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1 Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE Course Title: Advanced Placement Psychology Course Number: 9452 Department: Social Studies Grade(s): Level(s): Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Course Description The Advanced Placement Psychology course is equivalent to a college introductory Psychology course. It is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They will also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The development of critical thinking skills, oral and written communication, and critical evaluation of research methods will be emphasized. Due to the similar nature of the course content, students enrolled in AP Psychology cannot enroll in Psychology as part of their graduation requirements. Required Instructional Materials Psychology, Myers, David G., 7 th edition, Worth Publishers; 2004 (including all supplemental resources) Completion/Revision Date Approved by Board of Education on February 27, 2007 Mission Statement of the Curriculum Management Team The mission of the Social Studies Curriculum Management Team is to provide students with the opportunity to gain fundamental understanding of history, civics, economics, cultures, geography, and the social sciences so that they develop into responsible citizens who use analytical reasoning and historical thinking to make informed decisions about the issues that face our nation and world today. Enduring Understandings for the Course The student will understand that: Content Psychology is empirical. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. Psychology is theoretically diverse. Psychology evolves in a socio-historical context. Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. People s experience of the world is highly subjective. Individuals are driven by internal and external forces. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. AP Psychology Page 1

2 Skills Analytical questioning creates a purpose for research. The research process requires the use of a variety of resources to insure validity. Interpreting and analyzing research results will answer a variety of questions. Organization is critical to the acquisition, application, and evaluation of information. Effective communication relies on the purposeful use of information in a format appropriate to the task and the audience. Critical examination and evaluation of data is essential to making informed decisions. Various types of materials enhance understanding. Examining social issues helps to expand ones understanding of the world, its people, and themselves. Recognizing a diversity of viewpoints benefits all. Authors write for different purposes. Language reflects historical changes and cultural differences. Writing is a multi-step process. Writing is a tool used for thinking and learning. The writing process is consistent across disciplines. Technology is a tool used for collecting, organizing, and presenting information. AP Psychology Page 2

3 LEARNING STRAND 1.0 Critical Thinking and Communication Skills NOTE: This learning strand should be taught through the integration of the other learning strands included in this course. It is not meant to be taught in isolation as a separate unit. ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Analytical questioning creates a purpose for research. The research process requires the use of a variety of resources to insure validity. Interpreting and analyzing research results will answer a variety of questions. Organization is critical to the acquisition, application, and evaluation of information. Effective communication relies on the purposeful use of information in a format appropriate to the task and the audience. Critical examination and evaluation of data is essential to making informed decisions. Various types of materials enhance understanding. Examining social issues help to expand ones understanding of the world, its people, and themselves. Recognizing a diversity of viewpoints benefits all. Authors write for different purposes. Language reflects historical changes and cultural differences. Writing is a multi-step process. Writing is a tool used for thinking and learning. The writing process is consistent across disciplines. Technology is a tool used for collecting, organizing, and presenting information. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Why do I research? What do I do when my immediate resources are not adequate? What are the benefits of using multiple media to locate information? How do I know my information is reliable (accurate, unbiased, current, and appropriate)? How do I know when I have enough information to answer my question thoroughly? How does the organization of information impact the effectiveness of its communication? How do I determine the appropriate presentation format for my task and audience? How does new information influence how I think and act? How does one analyze, evaluate, and utilize various types of materials? How does the consideration of different viewpoints influence how I think and act? What is the purpose of using both primary and secondary sources? How does reading fiction help to acquire factual information? Why do we need to evaluate what we read? How does the audience influence the format of your writing? How is the style of writing influenced by your purpose? What am I trying to achieve though my writing? How can we use evaluation and reflection to improve our writing? What are the benefits and limitations of using technology? AP Psychology Page 3

