AP Psychology
Motivation and Emotion Syllabus
Identifications:
James-Lange Theory
Yerkes Dodson Law
Paul Ekman
Learned Helplessness
Type A Behavior
Motivation
Extrinsic motivation
Locus of control
Need for achievement
Set point
Avoidance-Avoidance conflict
Cannon-Bard Theory
Acute Stress
Hans Selye
Tend and Befriend
Type B Behavior
Drive Theory
Homeostasis
Abraham Maslow
Thematic Apperception Test
Approach-Approach Conflict
Multiple Approach Avoidance
Schachter-Singer Theory
Chronic Stress
General Adaptation Syndrome
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Emotion
Intrinsic motivation
Social Learning Theory
Alfred Kinsey
Hierarchy of Needs
Approach-Avoidance Conflict
Overjustification
Assignment #1
Read pages 298-311
1. What did psychologist Paul Ekman discover about emotions?
2. Explain the neuroscience of emotion (What parts of the brain/body are involved)
3. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, briefly explain/define the 5 theories of emotion
Due: ________________
Assignment #2
Read pages 318-324
Outline and be prepared for RV
Due: _________________
Assignment #3
Read pages 325-336-1. What is the TAT (Thematic Apperception Test)? What does it measure and how does it
work?
2. Discuss the biological cues that start and stop us from eating
3. Identify 3 eating disorders (include obesity) and discuss potential causes
4. Give an example of each of the four motives in conflict on page 334. DO NOT USE THE
EXAMPLES FROM THE BOOK, CREAT E YOUR OWN.
Due: _________________
Assignment #4
Read pages 336-352—Questions to be divided
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How does the body physically react to stress?
Explain the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome
What are the causes and symptoms of PTSD?
Describe the Type A and B patterns and what are their risks?
Give an example of learned helplessness (from book or your own example)
Due:____________________
TEST CHAPTER 8 AND 9: _______________________