1. Back to School Night Mrs. Black September 23, 2014

2. Educational Background Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh Master’s degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Pittsburgh 8 th year teaching at East High

3. Class Schedule Period 2 - AP Psych Period 3 – Psychology Period 4 - AP Psych Period 6 - AP Psych Period 8 - AP Psych Period 9 - Psychology

4. Family

5. What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

6. Topics and Learning Objectives I. History and Approaches II. Research Methods III. Biological Basis of Behavior IV. Sensation & Perception V. States of Consciousness VI. Learning VII. Cognition VIII. Motivation & Emotion IX. Developmental Psychology X. Personality XI. Testing & Individual Differences XII. Abnormal Behavior XIII. Treatment of Abnormal Behavior XIV. Social Psychology

7. AP Psychology Exam The AP Exam is scheduled for May 4, 2015. –This course is designed to prepare students to take the exam. We will cover all 14 chapters in the textbook. I will hold after-school review sessions in April to offer additional help in preparing students for the exam.

8. Grading – AP Psychology Chapter Exams –50 multiple choice questions (1 point each) –Same format as the AP Exam Journal Entries –2 entries per Chapter (10 points each) Total of 70 points

9. Grading Protocol 50% Tests 15% Quizzes 10% Essays 15% Projects 10% Class Participation

10. Contact Information The quickest way to reach me is via email: ablack@cdschools.org By phone: (717) 541-1662 –Extension 406