Welcome to AP Psychology! Annette Nielsen - WXHS

Is AP Psychology right for you? Advanced Placement – College Level Intensive Covers 18 Units/82 Modules Course involves: Reading Writing Discussion Demonstrations Projects Presentations Assignments Midterm Exams (like college) Final Exams (like college)

What’s in it for you if you accept the challenge? Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and behavior – PEOPLE! On the last day of this class, you will know SO much more about yourself (and others) than you do right now. We can apply what you learn to real life – EVERY DAY. You will be prepared for college AND exams – even the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test). MCAT AP Credit – YAY! 88% pass rate (since 2000) Psychology is REALLY COOL!!

What will you learn in AP Psychology this Year? Course Overview Calendar

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Studies in MEMORY indicate that we retain (remember): How will we use psychological research in this class to learn optimally? 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

To learn optimally in ANY class, we MUST: DO and SAY Activate the right part(s) of your brain: Calm the stress response Laugh/smile/have fun! MOVE! 20 seconds/20 minutes Attend (mentally and physically)

Phones/Electronics Check in/take them out – get your fix! Quiz! Take the next two minutes to “check in” … Quiz! Number 1-7 on the back of your blue book card – tuck papers inside your book. Phones are distractors --- hence, the BINS  All of us Checks Research University of Utah Remind Text: 81010 Message: @apps Full Name

Read/Hi-Lite/Annotate (attend – engage your brain) Disclosure Form Read/Hi-Lite/Annotate (attend – engage your brain)

Your Wonderful NEW Textbook  David G. Myers Psychology 2nd Edition for AP

The Rest of Your Supplies … Book – Readings are ALL homework Please complete the other side of the blue card There is a copy in the library – AP research 3-ring binder 4 dividers (you can make your own/post-it/actual dividers) Spiral Notebook/Color-coded Notes (CCN) Four-color pen You get your own 5th color! (purple, green, hot pink …) Highlighter

1999 Exam – Pretest Assignment Complete the checklist Follow instructions DUE FRIDAY!! Assignment – grade based on completion

Reading – Color-coded Notes (CCN) Stay up to date on readings Quizzes each time (5-10 points MC) EVEN if you didn’t do the reading Bring to class NEXT TIME: completed 1999 Exam CCN Instructions Form Vocabulary List 4 color pen

Due Date Reminders See Calendar See Website Read Reminds Friday: CCN Supplies Completed 1999 Exam Tuesday: Name Assignment Disclosure Signed Notebook 3 rings 4 sections papers in the rings and sections