AP PSYCHOLOGY Hangzhou Foreign Languages School | 2023 Lecture: T u e & Thu 4:00-5:00pm | R o o m 5108 AP Psychology is an entry level course that explores the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. It examines the various factors that influence human thoughts, emotions, and actions, including biological, cognitive, social, and developmental aspects. Through history, research, analysis, and critical thinking, students gain a deeper understanding of psychological theories, methods, and applications. The course covers a wide range of topics such as perception, learning, memory, motivation, personality, and psychological disorders, providing a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. TEACHING TEAM Lecuturer: Yuan Pan (yuan_pan@chinahw.net) Renee Yu (renee_yu@chinahw.net) Office hours: Fri 12:30-4:00pm | 5124 Communication Policy: Networking, studying, and communicating with peers Brief questions for the teaching team: please contact us via email or in person. o Contact lecturers with questions about quiz and exam material or to provide documentation for a missed exam. o Contact your Peer Tutors with class questions and course policies. If you have a topic you'd like to discuss in greater depth, plan to visit office hours or see one of us after class 1 TEACHING TOOLS & MATERIALS Textbook: Princeton Review AP Psychology. Princeton Review, 2022. ABOUT THIS COURSE LEARNING GOALS 1. Knowledge of AP Psychology: The primary objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of psychology and get prepared for AP Psychology test. Class will include areas such as: a) Psychological perspectives used in studying human mind, personal development and group behavior. b) Key topics and debates within the field of psychology. c) Social psychology concepts, fundamental terminology, research findings, and their real-world applications. d) The research process, including its strengths and limitations. Your progress in achieving this objective will be assessed through in class and examination performance. 2. Scientific Inquiry and Skills: We aim to foster your intellectual curiosity, develop your ability to identify flawed or biased research, and strengthen your critical evaluation skills for scientific information. To achieve this objective, it is crucial to attend classes regularly, actively participate in various activities, and take advantage of office hours for additional support. Your progress in this area will be evaluated based on your performance in classes and exams. 3. Integration into Everyday Life: The knowledge gained in this course will deepen your comprehension of both others' and your own behavior. It will enable you to recognize the intricate nature of human behavior and encourage a thoughtful skepticism towards accepting psychological "facts" and "truths" encountered in everyday life. Besides, this class will let you further understand things like brain anatomy, child development, historical approaches and etc. Attending classes consistently, actively participating, and engaging with individuals in your life to discuss the concepts explored in this course will aid in accomplishing this objective. EXPECTATIONS Our Roles as Instructors We are here to guide you in exploring this fascinating material. We will do my best to make class time interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone. We will use on a variety of methods to promote learning, including videos, discussions, and activities. We will create and enforce a learning atmosphere that is safe, comfortable, and respectful for everyone. We will communicate our expectations clearly and hold all learners to equitable standards. We will welcome questions, comments, and suggestions, and We will adapt to individual needs whenever possible. We may modify this syllabus as neededto accommodate your learning. We are here to guide you in exploring this fascinating material – please see us as resources! 2 Your Role as Learner Students learn best when they are actively engaged and involved in the learning process. This is an active and interactive course in which you will often learn by listening, questioning, and discussing. You are expected to observe the world, read, discuss, and participate. This means that you read the book before class, think about what you read, and come prepared to discuss the ideas in class. We think of our classroom as a collaborative learning community wherein we all teach and learn from each other. Every time you make a comment or ask a question, you teach something to the rest of us. Challenge assumptions: ask “why?” or “how do we know?” Come to office hours and debate ideas with me. Consider the implications and applications of course material. Share the ideas you learn, or the thoughts they inspire, with other people. Get to know your classmates, and discuss the ideas in this class with them over coffee. Write down your thoughts privately, and reflect on them later. Thinking deeply about the coursematerial will be worth your time. We challenge you to abandon the traditional passive student role and to get involved with teaching and learning – We think you’ll enjoy it. This is a fast-paced class in which you will be given a good deal of independence. Consequently, you willneed to be responsible for managing your time appropriately, and to contact us in a timely manner if any circumstances arise that interfere with your ability to participate fully in class. