1. Welcome to AP Psychology!!!!
The course in which your brain is trying to learn & understand itself :)

2. A Little Bit about the Teacher
MRS. RENFELDT
(SORRY I COULDN’T BE HERE TODAY….I AM SICK :(
I graduated from UC Irvine w/ a B.A in Psychology
I got my M.A in Teacher Ed. from Claremont Graduate University
I love to travel (34 states, 10 Countries)
I love sports (Dodgers, Lakers, Green Bay Packers)
I am scuba certified
I have completed mile marathons
I love movies (you will see from my slides)
I love new adventures
I am truly excited to be your teacher!
I really am sick though :) just thought you would enjoy the mean girls reference

3. AP PSYCH IS… -CHALLENGING -RIGOROUS -FAST PACED -INFORMATIVE
-PROJECT BASED
-SCIENTIFIC
-RESEARCH & THEORY BASED

4. What we cover… Brain anatomy Motivation Brain function
BRAIN INFLUENCES ON BEHAVIOR
Brain anatomy
Brain function
Genetics
Senses
Perception
Cognitive Process (thinking)
Memory
Consciousness
Dreams
Drugs
Hypnosis
Intelligence
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO BEHAVIOR
Motivation
Love/Relationships
Hunger
Achievement
Emotion
Personality
Development (age)
Society
Disorders

5. AP PSYCHOLOGY TEST
psychology
History & approaches (2-4%)
Research Methods (8-10%)
Biological Basis of Behavior (8-10%)
Sensation & Perception (6-8%)
States of Consciousness (2-4%)
Learning (7-9%)
Cognition (8-10%)
Motivation & Emotion (6-8%)
Developmental Psychology (7-9%)
Personality (5-7%)
Testing & Individual Differences (5-7%)
Abnormal Behavior (7-9%)
Treatment of Abnormal Behavior (5-7%)
Social Psychology (8-10%)
TEST:
2 hours long
70 Minutes Multiple Choice
Must complete 95 questions
50 Minute Free Response Question
Must complete 2 FRQ’s in 50 minute time frame

6. EXPECTATIONS FOR THE COURSE
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT (Syllabus & list will be ed on the last day of school) - DUE THE 2nd day of CLASS!!!!!
Required to read a Psychology Crash Course Book
Required to read a book from the list given and write a paper on it
*please note if you don’t do the assignment your grade will suffer significantly
PARTICIPATION
Everyone is required to participate & contribute to class discussions as well as participate in presentations of various work
TECHNOLOGY
As much as I love technology, I do require that all cell phones be put away for the class period unless we are using them to do real time research.
Not putting the phone away will result in it being taken away & loss of points.
PROJECTS/WRITE-UPS
There is a mini project or write-up to accompany each chapter (be prepared to make sure you stay on task)
There are a few projects that require the help of family members, please support their research in this regard. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know ahead of time

7. CLASSROOM RULES….. BE!!! BE RESPECTFUL Of the teacher
Of others opinions and perspectives
BE RESPONSIBLE
Your words & actions
For your assignments
BE SMART
With your time and efforts
BE CLEAN
In your language (no cursing)
By picking up after yourself
BE HONEST
Don’t cheat/copy or plagiarize
BE INVOLVED
In class discussions
In school activities (you are only in high a small portion of your life)
CLASSROOM RULES….. BE!!!

8. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON THE AP PSYCH CHALLENGE?????

9. Please note that acceptance in the course DOES NOT guarantee a spot in the class.
Scheduling conflicts may arise so do not purchase anything until you know for sure you are in the course
Please turn in your AP CONTRACT on or before it is due!
There is a waiting list for AP Psych so not turning in your contract by the due date can result in losing your spot in the class
Can’t wait to be your teacher!
LET’S DO THIS THING!
Here’s to 2016-
2017 & Beyond!