10.07.10 & 10.08.10

In class today you will take the Chapter 3 test. Your vocabulary cards, study guide and essay are due as well.

Essay #2:

The human organism displays various reactions that are characterized by opposing tendencies. Use a specific physiological or psychological mechanism to explain how both aspects of opposing processes apply to each of the following.

  1. Autonomic Nervous System
  2. Nerve Firing

Essay Format
  • 12 point Times New Roman Font
  • Name and block in the top right corner
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10.05.10 & 10.06.10

Today you will be a neurosurgeon. Working with a partner, you will examine several medical cases that involve a brain injury. Your job will be to identify the part of the brain that was injured. You will be allowed to use your notes and only your notes -- textbooks are off limits. The first pair to finish the cases correctly will earn a 100%.
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10.01.10 & 10.04.10

In class today you will have a reading quiz. We will finish Chapter 3 today and the lecture will focus on the brain. Also, you will receive your study guides.
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09.29.10 & 09.30.10

In class today we will focus the lecture on the Nervous System.
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And the winner is . . .

White 6
Final average for the first test was:
G2 69.3
W6 76.8

The MVP goes to Skylar in G2 and Sam in W6. Looks like the ladies took home the highest scores.
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09.27.10 & 09.28.10

In class today we will begin Chapter 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior. You will need to have the chapter outlined prior to class.
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09.23.10 & 09.24.10

In class today you will take a 100 question multiple choice test on chapters 1 & 2. Again, as with the reading quiz; this test will be the only test that covers two chapters. However, it will remain only 100 questions. Your vocabulary cards (both chapters), study guide and essay are due today as well.

AP Essay #1:
Psychologists use a variety of research methods to study behavior. Three of the main research methods used are:
  • case study
  • correlational study
  • experiment
A. Discuss one advantage of each research method listed above.
B. Discuss one disadvantage of each research method listed above.

Pretend you are a psychologist who will use each of the three research methods listed above to determine the effect of taking vitamin J on improving memory.

C. For each method listed above, explain a key characteristic of the basic approach you would use to reach a scientific conclusion about the relationship between taking vitamin J and improving memory. You need not design a complete study.
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09.21.10 & 09.22.10

We will have an essay workshop today. Bring your typed essay with you to class; the essay details and prompt question are below. Bringing an essay guarantees a 100% and the workshop is meant to answer your questions.

AP Essay Format
  • top right corner: name and block
  • no title or heading
  • 12 point font
  • times new roman
  • double spaced
  • standard margins
AP Essay #1
Psychologists use a variety of research methods to study behavior. Three of the main research methods used are:
  • case study
  • correlational study
  • experiment
A. Discuss one advantage of each research method listed above.
B. Discuss one disadvantage of each research method listed above.

Pretend you are a psychologist who will use each of the three research methods listed above to determine the effect of taking vitamin J on improving memory.

C. For each method listed above, explain a key characteristic of the basic approach you would use to reach a scientific conclusion about the relationship between taking vitamin J and improving memory. You need not design a complete study.

It is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts. You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed.
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Marcel The Shell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TL3oaHKCko&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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09.17.10 & 09.20.10

In class today you will take your first reading quiz. Due to the scheduling difficulties and the continuous adds and drops; this reading quiz will cover bother chapters 1 and 2. This is the only reading quiz you will have that covers two chapters. For clarification: 40 question fill-in-the-blank reading quiz on chapters 1 & 2.
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09.15.10 & 09.16

In class today we will begin Chapter 2: The Research Enterprise in Psychology. You will need to outline the chapter prior to class. You will receive your study guide today.
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09.13.10 & 09.14.10

In class today we will begin Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology. You will need to have the chapter outlined prior to class.
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