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Mrs. HaysRoom 150644-8200, ext. 385 |
Helix AP Psychology |
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Mrs. HaysRoom 150644-8200, ext. 385 |
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| This 2 quarter course will introduce you to the
'why' behind human behavior. You will study and experiment with the phenomena associated
with each of the major divisions of Psychology! Like... biology of the brain and
behavior, consciousness, learning, personality, cognition, memory and abnormal disorders.
This AP course gives a learning experience equivalent to an introductory college
psychology course. The AP test is held in May. All AP Psych students are expected
to take it. This elective course fulfills the UC "F" requirement. Course
priority will be given to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in or have completed their 2nd year of the core science graduation requirement. Teacher or counselor recommendation and evidence of B or better in science/social science courses. |
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Chapter Links for AP Psychology |
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Ch1: History of Psychology |
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Ch 2: Research Methods |
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Ch 3: Brain & Behavior |
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Ch 4: Perception |
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Ch 5: Consciousness |
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Ch 6: Learning |
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Ch 7: Memory |
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Ch 8: Language |
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Ch 9: Intelligence |
Intelligence - Its Characteristics and Appropriate Assessment |
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Ch 10: Emotion |
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Ch. 11: Development |
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Ch 12: Personality |
Keirsey Personality Test on-line | ||||||||||
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Ch 13: Stress |
Stress and Depression -Health Education | Anxiety Symptom Checklist | National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | ||||||||
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Ch 14.: Abnormal Psychology |
Questions & Answers about Anxiety Disorders | Journal of Abnormal Psychology | |||||||||
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Ch 15: Therapies |
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Ch 16: Social Psychology |
Why do students cheat? |
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Interesting Links for AP
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Psychology; Themes & Variations: Publisher study guides & articles |
Expand your brain - research your own web links and activities. | ||
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Today in Psychology (news items!) |
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Practice Tests & Evaluations for AP Psychology Students |
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Here's the Place for Practice!! |
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Mid-Term Exam: Vocab and practice Questions |
AP Essay Writing Tips |
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| Who Thinks What?? .. The Psych Theory Page! | ||
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Final Exam: Folks to Know by Heart |
Final Exam Practice Questions |
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Psychology Research Project Parameters / Quarter 2 |
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* All projects must be approved prior to beginning experimentation. |
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Due Date |
Project Components |
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W:11/29/00 |
Write up on project proposal (1 page) including area of psychology being investigated, project data collection methods and preliminary time line. You may work with 1 other person. |
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F: 12/1/00 |
Begin Experimentation. Plan to write survey instruments and set the timeline. Be realistic! |
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F: 1/5/01 |
Handwritten Log on progress with parent check STK p. 138/139. See STK p. 152 for guidance. *Photo documentation of experimental stages required for final project. |
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F: 1/12/00 |
Data Tables, Graphs and Statistical Drafts Due. See STK p. 134-1135 & 59-66 for requirements. |
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F: 1/17/00 |
Analysis of data & Abstract written and complete. Reflects information from data, graphs and/or statistical analysis. See STK p. 65 & 86-87. Check the project grading rubic too. |
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1/24/00 |
Display Board and presentation due. Celebrate success and peer evaluate projects. |
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*Refer frequently to your Science Tool Kit (STK) p. 130-131, 134-135, and 152-153 for Guidance. |
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Psycho Calender 2000 -2001 |
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AP Exam 2001: Monday, May 14th, morning session |
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Materials |
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| Text: W.Weiten, Psychology; Themes and Variations, Briefer Edition ©2000 |
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