If your science fair project is a psychology experiment, you will find this resource helpful:
http://www.apa.org/education/k12/science-fair-manual.pdf
This is the book I have in my room with the sample forms in the back.
Thanks to Rickency for finding the digital version online for us!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Unit 4 Sleep & Dream Journal!
1. Sleep Record
Create a CHART and record the following data for at least THREE (3) nights (be sure to record data from at least one non-school night where you can get up whenever you want in the morning):
Time you fall asleep
Time you woke up
Number of hours you slept total
Number of times you woke up during the night and why
Amount of caffeine in the hours before bed, and at what time(s) (one cola, etc.)
How you woke up: on your own or by alarm/other person
If you remember having any dreams on this night
2. Dream Journal
Be sure to write down at least ONE dream from this week in detail, then write five explanations for your one dream using each of the five dream theories. You may choose to use five different dreams, if you have that many.
Even people who claim they never dream will recall a dream if awakened during the REM sleep stage. Everyone dreams every night. You may have greater success remembering your dreams if you use these tips:
Keep a pen and paper next to your bed
At night before bed, tell yourself that you'll remember and write your dream in the morning
When you wake up, stay laying down with your eyes closed(remember context-dependent memory!) and think about what you were just dreaming
With the lights still dim, write whatever pieces of your dream you are remembering on the paper you have next to your bed
If you try the above one night and it doesn't work, try setting you alarm for ten minutes before you normally wake up the next day. You might be able to catch yourself in a the REM (dream) stage that way.
Sweet dreams!
Other HW: Read/cards Unit 7 pages 175-191 (the section on sleep, sleep disorders, and dreams!) by Monday
Create a CHART and record the following data for at least THREE (3) nights (be sure to record data from at least one non-school night where you can get up whenever you want in the morning):
Time you fall asleep
Time you woke up
Number of hours you slept total
Number of times you woke up during the night and why
Amount of caffeine in the hours before bed, and at what time(s) (one cola, etc.)
How you woke up: on your own or by alarm/other person
If you remember having any dreams on this night
2. Dream Journal
Be sure to write down at least ONE dream from this week in detail, then write five explanations for your one dream using each of the five dream theories. You may choose to use five different dreams, if you have that many.
Even people who claim they never dream will recall a dream if awakened during the REM sleep stage. Everyone dreams every night. You may have greater success remembering your dreams if you use these tips:
Keep a pen and paper next to your bed
At night before bed, tell yourself that you'll remember and write your dream in the morning
When you wake up, stay laying down with your eyes closed(remember context-dependent memory!) and think about what you were just dreaming
With the lights still dim, write whatever pieces of your dream you are remembering on the paper you have next to your bed
If you try the above one night and it doesn't work, try setting you alarm for ten minutes before you normally wake up the next day. You might be able to catch yourself in a the REM (dream) stage that way.
Sweet dreams!
Other HW: Read/cards Unit 7 pages 175-191 (the section on sleep, sleep disorders, and dreams!) by Monday
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Unit 3B extra credit brain model assignment and TED Talks to watch!
Extra Credit Brain Model Assignment! (Option A)
You will be building a 3D model brain using the material of your choice.
Your model will be due on Thursday 10/10, which is also TEST DAY.
-Your brain can be made out of anything you want (clay, ceramic, foam) EXCEPT FOR FOOD. You may NOT use food or anything that is perishable to build your brain.
-You may work with a partner. You may work with someone who has AP psych another period.
-You may create a standing 3D model, a hanging 3D model, or a 3D model that lays flat.
-Your goal is to develop a model that identifies specific structures of the human brain. The structures that you must identify are listed below.
-You may either number the parts of your model and make a key, or you may label them directly on the model.
-Your model should be approximately life-sized and split in half so that we can see the inner sides of both hemispheres. You might want to label the inside of one hemisphere and the outside of the other hemisphere. You don't need to label the same structure twice on the two hemispheres.
-HERE'S A 3D BRAIN MODEL ONLINE YOU CAN ROTATE AND LOOK AT FOR REFERENCE: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/
-Also, if you have an Android or iPhone, you can download the 3D Brain app from The DANA Foundation for free.
This should be fun!!!
(1 point per structure)
1. Frontal lobe
2. Parietal lobe
3. Temporal lobe
4. Occipital lobe
5. Cerebellum
6. Motor cortex
7. Sensory cortex
8. Corpus callosum
9. Thalamus
10. Hypothalamus
11. Pituitary gland
12. Medulla
13. Hippocampus
14. Limbic system
15. Brain stem
16. Reticular Formation
17. Amygdala
18. Broca’s Area
19. Wernicke’s Area
20. Pons
21. Left hemisphere
22. Right hemisphere
23. Visual cortex
24. Auditory cortex
25. Angular gyrus
Option B: Extra Credit Brain Song:
Write a neuroscience song to the tune of any pop song released in the last year (2012-2013). Your song must include terms and concepts from unit 3A and/or 3B!
The home page is http://www.ted.com/ or you could download the TED app on your smartphone.
and you should start with Jill Bolte Taylor's "Stroke of Insight" talk:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html
then you might like Iain McGilchrist's Divided Brain:
http://www.ted.com/talks/iain_mcgilchrist_the_divided_brain.html
and Helen Fisher: The Brain in Love
http://www.ted.com/talks/helen_fisher_studies_the_brain_in_love.html
and for my musicians and rappers, Charles Limb: Your Brain on Improv:
http://www.ted.com/talks/charles_limb_your_brain_on_improv.html
You may also enjoy some other items I've bookmarked for this unit: http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=2098565
You will be building a 3D model brain using the material of your choice.
Your model will be due on Thursday 10/10, which is also TEST DAY.
-Your brain can be made out of anything you want (clay, ceramic, foam) EXCEPT FOR FOOD. You may NOT use food or anything that is perishable to build your brain.
-You may work with a partner. You may work with someone who has AP psych another period.
-You may create a standing 3D model, a hanging 3D model, or a 3D model that lays flat.
-Your goal is to develop a model that identifies specific structures of the human brain. The structures that you must identify are listed below.
-You may either number the parts of your model and make a key, or you may label them directly on the model.
-Your model should be approximately life-sized and split in half so that we can see the inner sides of both hemispheres. You might want to label the inside of one hemisphere and the outside of the other hemisphere. You don't need to label the same structure twice on the two hemispheres.
