Thursday, August 30, 2018

Agenda: Week of September 3-7, 2018

Advanced Placement PSYCHOLOGY with Mr. Duez
Unit 1 - Chapter 1 - Evolution/History of Psychology
Unit 1 - Chapter 2 - Research Methods
WEEK AT A GLANCE:
MON: NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
TUENotes/DiscussionEvolution/History of Psychology CH 1 - Evolution/History of PsychCrash Course Psychology: Introduction
WED: Notes, Discussion: Evolution/History of Psychology CH 1 - Approaches to Psychology
THUNotes, Discussion: Continued... Evolution/History of Psychology CH 1 - Approaches to PsychologyVIDEOBloom's The Psychology of Everything - Discussion
FRINotes, Discussion: Chapter 2 - Research Methods - Ethics; Crash Course Psych: Research & Experimentation

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Next Monday - Chapter 1 Quiz - you can use hand-written notes
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Monday, September 3, 2018

LABOR DAY 2018
NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Quote"No matter how closely you examine the water, glucose, and electrolyte salts in the human brain, you can't find the point where these molecules became conscious." - Deepak Chopra

Agenda:

1. DO NOW: What is Psychology? What is the definition? How do we use it? Why do we study it?

2. Notes/DiscussionEvolution/History of Psychology CH 1 - Evolution/History of Psych

3. Crash Course Psychology: Introduction 
What does Psychology mean? Where does it come from? Hank gives you a 10 minute intro to one of the more tricky sciences and talks about some of the big names in the development of the field. Welcome to Crash Course Psychology!!!

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Next Monday - Chapter 1 Quiz - you can use hand-written notes
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Wednesday, Sept 5, 2018
Quote"No matter how closely you examine the water, glucose, and electrolyte salts in the human brain, you can't find the point where these molecules became conscious." - Deepak Chopra

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: What are the Six Contemporary Psych Approaches? Compare them. 

2. Notes, Discussion: Evolution/History of Psychology CH 1 - Approaches to Psychology
Focused on a comparative approach to the study of psych: cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, biological & evolutionary, psychoanalytic, and socio-cultural. 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Next Monday - Chapter 1 Quiz - you can use hand-written notes
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Thursday, Sept 6, 2018 
Quote"Everything we do, every thought we've ever had, is produced by the human brain. But exactly how it operates remains one of the biggest unsolved mysteries, and it seems the more we probe its secrets, the more surprises we find." - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Which is the difference between Structuralism & Functionalism? What is Gestalt Psychology? What is contemporary approach is Gestalt Psychology a part of today? 

2. Notes, Discussion: Continued... Evolution/History of Psychology CH 1 - Approaches to Psychology
Focused on a comparative approach to the study of psych: cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, biological & evolutionary, psychoanalytic, and socio-cultural. 

3. VIDEO: Bloom's The Psychology of Everything - Discussion
The Psychology of Everything: What Compassion, Racism, and Sex tell us about Human Nature 

Paul Bloom, Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Psychology, Yale University

Give Paul Bloom one hour, and he'll teach you "the psychology of everything," illustrating some of the most fundamental elements of human nature through case studies about compassion, racism, and sex. He discusses some of the biggest questions in the nature versus nurture debate, including "Are we hard-wired to care about others?" Bloom points out why stereotyping can be both detrimental and beneficial, and he even explains what the porn preference of monkeys tells us about our own sexual choosiness, or lack thereof. After the hour is up you'll understand why Bloom calls psychology, because of its cross-disciplinary nature, "the perfect liberal arts major."

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Next Monday - Chapter 1 Quiz - you can use hand-written notes
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Friday, September 7, 2018
Quote: "Science is nothing but perception." - Plato

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: What is an ethical research experiment? 

2. Notes, Discussion: Chapter 2 - Research Methods - Ethics

3. Crash Course Psych: Research & Experimentation

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Next Monday - Chapter 1 Quiz - you can use hand-written notes

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Agenda: Week of August 27 - August 31, 2018

Advanced Placement Psychology with Mr. Duez
Summer Read: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology, by Scott O. Lillienfeld
&
Unit 1: CH 1 - Evolution of Psychology, Weiten
Week at a Glance:
MON: Quiz: Summer Reading "50 Great Myths"; Review Quiz
TUE: Notes & Discussion: Cognitive Errors that perpetuate the Myths of Popular Psychology; 50 Great Myths with Associated Cognitive ErrorList of Cognitive Reasoning Errors - that Result in Myths How to write the FRQ
WED/THU: - FRQ Timed-Writing - 50 Great Myths of Popular PsychArticle: Seattle Seahawks Psychologist - due on Friday
FRI: - Socratic Seminar & Turn in Article: Seattle Seahawks Psychologist; Video: Crash Course #1 - Introduction to Psychology