4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 1.1 Develop questions to guide research. 1.2 Analyze information from a variety of sources. 1.3 Evaluate information gathered through research, testing its validity, credibility, and identifying bias. 1.4 Demonstrate ability to understand issues and support divergent points of view. 1.5 Communicate and justify personal beliefs, feelings, and convictions. 1.6 Organize information logically and effectively while displaying an awareness of audience. 1.7 Compare and contrast points of view, issues, and ideas. 1.8 Utilize the writing process to compose writing pieces that are focused, organized, elaborated, and supported. 1.9 Utilize technology to acquire, organize, and present information Utilize technology to enhance analysis and communication Apply critical thinking and analysis skills Develop effective reading and writing strategies Implement practices that promote respect and trust Improve the ability to reason scientifically Practice ethical standards Utilizes problem-solving and decisionmaking skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS See other learning strands SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Small and large group discussions of psychological issues Individual and group projects to investigate psychological topics Debate psychological issues Analyze various psychological writings Role-play various psychological figures and concepts Conduct studies based upon the scientific method Conduct various demonstrations and experiments illustrating psychological concepts and/or ideas Write reflectively about psychological issues Develop analyses in regards to psychological topics Read fictional novels and critically analyze for psychological content View contemporary movies to analyze for validity and credibility from a psychological standpoint SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Creative writing Analytical writing Portfolios Performance assessments Projects Debates Reflective journals Multimedia presentations Lab reports and analyses Role-plays and simulations Critical book reviews AP Psychology Page 4

5 LEARNING STRAND 2.0 History, Approaches, and Methodology ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Psychology is empirical. Psychology is theoretically diverse. Psychology evolves in a socio-historical context. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 2.1 Apply various testing and research methods used in psychology 2.2 Evaluate various testing and research methods used in psychology and identify the strengths and limitations of each. 2.3 Differentiate between that various statistical measurements, specifically correlation and causation. 2.4 Compare and contrast the various psychological perspectives. 2.5 Evaluate the APA guidelines. 2.6 Describe the goals of psychology. 2.7 Discuss psychology as a career. 2.8 Evaluate the development of psychology as a science. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) What objective evidence is available and how can I find it? How can an awareness of various points of view enhance my understanding of human behavior? What connections can be made between society and psychological understanding? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Develop and implement a psychological study applying the scientific method Debate the current APA ethics of experimentation Develop an analytical report on scientific methodology Apply statistical data to a scientific study Evaluate the psychological perspectives through an analytical writing piece Discuss the goals of psychology AP Psychology Page 5

6 Analyze various primary and secondary source documents regarding the development of psychology Investigate the numerous possibilities to become involved in the field of psychology Meeting of the Minds students role-play the historical and contemporary individuals who contributed to the field of psychology SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Debates Role-plays and/or simulations Persuasive writing Analytical writing Reflective journal writing Lab reports Individual and/or group projects AP Psychology Page 6

7 LEARNING STRAND 3.0 Biological Basis of Behavior ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Psychology is empirical. Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Individuals are driven by internal and external forces. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 3.1 Analyze the relationship between biological factors and human behavior. 3.2 Evaluate the functioning of the brain, nervous system, and endocrine system as they relate to human behavior. 3.3 Demonstrate neural communication. 3.4 Assess the impact of biology on human behavior throughout history. 3.5 Analyze how the process of neurotransmission can be modified by heredity and environment. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Why do I do what I do? Is my behavior influenced by nature or nurture? What makes me similar to others? What makes me unique? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Simulate a message being sent from the brain to the body and/or vice versa, highlighting each step in the sequence of neural communication Develop a model of the brain that illustrates each part and its function(s) Debate the issue of nature versus nurture AP Psychology Page 7

8 Analyze the effects of evolution on psychological mechanisms through individual research. Evaluate a variety of contemporary research regarding the brain s influence on behavior through an oral presentation Write an essay discussing the ramifications of damage to a part of the brain SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Debate Simulations and/or role-plays Oral presentations Individual projects Reflective journal responses. Analytical writing AP Psychology Page 8