-HERE'S A 3D BRAIN MODEL ONLINE YOU CAN ROTATE AND LOOK AT FOR REFERENCE: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/
-Also, if you have an Android or iPhone, you can download the 3D Brain app from The DANA Foundation for free.
This should be fun!!!
(1 point per structure)
1. Frontal lobe
2. Parietal lobe
3. Temporal lobe
4. Occipital lobe
5. Cerebellum
6. Motor cortex
7. Sensory cortex
8. Corpus callosum
9. Thalamus
10. Hypothalamus
11. Pituitary gland
12. Medulla
13. Hippocampus
14. Limbic system
15. Brain stem
16. Reticular Formation
17. Amygdala
18. Broca’s Area
19. Wernicke’s Area
20. Pons
21. Left hemisphere
22. Right hemisphere
23. Visual cortex
24. Auditory cortex
25. Angular gyrus
Option B: Extra Credit Brain Song:
Write a neuroscience song to the tune of any pop song released in the last year (2012-2013). Your song must include terms and concepts from unit 3A and/or 3B!
TED Talks!!!
Whenever you get a chance, take a listen to a few TED Talks. Start with these, but there are so many good ones relevant to your chapter!The home page is http://www.ted.com/ or you could download the TED app on your smartphone.
and you should start with Jill Bolte Taylor's "Stroke of Insight" talk:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html
then you might like Iain McGilchrist's Divided Brain:
http://www.ted.com/talks/iain_mcgilchrist_the_divided_brain.html
and Helen Fisher: The Brain in Love
http://www.ted.com/talks/helen_fisher_studies_the_brain_in_love.html
and for my musicians and rappers, Charles Limb: Your Brain on Improv:
http://www.ted.com/talks/charles_limb_your_brain_on_improv.html
You may also enjoy some other items I've bookmarked for this unit: http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=2098565
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Quizzes and Fun Stuff for Units 1 & 2
ONLINE QUIZZES
Complete BOTH online quizzes for Unit 1 AND BOTH online quizzes for Unit 2. (You must complete all FOUR QUIZZES TO GET YOUR POINTS).
www.worthpublishers.com/MyersAP1e
Be sure that you have a student account with your name and instructor's email address spelled correctly (Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com) so that I receive your score!
Deadline: Quizzes must be completed by midnight on Mon. 9/3 in order to earn points. NO POINTS CAN BE EARNED AFTER TEST DATE.
Idea: You may take quizzes over as many times as you'd like, so take them without your notes first to test yourself, then look up the answers and try again!
FUN STUFF for Units 1 & 2!!!
James Randi's TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/james_randi.html
Article: Your memories need their sleep! http://www.dana.org/media/detail.aspx?id=39418
FUN STUFF FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
The Psych Files Podcasts http://www.thepsychfiles.com/
The APA's website (scroll down for interesting news, or look at student resources) www.apa.org
Cool current psych research www.DANA.org (sign up for the free newsletter!)
Complete BOTH online quizzes for Unit 1 AND BOTH online quizzes for Unit 2. (You must complete all FOUR QUIZZES TO GET YOUR POINTS).
www.worthpublishers.com/MyersAP1e
Be sure that you have a student account with your name and instructor's email address spelled correctly (Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com) so that I receive your score!
Deadline: Quizzes must be completed by midnight on Mon. 9/3 in order to earn points. NO POINTS CAN BE EARNED AFTER TEST DATE.
Idea: You may take quizzes over as many times as you'd like, so take them without your notes first to test yourself, then look up the answers and try again!
FUN STUFF for Units 1 & 2!!!
James Randi's TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/james_randi.html
Article: Your memories need their sleep! http://www.dana.org/media/detail.aspx?id=39418
FUN STUFF FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
The Psych Files Podcasts http://www.thepsychfiles.com/
The APA's website (scroll down for interesting news, or look at student resources) www.apa.org
Cool current psych research www.DANA.org (sign up for the free newsletter!)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Summer Assignment 2012-2013
Welcome to AP Psychology!!!
I look forward to a very interesting year with you, and there are a few things you need to do to prepare for that. Below are the summer learning assignments for this course. The first two are required and the third is optional fun summer reading/movie viewing!!!
Due Dates:
Assignments 1 & 2 due in class on Monday, Aug. 20
Assignments 3 & 4 due by 6pm on Friday, Aug.17th
If you ever have ANY questions, you can e-mail me at Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com.
Be sure to include your name and AP Psych in the subject.
A. Go to www.worthpublishers.com/myersAP1e
Scroll down to the list titled “Student Resources” and click on “PsychSim PDF Worksheets.”
Click on and print the following two worksheets:
1. Psychology’s Timeline
2. Descriptive Statistics
B. Go to http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/psychsim5/launcher.html
1. From the menu, choose “Psychology’s Timeline,” and use the tutorial to complete the worksheet you printed.
2. Go back to http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/psychsim5/launcher.html and choose “Descriptive Statistics,” and use the tutorial to complete the second worksheet.
Bring the completed worksheets with you to turn in on the first day of class.
Materials needed:
Package of one hundred 3"x5" index cards (We use these all year, so feel free to buy them in bulk if you can find them on sale. If you cannot purchase cards, you must email me for an alternative ASAP to have the assignment done before the due date.) Over the course of the year, you will need at least 10 packs of 100 cards.
Blue or Black Pen ONLY
Internet access
Instructions:
A. Go to www.worthpublishers.com/myersAP1e
Scroll down to the list titled “Student Resources” and click on “Flashcards.”You will create a flashcard for each of the terms from the Unit 1 and each from Unit 2 (set 1&2).
1. On the front (blank side) of each index card, copy the term or name from each digital flashcard, and write your first name and last initial under the term.
There are 14 terms in the Prologue and 30 terms in Chapter 1. There should be only one term per card. (You are making flashcards to study from!)
2. On the back (lined side) of each card, do the following:
a. copy the definition.
b. write a brief example or link that you believe will help you remember this definition.
Note: The definition and example should only take up the top half of the card,
so that you have room for class notes.
Under "Browse by chapter,"
click on Unit 1 and then
click on PsychSim 5 Online Quiz: Psychology's Timeline.
