Evaluation

Task Weighting
Article Summaries 20%
Cumulative Unit Tests (includes mid term exam) 40%
Major Project 10%
Final Exam 30% of final mark
Total 100 %




Tests: Please note that there will be a test after every unit
that is CUMULATIVE in nature. The format will consist of
multiple choice and free response style questions.

The AP exam will be in May, as set by the AP Board. Date
to follow.


EXAM DATE: ___________________________
Course Outline for Psychology 42S Advanced Placement
Mrs Connor 2014-2015 [email protected] 888-4867



Chapter Number & Title Approximate Dates
Unit 1: Psychologys History and Approaches
Unit 2: Research Methods
September 3- September 19
Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior September 22- October 10
Unit 4: Sensation and Perception October 14 November 6
Unit 5: States of Consciousness November 7 November 24
Unit 6: Learning November 25- December 8
Unit 7: Cognition December 9 December 19
Unit 8: Motivation and Emotion January 5 January 23 (Exam Week)
Unit 9: Developmental Psychology February 3 February 13
Unit 10: Personality February 17 February 27
Unit 11: Intelligence and Measurement March 2 March 6
Unit 12/13: Abnormal Psychology and
Treatment
March 9 March 27
Unit 14: Social Psychology April 6 April 23 (End date determined by
exam date)


Objectives



Unit: 1/2
Psychologys History and Approaches
Research Methods
Topics:
History of Psychology
Approaches
o Biological, Behavioral, Cognitive, Humanistic, Psychodynamic
Types of Psychologists
Methods of Study
o Experimental
o Correctional
o Clinical
Statistics
o Descriptive
o Inferential
Ethics in Psychology

Unit: 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
Topics:
Genetics
o Mendelian
o Modern Behavioral
Neuroanatomy
o Structure and Function
o Electrochemical Transmission
Functional Organization of the Nervous System
o Central Nervous System
o Peripheral Nervous System
o Autonomic Nervous System
Endocrine System
o Structure and Function
o Hormones and Behavior
The Brain

Unit: 4 Sensation and Perception
Topics:
Thresholds
Vision
o Structure and Function
o Light
o Theories of Color Vision
o Colorblindness
Hearing
o Structure and Function
o Sound
o Deafness
Vestibular and Touch Senses
Chemical Senses
o Taste
o Olfaction
Perceptual Interpretation
o Attention
o Perceptual Organization
o Depth Perception
o Movement Perception
o Pattern Perception
o Perceptual Learning




Unit: 5 States of Consciousness
Topics:
Consciousness
Sleep and Dreaming
o Stages
o Functions
o Theories
o Disorders
Hypnosis and Meditation
Drugs
o Chemicals
o Disorders

Unit: 6 Learning
Topics:
Biological Factors
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Learning by Observation
Cognitive Process in Learning

Unit: 7 Cognition
Topics:
Memory
Thinking
Problem Solving
Creativity
Language

Unit: 8 Motivation and Emotion
Topics:
Biological Basis
Theories of Motivation
Hunger, Thirst, Sex and Pain
Social Motives
Theories of Emotion
Conflict
Stress

Unit: 9 Developmental Psychology
Topics:
Lifespan Approach
Research Methods
Hereditary/Environmental Issues
Developmental Theories
Dimensions of Development
o Physical
o Cognitive
o Social
o Moral
o Language
o Gender Differences

Unit: 10 Personality
Topics:
Personality Theories and Approaches
Research Methods
Assessment Techniques
Self-Concept, Self-Esteem
Growth and Adjustment







Unit: 11 Intelligence and Measurement
Topics:
Standardization and Norms
Reliability and Validity
Types of Tests
Ethics and Standards in Testing
Intelligence
Hereditary/Environment and Intelligence

Unit: 12/13 Abnormal Psychology and Treatment
Topics:
Definitions of Abnormality
Theories of Psychopathology
Anxiety Disorders
Affective Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Psychosis
Personality Disorder

Unit: 14 Social Psychology
Topics:
Group Dynamics
Attribution Processes
Interpersonal Perception
Conformity, Compliance and Obedience
Attitude and Attitude Change
Organizational Behavior
Aggression and Antisocial Behavior


How it goes in Room 209



Leave the excuses at the door.