9 LEARNING STRAND 4.0 States of Consciousness ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: People s experience of the world is highly subjective. Individuals are driven by internal and external forces. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 4.1 Describe the levels of consciousness. 4.2 Analyze the theories of dreaming. 4.3 Evaluate the effects of drugs on the conscious mind. 4.4 Investigate methods of controlling consciousness. 4.5 Differentiate among the various sleep problems. 4.6 Describe biological rhythms and the sleep cycle. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Why do I do what I do? What causes my reactions? Do my expectations guide my perceptions? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Guest Speaker: Hypnotist The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Keep a dream journal for a given length of time. Students will then analyze the theories of dreaming in relation to their own dreams Create a multimedia presentation on the effects of various types of drugs on the mind Simulate various sleep problems through student-developed skits Discuss the similarities and differences among the levels of consciousness Complete a psychological study on the sleep cycle and biological rhythms and present findings in a lab report Demonstrate types of meditation and hypnosis and discuss how these methods affect the conscious mind AP Psychology Page 9

10 SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Analytical writing Narrative writing Lab reports Student presentations Simulations Reflective journal responses AP Psychology Page 10

11 LEARNING STRAND 5.0 Sensation and Perception ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: People s experience of the world is highly subjective. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 5.1 Describe the operation of the sensory systems. 5.2 Assess the role sensation has on human perception. 5.3 Investigate the limitations and strengths of human sensation and perception. 5.4 Analyze the physical, physiological, and psychological variables affecting sensation and perception. 5.5 Examine the interaction that a person and an environment may have on perception. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Do my expectations influence my perceptions? Are my sensations accurate? Are my perceptions relative? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 At First Sight, movie The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Conduct various demonstrations and experiments to determine the strengths and limitations of human sensation Draw an original afterimage and explain how and why it works View the movie At First Sight and review it in relation to its psychological accuracy Write a creative story about traveling through one of the sense organs and what one encounters on the journey Develop a presentation highlighting the ways that perception can be altered AP Psychology Page 11

12 SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Analytical writing Creative writing Presentations Lab reports/analysis Reflective journal responses AP Psychology Page 12

13 LEARNING STRAND 6.0 Developmental Psychology ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Psychology is theoretically diverse. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 6.1 Analyze the contributions of various psychologists in relation to the understanding of human development. 6.2 Compare and contrast the issues surrounding the developmental process. (nature/nurture, continuity/change, stability/instability, and critical periods) 6.3 Evaluate the impact of the psychological theories on developmental science. 6.4 Recognize that development is a lifelong process. 6.5 Identify behaviors and characteristics across the lifespan. 6.6 Analyze gender role differences. 6.7 Evaluate the many research studies completed in developmental psychology. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Why do I do what I do? Is my behavior influenced by nature or nurture? What makes me similar to others? What makes me unique? How can an awareness of various points of view enhance my understanding of human behavior? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Implement a Socratic Seminar on the importance of the contributions made by various psychologists in the field of human development Revisit the debate of nature versus nurture and discuss whether students still hold their original beliefs or if new AP Psychology Page 13

14 information has led to a new theory Create posters illustrating the key contributions of the psychological theories to human development Analyze primary source documents regarding human development Write a journal article discussing the many facets involved in the process of human development Role-play various identified gender differences and discuss whether the differences are valid and/or relative SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Debates Student presentations Posters Analytical writing Performance assessments AP Psychology Page 14

15 LEARNING STRAND 7.0 Learning ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 7.1 Evaluate the basic principles of the major types of learning. 7.2 Analyze the various contributions made to the field of learning. 7.3 Measure the success of the various types of learning on humans. 7.4 Examine the roles of biology and culture in determining learning. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Why do I do what I do? How do humans learn? How do we process information? When do I learn? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series Walden Two, B.F. Skinner The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Implement the various types of learning in a psychological study and evaluate the results of the study to determine which type(s) are most effective Debate the use of reinforcements in learning Meeting of the Minds students role-play various contributors to the field of learning AP Psychology Page 15