You will be prompted to enter your email address and name. Please use your real first and last name so that I can view your results. Then it will ask if you would like to save your quiz results in your instructor's gradebook. Enter my email address, Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com. When you complete the quiz, I automatically recieve notification.
The quiz is only 9 questions and it matches with what you already did in Assignment 1.
B. Go back to the home page, click on Unit 2, then do PsychSim5 Online Quiz: Descriptive Statistics.
INSTRUCTIONS: READ ONE of the books FROM THE LIST BELOW, and type your reaction for the book you read that discusses ALL FOUR of the following things, in order:
1. Introduction: Identify a "common thread" or theme of the book. Use specific examples from the book to illustrate the theme.
2. Describe THREE (3) concepts that you learned from this book. For EACH concept:
-identify the concept
-explain how it is used in the book
-link the concept to another real-life situation that you can think of that's not in the book
3. In what ways does any part of the book reflect/connect with your personal experiences, or the experiences of the others in your life? Use AT LEAST TWO(2) specific examples from your life.
4. Conclusion: What is your general reaction to this book? (For example: Were you surprised; why? Why was it interesting? Did any parts have special significance to you? Did it change your perspective; how? etc.) Explain.
PLAGIARISM OR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OF ANY SORT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL RESULT IN ZERO POINTS AND A LETTER TO YOUR PARENT AND GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.
Your paper MUST be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font, in essay form, and two to four pages long.
Please attach it to the email AND copy/paste it into the body of the email, just in case your attachment doesn't work.
Used and new copies of these books can be found on amazon.com, and you can read summaries of the books there. Also try half.com, or bn.com, and other book-selling sites to get the best price, or go to the local public library, where you can check out books for FREE! :)
BOOK LIST (Choose one):
Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys but Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life
by Sam Wang
Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity, and Jealousy, by Rachel Simmons
ADHD & Me: What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table, by Blake E. S. Taylor
Incognito, by David Eagleman.
Born on a Blue Day, by Daniel Tammet. This is a personal story about Asperger's Syndrome, a type of autism.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks. This is a collection of stories about patients with unusual neurological disorders (also check out An Anthropologist on Mars, and Musicophilia, both by Oliver Sacks )
A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness: From Imposter Poodles to Purple Numbers, by V.S. Ramachandran. This is a brief intro to neuroscience by a top neuroscientist. It's very interesting, but best suited to advanced readers.
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, by Mary Pipher. This is a therapist's collection and discussion of patient stories involving teen girls.
The Six Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, by Sean Covey. This is a great guide for high school students. Be sure to get the book, not the workbook.
The Lucifer Effect, by Philip Zimbardo. This book is about why good people do bad things.
The Sociopath Next Door, by Marth Stout.
The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration (Psychology of Popular Culture), by Robin S. Rosenberg
The Psychology of Harry Potter: An Unauthorized Examination Of The Boy Who Lived (Psychology of Popular Culture)
by Robin S. Rosenberg
Feel free to check with me if you want to read another psychology / neuroscience book, or if you'd like for me to recommend a book on a certain topic.
Have a great summer!
Mrs. H
Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com
I look forward to a very interesting year with you, and there are a few things you need to do to prepare for that. Below are the summer learning assignments for this course. The first two are required and the third is optional fun summer reading/movie viewing!!!
Due Dates:
Assignments 1 & 2 due in class on Monday, Aug. 20
Assignments 3 & 4 due by 6pm on Friday, Aug.17th
If you ever have ANY questions, you can e-mail me at Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com.
Be sure to include your name and AP Psych in the subject.
Assignment 1: Tutorials
Materials needed: Internet access & PrinterA. Go to www.worthpublishers.com/myersAP1e
Scroll down to the list titled “Student Resources” and click on “PsychSim PDF Worksheets.”
Click on and print the following two worksheets:
1. Psychology’s Timeline
2. Descriptive Statistics
B. Go to http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/psychsim5/launcher.html
1. From the menu, choose “Psychology’s Timeline,” and use the tutorial to complete the worksheet you printed.
2. Go back to http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/psychsim5/launcher.html and choose “Descriptive Statistics,” and use the tutorial to complete the second worksheet.
Bring the completed worksheets with you to turn in on the first day of class.
Assignment 2: Vocabulary Flashcards
ONLY HAND-WRITTEN FLASHCARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Materials needed:
Package of one hundred 3"x5" index cards (We use these all year, so feel free to buy them in bulk if you can find them on sale. If you cannot purchase cards, you must email me for an alternative ASAP to have the assignment done before the due date.) Over the course of the year, you will need at least 10 packs of 100 cards.
Blue or Black Pen ONLY
Internet access
Instructions:
A. Go to www.worthpublishers.com/myersAP1e
Scroll down to the list titled “Student Resources” and click on “Flashcards.”You will create a flashcard for each of the terms from the Unit 1 and each from Unit 2 (set 1&2).
1. On the front (blank side) of each index card, copy the term or name from each digital flashcard, and write your first name and last initial under the term.
There are 14 terms in the Prologue and 30 terms in Chapter 1. There should be only one term per card. (You are making flashcards to study from!)
2. On the back (lined side) of each card, do the following:
a. copy the definition.
b. write a brief example or link that you believe will help you remember this definition.
Note: The definition and example should only take up the top half of the card,
so that you have room for class notes.
Assignment 3: Account setup and 2 online quizzes
A. Go back to www.worthpublishers.com/myersAP1eUnder "Browse by chapter,"
click on Unit 1 and then
click on PsychSim 5 Online Quiz: Psychology's Timeline.
You will be prompted to enter your email address and name. Please use your real first and last name so that I can view your results. Then it will ask if you would like to save your quiz results in your instructor's gradebook. Enter my email address, Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com. When you complete the quiz, I automatically recieve notification.
The quiz is only 9 questions and it matches with what you already did in Assignment 1.
B. Go back to the home page, click on Unit 2, then do PsychSim5 Online Quiz: Descriptive Statistics.
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Assignment 4: Read & React - Choose from the list below!
Assignment 4 is optional extra credit for first quarter. Turn it in by email to Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com by Friday, August 17th at 6pm.
INSTRUCTIONS: READ ONE of the books FROM THE LIST BELOW, and type your reaction for the book you read that discusses ALL FOUR of the following things, in order:
1. Introduction: Identify a "common thread" or theme of the book. Use specific examples from the book to illustrate the theme.
