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AP Psychology
Chapter 12 Social Psychology - Mr Volkmar's Course Pages Social Psychology. Social Psychology. Social psychology – the scientific study of how a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others. 3 main areas of social psychology. Social influence. REA’s AP Psychology Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based on a careful analysis of the AP Psychology Course Description outline and actual AP test questions released. I am looking forward to a great semester with you and Psychology. I will be providing powerpoints, links, and handouts to help you throughout this course. Here's to a fascinating few months learning about Psychology together! To sign up for the AP test:.Log Into myap.collegeboard.org.Click “Join a Course or Exam Button”.
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Course Syllabus
Course Description
The AP Psychology course will introduce students to the systematic study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major fields within psychology. Students will also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.
Course Goals
The major aim of this course is to provide each student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology courses. In addition, this course has been specifically designed to help students successfully complete the AP exam.
Course Materials
Myers, David G. Psychology, 9th Edition New York: Worth Publishing, 2010
Discovering Psychology. Video Series. Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection
Companion website: http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/myers9e/#t_512463
For access instructions for the AP Psychology book online: AP Psychology, Myers 9th Edition, please see Mr. Grove
Student Selection Criteria
There is no prerequisite for the AP Psychology course. It is suggested that students take the introductory course in psychology prior to taking the AP course. All students in this course are required to take the AP Psychology Exam.
Grading Policy
Grades are based on the following percentages of total points for each quarter. Student grades reflect student achievement and not student behavior.
90%-100% A
89%- 87% B+
86%-80% B
79%-77% C+
76%-70% C
69%-67% D+
66%-60% D
Parents have access to grades using Synergy. Use the following link to access grades: https://apsva.onelogin.com/login
Teaching Strategy and Assessment
Both summative and formative assessments will be used in AP Psychology. Students will participate in lectures, class discussions, and group activities. Students will prepare for multiple-choice quizzes, tests, group projects, and essays that model those used on the AP Exam. Homework will be assigned but will not exceed 15% of a student’s grade for any marking period.
Final Exam Exemption Policy: All students who take the AP exam will be exempt from the final exam in AP Psychology.
Attendance
According to APS School Board Policy Implementation Procedures 25-1.1 “Students forfeit daily class grades for all unexcused absences.” A grade of zero will be given on any project, test, quiz or assignment if a student misses the due date with an unexcused absence. In addition, students entering class after the bell has rung will be marked tardy and will lose credit for warm-up activity in progress or homework previously collected.
I have read and understand the above statement on attendance _________________
Student Integrity
Students will be asked to sign an honor pledge for each major assignment turned in. By signing the pledge, students will acknowledge their understanding of the honor policy and that they have not violated that policy in any way.
“On my honor, I pledge that I have neither given nor received information on this assignment.”
Student Expectations
- Students will take complete class notes and keep them in a three-ring binder. Notes will be dated and kept in an organized fashion.
- Students will complete all assignments and turn them in on time. Late work is accepted, but with a penalty. No late work will be accepted after a reasonable amount of time has passed from the due date.
- Students will complete note cards featuring key vocabulary terms. This is a very important aspect of this class and is critical for proper preparation for the AP Exam.
- Students will actively participate in group/collaborative activities.
- Students are expected to spend approximately 20-30 minutes on homework every night.
- Students are expected to use the following web site as an aide for studying:
- Students will take the AP Exam
Course Outline
The following is an outline of the major content areas in AP Psychology, as well as the approximate percentage of the AP Exam that is devoted to each area.
I. Methods, Approaches and History 7-9%
A. Logic, Philosophy, and History of Science
B. Approaches
1. Biological
2. Behavioral
3. Cognitive
4. Humanistic
5. Psychodynamic
C. Experimental, Correlation, and Clinical Research
D. Statistics
1. Descriptive
2. Inferential
E. Ethics in Research
II. Developmental Psychology7-9%
A. Life-Span Approach
B. Research Methods
C. Heredity-Environment Issues
D. Developmental Theories
E. Dimensions of Development
1. Physical
2. Cognitive
3. Social
4. Moral
F. Sex Roles, Sex Differences
III. Biological Bases of Behavior 8-10%
A. Physiological Techniques
B. Neuroanatomy
C. Functional Organization of the Nervous Systems
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D. Neural Transmission
E. Endocrine System
F. Genetics
IV Sensation and Perception 7-9%
A. Thresholds
B. Sensory Mechanisms
C. Receptor Processes
D. Sensory Adaptation
E. Attention
F. Perceptual Processes
V. States of Consciousness 2-4%
A. Sleep and Dreaming
B. Hypnosis
C. Psychoactive Drug Effects
VI. Learning 7-9%
A. Biological Factors
B. Classical Conditioning
C. Operant Conditioning
D. Social Learning
E. Cognitive Processes in Learning
VII. Cognition 7-9%
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A. Memory
B. Language
C. Thinking
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D. Problem Solving and Creativity
VIII. Motivation and Emotion 7-9%
A. Biological Bases
B. Theories of Motivation
C. Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Pain
D. Social Motives
E. Theories of Emotion
F. Stress
IX. Personality 7-9%
A. Personality Theories and Approaches
B. Research Methods
C. Assessment Techniques
D. Self-Concept, Self-Esteem
E. Growth and Adjustment
X. Testing and Individual Differences 5-7%
A. Standardization and Norms
B. Reliability and Validity
C. Types of Tests
D. Ethics and Standards in Testing
E. Intelligence
F. Heredity/Environment and Intelligence
G. Human Diversity
XI. Abnormal Psychology 7-9%
A. Definitions of Abnormality
B. Theories of Psychopathology
C. Diagnosis of Psychopathology
D. Anxiety Disorders
E. Somatoform Disorders
F. Mood Disorders
G. Schizophrenic Disorders
H. Organic Disorders
I. Personality Disorders
J. Dissociative Disorders
XII. Treatment of Psychological Disorders 6-8%
A. Treatment Approaches
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1. Insight Therapies
Psychodynamic/Phenomenological Approaches
2. Behavioral Approaches
3. Cognitive Approaches
B. Modes of Therapy (e.g. individual, group)
C. Community and Preventive Approaches
XIII. Social Psychology 7-9%
A. Group Dynamics
B. Attribution Processes
C. Interpersonal Perception
D. Conformity, Compliance, Obedience
E. Attitudes and Attitude Change
F. Organizational Behavior
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G. Aggression/Antisocial Behavior