Welcome to A.P. Psychology

Is AP Psychology Right for YOU? Advanced Placement Intensive – College Level Covers 16 chapters + prologue –Reading –Writing –Discussion –Demonstrations –Projects –Presentations –Assignments –Midterms and Finals

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? On the last day of this class, you will know SO much more about yourself than you do right now! Learn about yourself and others. Apply what you learn to REAL LIFE! You will be prepared to take college courses and exams – even the MCAT(Medical College Admissions Test) 5.html AP Credit –87% average pass rate (15 years) –92% pass rate last year

Course Overview What will you learn?

CALENDAR and NAME ASSIGNMENT

Studies in MEMORY indicate that we retain (remember): 10% of what we READ 20% of what we HEAR 30% of what we SEE and HEAR 70% of what we SAY 90% of what we DO and SAY

To Learn Optimally We Must: Shift “Up” –to cerebral cortex How? –Calm down the “stress” response –Laugh –Smile –Slow down… hurry = stress And…….

ENERGIZE! Blood, Oxygen, and glucose (SUGAR) fuel the brain. When we sit for a long time, what happens? How often do you have to MOVE? 20 – 20 Rule – 20 seconds, every 20 minutes * More often for younger people

Disclosure Form Book Cards Read and Hi-lite/Annotate (engage your brain)

Supplies/Disclosure Book – Homework –*Please complete the pink card 3-ring Binder 5 Dividers Spiral Notebook Pen – You get your own 5 th color! Hi-Liter

Cell Phones/Electronics Bins All of Us Participation Checks Research! Remind 101: –Text:81010 –Respond with FULL NAME

David Meyers Psychology

READING Color-Coded Notes (CCN) Stay up on readings! Quiz each time CCN due. CCN Instructions Vocabulary List Samples Flex Period

Due Date Reminders See Calendar See Website FRIDAY –Name Assignment –Disclosure Signature Form TUESDAY(NEXT WEEK) –Notebook (3 ring binder/5 dividers) –CCN Prologue

2011 Exam Pre – Test Follow the instructions Due NEXT CLASS!! Assignment – Graded on completion

Questions? …. Breathe – You can do this!!