2. Describe THREE (3) concepts that you learned from this book. For EACH concept:
-identify the concept
-explain how it is used in the book
-link the concept to another real-life situation that you can think of that's not in the book
3. In what ways does any part of the book reflect/connect with your personal experiences, or the experiences of the others in your life? Use AT LEAST TWO(2) specific examples from your life.
4. Conclusion: What is your general reaction to this book? (For example: Were you surprised; why? Why was it interesting? Did any parts have special significance to you? Did it change your perspective; how? etc.) Explain.
PLAGIARISM OR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OF ANY SORT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL RESULT IN ZERO POINTS AND A LETTER TO YOUR PARENT AND GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.
Your paper MUST be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font, in essay form, and two to four pages long.
Please attach it to the email AND copy/paste it into the body of the email, just in case your attachment doesn't work.
Used and new copies of these books can be found on amazon.com, and you can read summaries of the books there. Also try half.com, or bn.com, and other book-selling sites to get the best price, or go to the local public library, where you can check out books for FREE! :)
BOOK LIST (Choose one):
Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys but Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life
by Sam Wang
Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity, and Jealousy, by Rachel Simmons
ADHD & Me: What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table, by Blake E. S. Taylor
Incognito, by David Eagleman.
Born on a Blue Day, by Daniel Tammet. This is a personal story about Asperger's Syndrome, a type of autism.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks. This is a collection of stories about patients with unusual neurological disorders (also check out An Anthropologist on Mars, and Musicophilia, both by Oliver Sacks )
A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness: From Imposter Poodles to Purple Numbers, by V.S. Ramachandran. This is a brief intro to neuroscience by a top neuroscientist. It's very interesting, but best suited to advanced readers.
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, by Mary Pipher. This is a therapist's collection and discussion of patient stories involving teen girls.
The Six Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, by Sean Covey. This is a great guide for high school students. Be sure to get the book, not the workbook.
The Lucifer Effect, by Philip Zimbardo. This book is about why good people do bad things.
The Sociopath Next Door, by Marth Stout.
The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration (Psychology of Popular Culture), by Robin S. Rosenberg
The Psychology of Harry Potter: An Unauthorized Examination Of The Boy Who Lived (Psychology of Popular Culture)
by Robin S. Rosenberg
Feel free to check with me if you want to read another psychology / neuroscience book, or if you'd like for me to recommend a book on a certain topic.
Have a great summer!
Mrs. H
Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
HW Perspectives Review Chart!
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3bndfNFF6SE0wRG8
Click on the link above to view and print the chart, or recreate it on your own paper.
Due next class! (:
Also make sure you've finished your people chart (below) and that you've downloaded all of the review sheets, also below.
Click on the link above to view and print the chart, or recreate it on your own paper.
Due next class! (:
Also make sure you've finished your people chart (below) and that you've downloaded all of the review sheets, also below.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Homework Review Packet to Print! Famous Contributors
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3Nk9WdjJRaV80X0E
You may print and hand-complete the packet above, or, preferably INSTEAD, make a flashcard for each name with all of the info on the back!
Also, download the materials from the post below and use them to STUDY!!!Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Review Materials for AP Exam May 7
Hi AP Psychos!
We're in review mode with less than three weeks to go, so get out those old index cards, charts, and notes you've made and start studying for May 7th! Here are some other things you can print and use to study!!!
1. Perspectives Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_0dzbwnsf8
2. Confusing Pairs
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_2gvnxfvdx
3. Research Methods Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_3gbbr83hn
4. Brain mnemonics (you may have copied this earlier in the year already)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3NmVkZmFmODAtODA5Yi00YWNlLTk4ODMtNDBlZGUxYWZiNGM3&hl=en
5. Therapy Approach Chart
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMThmNnc4aGZjbQ&hl=en
6. Neurotransmitter Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTZmOTZzd2Zucg&hl=en
7. Famous Contributors to Psychology
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTVobmY4ZDdkNQ&hl=en
8. Pun List Famous Psychologists
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTdkd25qY21jOQ&hl=en
9. Operant Conditioning Consequence Matrix
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3M2M4ZDJlYjItM2JiNi00NDc3LWJkYmUtYmFkZDE2NzAxYmQy&hl=en
10. Examples of Negative Reinforcers (remember, a reinforcer is a reward)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3YTY0NjExMmQtNjkxNy00YzNhLTk5OGEtNTNjYTJiMDliZjJh&hl=en
There are only about 7 class periods left before the exam, so be in class to complete the mandatory review activities. You are required to complete two full-length practice tests. These will be given in class. If you miss class, you must make them up on your own time BEFORE the exam.
We're in review mode with less than three weeks to go, so get out those old index cards, charts, and notes you've made and start studying for May 7th! Here are some other things you can print and use to study!!!
1. Perspectives Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_0dzbwnsf8
2. Confusing Pairs
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_2gvnxfvdx
3. Research Methods Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_3gbbr83hn
4. Brain mnemonics (you may have copied this earlier in the year already)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3NmVkZmFmODAtODA5Yi00YWNlLTk4ODMtNDBlZGUxYWZiNGM3&hl=en
5. Therapy Approach Chart
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMThmNnc4aGZjbQ&hl=en
6. Neurotransmitter Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTZmOTZzd2Zucg&hl=en
7. Famous Contributors to Psychology
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTVobmY4ZDdkNQ&hl=en
8. Pun List Famous Psychologists
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTdkd25qY21jOQ&hl=en
9. Operant Conditioning Consequence Matrix
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3M2M4ZDJlYjItM2JiNi00NDc3LWJkYmUtYmFkZDE2NzAxYmQy&hl=en
10. Examples of Negative Reinforcers (remember, a reinforcer is a reward)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3YTY0NjExMmQtNjkxNy00YzNhLTk5OGEtNTNjYTJiMDliZjJh&hl=en
There are only about 7 class periods left before the exam, so be in class to complete the mandatory review activities. You are required to complete two full-length practice tests. These will be given in class. If you miss class, you must make them up on your own time BEFORE the exam.
APPLY NOW FOR THIS FREE BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT NSU!!!
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 7TH (SAME DAY AS THE AP PSYCH EXAM!)
