Welcome to A.P. Psychology

Is AP Psychology Right for YOU?

• Advanced Placement• Intensive• Covers 16 chapters +

prologue– Reading– Writing– Discussion– Demonstrations– Projects– Presentations– Assignments– Midterms and Finals

What’s in it for you?

• On the last day of this class, you will know SO much more about yourself than you do right now!

• Learn about yourself and others.

• Apply what you learn to REAL LIFE!

• AP Credit– 84% average pass rate (13 years)

Course Overview

NAME ASSIGNMENT

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Studies in MEMORY indicate that we retain (remember):

• 10% of what we READ• 20% of what we HEAR• 30% of what we SEE and HEAR• 70% of what we SAY• 90% of what we DO and SAY

Supplies/Disclosure

• Book – Homework

• Study Guide – Homework (CCN)

• 3-ring Binder

• 5 Dividers

• Spiral Notebook

• Pen – You get your own 5th color!

• Hi-Liter

Cell Phones/Electronics

• Bins

• All of Us

• Participation Checks

• Research!

• Remind 101:– Text (801)335-9435– Message: @apps– Respond with FULL NAME

David Meyers Psychology

http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/41798

To Learn Optimally We Must:

• Shift “Up” – to cerebral cortex

• How?– Calm down the

“stress” response– Laugh– Smile– Slow down…

hurry = stress• And…….

ENERGIZE!

• Blood, Oxygen, and glucose (SUGAR) fuel the brain.

• When we sit for a long time, what happens?

• How often do you have to MOVE?

• 20 – 20 Rule – • 20 seconds, every 20

minutes* More often for younger people

Calendar/Reading

• Stay up on readings!

• Quiz each time CCN due.

• CCN Instructions

• Vocabulary List

• Top 100

• Samples

Due Date Reminders

• See Calendar

• See Website

• September 4th – Notebook Check– Name Assignment– Disclosure Signature Form

2011 Exam

• Pre – Test

• Follow the instructions

• Due WEDNESDAY!!