AP Psychology Summer Assignment
Mr. Chavez—Murrieta Mesa High School
The object of this summer assignment is for you to get a quick introduction into the field and study of
psychology. Through the course of the school year we will examine issues of the mind and body as a
way to explain human behavior. These first two modules (aka chapters) will provide the foundation for
this study. Please review the directions for the assignment and be ready to turn it in on the first day of
AP Psychology.
Assignment:
1) Read Module 1 and Module 2
2) Define all terms in boldface in the text for both modules using your own words summarizing
information from the text. DO NOT USE THE GLOSSARY. Please keep the vocabulary for each
module separate, number the terms for each chapter, underline each term, and staple if
appropriate. See example below.
3) Answer each objective for each section of both modules. Keep the objectives for each module
separate and label the objective (ex: Objective 1-2).
4) You must handwrite the assignment in blue or black ink. This is to prevent sharing of typed
assignments.
Notes:
1) There are 14 terms and 8 objectives in Module 1.
2) There are 7 terms and 8 objectives in Module2.
Examples:
Vocabulary
1) Triskaidekaphobia—triskaidekaphobia is a disorder where people have a phobia of the number
13. Because it is a phobia, this means that the number 13 will cause afflicted people extreme
stress and anxiety to the point where it disrupts normal functioning.
Objectives
Objective 1-1: Explain the purpose of doing the summer assignment for AP Psychology.
The purpose of doing the summer assignment for AP Psychology is to develop an initial understanding of
the field and study of psychology. The AP Psychology curriculum is very broad, with 53 modules in the
textbook. Completing the initial modules over the summer will save time and allow the class to spend
more time on units of study more relevant to the AP Psychology exam.
If you have any questions about the assignment or the class, please feel free to contact me via email.
schavez@murrieta.k12.ca.us