1. Agenda – Tuesday, January 6 th Welcome to AP Psych! “The Boring Stuff” – Syllabus – Attendance – Books Perspectives review Homework: Prologue Reading Quiz – Thursday

2. The Basics 14 UNITS Unit Test: Every 2-3 chapters (ALWAYS on Friday) Reading Quiz: Over every unit; usually take place on Tuesdays; open note AP Exam: May 4 th (Star War fans, rejoice)

3. Perspectives Review Purpose: – Provide a variety of ways to identify and explain behavior

4. Social-Cultural Behavior comes from cultural norms & social setting Relationship between people and culture Example: Sports teams; pursuing a life of crime; mannerisms

5. Neuroscience (AKA Biological) Focuses on the brain’s chemistry and internal functions Examines drug use, neural connections, and inner- workings Example: Head injuries may prevent certain behaviors, like the formation of new memories

6. Cognitive Individual feelings, perception, use of language, thought processes, etc. Example: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, maps of the school

7. Behavioral External forces influence behavior Relies on punishment, rewards, and observation to observe and understand behavior Example: “The Biggest Loser” rewards people for losing weight; Pavlov’s dog

8. ** Evolutionary ** Inherited characteristics for survival influence behavior and decision- making Example: Humans no longer need wisdom teeth or an appendix; adapted to surroundings

9. Psychodynamic Focuses on internal and subconscious conflicts to explain behavior Includes childhood experiences, parental relationship, sex drive, etc. Example: Freud’s beliefs about sexual abuse and behavior in childhood

10. Humanistic Behavior comes from meeting basic needs and fulfilling one’s potential Example: “Dead Poet’s Society” focuses on rising to potential; “Walking Dead” only focuses on physical needs and security

11. Agenda – Thursday, January 9 th Recap Reading Guide #1 FRQ Pre-Test Homework: – Reading Guide #1 + Reading Quiz  FRIDAY