ONLY A FEW STUDENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED... APPLY EARLY! SEE DETAILS AT
http://www.fcas.nova.edu/divisions/sbs/summerpsyc/
2012 Theme: Stress and the Brain
High school student participants will take part in workshops, demonstrations, and discussions on:
Using lie-detector tests to interpret responses in their own brains
Learning about human brains by studying sheep brains
Analyzing students' hormone levels
Testing neurons in worms
Is what we see real?
Controlling "robo-roaches"
Collecting data on stress hormones
Painting a brain
June 11–August 1, 2012
Mondays and Wednesdays only, 9:00 a.m.–noon
This FREE program is open to qualifying high school students only.
To be considered for participation, the high school student (and, if under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian) must complete and submit this program application online by May 7, 2012.
DETAILS AND THE APPLICATION ARE FOUND AT:
http://www.fcas.nova.edu/divisions/sbs/summerpsyc/
Thursday, April 5, 2012
NSU PSYCH BOWL (with downloadable forms!)
NSU SOUTH FLORIDA 2ND ANNUAL PSYCHOLOGY BOWL!!!
You are welcome to attend the
2nd Annual Psych Bowl
at Nova Southeastern University, Alvin Sherman Library (Atrium and Gallery)
this Saturday, April 7, 9:00-1:00 (bus leaves SHS at 8:15)
We would LOVE to have you!
If you would like to ride the bus, be sure that you've turned in your field trip form, or bring it with you, and be at SHS at 8a.m. for breakfast and to get your shirt!
Field Trip Form
Photo Release Form
If you plan to drive and meet us there by 9a.m., you will need to print a parking pass to display on your dashboard. Park by the library!!!
Parking Pass
Breakfast will be provided to those meeting at SHS and lunch will be provided at NSU.
Posters will be presented in the Alvin Sherman Library Atrium in the morning, and the Jeopardy style competition will be in the Gallery afterwards.
Jeopardy participants, read over page 2 of this document! Also, REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!
Bring your school spirit!
The event ends at 1, so the bus should get back to SHS between 1:20 and 2:00.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Psych Bowl!!!
Psych Bowl is upon us!
The First Annual Stranahan Psychology Bowl
The First Annual Stranahan Psychology Bowl will be in my classroom during both lunches on Monday, April 2nd. Come prepared to show off your psych knowledge in two fast-paced rounds of Jeopardy-style psych questions, or just come as a spectator!SHS Contestants are: (feel free to join on Monday if you don't see your name)
- Yadinier DG
- Rixon F
- Matthew H
- Emily I
- Brendan J
- Sara SG
- Gina R
- Lucas R
- Anastaciya Y
The Second Annual South Florida Psychology Bowl
The Second Annual South Florida Psychology Bowl at Nova Southeastern University will be held Saturday, April 7th.
The bus will leave SHS at 8am and return at 2pm.At NSU, we will attend a student psych poster exhibition in the morning, and the Jeopardy-style competition after lunch.
Breakfast and lunch are included, and you will not need any money.
We'll provide you with a shirt!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Psych Disorders Recipe Book and Links!
Disorders Cookbook Project
This is a REQUIRED chapter 16 project.
Here are the guidelines:
- One recipe per page
- Each disorder will be connected with a real food (i.e. Schizophrenic spaghetti).
- Each recipe must include symptoms as ingredients (i.e. 2 lbs. of hallucinations, 1 part delusions of grandeur, etc.) with appropriate 'measurement' amounts
- Include directions for how to combine the ingredients to 'make' the recipe
- Your front cover must have your “chef names” and your real names must be on the back.
- Illustrations, drawing, or graphics are required for each recipe. These can be drawn or computer generated, however, the final copy must be professional, readable, and must have all the above requirements.
http://www.mtv.com/videos/true-life-i-have-schizophrenia/1586145/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=5232&channelId=1
and the follow up q&a:
http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2008/05/22/true-life-qa-your-schizophrenia-questions-answered-by-an-expert/
Also check out other episodes, like I Have OCD, and I Have Autism.
And here are more cool links to learn about other disorders:
http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=2098561
PSYCH DATES TO REMEMBER...
RECIPE BOOK DUE
PERIOD 2: MONDAY 3/26
PERIOD 3: TUESDAY 3/27
CH 16 QUIZ
PERIOD 2: MONDAY 3/26
PERIOD 3: TUESDAY 3/27
ALL ONLINE QUIZZES* DUE FOR 3RD QUARTER BY:
PERIOD 2: TUESDAY 3/28 @ MIDNIGHT
PERIOD 3: WEDNESDAY 3/28 @ MIDNIGHT
(* CH. 10-17 QUIZZES, 2 PER CHAPTER)
CH 16 & 17 UNIT TEST
PERIOD 2: WEDNESDAY 3/28
PERIOD 3: THURSDAY 3/29
PSYCH CLUB MEETS AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS FOR TUTORING 3-5PM
STRANAHAN PSYCH BOWL: TBA!!! CHECK BACK SOON!!!
DISTRICT PSYCH BOWL @ NSU: SATURDAY APRIL 7, 8AM-2PM
AP PSYCH EXAM MONDAY MAY 7 @ NOON!
Email me if you have questions...
Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com,
or text me if you have my number.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Spring Break To Do List for AP Psych!
1. Extra Credit Psych Bowl Poster, due Monday when we get back
2. Work on Disorders Cookbook project, due 3/27 and 3/28
1. Extra Credit Psych Bowl Poster Competition
Poster Rules:
Posters are like those that would be presented at a Psychology Science Fair. Posters will be organized into two divisions: 1) literary review and 2) student-performed experiments. Literary review posters will grant participants the opportunity to explore a topic of choice from any school of psychology whereas posters based on a student-performed experiment will allow a hands-on experience where students must analyze their own findings. You may adapt your psych-related science fair project as a base for an experiment poster. Rubrics for each poster type may be found below.
Posters can be presented in any array of colors and MUST be professionally printed (like at FedEx Office / Office Depot). If you turn your poster in by email or on a thumb drive by Monday I'll print it for you. Homemade science fair boards will not be accepted.
Students may work alone or in groups of two or three students.
Please do not submit a poster topic for any poster that has not been completed. Attached are a few sample posters from last year’s Psychology Bowl that contains the required elements below. Literary review posters can be on a psychological contributor, experiment, topic, etc.
