Ap Psychology Summer Reading

2012-2013 AP Psychology

Very Important Sites on which You NEED to REGISTER:

http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/exploring7einmodules

This site contains module outlines, vocabulary flash cards, module quizzes, etc.

www.Msmcanullaswiki.wikispaces.com

This site has outlines, handouts, and the course calendar

Name______Class: Advanced Placement Psychology

The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

The maingoals for this class is to expose students to an intorductory college class in psychology and to prepare them for the nationally recognized Collegeboard A.P. Psychology exam.

Class Rules and Procedures

After class discussion, I have agreed to follow the class rules: I. Follow all school rules as described in the Laurel agenda II. Show enthusiasm for the subject III. .Take the A.P. test through College Boards in order to earn college credits. IV. . V. . VI. . Class Activities IT IS EXPECTED THAT IF YOU ARE IN CLASS, THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN EVERY ACTIVITY. These hands on activities are vital for understanding… leave your inhibitions at the door. Also, keep in mind that MANY assignments can not be reproduced because of the group nature of the course, so be careful of your attendance.

Materials for Class I. Textbooks: Myers, David (2005). Exploring psychology: Seventh edition in modules. New York, New York: Worth Publishers. Hock, Roger, R (2005). Forty studies that changed psychology: Explorations into the history of psychological research. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. II. 3 ring binder with dividers and loose leaf paper (RVRR’s/Power Point Notes/ Class activities and handouts) III. blue or black ink pen IV. Additional materials if requested (You will know this in advance, and cost will be minimal)

The resources in the Room I. The room is set up with you in mind. There are many interesting (and some not-so- interesting) resources for your use. II. Any book on the shelves you find interesting, please ask and you can borrow it. (Most of them are mine, and I have been fortunate that they are usually returned without problems) THERE ARE MANY PSYCHOLOGY BOOKS

Attendance I. Keep in mind the Laurel High School attendance policy!!!! Also, remember this is a college-level class; missed days will means missed information for the AP test. II. It is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. Copies of hand outs will be in the shelves in the student supply area OR on the Wiki. III. You will have two class days to turn in make-up work. (Extreme cases can be discussed.) I DO NOT want to see any work after that time – DO NOT come to me at the end of a quarter and ask for your make-up work… I will not give it to you. I have decided to follow this rule very strictly this year. IV. If you miss a quiz or test, you need to see me as soon as possible to arraign to make it up. (This is for your own benefit, the longer you wait the less you will remember.) These will NOT be administered after one week. Computing grades IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL GRADING POLICY, 80 PERCENT OF YOUR QUARTER GRADE WILL BE FROM ASSESSMENTS / 20 PERCENT WILL BE DETERMINED FROM ACHIEVEMENT GRADES. IN both categories, grades will be calculated by dividing the number of points you earned by the total number of points given. The types of assignments will be assigned the following point values: . Unit tests and major projects = 100 points  These tests will be reflective of the AP test format: multiple choice and multi-part essays. . Quizzes = 20 to 40 points depending on the number of questions. . Summative projects = 30 to 50 points (the point value will be announced, if they are considered this type of assignment.)

. Homework: RVRR’s- 50 to 75 points: In each unit’s worth of modules you must Read, Vocabulary, Review questions, and Respond in a journal style paragraph. You will be responsible for following the calendar for these – no matter what is occurring in school (weather closings are not an excuse for not doing your RVRR’s)

Lets have a great year……

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Home or Cell Phone #: AP PSYCHOLOGY – SUMMER READING 240 POINTS

YOU WILL HAVE A TEST THE SECOND DAY IN CLASS BASED ON THESE READINGS. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS THIS TEST. WHAT TO DO: 1. YOU WILL BE WRITING AN ABSTRACT FOR EACH RESEARCH STUDY. THESE ABSTRACTS SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. RESEARCHERS’ NAMES- ANY PREVIOUS RESEARCHERS 2. SUBFIELD THIS STUDY FALLS INTO 3. QUESTION BEING ANSWERED 4. BRIEF PROCEDURE 5. RESULTS / CONCLUSIONS 6. WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

THE FOLLOWING READINGS COME FROM FORTY STUDIES THAT CHANGED PSYCHOLOGY: EXPLORATIONS INTO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH BY ROGER HOCK: 1. “ONE BRAIN OR TWO” BY GAZZANIGA 2. “ARE YOU A NATURAL” BY BOUCHARD 3. “WATCH OUT FOR THE VISUAL CLIFF” BY GIBSON 4. “TO SLEEP, NO DOUBT TO DREAM” BY ASERINSKY 5. “UNROMANCING THE DREAM…” BY HOBSON 6. “IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT SALIVATING DOGS” BY PAVLOV 7. “LITTLE EMOTIONAL ALBERT” BY WATSON 8. “KNOCK WOOD” BY SKINNER 9. “SEE AGGRESSION… DO AGGRESSION” BY BANDURA 10. “WHAT YOU EXPECT IS WHAT YOU GET” BY ROSENTHAL 11. “JUST HOW ARE YOU INTELLIGENT” BY GARDNER 12. “DISCOVERING LOVE” BY HARLOW 13. “OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND” BY PIAGET 14. “HOW MORAL ARE YOU?” BY KOHLBERG 15. “THOUGHTS OUT OF TUNE” BY FESTINGER 16. “ARE YOU THE MASTER OF YOUR FATE?” BY ROTTER 17. “MASCULINE OR FEMININE… OR BOTH?” BY BEM 18. “WHO’S CRAZY HERE, ANYWAY?” BY ROSENHAN 19. “YOU’RE GETTING DEFENSIVE AGAIN!” BY FREUD 20. “CROWDING INTO THE BEHAVIORAL SINK” BY CALHOUN 21. “PROJECTIONS OF WHO YOU ARE” BY RORSCHACH 22. “THE POWER OF CONFORMITY” BY ASHE 23. “TO HELP OR NOT TO HELP” BY DARLEY 24. “OBEY AT ALL COST?” BY MILGRAM

BE SURE TO PACE YOUR READINGS OVER THE SUMMER. YOU WILL HAVE THREE DUE DATES WHERE YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT 8 ABSTRACTS AT A TIME: JULY 11TH (1-8), AUGUST 7TH (8-16), AND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST 27TH (17-24). THESE CAN BE E- MAILED OR PLACED IN MY MAIL BOX AT SCHOOL SO I CAN PICK THEM UP. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS OR CONFUSIONS, PLEASE CALL ME AT HOME – 227-8777. (LEAVE A MESSAGE IF I AM ‘AT THE BEACH’ AND I’LL CALL YOU BACK) OR E-MAIL ME [email protected].