Course: AP Psychology
Unit VIII: Motivation and Emotion
Unit Topic/Standards to be taught
1. I can identify and apply basic motivational concepts to understand the behavior of humans and other animals (e.g., instincts, incentives, intrinsic versus extrinsic
motivation).
2. I can discuss the biological underpinnings of motivation, including needs, drives, and homeostasis).
3. I can compare and contrast motivational theories (e.g., drive reduction theory, arousal theory, general adaption theory), including the strengths and weaknesses of
each.
4. I can describe classic research findings in specific motivation systems (e.g., eating, sex, social).
5. I can discuss theories of stress and the effects of stress on psychological and physical well-being.
6. I can compare and contrast major theories of emotion (e.g., James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter two-factor theory).
Bellringers
White Board Reviews
Formative Quizzes
Reading Comprehension Quizzes
Resources Needed/To Be Used
Various Readings-Dream Analysis
Internet
Smart Board
Websites
Teaching Segment (We will. . . .)
Facilitate group discussion and group work
Provide examples for various activities
Facilitate Frazzle review game
Flashback Reviews
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Daily/Formative Assessments
White Board Assessments
Pre-Test
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Flashback Reviews
ACT Readings and Questions
Various Formative Assessments
Videos—Discovering Psychology
Textbook
Psych Sim (computer simulations)
Handout-Hunger Motivation
Learner’s Activities/Workshop (Students wjll. . . )
Flashcards
Lecture Note Outlines/Interactive Notebook
Analyze FRQs
Vocabulary Activities
Prep-U
Unit self-assessment
Facial Feedback Activity Motivational theories graphic organizer
Closure/Culminating Activity/Events:
Summative Multiple Choice/Free Response Question Exam (College Board style with released questions)