1. AP Psychology Mrs. Cari Weiffenbach cweiffenbach@nbcusd.org (815) 765-3311 extension 9551

2. Course Description AP Psychology is a one- year introductory class designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of a college level psychology course. Students who pass the AP examination given in the spring have opportunity to earn college credit.

3. Goals for the Class 1.Learn 2.Have Fun 3.Pass the AP Exam

4. What is Psychology? Psychology is the study of human behavior.

5. Requirements of the Class 1.Notes inside and outside of class 2.Reading and vocabulary outside of class 3.Put in the effort outside of class 4.Set a goal to pass the AP exam 5.Have a great attitude – if you don’t, we may have to analyze you! Don’t be this guy

6. Outside Time Commitment 45-1 Hour Each Night Outside of Class Chapter Reading and Vocabulary

7. Topics Covered History, Approaches, and Research Methods Biological Basis for Behavior (The Brain) Developmental Psychology Consciousness Sensation and Perception Learning, Memory, Thinking, and Language Motivation, Emotion, Stress, and Health Testing and Individual Resources Personality Abnormal Psychology Treatment of Disorders Social Psychology (Student Favorite)

8. On a Personal Note If you have been invited to take AP Psychology, I really hope that you enroll. It is my sincere hope that this is one of those courses that you will remember when you look back at your high school years. If you are open to new ideas and working hard, I believe AP Psychology is a great class for you.

9. Helpful Links http://cweiffenbach.weebly.com/ap-psychology.html https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-psychology More Questions? Feel free to ask!

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