Instructions for Completing AP Psychology Terms & Concepts (T&C)
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Each month you will receive a calendar. Read the pages listed on the calendar before
the due date. The reading assignment is intended to be completed by the beginning of
class on the date indicated.
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As you read, complete the Terms & Concepts from the assigned section of the
chapter. For each term/concept there are 3 components:
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(1) write, number, & underline the term/concept (spell it correctly & write the
pronunciation if you need to)
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(2) define the term/concept (the definition cannot include the term itself)
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(3) apply the term/concept to something that is relevant to you or provide an example of
the term/concept from your life (if you can’t come up with a personal, relevant example use
an example from the text – but only do this as a last resort). If any relevant picture/symbols/
etc. come to mind add those too 
The terms you are to define & explain are in bold in the reading, they are listed on the back of your
monthly calendar, and they are listed at the end of the chapter in the textbook. If you still aren’t
clear on which terms & concepts to define, please ask Ms. Justice 
The Terms & Concepts can be completed on note cards –OR- in a composition book. It
doesn’t matter which method you choose, so go with the option that you think will work best for
you.
On the day a reading assignment is due your entry task will be a Reading Quiz consisting of 10
multiple choice questions that will largely be related to the Terms & Concepts you defined as you
read.
The AP Psychology Exam in May is largely an applied vocabulary test, so being familiar with the
definitions of the terms –as well as applications & examples- will be important!
See back page for examples of Terms & Concepts (T&C)
Composition book: 3 columns (term | definition | application)
Notecard: front
6. Psychology
Psychology
6
Notecard: back
The science of behavior and mental
processes
I’m taking AP Psych so I can learn more
about why people act and think the way
they do
definition
application
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The science of behavior and mental
processes
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I’m taking AP Psych so I can learn
more about why people act and think
the way they do