16 Write an analysis to evaluate the various types of learning Read the novel, Walden Two and discuss the psychological concepts highlighted in the book. Write an evaluation discussing the realistic success of this type of society SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Experiments/demonstrations Analytical writing Debates Performance assessments Role-plays AP Psychology Page 16

17 LEARNING STRAND 8.0 Memory ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: People s experience of the world is highly subjective. Psychology is empirical. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 8.1. Identify the factors that influence encoding Describe the operations of short and long term memory Evaluate the brain structures associated with memory Analyze factors that interfere with memory Develop strategies for improving memory. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) How do we get information into our memory? How does our brain filter information? What are the biological bases of memory? Can we improve our memory? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Conduct class experiments and demonstrations illustrating various memory concepts (chunking, elaboration, recall, recognition, etc.) Create original mnemonic devices for information from this unit Student presentations highlighting various memory impairments (Alzheimer s, repressed memories, etc.) Simulate a study on eye witness testimony Narrative and analytical essay on the following topic: Have students imagine that a part of their brain has been damaged that relates to memory. AP Psychology Page 17

18 Have them describe how their lives would be affected and how they could compensate for their loss SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Essays Role-plays/simulations Presentations Experiments/demonstrations Research AP Psychology Page 18

19 LEARNING STRAND 9.0 Cognition and Language ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Psychology is empirical. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 9.1. Define the thinking process Understand the process of thought organization Apply the steps of the problem solving process and recognize the barriers faced Explain the development of human language Evaluate the theories of language acquisition Examine the influence of language and thought on behavior. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) How do I think? How do I solve problems? How do I learn to speak? Is there a link between thinking and language? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series Genie: Secrets of the Wild Child Movie Nova Video The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 Guest Speaker: Speech Therapist SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Present students with logic problems and have them identify the steps taken to solve the problem Demonstrations and/or experiments illustrating the barriers to problem solving such as functional fixedness, rigidity, mental sets, and interference Application exercises on thinking and language from The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology (see above) AP Psychology Page 19

20 Students create their own problems and present them to the class to solve View the movie Genie: Secrets of the Wild Child and discuss the critical period of language acquisition SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Demonstrations/experiments Class discussion Tests and quizzes Application problems AP Psychology Page 20

21 LEARNING STRAND 10.0 Testing and Individual Differences ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Psychology is empirical. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: Describe the original purposes of psychological assessment and why they are used today Identify the methods used to assess individual differences Evaluate reliability and validity of tests Compare and contrast the major theories of intelligence Compare and contrast objective and projective testing Analyze the various factors that contribute to intelligence (environment, culture, prenatal, biological) Understand IQ score applications. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) What is intelligence? How is intelligence measured? Can we be intelligent in different ways? Is testing fair? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 Guest Speaker: School Psychologist SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Students complete a sample IQ test Develop original IQ tests using the concepts of validity and reliability Write a proposal to MENSA arguing in favor of eliminating the traditional IQ test and replacing it with a student-generated common-sense test to measure IQ Students complete a multiple-intelligence test and an emotional intelligence test. As a class, discuss the pros and cons of using those results as a measure of intelligence AP Psychology Page 21

22 Students interview a special education teacher regarding sample activities for different abilities Case study analysis of people with varying IQ levels Debate the usage of SAT scores for college admission SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Student-developed sample tests Written proposal Debate Case study analysis Interview report AP Psychology Page 22

23 LEARNING STRAND 11.0 Motivation and Emotion ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Individuals are driven by internal and external forces. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. Psychology is theoretically diverse. Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: Analyze the major theories of motivation Evaluate the extent to which environmental and biological factors influence motivation and emotion Compare and contrast the major theories of emotion Discuss the key ideas of emotional intelligence Examine how motivation and emotion influence learning and problem solving. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) Why do I do what I do? How much of my behavior is influenced by nature? How much by nurture? How do we measure motivation? Is emotion universal? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Students develop a list of personal goals and compare it to the theories of motivation Students record their emotions for a 24 hour period and then analyze them based on the theories of emotion Students develop a 24 hour schedule of their basic day, identify which of Maslow s needs are being addressed and whether the action was intrinsically or extrinsically motivated AP Psychology Page 23

