2012-2013 AP Psychology
Very Important Sites on which You NEED to REGISTER:
http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/exploring7einmodules
This site contains module outlines, vocabulary flash cards, module quizzes, etc.
www.Msmcanullaswiki.wikispaces.com
This site has outlines, handouts, and the course calendar
Name___________________________ Class: Advanced Placement Psychology
The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and
scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other
animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and
phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students
also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and
practice.
The maingoals for this class is to expose students to an intorductory college class in
psychology and to prepare them for the nationally recognized Collegeboard A.P.
Psychology exam.
Class Rules and Procedures
After class discussion, I have agreed to follow the class rules:
I. Follow all school rules as described in the Laurel agenda
II. Show enthusiasm for the subject
III. .Take the A.P. test through College Boards in order to earn college credits.
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Class Activities
IT IS EXPECTED THAT IF YOU ARE IN CLASS, THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN
EVERY ACTIVITY. These hands on activities are vital for understanding… leave your
inhibitions at the door.
Also, keep in mind that MANY assignments can not be reproduced because of the group
nature of the course, so be careful of your attendance.
Materials for Class
I. Textbooks:
Myers, David (2005). Exploring psychology: Seventh edition in modules. New York,
New York: Worth Publishers.
Hock, Roger, R (2005). Forty studies that changed psychology: Explorations into the
history of psychological research. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice
Hall.
II. 3 ring binder with dividers and loose leaf paper (RVRR’s/Power Point Notes/ Class
activities and handouts)
III. blue or black ink pen
IV. Additional materials if requested (You will know this in advance, and cost will be
minimal)
The resources in the Room
I. The room is set up with you in mind. There are many interesting (and some not-sointeresting) resources for your use.
II. Any book on the shelves you find interesting, please ask and you can borrow it. (Most
of them are mine, and I have been fortunate that they are usually returned without
problems) THERE ARE MANY PSYCHOLOGY BOOKS
Attendance
I. Keep in mind the Laurel High School attendance policy!!!! Also, remember this is
a college-level class; missed days will means missed information for the AP test.
II. It is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. Copies of hand outs will
be in the shelves in the student supply area OR on the Wiki.
III. You will have two class days to turn in make-up work. (Extreme cases can be
discussed.) I DO NOT want to see any work after that time – DO NOT come to me
at the end of a quarter and ask for your make-up work… I will not give it to you. I
have decided to follow this rule very strictly this year.
IV. If you miss a quiz or test, you need to see me as soon as possible to arraign to make
it up. (This is for your own benefit, the longer you wait the less you will
remember.) These will NOT be administered after one week.
Computing grades
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADING POLICY, 80 PERCENT OF YOUR QUARTER GRADE WILL BE
FROM ASSESSMENTS / 20 PERCENT WILL BE DETERMINED FROM
ACHIEVEMENT GRADES.
IN both categories, grades will be calculated by dividing the number of points
you earned by the total number of points given.
The types of assignments will be assigned the following point values:
 Unit tests and major projects = 100 points
 These tests will be reflective of the AP test format:
multiple choice and multi-part essays.
 Quizzes = 20 to 40 points depending on the number of questions.
 Summative projects = 30 to 50 points (the point value will be
announced, if they are considered this type of assignment.)
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Homework: RVRR’s- 50 to 75 points: In each unit’s worth of
modules you must Read, Vocabulary, Review questions, and
Respond in a journal style paragraph. You will be responsible for
following the calendar for these – no matter what is occurring in
school (weather closings are not an excuse for not doing your
RVRR’s)
Lets have a great year……
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rules and procedure for this course:
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Student’s e-mail address:
Home or Cell phone #:
Parent’s name____________________________________________
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AP PSYCHOLOGY – SUMMER READING
240 POINTS
YOU WILL HAVE A TEST THE SECOND DAY IN CLASS BASED ON THESE READINGS. YOU
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS THIS TEST.
WHAT TO DO:
1. YOU WILL BE WRITING AN ABSTRACT FOR EACH RESEARCH STUDY. THESE
ABSTRACTS SHOULD INCLUDE:
1. RESEARCHERS’ NAMES- ANY PREVIOUS RESEARCHERS
2. SUBFIELD THIS STUDY FALLS INTO
3. QUESTION BEING ANSWERED
4. BRIEF PROCEDURE
5. RESULTS / CONCLUSIONS
6. WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
THE FOLLOWING READINGS COME FROM FORTY STUDIES THAT CHANGED PSYCHOLOGY:
EXPLORATIONS INTO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH BY ROGER HOCK:
1. “ONE BRAIN OR TWO” BY GAZZANIGA
2. “ARE YOU A NATURAL” BY BOUCHARD
3. “WATCH OUT FOR THE VISUAL CLIFF” BY GIBSON
4. “TO SLEEP, NO DOUBT TO DREAM” BY ASERINSKY
5. “UNROMANCING THE DREAM…” BY HOBSON
6. “IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT SALIVATING DOGS” BY PAVLOV
7. “LITTLE EMOTIONAL ALBERT” BY WATSON
8. “KNOCK WOOD” BY SKINNER
9. “SEE AGGRESSION… DO AGGRESSION” BY BANDURA
10. “WHAT YOU EXPECT IS WHAT YOU GET” BY ROSENTHAL
11. “JUST HOW ARE YOU INTELLIGENT” BY GARDNER
12. “DISCOVERING LOVE” BY HARLOW
13. “OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND” BY PIAGET
14. “HOW MORAL ARE YOU?” BY KOHLBERG
15. “THOUGHTS OUT OF TUNE” BY FESTINGER
16. “ARE YOU THE MASTER OF YOUR FATE?” BY ROTTER
17. “MASCULINE OR FEMININE… OR BOTH?” BY BEM
18. “WHO’S CRAZY HERE, ANYWAY?” BY ROSENHAN
19. “YOU’RE GETTING DEFENSIVE AGAIN!” BY FREUD
20. “CROWDING INTO THE BEHAVIORAL SINK” BY CALHOUN
21. “PROJECTIONS OF WHO YOU ARE” BY RORSCHACH
22. “THE POWER OF CONFORMITY” BY ASHE
23. “TO HELP OR NOT TO HELP” BY DARLEY
24. “OBEY AT ALL COST?” BY MILGRAM
BE SURE TO PACE YOUR READINGS OVER THE SUMMER. YOU WILL HAVE THREE DUE
DATES WHERE YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT 8 ABSTRACTS AT A TIME: JULY 11 TH (1-8),
AUGUST 7TH (8-16), AND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST 27TH (17-24). THESE CAN BE EMAILED OR PLACED IN MY MAIL BOX AT SCHOOL SO I CAN PICK THEM UP.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS OR CONFUSIONS, PLEASE CALL ME AT HOME – 227-8777.
(LEAVE A MESSAGE IF I AM ‘AT THE BEACH’ AND I’LL CALL YOU BACK) OR E-MAIL ME
emcanulla@laurel.k12.de.us.