Activity: Watch and take notes
Vice News on The Government's Position
Wall Street Journal: Syria -- A Brief History
1) While watching, identify information you think helpful for the task.
2) Take notes
3) Identify what questions you have
4) Answer questions

EXIT TICKET

April 26, 2018

Thursday April 26, 2018

Circle: How do you feel about the exam a week from Monday?

Please read the last chapter of textbook, Social Psychology before the exam.  A large number of questions on the AP Exam come from this unit.

How are  you setting aside time?  When will you study?  Use the Princeton Review!

Could I make you feel attracted to someone? - Misattribution of Arousal

Discovering Psychology: Power of the Situation

 Social Psychology Slide Show

Crash Course: Social Thinking
Crash Course: Social Influence
Crash Course: Prejudice and Discrimination

Crash Course: Research

Kahoot #1
Kahoot#2

The exam is approximately two hours long and has two parts — multiple choice and free response. The multiple choice section is worth two-thirds and the free response section is worth one-third of the final exam grade.

Section I: Multiple Choice — 100 questions; 1 hour and 10 minutes The portion of multiple choice questions covering each course topic area is:

Unit 1: Psychology's History and Approaches = 2%-4%
Unit 2: Research Methods = 8%-10%
Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior = 8%-10%
Unit 4: Sensation and Perception = 6%-8%
Unit 5: States of Consciousness = 2%-4%
Unit 6: Learning = 7%-9%
Unit 7: Cognition = 8%-10%
Unit 8: Motivation & Emotion = 6%-8%
Unit 9: Developmental Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 10: Personality = 5%-7%
Unit 11: Testing and Individual Differences = 5%-7%
Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology = 7%-9%
Unit 13: Treatment of Psychological Disorders = 5%=7%
​Unit 14: Social Psychology = 8%-10%

It is important to remember that this outline is meant to be guide only and should not be considered a complete list of topics or a preferred order of topics.

Questions may ask you to:

Apply psychological terms (e.g., genotype, echoic memory, mania, phonemes) to given scenarios

Interpret concepts from a particular psychological theory (e.g., Kohlberg's theory of moral judgment, attribution theory)

Identify and discuss the theoretical framework with which a given explanation is associated (e.g., an explanation of depression in terms of norepinephrine levels)

Demonstrate a general understanding of the scientific method and explain findings from major research studies or areas of study

Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.

Section II: Free Response — 2 questions; 50 minutes The free-response section of the AP Psychology exam consists of two questions worth 33% of the total exam score.

The questions may require students to interrelate different content areas and analyze and evaluate psychological concepts and/or theoretical perspectives. Students are expected to use their analytical and organizational skills to formulate cogent answers in writing their essays. To demonstrate an understanding of psychological concepts, perspectives, and research methodology, students must answer the questions clearly, in complete sentences, and within the context of the prompt. Outlines and lists alone are not acceptable responses. Providing definitions of the psychological terms alone may not score points but may help students better apply the concepts. Responses that contradict themselves, involve circular definitions, or simply restate the question are unacceptable.

The following are common directives used in the AP Psychology Free-Response Questions (FRQs).

Identify requires that students name or point out psychological concepts as they pertain to the question.

Show or describe requires students to detail the essential characteristics and/or examples of a particular concept, theory, or phenomenon.

Explain, discuss, and relate require that students make logical and coherent connections among the prompt (or premise), question, and psychological concepts.

Practice Exam #1

Practice Exam #2

Free-Response from AP Central

Five Steps to a 5
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