Ψ AP PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT Ψ
The AP Psychology course is designed as an introductory study of the behavior and mental
processes of human beings and other animals. Students will gain exposure to a multitude of
psychological principles, theories, phenomena, facts, and experiments that are associated with the
major subfields of psychology. AP Psychology is a course that requires rigorous study and proper
time management. There are assignments that are to be turned in on a regular basis, and students
will be expected to use multiple resources when completing their work. The hope is that this class
paves the way for students to become accustomed to habits that are essential for students on a
university level.
Summer Portfolio
This summer, AP Psychology students are expected to complete a portfolio that will consist of
four different sections:
1. Personal Biography and Psychological Perspective
2. Readings on the History of and Major Perspectives in Psychology.
3. Important People of Psychology
The directions on how to construct and complete the portfolio follow.
Constructing the Portfolio
The portfolio will consist of:
 Cover page which must include the following: 
Title: A.P. Psychology Summer Portfolio
Your Name 
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School Year:
My Name: Mr. Reid 
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 Part 1: Personal Biography and Psychological Perspective 
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 Part 2: Notes on the History and Perspectives in Psychology 
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 Part 3: Important People of Psychology 
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Part 1: Personal Biography and Psychological Perspective
In this section, create a one page, typed biography that includes:
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 A picture that “represents” you 
 Background information about yourself (educational, family, cultural, etc.) 
 A description of your personality 
 Your reason for taking this course 
 Your goals for when you complete high school 
 A statement about your own personal psychological perspective. For the statement, you
might take into consideration what you believe psychology is, what role it has in your life or
within society, and your perspective of the role of nature or nurture when it comes to
individual differences. 
Part 2: Notes on the History of and Perspectives in Psychology
I.
Psychology: An Introduction
by Russell A. Dewey, PhD
Read and take notes on Parts 1 and 2
http://www.intropsych.com/ch01_psychology_and_science/tofc_for_ch01_psychology_and_science.
II. History of Psychology
Read and take notes on all of the following articles by Dr. C. George Boeree,
Shippensburg University:
1. Wilhelm Wundt and William James
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/wundtjames.html
2. Freud and Psychoanalysis
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/psychoanalysis.html
3. Behaviorism
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/beh.html
4. Gestalt Psychology
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/gestalt.html
5. Modern Medicine and Physiology
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/modmed.html
6. Psychology: The Cognitive Movement
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/ai.html
7. Psychology Today and Tomorrow
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/historyofpsychconclusions.html
**YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVES WITHIN A GROUP ACTIVITY UPON OUR RETURN TO
SCHOOL**
Part 3: Important People of Psychology
For each of the following individuals, list the studies that they are associated with, and summarize
their ideas/findings (what they are famous for). Use the space provided below. This must be
handwritten.
Name
Mary Ainsworth
Solomon Asch
Albert Bandura
Alfred Binet
Noam Chomsky
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Studies (if applicable)
Ideas/Findings
Carol Gilligan
Harry Harlow
David Hubel and Torsten
Wiesel
William James
Lawrence Kohlberg
Elizabeth Loftus
Abraham Maslow
Ivan Pavlov
Jean Piaget
Robert Rescorla
Carl Rogers
Stanley Schacter
B.F. Skinner
John Watson
Benjamin Whorf
Wilhelm Wundt