Category 1: Literary review posters must include these sections:
1) Introduction (origins of the topic/person/experiment) and/or define the problem.
2) Background and/or historical concepts/key theories/ideas
3) Review of procedures and/or instruments used (including experiments) to obtain the psychological concepts/key theories/ideas
4) Application of topic to current world/societal issues and norms
5) Recommendations for further research (including changing or growing on, even replicating research) or further readings
6) What sources were used? Note: Full APA reference needed for at least 5 sources. Please refer to APA citing at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Email me if you need help with this.
7) All posters must have a picture/visual and chart/graph representing the data.
or Category 2: Student experiment* posters must include:
1) Introduction to the experiment in which they address the problem at hand.
2) Experimental design in which both the experimental and control groups are identified and the procedure is fully and carefully described.
3) Student’s hypothesis supported with background information on the topic.
4) Data obtained through experimental trials should be presented in a neat format. All posters must have a picture/visual and chart/graph representing the data.
5) Analysis of experimental results including possible psychological implications. This portion of the poster must connect to the original hypothesis in assessing its accuracy relative to the final conclusion of the experiment. If the student’s experimental conclusion differs from their hypothesis, they must explain why the hypothesis may be wrong or what flaws in the experiment may have led to the contradiction.
Some examples for posters:
o http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects/psychology.html
o http://www.juliantrubin.com/psychologyprojects.html
6) What sources were used, in APA format. Please refer to APA citing at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
For either poster category, please feel free to use templates from a template site! A great site is http://www.genigraphics.com/templates/default.asp.
2. Disorders Cookbook Project
This is a REQUIRED chapter 16 project.
Here are the guidelines:
Email me if you have questions...
Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com,
or text me if you have my number.
2. Work on Disorders Cookbook project, due 3/27 and 3/28
Ok, here are the instructions for those...
1. Extra Credit Psych Bowl Poster Competition
Poster Rules:
Students may work alone or in groups of two or three students.
Please do not submit a poster topic for any poster that has not been completed. Attached are a few sample posters from last year’s Psychology Bowl that contains the required elements below. Literary review posters can be on a psychological contributor, experiment, topic, etc.
Email me if you need help with this.
Four SHS posters will be submitted for judging at District level!
Email me if you have questions... Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com,
or text me if you have my number.
2. Disorders Cookbook Project
This is a REQUIRED chapter 16 project.
Here are the guidelines:
- You may work in pairs or groups of 3. Each person in the group is responsible for 5 recipes, so if you are in a pair, your cookbook should have at least 10 recipes. If you are in a group of 3, your book will have at least 15 recipes.
- One recipe per page
- Each disorder will be connected with a real food (i.e. Schizophrenic spaghetti).
- Each recipe must include symptoms as ingredients (i.e. 2 lbs. of hallucinations, 1 part delusions of grandeur, etc.) with appropriate 'measurement' amounts
- Include directions for how to combine the ingredients to 'make' the recipe
- Your front cover must have your “chef names” and your real names must be on the back.
- Illustrations, drawing, or graphics are required for each recipe. These can be drawn or computer generated, however, the final copy must be professional, readable, and must have all the above requirements.
Email me if you have questions...
Lara.Herrera@BrowardSchools.com,
or text me if you have my number.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ch. 14 HW and Info
We will only discuss ch. 14 in one class period, so be prepared with your reading and vocab cards done by 2/24(per.2) and 2/27(per.3).
Assignment:
There is no reading packet for chapter 14. The topic is Stress.
Before discussion day, complete your vocab cards. You may only skim this chapter, but please read carefully objectives 3, 10, and 11.
Afterwards, we will cover chapter 15 for 3 class periods. Be prepared for a quiz on any of those days.
There will be a reading packet available for ch. 15.
TEST CH. 14 & 15 will be on 3/7(p.2) and 3/9(p.3).
Remember to come to Psych Club Wednesdays from 3-5 for tutoring, AP exam prep, and possible extra credit!
Assignment:
There is no reading packet for chapter 14. The topic is Stress.
Before discussion day, complete your vocab cards. You may only skim this chapter, but please read carefully objectives 3, 10, and 11.
Afterwards, we will cover chapter 15 for 3 class periods. Be prepared for a quiz on any of those days.
There will be a reading packet available for ch. 15.
TEST CH. 14 & 15 will be on 3/7(p.2) and 3/9(p.3).
Remember to come to Psych Club Wednesdays from 3-5 for tutoring, AP exam prep, and possible extra credit!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ch. 13 HW
PsychSim HW: Expressing Emotions
Print out the worksheet, then work through the corresponding tutorial.
www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e
Love Cards! Ch 13 Obj.1 HW
For one of the three theories of emotion, create a message for a greeting card. It can be a poem or just a sweet message. Be sure that your message includes the theory in its theme.
Clearly describe the theory in your poem/message- 10 pts
Include related research/examples in your message- 5 pts
Include names of psychologists- 2 pts
Creativity / attractiveness– 3 pts
Be sure that you are working on either your reading packets for 12/13 or your vocab and objective cards as you READ the chapters. Remember to keep up as there may be a quiz any day.
Online quizzes for chapters 12 and 13 must be completed before test day.
Period 2 Ch. 12 & 13 Test will be on Wednesday, February 22
Period 2 Ch. 12 & 13 Test will be on Thursday, February 23
Print out the worksheet, then work through the corresponding tutorial.
www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e
Love Cards! Ch 13 Obj.1 HW
For one of the three theories of emotion, create a message for a greeting card. It can be a poem or just a sweet message. Be sure that your message includes the theory in its theme.
Clearly describe the theory in your poem/message- 10 pts
Include related research/examples in your message- 5 pts
Include names of psychologists- 2 pts
Creativity / attractiveness– 3 pts
Be sure that you are working on either your reading packets for 12/13 or your vocab and objective cards as you READ the chapters. Remember to keep up as there may be a quiz any day.
Online quizzes for chapters 12 and 13 must be completed before test day.
Period 2 Ch. 12 & 13 Test will be on Wednesday, February 22
Period 2 Ch. 12 & 13 Test will be on Thursday, February 23
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Ch. 12 HW
Hunger and the Fat Rat!
Go to your textbook's website: www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e
Print out the PsychSim worksheet for Hunger and the Fat Rat.
