Psychology
Lap 6
Mrs. Heidmann
Fall 2015
Motivation, Language, and Perception
Why do people behave in a particular way? Behavior is complex and psychologists
attempt to explain human and animal behavior. People are a combination of the environment
and their biological makeup. In this Lap, the students will focus on motivation, language, and
thinking. We will expand our discussion of learning (begun in Lap 3), to include ways thinking
influences behavior and personality. In addition we’ll discuss the role of the brain itself in
behavior. Lastly, the ability to think allows us to grow and change. Overall, students will utilize
this information to understand their own personal development.
Objectives: *Compare and contrast several theories of motivation
*Explain how language and thought are related
*Explain cognition and problem solving
*Identify structures and functions of the brain
Activity 1: Motivation- Read Chapter 12.
Flip- Watch Crash Course #17 and complete the worksheet.
Review: Chapter 9, sec 2—Schedules of reinforcement
10 pts Due In Class
Enrichment: Keywords- Define and explain the following on loose-leaf- motivation, instincts, drives, homeostasis,
incentives, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation. THEN, answer #5 on page 317 (6-8+ sentences) and # 5 on
page 327 (5-7+).
4 pts Due with A1
Activity 2: Thinking, Language, and Problem Solving- Read Chapter 11.
Flip- Watch Crash Course #16 and complete the worksheet.
10 pts Due In Class
Enrichment: Keywords: Define and explain the following on loose-leaf- language, phonemes, morphemes,
syntax, semantics, algorithm, heuristics, and functional fixedness, thinking, image, symbol, concept, prototype, rule,
convergent, divergent, and metacognition.
4 pts Due with A2
Quiz Prep: Get ready for the quiz.
Act 3: Neurobiology- Read Chapter 9.
Understanding Main Ideas: A) Define and explain the following in your notebook- neurons,
axon, dendrites, myelin sheath, synapses. B) What do the following control: parietal lobe,
occipital lobe, temporal lobe, and frontal lobe? C) What are the three ways the endocrine system
can affect behavior?
10 pts Due In Class
Enrichment- Flip- Watch Crash Course #3 and complete the worksheet.
Enrichment- Flip- Watch Crash Course #4 and complete the worksheet.
3 pts Due with Act 3
3 pts Due with Act 3
Enrichment: you may choose to do all, some, or none of these
Due by the last test day
Film: On your own, watch Regarding Henry (1991), 50 First Dates (2004) or The Vow (2012). Write a one page+
plot summary. (BE WARE of plagiarism!! Teachers can search the internet for plot synopsis, too!) Then, write a
one page+ reaction and discuss how the movie addresses traumatic brain injury.
6 points
Calendar of in class objectives and homework due dates
Day 1 Motivation
Introduce Motivation
Explain an internal and external locus of control
K Day
Day 2 Motivation
Explain the reasons for the physiological and psychological factors associated with motivation
Discuss the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Explain how reinforcement can be used as motivators
Activity 1
Bring books or devices
B Day
Day 3 Language
Identify the basic elements and structure of language
Review benchmarks of language development/ describe how children develop language
Explain how language impacts thinking, learning, and behaviors
Activity 2
D Day
Day 4 Perception
Explain how brain games test and improve perception
QUIZ
E Day
Day 5 Neurobiology
Explain the impact of the nervous and endocrine systems on behaviors
Activity 3
G Day
EXAMS
End of the Semester Info:
REDO: The last day to RETAKE the Lap 5 test is G Day, 12/ 14
Class Work: ALL late/ absent work for Lap 5 AND Lap 6 is due by G Day!
NOTHING will be accepted during PA Day or Exam Days!
Performance Assessment Day: Review- answer Study Guide questions, etc
Study Guide will be available E or F day
Exam: EXAM DAYS (TBA)
EQ: How do motivation, language, perception, and neurobiology go together?
Day 1
K
New Lap
Study Guide—review old lap
IC Activity: Locus of Control (carry over from Lap 5)
Day 2
B
Check A1
HW Review: go over CC # 17
Penalty Box
IC Activity: Motivation- Schedules of Rewards
Fill: Burnout quiz
Day 3
D
WED
Check A2
HW Review: go over CC # 16
Video: Language DVD IC
Day 4
QUIZ--- drop it for fun?!?!?
Perception---- HOW??
REVIEW
E
Day 5
G
Penalty Box
Check A3
HW Review: Dixie??
???Fill: http://www.personal.psu.edu/bxb11/LSI/LSI.htm
Learning Styles inventory--- working link
Review
EXAMS TBA