If you didnt do your homework, just admit it. Go to homework club and accept the late marks.
If you dont understand the assignment, ask for help.
If you didnt study for the test, accept the grade and resolve to do better (with my help if necessary)
next time.
If you refuse to follow the rules, accept the consequences.
This is NOT a democracy,
This is MY classroom;
and Im here for one reason, and one reason only;
TO TEACH YOU
TO INSPIRE YOU
TO HELP YOU GROW

Ill do my part. The rest is up to you.


Expectations:
1) Attend all classes regularly, on time and prepared.
Arriving on time and coming regularly to class is a basic expectation for high school. Consistent
absences or lates will not be accepted as this interferes with a complete understanding of the course.
Students are advised to consult the attendance policy of the school found in the student handbook.
Students are expected to attend class with all required materials.
2) Complete assignments on time.
Due dates are posted on the whiteboard under each class section. Students are expected to track due
dates in their student handbook. 1 week notice will be given for tests or major assignments.
3) Complete all unit tests.
There will be 1 major test and several quizzes per unit. Students are expected to complete all tests
through the year to demonstrate understanding of the course material. An unexcused absence on
a test day will result in a mark of zero on the missed test.
4) Do no plagiarize.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. This includes any form of text used as ones own work (either from the
internet, a book or copying a fellow students work). Plagiarized work will not be accepted and
consequently will result in a mark of zero for the assignment in question. Students are advised to
consult the plagiarism policy of the school found in the student handbook and on the schools website.


Classroom Procedures:
1) Handing in Homework or Assignments

1) You have chosen to take an academically challenging course. Therefore, you are required to
take the course seriously and be responsible for your assignments.
2) You will not be referred to homework club.
3) If you do not hand in the assignment during the class it is due, it is a zero. Period.
4) Homework is due at the beginning of class. You are not allowed to complete your assignment
during class time.
2) Extra Help
Once a week, a lunch period will be devoted to allow you to come in for extra help or discussion. The
date of the week will be ______________________.
3) Catching up on Missed Work
When you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check the Weekly Work box for the any notes or
assignments you have missed. You must then check with a classmate to borrow notes you have
missed.
4) Pay Up!
I expect all students to be prepared with all supplies they will need for that day. However, if you
happen to forget, you can buy your way out of it. You must pay 25 cents (into the Burger by Mrs.
Connors desk) if you need to buy a pen.
ALL MONEY FROM THE PAY UP PROGRAM GOES TO KIDS HELP PHONE AT THE END OF THE
YEAR.
5) Washroom
One student is allowed out of the room at a time and must ask permission before leaving.
5) Textbooks
You will be assigned a textbook and a reading book for the term. You are responsible for the books for
the year. Readings are all outside of class time.







Article Summaries

You will be expect to write 40 article summaries. These articles are from your supplementary textbook
called 40 Studies that Changed Psychology. The due dates will be posted as the course progresses.

Task:
Summarize each article that is assigned. Follow the format below. Be sure to answer EACH question.
The assignment may be typed or NEATLY written. If I cannot read it, I will not mark it.

For each article answer the following questions in PARAGRAPH form:
1) What question was the researcher trying to answer?
2) Summarize the research methods used.
3) Summarize the results of the study.
4) Discuss either ONE exam of the significance of the study OR ONE criticism directed toward the
research.
5) Discuss either ONE exam of subsequent research in this area OR recent applications of this
study.
6) What did you learn? Were you surprise by the results? Did this study challenge any of your
previous beliefs/ideas? Explain.