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Assignment Quizzes (12). Midterm Exams (1) Lecture Participation (28) Final Exam (1) Total Points Points Each 10 100 5 150 265 Category Points 120 100 140 150 510 % 20 30 10 40 100 Quizzes (12 quizzes x 10 pts = 120 pts) You are responsible for completing the assigned reading after class. At the beginning of class each weekwe start a new chapter, we will have a short multiple-choice quiz covering the reading and class content before the end of second class. Quizzes will be held during class. You have the option to work with a partner while taking the quizzes. You may not use any other resources (notes, etc.). Late policy: Unfortunately, we cannot accept quizzes after answers have been reviewed in class. However, we will replace one missing quiz score with your lowest non-zero score. Student with proper excuse such as sick leave are eligible for special cases and should contact us before class Exams (2 exam = 250 pts) The exam (mock AP test) will be given in the middle and at the end of semester. The exam contains multiple-choice and free response questions. It is cumulative, and integrate all the material we read and study (cases, lectures, readings, etc.). You do not need a scantron. Late policy: If you are unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, notify us before the exam to schedule a time to take it late. If you miss an exam without notice, and 3 have a documented reason for doing so, you may contact us to obtain permission to make up the exam in surveillance. Exam may be made up only at iour discretion and with documentation of serious illness or other extenuating circumstance. Lecture Participation (14 weeks x 10 pts = 140 points) On lecture days, discussion and activities will be facilitated in person at 5108. You will be graded on your attendance and rate of participation. Excused absences: Students are allowed to be absence with proper reasons. Each student has three excused absences chance without punishment. Email us with the date(s) you plan to miss ahead of time and documentation for your absence Technology in the Classroom Mobile phones should be silenced and put away before class. Unless we are actively engaged in a participation activity, do not use your phone during class. Limit the temptation to check your phone by keeping it in your bag. If you want to use your laptop to take notes, please sit in the back of the classroom. However, for your own sake, I strongly suggest that you do not use your laptop during class. Scientific research has shown that typing notes in class causes worse learning of the material compared to writing – and not just because of their potential for distraction. Our lectures are not recorded You are welcome to use an electronic dictionary during class. Punctuality Please be on time for class. Arriving late or leaving early breaks the flow of the class and can bedistracting. If you must occasionally arrive late or leave early, please take a seat near the door. Please wait until class ends to pack your things. I will always end class on time. Attendance If you miss any class session, consult the schedule to see what topics were covered. You are responsible for obtaining notes and information on any in-class announcements from peers. If you have questions concerning the missed class that you are unable to answer yourself after reviewing a classmate’s notes, please see one of us during office hours for clarification. Study Tips Research shows that when we do more than one thing at a time, we’re not actually doing them simultaneously. Instead, we’re shifting our attention from one thing to another. During that shift, we lose focus, and it takes effort to refocus on the new task. In fact, some research shows that the more often we “multitask,” the more distracted we are by irrelevant information, and the worse we are at concentrating. Limit the temptation to multitask in class and when studying by putting awayany distracting materials. Study in frequent, short, focused sessions (e.g., 15 minutes), with periodic breaks. 4 Research shows that we learn best by absorbing information over time. This will also give you more opportunities to review difficult concepts. “Cramming,” or attempting to study a lot of material in a single session, results in very weak learning and retention of the material. This strategy is a poor use of your valuable time. Test yourself when studying. Complete the review section at the end of each chapter, create multiple choice questions for yourself, or use flashcards to quiz yourself on terms and their examples Talk to people about what you learn in class, and think about examples of the class material fromyour own life. Research shows that we learn best when we connect new ideas to the things we already know. I strongly encourage you to study with others. Successful study groups meet about once per week toreview the material together, quiz each other, and help each other stay accountable and avoid procrastination. 5 COURSE SCHEDULE Topics and due dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams are listed below. All readings should be completed before class. Quizzes are held during class. Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Day Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Date Oct 10 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 24 Oct 26 Topic Introduction to AP Psychology History and Approaches Office Hour Social Psychology 1 Social Psychology 2 Office Hour Biological Psychology 1 The Brain and Nervous System Biological Psychology 2 The Brain and Nervous System Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Oct 27 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 28 Nov 30 DEC 1 DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 8 DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 15 DEC 19 DEC 21 Dec 22 Dec 26 Dec 28 Office Hour Sensation and Perception 1 Sensation and Perception 2 Office Hour State of consciousness 1 States of consciousness 2 Office Hour Learning mid-semester Examine Office Hour Cognitive Psychology Cognitive Psychology Office Hour Motivation and Emotion Motivation and Emotion Office Hour Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Office Hour Personality Personality Office Hour Clinical Psychology Treatment for psychological disorder Reading N/A Chapter 5 Chapter 18 Assignments Practice Quiz: Ch. 5 Quiz: Ch. 18 Chapter 7 Quiz：Ch 7 Chapter 9 Quiz: Ch. 9 Chapter 8 Quiz: Ch. 8 Chapter 10 Quiz: Ch. 10 Chapter11 -12 Quiz: Ch. 11-12 Chapter 14 Quiz: Ch. 14 Chapter 13 Quiz: Ch. 13 Chapter 15 Quiz: Ch. 15 Chapter 16- Quiz: Ch. 16 Quiz: Ch. 17 17 12 13 14 Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Tue Thu Fri Dec 29 Jan 2 Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 16 Jan 18 Jan 19 Office Hour Research Method Research Methon Office Hour Final Review Final Exam Office Hour Exam Paper Discussion Review Session Office Hour Chapter 6 Quiz: Ch. 6 Continue The course requires an additional commitment of 2 hours per week, in addition to the scheduled class time of 2 hours per week, for a total of 14 weeks and total 56 hours.