Watch the PsychSim tutorial for Hunger and the Fat Rat and complete the worksheet as you flip through the online tutorial!
You must do vocab and objective cards for chapters 12 and 13, OR you may complete the reading packet for the chapter. Either way, class notes are also required. Be on your toes with reading assignments - there could be a pop reading quiz any day!
Go to your textbook's website: www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e
Print out the PsychSim worksheet for Hunger and the Fat Rat.
Watch the PsychSim tutorial for Hunger and the Fat Rat and complete the worksheet as you flip through the online tutorial!
You must do vocab and objective cards for chapters 12 and 13, OR you may complete the reading packet for the chapter. Either way, class notes are also required. Be on your toes with reading assignments - there could be a pop reading quiz any day!
Monday, January 30, 2012
HW and Plans for Ch. 11 - Intelligence
The Ch. 11 Test will be given on Monday Feb. 6 & Tuesday Feb. 7
Reading assignments:
Mon/Tues p. 431-445
Wed/Thurs p. 446-467
Remember, there may be a pop quiz at any time on the reading!
Here are the assignments you will be responsible for:
1. HW: Vocab flashcards
Format for vocab cards chapter 11 only:
a. define
b. detail or example
c. another detail
d. any related psychologist's names
e. class notes
2. HW/CW: Reading packet (get from Mrs. H in class)
3. HW/CW: Chart Ch. 10 Famous Contributors
Create a chart of important people in this chapter. The 3 columns are:
Name
Theory or Key Contribution
Details of Theory or Contribution
The names for the first column are:
Binet
Terman
Spearman
Thurstone
Gardner
Sternberg
Wechsler
4. HW: Online quizzes ch. 10 www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e
Reading assignments:
Mon/Tues p. 431-445
Wed/Thurs p. 446-467
Remember, there may be a pop quiz at any time on the reading!
Here are the assignments you will be responsible for:
1. HW: Vocab flashcards
Format for vocab cards chapter 11 only:
a. define
b. detail or example
c. another detail
d. any related psychologist's names
e. class notes
2. HW/CW: Reading packet (get from Mrs. H in class)
3. HW/CW: Chart Ch. 10 Famous Contributors
Create a chart of important people in this chapter. The 3 columns are:
Name
Theory or Key Contribution
Details of Theory or Contribution
The names for the first column are:
Binet
Terman
Spearman
Thurstone
Gardner
Sternberg
Wechsler
4. HW: Online quizzes ch. 10 www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Midterm 2012 Review
DATES
Midterm Review - Thursday, 1/12/12, lunches A&B
Period 2 Midterm - Monday, 1/16, 9:40-11:130
Period 3 Midterm - Tuesday, 1/17, 7:41-9:25
So, what do you need to know for the midterm? EVERYTHING! Bust out those index flashcards you've made for the prologue through chapter 9! But just to help you out, below are a few helpful review items...
The midterm will be 100 multiple choice questions (approximately 10 per chapter) and a free response question with 10 vocab terms.
Neurotransmitter Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTZmOTZzd2Zucg&hl=en
Pun List Famous Psychologists
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTdkd25qY21jOQ&hl=en
Operant Conditioning Consequence Matrix
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3M2M4ZDJlYjItM2JiNi00NDc3LWJkYmUtYmFkZDE2NzAxYmQy&hl=en
Examples of Negative Reinforcers (remember, a reinforcer is a reward)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3YTY0NjExMmQtNjkxNy00YzNhLTk5OGEtNTNjYTJiMDliZjJh&hl=en
Here are a few names to review...
Hawthorne Effect = Showed that factory workers had improved work performance with both improved and poor lighting. Conclusion was that they improved simply because they were being observed in the experiment.
Roger Sperry = The first to propose "split-brain surgery" to help epileptic patients.
Jean Piaget = Proposed four stages of cognitive development. (Remember the acronym Socks Pulled Over Cold Feet to remember these in order.) Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete, and Formal Stages.
Erik Erikson = Proposed eight stages of psychosocial development. (KNOW THESE!!)
Lawrence Kohlberg = Proposed three stages of MORAL development. (all framed around the word conventional.) This theory was criticized as it only tested young children by framing hypothetical situations for them and their responses to these. It did not test cross-culturally and between the genders.
Konrad Lorentz = Imprinting studies. Showed how baby animals would follow the first object they saw after birth. Believed to be a built-in survival mechanism.
Jerome Kagan = Studies to indicate that in-born temperament may explain many behaviors.
Harry Harlow = Showed importance of physical touch over nourishment in infant monkeys.
Mary Ainsworth = Secure infants have good bonds with mothers. Reverse is also true.
Elenor Gibson = The "visual cliff experiment". Showed that depth perception cues are innate.
Hubel and Weisel = Studies with monkeys to show that they had specific FEATURE DECECTORS to aid them in visual processing. (Some for lines, bars, edges, shapes, etc.)
Ernest Hilgard = Studies showing that a hypnotic trance includes a "hidden observer' suggesting that there is some subconscious control during hypnosis.
Ivan Pavlov = Famous for his classical conditioning experiments.
Robert Rescorla = Proposed that there is conscious connection between the CS and the DCS in classical conditioning experiments. (A smoker is aware that a nausea-producing drug will affect his behavior.)
John B. Watson = Famous for the controversial Little Albert classical conditioning experiment.
B.F. Skinner = Famous for me "Skinner Box to demonstrate operant conditioning in low level animals.
Albert Bandura = “Bo-Bo Doll" Experiment to demonstrate how children imitate anti-social behavior.
Confusing Pairs
Here are some terms that sound alike but mean different things. Review them!
Independent Variable (What is tested) vs. Dependent Variable (What is measured)
(Ex: Recess to test attention span; recess is independent, attention span is dependent)
Random selection (of subjects for a study) vs. Random Assignment (of subjects to experimental or control groups in a study)
Experimental Group (group that is tested) vs. Control Group (compared to the experimental, i.e. receives the placebo in a drug experiment.)