24 Analyze TV commercials or magazine advertisements to see how advertisers use Maslow s Hierarchy to sell products Paper Airplane activity from the Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Simulate the theories of emotion in skits SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Role-plays Written analysis Student demonstrations Student discussions AP Psychology Page 24

25 LEARNING STRAND 12.0 Personality ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Psychology is theoretically diverse. Psychology is empirical. Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. Ethics is important in both research and the practice of psychology. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: Define personality and explain its role in individual behavior Examine the development of personality theories (historical timeline) Describe the various theories of personality Analyze the theories of personality in terms of their strengths and weaknesses Compare and contrast the various types of personality testing. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) What is my personality? What shapes my personality? How can my personality be measured? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Psychological Issues, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 The Critical Thinking Companion for Introductory Psychology, 2 nd Edition, Halonen, J. & Gray, C., Worth Publishers 2001 SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Simulate the usage of defense mechanisms in student-developed skits Simulate a conversation of the Id, Ego & Superego Analyze scenarios using the theories of personality Complete personality testing and discuss the reliability and validity of the tests AP Psychology Page 25

26 SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Role-plays Student demonstrations Written analysis Student developed comparing and contrasting graphic organizer AP Psychology Page 26

27 LEARNING STRAND 13.0 Psychopathology and Treatment ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 13.1 Distinguish between the common characteristics of abnormal behavior Describe the historical and cultural origins of abnormality Evaluate the benefits and limitations of labeling Categorize the major types of psychological disorders Analyze the various forms of treatment available Examine the influence of the law on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) What is normal? How do we measure normal behavior? Why do I do what I do? How much of my behavior is influenced by nature? How much by nurture? What constitutes ethical treatment? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series Field trip to the Myths, Minds & Medicine exhibit Guest speaker psychiatrist SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Analyze various case studies of psychological disorders and identify the symptoms for each Examine the pros and cons of deinstitutionalization Develop museum exhibits representing a psychological disorder and its treatments Research the history of psychological treatment in America over the past 200 years Read a psychological novel and write a case study of the main character Debate whether the courts should recognize a defendant s right to plead insanity AP Psychology Page 27

28 SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Debates Essays Student discussions Case studies Graphic organizers AP Psychology Page 28

29 LEARNING STRAND 14.0 Social Psychology ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) The student will understand that: Ethics is important in both scientific research and the practice of psychology. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. Individuals are driven by internal and external forces. Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 14.1 Examine the key studies in social psychology. (Milgram, Zimbardo, Asch) 14.2 Analyze social judgments and attitudes. (perception, attitude formation) 14.3 Investigate the formation of social and cultural categories Describe the effect of group processes on the individual. (discrimination, stereotyping, bias) 14.5 Evaluate the effect of social influences on individual behavior. (altruism, conformity, obedience) ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) How do outside forces influence my behavior? What constitutes an ethical study? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Activities Handbook for the Teaching of Psychology, volumes 1-4, APA Psychology, The Center for Learning, Advanced Placement Psychology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, DAC Educational Publications,1991 Annual Editions: Psychology, McGraw- Hill/Dushkin (current publication year) Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 4 th edition, Prentice Hall, 2002 Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition, Annenberg/CPB Video Series SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Compare and contrast among the social sciences to determine the specific characteristics and focuses of each Simulate the major experiments in social psychology and discuss any ethical concerns Research current social psychologists and present information in an interactive lesson Debate the ethics of using humans in social psychology experiments Develop an ethical approach to measure a social psychology concept in a simulated experiment AP Psychology Page 29

30 SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Simulations Student-developed lessons Student research Debates Graphic organizers Student presentations AP Psychology Page 30

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