Andrea Yates and perspectives/frq skills September 5 Rewind CCN/Quiz Perspectives Matching assignment Andrea Yates and perspectives/frq skills

Follow the rubric to score Quiz module 3 only CCN/Quiz Follow the rubric to score Quiz module 3 only

Module 2 – Psychology’s Issues and Approaches

Psychology’s Approaches/Perspectives Read through and annotate the information provided about the seven modern theoretical perspectives.

Match That Theory Assignment Take the terms, people, and quotes in the bag provided. Match them to the proper theoretical perspective. Fill in your charts together Use CCN Use Notes Guide Use my wall! Use phone (if all else fails) Take picture of finished product to fill in later (if need more time) Answers

Andrea Yates Article “Motherhood and murder” For next class: Attached at back of study guide For next class: Prepare to write one paragraph about andrea yates from ANY of the given perspectives (you will be randomly assigned) Look for evidence to support each one Don’t read before bed!! Eat a nice treat or do something fun afterward. 

Finalize Match That Theory September 7 Rewind Finalize Match That Theory Andrea Yates/FRQ

Rewind – Which perspective? MSOffice clip art

Take your turn … Which perspective and why? The mind can be viewed as a biochemical processing system Behind every behavior is a process of organizing thought and interpreting perceptions Behavior is driven by forces we do not understand and are not aware of Humans are innately good and strive to reach their fullest potential Human societies vary in the importance they give to the care and respect for the elderly Human behavior is the result of selective adaptation Behavior is influenced by the effects of reinforcements and punishments Individuals need empathy, unconditional positive regard, and acceptance in order to be successful We are the product of our conscious analysis of the past and expectations for the future Variance in levels of pain tolerance is most directly influenced by endorphins and neurochemicals

Match That Theory Assignment Take the terms, people, and quotes in the bag provided. Match them to the proper theoretical perspective. Fill in your charts together Use CCN Use Notes Guide Use my wall! Use phone (if all else fails) Take picture of finished product to fill in later (if need more time) Answers

Mnemonic Device The “handy” model for remembering how each perspective approaches the study of mental processes and behavior: You are driving to school and somebody weaves into your lane several times. Eventually they cut you off causing you to break suddenly to avoid being hit. Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic – unconscious/hidden motives Behavioral – learned/conditioned response (observable and measurable behaviors) Cognitive – thought processes Neurobiological/Biological/Neuroscience – brain/body/chemicals Sociocultural/cross-cultural – society/media/social values/religion Evolutionary – survival of the fittest/healthiest genes Humanistic – reach for your goals/fully-functioning/optimal self

FRQ’s on the AP Psych Exam Stem (scenario, explanation, description of something) 7 to 8 key terms to apply back to the stem There might be more than one part, each with a different apply instruction A B C ..\..\..\Administrative Stuff\Class Structure Docs\Test Taking and Class Hints\Free Response Hints.doc

Free Responses in AP Psych Stem: There are many possible ways to Explain Andrea yates’ behaviors and mental processes. Using the case of Andrea Yates, explain how a psychologist, asked to speak on her behalf during her trial, might explain why Yates committed the crimes she did. You may only explain from ONE of the SEVEN major perspectives of psychology (Group Randomly Assigned). Be sure to use evidence (specific quotes or paraphrase information provided) from the article to support the perspective you use to explain her behaviors and mental processes. Be sure to STICK with your own perspective – don’t blend others in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic behavioral Cognitive Neurobiological/Biological/Neuroscience Sociocultural/cross-cultural evolutionary Humanistic USE the FRq Tip Sheet to structure your paragraph: Tu - D A A!

Score together using the rubric provided Complete the final column of the matching chart as we score the class FRQ and the scoring rubric provided. Evaluate by answering question 13 from the study guide at the end

September 11 Rewind Finalize Corrections FRQ/Yates Finalize Unit 1/Turn in Notes Begin Unit 2/New Notes Guide

Andrea Yates - Finalize Finalize scoring Mark scoring sheet Assignment section of notebook Finalize Match That Theory How does each perspective relate to this case? Answer question 13 What do you know about writing FRQ’s based on our class FRQ and the scoring process?

Additional information in slides that follow – if needed Not specifically discussed in class

Sigmund Freud Freud developed the first comprehensive theory of human development and behavior, especially how the personality develops. He believed that childhood memories and thoughts influenced the behavior of people when they became adults.

Psychodynamic Perspective View of behavior based on experience treating patients Psychoanalytic approach (Sigmund Freud) both a method of treatment and a theory of the mind behavior reflects combinations of conscious and unconscious influences drives and urges within the unconscious component of mind influence thought and behavior early childhood experiences shape unconscious motivations Keywords: psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud

John B. Watson Watson studied the impact of learning on people. This led to the school of behaviorism. He believed that careful and structured parenting could eliminate psychological problems. Watson later wrote a book applying scientific methods to raising children.

The Behavioral Approach People such as B. F. Skinner (pictured to the left) and John B. Watson are called behaviorists. This approach emphasizes that behavior is primarily the result of learning and not due to a person’s thoughts and unconscious processes.

Behavioral Perspective View of behavior based on experience or learning Classical conditioning Operant conditioning

Cognitive Perspective How is knowledge acquired, organized, remembered, and used to guide behavior? Influences include Wortheimer, Kohler, Koffka – Gestalt Find the “whole pattern” of our perceptions Piaget – studied intellectual development Chomsky – studied language Cybernetics – science of information processing Keywords: cognitive psychology

Neurobiological/Biological/Neuroscience Perspective Study the physiological mechanisms in the brain and nervous system that organize and control behavior Focus may be at various levels individual neurons areas of the brain specific functions like eating, emotion, or learning Interest in behavior distinguishes biological psychology from many other biological sciences Keywords: physiological psychology

F. The Sociocultural (Cross-cultural) Approach This approach looks at the impact that society, culture, ethnicity, race, and religion have on personality. Psychoanalytic Cognitive

Socio/cross-cultural Perspective The study of psychological differences among people living in different cultural groups How are people’s thoughts, feelings and behavior influenced by their culture? What are the common elements across culture? Are these innate? Keywords: cultural psychology

Evolutionary Perspective Influenced by Darwin and the emphasis on innate, adaptive behavior patterns Application of principles of evolution to explain behavior and psychological processes Keywords: ethology, Konrad Lorenz, Nikolass Tinbergen Graphic: picture of Lorenz pg. 16 Gray

Humanistic Perspective Developed by Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers behavior reflects innate ‘actualization’ focus on conscious forces and self perception more positive view of basic forces than Freud’s

The Humanistic Approach Carl Rogers is the best known of the humanists. This approach emphasizes that people have free will, self-concepts and are basically good. Humanists believe that every person can fulfill his or her potential.