Left Brain (Language and Logic) vs. Right Brain (Creative and Spatial)
Corpus Callosum (divides the brain) vs. Cerebral Cortex (covers the brain)
Sympathetic Nervous System ("flight-or-fight") vs. Parasympathetic (calming)
Neurotransmitters (in the nervous system) vs. Hormones (in the endocrine system)
Broca's Area (makes words) vs. Wernicke’s Area (comprehends words)
Identical Twins (Same fertilized egg) vs. Fraternal Twins (Two separate eggs)
Afferent Neurons (Sensory, body to the brain) vs. Efferent Neurons Motor, brain to the body)
Assimilation (All four-legged animals are "doggies") vs. Accommodation ("Doggies are different than "Kitties")
Concrete Operations (logical thinking) vs. Formal Operations (Philosophical thinking)
Sensation (Bottom-up Processing) vs. Perception (Top-Down Processing)
Rods (night vision) vs. Cones (color vision)
Classical Conditioning (Involuntary) vs. Operant Conditioning (Voluntary)
Positive Reinforcement (any reward following a desirable behavior that increases the behavior) vs. Negative Reinforcement (ending “time-out” for bad behavior in playtime increases good behavior in playtime)
Primacy Effect (first items remembered) vs. Recency Effect (last items remembered)
Proactive Interference (loss of the new info) vs. Retroactive Interference (loss of the old info)
Implicit Memory (nondeclarative; skills) vs. Explicit Memory (declarative, facts)
Recall Memory (no cues/fill-in) vs. Recognition Memory (Some hints/multiple choice, matching)
Midterm Review - Thursday, 1/12/12, lunches A&B
Period 2 Midterm - Monday, 1/16, 9:40-11:130
Period 3 Midterm - Tuesday, 1/17, 7:41-9:25
So, what do you need to know for the midterm? EVERYTHING! Bust out those index flashcards you've made for the prologue through chapter 9! But just to help you out, below are a few helpful review items...
The midterm will be 100 multiple choice questions (approximately 10 per chapter) and a free response question with 10 vocab terms.
Neurotransmitter Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTZmOTZzd2Zucg&hl=en
Pun List Famous Psychologists
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTdkd25qY21jOQ&hl=en
Operant Conditioning Consequence Matrix
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3M2M4ZDJlYjItM2JiNi00NDc3LWJkYmUtYmFkZDE2NzAxYmQy&hl=en
Examples of Negative Reinforcers (remember, a reinforcer is a reward)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3YTY0NjExMmQtNjkxNy00YzNhLTk5OGEtNTNjYTJiMDliZjJh&hl=en
Here are a few names to review...
Hawthorne Effect = Showed that factory workers had improved work performance with both improved and poor lighting. Conclusion was that they improved simply because they were being observed in the experiment.
Roger Sperry = The first to propose "split-brain surgery" to help epileptic patients.
Jean Piaget = Proposed four stages of cognitive development. (Remember the acronym Socks Pulled Over Cold Feet to remember these in order.) Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete, and Formal Stages.
Erik Erikson = Proposed eight stages of psychosocial development. (KNOW THESE!!)
Lawrence Kohlberg = Proposed three stages of MORAL development. (all framed around the word conventional.) This theory was criticized as it only tested young children by framing hypothetical situations for them and their responses to these. It did not test cross-culturally and between the genders.
Konrad Lorentz = Imprinting studies. Showed how baby animals would follow the first object they saw after birth. Believed to be a built-in survival mechanism.
Jerome Kagan = Studies to indicate that in-born temperament may explain many behaviors.
Harry Harlow = Showed importance of physical touch over nourishment in infant monkeys.
Mary Ainsworth = Secure infants have good bonds with mothers. Reverse is also true.
Elenor Gibson = The "visual cliff experiment". Showed that depth perception cues are innate.
Hubel and Weisel = Studies with monkeys to show that they had specific FEATURE DECECTORS to aid them in visual processing. (Some for lines, bars, edges, shapes, etc.)
Ernest Hilgard = Studies showing that a hypnotic trance includes a "hidden observer' suggesting that there is some subconscious control during hypnosis.
Ivan Pavlov = Famous for his classical conditioning experiments.
Robert Rescorla = Proposed that there is conscious connection between the CS and the DCS in classical conditioning experiments. (A smoker is aware that a nausea-producing drug will affect his behavior.)
John B. Watson = Famous for the controversial Little Albert classical conditioning experiment.
B.F. Skinner = Famous for me "Skinner Box to demonstrate operant conditioning in low level animals.
Albert Bandura = “Bo-Bo Doll" Experiment to demonstrate how children imitate anti-social behavior.
Confusing Pairs
Here are some terms that sound alike but mean different things. Review them!
Independent Variable (What is tested) vs. Dependent Variable (What is measured)
(Ex: Recess to test attention span; recess is independent, attention span is dependent)
Random selection (of subjects for a study) vs. Random Assignment (of subjects to experimental or control groups in a study)
Experimental Group (group that is tested) vs. Control Group (compared to the experimental, i.e. receives the placebo in a drug experiment.)
Left Brain (Language and Logic) vs. Right Brain (Creative and Spatial)
Corpus Callosum (divides the brain) vs. Cerebral Cortex (covers the brain)
Sympathetic Nervous System ("flight-or-fight") vs. Parasympathetic (calming)
Neurotransmitters (in the nervous system) vs. Hormones (in the endocrine system)
Broca's Area (makes words) vs. Wernicke’s Area (comprehends words)
Identical Twins (Same fertilized egg) vs. Fraternal Twins (Two separate eggs)
Afferent Neurons (Sensory, body to the brain) vs. Efferent Neurons Motor, brain to the body)
Assimilation (All four-legged animals are "doggies") vs. Accommodation ("Doggies are different than "Kitties")
Concrete Operations (logical thinking) vs. Formal Operations (Philosophical thinking)
Sensation (Bottom-up Processing) vs. Perception (Top-Down Processing)
Rods (night vision) vs. Cones (color vision)
Classical Conditioning (Involuntary) vs. Operant Conditioning (Voluntary)
Positive Reinforcement (any reward following a desirable behavior that increases the behavior) vs. Negative Reinforcement (ending “time-out” for bad behavior in playtime increases good behavior in playtime)
Primacy Effect (first items remembered) vs. Recency Effect (last items remembered)
Proactive Interference (loss of the new info) vs. Retroactive Interference (loss of the old info)
Implicit Memory (nondeclarative; skills) vs. Explicit Memory (declarative, facts)
Recall Memory (no cues/fill-in) vs. Recognition Memory (Some hints/multiple choice, matching)
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