1. AP Psychology The DISCLOSURE

2. Teachers Expectations 2011-2012 Teachers Expectations 2011-2012 This course is designed to help you merge science, the study of the behavior, and mental processes. This course is designed to help you merge science, the study of the behavior, and mental processes. You are strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam at the end. You are strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam at the end. This course is designed to help “the student” prepare for the This course is designed to help “the student” prepare for the AP Psychology Exam, May 2012.

3. Student Expectations in an Advanced Placement Class All forms of interruptions need to be eliminated during class.(Cell Phones, Talking, and I Pods) All forms of interruptions need to be eliminated during class.(Cell Phones, Talking, and I Pods) Attendance is essential. Attendance is essential. Responsibility for learning is with the learner. Responsibility for learning is with the learner. *Consequences for these issues can either grade reduction or termination.

4. Course Description History/Approaches History/Approaches Research Methods Research Methods Biological Basis of Behavior Biological Basis of Behavior Sensation and Perception Sensation and Perception States and Consciousness States and Consciousness Learning Learning Cognition Cognition Motivation and Emotion Motivation and Emotion

5. Description Continued…… Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Personality Personality Testing and Individual Diff. Testing and Individual Diff. Abnormal Behavior Abnormal Behavior Therapy/Treatment Therapy/Treatment Social Psychology Social Psychology

6. Materials for the Class Psychology 9 th Ed. $100. (really) If lost or damaged! Psychology 9 th Ed. $100. (really) If lost or damaged! Books assigned each term Books assigned each term Method of note taking and record keeping................ Method of note taking and record keeping................ “3 RING BINDER” of TRUTH “3 RING BINDER” of TRUTH Materials on reserve in the Library Materials on reserve in the Library Cost of the AP EXAM…..$84 “ish” Cost of the AP EXAM…..$84 “ish” Exam Date May 2011 Exam Date May 2011

7. AP Psychology Exam Objective Component …..…65% 100 Multiple Choice Questions 100 Multiple Choice Questions progressing in difficulty progressing in difficulty Free Response Questions..35% 2 “Essay type” questions 2 “Essay type” questions

8. Course Objectives Topics from current Introductory Text Books grouped In Domains described by the American Psychological Association. Topics from current Introductory Text Books grouped In Domains described by the American Psychological Association. Methodology Methodology Biopsychology Biopsychology Cognitive Cognitive Development Development Social Psychology Social Psychology

9. Strategies and Methods Textbook Reading Textbook Reading Essays and Free Responses Essays and Free Responses Individual and Group Projects Individual and Group Projects Tests and Quizzes Tests and Quizzes Demonstrations Demonstrations Homework Assignments Homework Assignments Classroom Attendance Classroom Attendance

10. Attendance It is important for students to attend class sessions. Critical information and participation assignment will be given at the first of every class period, promptness is important. Davis County Schools requires “U” with more than 3 tardies. SHS policy on communication devices: PDA, cell phones, etc.

11. Grading Scale 100-90………………A89-80………………..B79-70………………..C69-60………………..D59-0…………………F

12. Grading Value GRADE TEST AND QUIZZES 40% TERM PROJECTS 10% CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES 20% HOMEWORK AND FREE RESONSES 20% TEACHER EVALUATION 10%

13. Tests and Quizzes Quizzes are given at the end of each topic area ………. a group of modules. Tests will be twice a term...... Mid-Term Exam & Final Exam Mid-Term Exam & Final Exam

14. Assignments Are due at the beginning of class and is late ….at a reduction of 10% a day. After 5 days the assignment will be accepted at 50% credit, eventually everything will need to be completed & submitted. If a student is absent due to illness separate arrangements will be made, IF I am notified.

15. More about assignments…… More about assignments…… If an absence is excused the assignment is due the period following the absence, please. If the absence is unexcused or remains unexcused for more than 3 days full credit for the assignment will be forfeited.

16. Free Response Free Response There will be a number of “Free Responses” during the year. The responses will be due at the beginning of class on the due date. Please observe the PROTOCALS. Late responses will be accepted for partial credit. You may sent them in with another student or turn them in EARLY to avoid this problem. Late responses will be accepted for partial credit. You may sent them in with another student or turn them in EARLY to avoid this problem.

17. Protocols for Free Responses Protocols for Free Responses Written in ink use only................ black or dark blue Written in ink use only................ black or dark blue Paragraphs (that’s a thing with just one idea) with clear indentations Paragraphs (that’s a thing with just one idea) with clear indentations No need for introductory or summary paragraphs in a free response No need for introductory or summary paragraphs in a free response Appropriate underling to identify key items in the free response Appropriate underling to identify key items in the free response

18. Contact Information Jeff Bearnson Jeff Bearnson Email jbearnson@dsdmail.net Email jbearnson@dsdmail.netjbearnson@dsdmail.net Phone: 801-402-8093 Phone: 801-402-8093