1. What have I signed up for? A quick guide to AP Psych.

2. So we’re learning about disorders, right? Yes…but it’s only ONE chapter – Second Semester  Intro means we cover everything: Research Methods History & Famous People in Psych Neurology, Brain Biology & Chemistry The Senses & Perception Sleep, Hypnosis, Psychoactive Drugs Learning Processes Memory Language Development Motor Development Cognitive (Mental) Development Motivation Emotion Stress Personality Statistics Testing Intelligence Treatment Social Psychology

3. How do I get an A? Do your nightly reading (average 8-10 pages) and take good NOTES. Be Responsible for Your Learning – Use the website (www.ghaps.org/portenga) to know nightly & upcoming assignments or to find out what you missed when absent. Plan ahead!www.ghaps.org/portenga Have GOOD/GREAT study skills: Study your notes and be able to apply them to real life situations Lots of Tests and Quizzes.  - It’s a college class & your college credit is from a big test so you need to be a good test taker! YOUR GRADE = TESTS 60%, QUIZZES 20%, HOMEWORK 15%, CLASS WORK 5% Use memory techniques to help you remember what you learn and read! Budget Your Time – Know what you are signed up for and what you can handle!

4. What do I get for this class? If you score a 3, 4 or 5 on the exam in May… College Credit for an Introductory Psych 101 course. 89% of all students who take the AP Test after taking this class get college credit (National Average is 60%) 18% = 3 34% = 4 37% = 5 A broad understanding of the many various areas of psychology. A taste of what a college workload is like. A better understanding of yourself and others.