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AP PSYCHOLOGY
Course SyllabusHialeah Gardens Senior High
Mrs. Borges
The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the studies of behavior and mental processes ofhumans and animals. Students will be provided with a critical overview of the study of psychology,
focusing on the theories and research methods used in psychological science and practice. Becausepsychology is a fascinating course, it is possible to explore the field using a variety of methods. Thecourse information will be presented through lectures, class participation activities, demonstrations, and
audio-visual aids.
COURSE TEXTBOOK
Weiten, W. (2004). Psychology: Themes and Variations (6th ed.).
California: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
2" (minimum) 3-ring binder (I give a lot of materials to help you along the way)
2 spiral notebooks (for notes, pages will not be ripped out!)
1 pack of dividers (for binder)
1 box of 12 colored pencils (12 minimum- 24 maximum)
1 box of markers (8-12)
1 highlighter (any color)
2 blue or black ink pens
2 pencils
college ruled notebook paper (in notebook and refilled as needed)
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to arrive to class on time, participate in class discussions and activities, andcomplete all assigned reading and assignments. Any make-up assignments must be completed no later
than 2 days after returning to class and must be accompanied with an excused admit.
AP COURSE DEMANDS
It should be understood from the beginning of this course that the expectations of this class are
consistent with those of any Advanced Placement course. Students should expect a workload similar tothat of a college level course. This will involve extensive reading every night, active participation in class
discussions and activities, taking notes, completing projects, and doing research.
THE AP EXAM
One of the goals of this course is to prepare you for the AP Exam. A passing score will earn youcollege credit for the class. The AP Psychology Exam is scheduled forTuesday, May 11th.
GRADING SCALE
GradeNumber Value Grade Point Av.
A 90-100 3.5 - 4.0
B 80-89 2.5 - 3.49
C 70-79 1.5 - 2.49
D 60-69 1.0 - 1.49 F 0-59 0.0 - 0.99
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COURSE PLAN
CHAPTER 1: The Evolution of Psychology- History and Approaches (1 week)
Logic, Philosophy, and History of Science
Historical Schools: Functionalism vs. Structuralism
Approaches: Biological, Behavioral, Cognitive, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Sociocultural, Evolutionary
CHAPTER 2: Research (1 week)
Experimental, Correlational, and Clinical Research
Nature of Science Inquiry: Sources of bias and error
Statistics: Central tendency, variance, significance, correlation
Ethics in Research: Human participants, animal subjects
CHAPTER 3: Biological Basis of Behavior(3 weeks)
Neural Transmission
Functional Organization of Nervous System
Physiological Techniques Neuroanatomy
Endocrine System
Genetics and Heritability
CHAPTER 4: Sensation and Perception (2 weeks)
Thresholds
Sensory Mechanisms
Sensory Adaptation
Attention
Perceptual Processes
CHAPTER 5: Consciousness (2 weeks)
Sleep and Dreaming
Hypnosis
Psychoactive Drug Effects
CHAPTER 6: Learning (1 weeks)
Classical Conditioning: Pavlov, Watson, applications
Operant Conditioning: Thorndike, Skinner, Bandura, behavior modification
Cognitive Processes in Learning
Biological Factors
Social Learning
CHAPTER 7: Human Memory (1 weeks)
Memory: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval
CHAPTER 8: Language and Thought (1 weeks)
Language: Skinner and Chomsky
Thought
Problem Solving and Creativity
CHAPTER 9: Intelligence and Psychological Testing (2 weeks)
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Heredity/Environment and Intelligence
Human Diversity
Extremes of Intelligence: Mental Retardation, Giftedness
Standardization and Norms
Reliability and Validity
Types of Tests
Ethics and Standards in Testing
CHAPTER 10: Motivation and Emotion (2 weeks)
Biological Bases
Theories of Motivation
Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Pain
Social Motives
Theories of Emotion
CHAPTER 11: Human Development (3 weeks)
Prenatal, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood
Research Methods: Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies
HeredityEnvironment Issues
Nature vs. Nurture (maturation versus learning)
Sex Roles, Sex Differences
Influential Theories: Piaget and cognitive development, Freud and psychosocial development Kohlberg and
moral development, Gilligan and gender differentiation.
CHAPTER 12: Personality (2 weeks)
Personality Theories and Approaches
Assessment Techniques
Growth and Adjustment
CHAPTER 13: Stress and Health (1 week)
Nature of Stress
Major Types of Stress
Responding to Stress
Effects of Stress
Health-Impairing Behaviors
CHAPTER 14: Abnormal Psychology (3 weeks)
Definitions of Abnormality
Theories of Psychopathology
Diagnosis of Psychopathology
Types of Disorders: Anxiety, Somatoform, Mood, Schizophrenic, Organic, Personality, Dissociative
CHAPTER 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders (2 weeks)
Treatment Approaches
Modes of Therapy
Community and Preventive Approaches
CHAPTER 16: Social Psychology (3 weeks)
Person Perception, Forming Impressions of others
Attribution Process: Explaining Behavior
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Interpersonal Attraction: Liking and Loving
Attitudes: Making Social judgments
Conformity, Compliance, Obedience
Group Behavior
Prejudice
REVIEW & PRACTICE
The remaining class time will be spent reviewing and practicing for the AP Psychology Exam.