Ch. 1 History and Research Methods

Interested in review questions? 
Click on the "Schools of Psychology" and "Research Methods" 


The chapter 1 study guide is on the class site 


Historical Figures Flashcards

Celebrity Diagnosis

Research Methods Chart with Advantages and Disadvantages 


Do correlations confuse you? Maybe these pictures will help.

Here's a widget that helps you see correlations coefficients

Memory Ch 6

Miller's 7+-2 "Magic Number"

Here's the video we watched in class

Monkey Business Illusion clip

Practice multiple choice questions 


Flashcards

More flashcards


Memory game

Narcolepsy video

http://youtu.be/bh__g-ZZ6WA

Mr bean falling asleep in church

Help for Friday's Test over Sleep and Drugs Chapter 4

Are you worried about Friday's test?

Visit this link for practice Multiple Choice Questions. 

Visit this link for flashcards   or this note card link

This site has question flash cards

Source: 5000 sets of cards on sleep and drugs

Drug Matching Game 

Curious if you have a sleep disorder? Well, only a qualified doctor can tell you but this site might be interesting. 


Check out the helpful pictures below and see the posters for questions in the posting after this one.

Note: Remember that if you get enough hours of sleep you go through the cycle a few times. (If you understand that then the graphs make a lot more sense. No, really. A light-bulb will go off. Did it just light? Yay!)

Remember, that I will ask you application questions. I will ask you to identify which vocabulary word is being cited in an example scenario. So, as your studying your vocabulary make up a few examples.

The majority of the exam will be multiple choice with one or two short answer questions.

You can do it! I believe in you!

States of Consciousness Amazing Posters by YOU!

AP Psychology students should be able to understand consciousness and what it encompasses is critical to an appreciation of what is meant by a given state of consciousness. The study of variations in
consciousness includes an examination of the sleep cycle, dreams, hypnosis, circadian
rhythms, and the effects of psychoactive drugs.

AP students in psychology should be able to do the following:

• Describe various states of consciousness and their impact on behavior.

• Discuss aspects of sleep and dreaming:

— stages and characteristics of the sleep cycle;

— theories of sleep and dreaming;

— symptoms and treatments of sleep disorders.

• Describe historic and contemporary uses of hypnosis (e.g., pain control,

psychotherapy).

• Explain hypnotic phenomena (e.g., suggestibility, dissociation).

• Identify the major psychoactive drug categories (e.g., depressants, stimulants)

and classify specific drugs, including their psychological and physiological

effects.

• Discuss drug dependence, addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal.

• Identify the major figures in consciousness research (e.g., William James,

Sigmund Freud, Ernest Hilgard).

Summer Assignment

Reading Assignment. Studies That Changed Psychology is
 

1: Biology & Human Behavior: “Are you a Natural?”
2: Consciousness: “To Sleep, no doubt to dream.”
3: Learning & Conditioning: “It’s not just about salivating dogs” 
4. Learning & Conditioning: “Little Emotional Albert”
5: Intelligence, Cognition, & Memory : “What you expect is what you get”
6: Human Development: “Discovering Love”
7: Personality: “Are you the master of your fate?”
8: Psychopathology: “Learning to be Depressed” 
9. Social Psychology “A prison by any other name”
10. Social Psychology:“To help or not to help”

Read and summarize the aforementioned studies using the Summary of Psychology Studies form.
(This was distributed in May but if you misplaced it, you can retrieve another copy on the class site. See sidebar link.)

Note: In the past, students have felt intimidated or uninterested in the articles at first. However, once they engaged in the reading they were pleasantly surprised. The studies are really interesting! Give them a chance!


Note: A few of have asked me

Question: "Ms. Ruiz can we google any article that rocked the world of psychology?"

Answer: NO.

Well, yes, you can research psychology and other subjects that interest you. I certainly encourage reading. 

However, FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT READ ONLY THE 10 ARTICLES I PROVIDED LINKS FOR. SEE THE BEGINNING OF THIS POST.

Thanks for asking the question. If you have further questions please ask me via email. 

What is the format of the AP Psychology Test?

 

Section I: Multiple Choice — 100 questions; 1 hour and 10 minutes

Section II: Free Response — 2 questions; 50 minutes

For more information visit the collegeboard website

Another Psychology Teacher's VERY HELPFUL website

Visit this Grooooovy* teacher's AP Psychology Website for study tips, powerpoints, vocabulary games and more AP psychology information and links.

*Note: Visit this website and you will see why I purposely spelled groovy with additional o's.

Students have found the Want to Score a 5 Multiple Choice tab VERY HELPFUL

Welcome to Psychology Class of 2015!

Welcome Class of 2015 AP Psychology students! This website will provide additional study guides, links to support class material, real life application examples, and an opportunity for you to learn more psychology as well as interact with one another to facilitate your learning. If you have suggestions, ideas, comments, etc. please share them!

I hope you enjoy!


You may also want to visit Collegeboard website for more information about your AP Psychology exam as well as your other AP exams, SAT, and Subject Tests.

(Yes, this is the website you'll visit later on your College Treasure Hunt.)

This is a very useful website to help you find a good college fit and explore educational opportunities. - Remember to ask your school counselor for more information. She has a plethora of information that she would love to share with you. - Start now so you don't stress out to make application deadlines. Avoid stress. - Remember also to ask your parents, older siblings/cousins, and trusted adult role models to assist you in your college search. It's important to do as much research as you can and gain information from various trusted sites. BUT remember to take time for yourself to listen to yourself and reflect on who you are and who you want to become.

START YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH NOW!

Remember to look for scholarships too. You are more than capable and qualified to earn yourself a scholarship but remember that a scholarship won't drop into your lap; you have to take the time and effort to find yourself a scholarship.

Good luck!