Review Packet HW and other Review Stuff to Download!

Hi AP Psychos! We're in review mode with less than a month to go, so get out those old index cards and outlines and start studying for May 2nd! Here are some other things you'll need.

1. Review Packet HW Assignment
DOWNLOAD, PRINT, AND COMPLETE THIS PACKET FOR HW.
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3MTg0MTRkY2EtMDA1Yy00MDMzLTkxOTAtZTQ2NmZhYjU5OTc4&hl=en You may have some time in class during FCAT week, otherwise, complete for HW. Due Mon/Tues April 18/19.
Notes:
For Part 1, identify which perspective or area of psychology each person is connected to in the first column, and describe what their primary contribution to psychology is in the second column, including any key vocab. For example:
Contributor: Freud; School of Association: Psychodynamic; Discoveries: father of psychoanalysis, free association, dream interpretation, psychosexual stages, defense mechanisms, iceburg theory of consiousness
If you can't find a name, you may refer to a review book or another psych textbook on the bookshelf in the classroom.
For Part 2, give a key word or two for the basis and a brief explanation for goals. For example:
Subfield: Abnormal; Basis: Disorders; Goals: to identify the symptoms, causes, and experiences of disorders


Here are some simple review sheets for you to use to study for the AP Psych Exam!
Please print the resources posted below... and use them to study!!!

2. Perspectives Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_0dzbwnsf8

3. Confusing Pairs
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_2gvnxfvdx

4. Research Methods Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddxvq7tz_3gbbr83hn

5. Brain mnemonics (you may have copied this earlier in the year already)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3NmVkZmFmODAtODA5Yi00YWNlLTk4ODMtNDBlZGUxYWZiNGM3&hl=en

6. Therapy Approach Chart
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMThmNnc4aGZjbQ&hl=en

7. Neurotransmitter Chart
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTZmOTZzd2Zucg&hl=en

8. Famous Contributors to Psychology
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTVobmY4ZDdkNQ&hl=en

9. Pun List Famous Psychologists
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYxdTlrmZTl3ZGR4dnE3dHpfMTdkd25qY21jOQ&hl=en

10. Operant Conditioning Consequence Matrix
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3M2M4ZDJlYjItM2JiNi00NDc3LWJkYmUtYmFkZDE2NzAxYmQy&hl=en

11. Examples of Negative Reinforcers (remember, a reinforcer is a reward)
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4xdTlrmZTl3YTY0NjExMmQtNjkxNy00YzNhLTk5OGEtNTNjYTJiMDliZjJh&hl=en

There are only 7 class periods 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.

Ch. 12/13 Unit Plan

Hi guys,
Here's the Ch. 12/13 unit plan:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4xdTlrmZTl3ZmYwNzFiZDctM2Q1NS00ZTY4LTgxYWEtYTI4M2IwM2UzYWVj&hl=en

Remember to sign up for the county AP review before the end of this week. See below for details!

Mrs. H

Baby Pics and County Psych Review News!

Baby Maya Eden Herrera says hello! Maya was born on March 8th and she has been keeping me very busy! Thank you all for your texts, she is healthy and beautiful. Yes, she is exhibiting the rooting reflex and her mirror neuron system is working well - she did stick out her tongue at me when I stuck mine out!

Now, regarding your development as a psych student... I know you are all getting ready to pass the AP exam on May 2; we're just over a month away! There is a very important review being held by the county at Western High School. This is very valuable to you, take advantage of it! Here are the schedule and the parent letter with details. Seats are first come first served, so sign up asap!

Schedule & printable form:https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4xdTlrmZTl3MzU3NmQyZGUtYmM1Zi00MjkzLTgwNGUtZDQwZGU3Y2EwMzkx&hl=en

Parent letter & online sign-up:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4xdTlrmZTl3ZTBlMzBlZjktNzk5ZS00YTI4LTk1NTctNjhmYjU5NTQxNWEx&hl=en

Chapter 10/11 Unit Plan & HW on PsychSim

Hi AP Psychers!
Here's the plan for chapters 10 and 11. You'll be able to see what you're doing and what the homework will be day-by-day up through March 22/23, your test day for this unit. Feel free to download and print the PDF.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4xdTlrmZTl3MjNmMTNhZDItZDUzOC00ZjRhLTgyOTQtMWUzZWY4YTcwNjAy&hl=en

As you can see, Mr. Benchsky will be teaching a little, he and I went over the vocab and he is prepared to explain anything you're confused about - just ask! Remember, you can feel free to contact me if you have any questions, too.

Remember to keep up with the homework and bring a textbook to class every day!
(Be sure that you have your name written in the cover of your book, you don't want to lose it!)

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK is to go onto www.worthpublishers.com/myers8e and do a PsychSim Tutorial along with the accompanying worksheet. The tutorial and the the PDF worksheet are both titled "My Head is Spinning." Print the worksheet first, then fill it in as you complete the online tutorial.
Mr. Benchsky will collect this next class.