Assignments: 
FINISH SURVEY
This Monday - Survey Due, Advanced Academics signed letter due, & Quiz over 50 Great Myths
MONDAY: Quiz over Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology 
FRQ Timed-Writing - 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Read Weiten Chapter 1: Evolution to Psychology
The 10 reasons that the 50 Myths are perpetuated, repeated, and continually believed despite the evidence.
Learning Targets:
Evolution of Psychology: Psych Approaches
Research: The Scientific Method, Design, Processing, and Ethical Issues.
1. Wilhelm Wundt is credited with being the founder of modern experimental psychology when he founded a lab at the University of Leipzig Germany in 1879.
2. Tichener, Watson, James, and Skinner are all important early psychologists.
3. Understanding the differences between the various approaches or perspectives - behavioral, biological, cognitive, humanistic, psychoanalytic, & sociocultural - is the key to understanding psychology.
4. The modern definition of psychology combines the scientific study of behavior and mental processes in humans and other animals.
5. Observation is the most important aspect of psychological research.
6. Operationalism means to define our variables in the manner in which we are going to measure them.
7. Correlation measures degree of relationship between variables and ranges from -1 to +1. Correlation does NOT imply causation.
8. Experimental, correlational, & descriptive methods all have strengths & weaknesses in describing human behavior.
9. Descriptive statistics describe the data gathered in research, while inferential statistics allow us to draw conclusions about how this data can be generalized to a larger population.
10. Following ethical principles is vitally important in any kind of psychological research.

Essential Questions:

1. What is psychology?
2. How does psychology impact my every day life?
3. How did psychology evolve as a science?
4. Compare and contrast the various types of approaches of psychology?
5. Explain the nature of psychology as an empirical science. How do psychologists determine results
6. Imagine the implications of a poor psychological experiment that fails to follow ethical principles. What are the ramifications?

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Quote: "I am a great believer in luck. I find that the harder I work, the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson


Agenda:
1. Quiz over Summer Reading: "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology" by Lilienfeld, et al


2. Review Quiz

Assignments: 
FRQ Timed-Writing - 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Read Weiten Chapter 1: Evolution to Psychology
Mr. Duez's Alma Mater - Juniata College. "Truth Sets Free"
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Quote: "Luck is the IDOL of the IDLE." - Proverb

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Which of the 50 Myths will you write about for the FRQ? What at the Cognitive Errors that led to the myth? Give examples of from the book. 

2. Notes & Discussion: Cognitive Errors that perpetuate the Myths of Popular Psychology; 50 Great Myths with Associated Cognitive ErrorList of Cognitive Reasoning Errors - that Result in Myths How to write the FRQ

Assignments: 
FRQ Timed-Writing - 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Read Weiten Chapter 1: Evolution to Psychology
Psychology has become a big part of sports at all levels.
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Wednesday & Thursday, August 29th & 30th, 2018
Quote: "Unless you pay the price for success, you will not know it's worth." - Apoorve Dubey

Agenda:

1. DO NOW: Prep for the 50 Myths FRQ Timed-Writing. Need paper & black pen. 

2. FRQ Timed-Writing - 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

Pick up the Article: Seattle Seahawks Psychologist, read & annotate. 
Due Friday after our Socratic seminar.

Assignments: 
Article: Seattle Seahawks Psychologist due on Friday
Read Weiten Chapter 1: Evolution to Psychology
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
Quote: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers

--PEP RALLY SCHEDULE-- Agenda: 
1. DO NOW: Prep article to discuss & then turn in to Mr. Duez Article: Seattle Seahawks Psychologist

2. Socratic Seminar: Discuss Article: Seattle Seahawks Psychologist in groups. Remember to refer to the text. Use your question from the article, your summary, and any notes you wrote to assist. 

3. Crash Course Psychology #1 - Introduction to Psychology w/Hank Green (if time, doubtful with the pep rally)
Students will take notes & we will discuss.
What does Psychology mean? Where does it come from? 
Hank gives you a 10 minute intro to one of the more tricky sciences & talks about some of the big names in the development of the field. 
Welcome to Crash Course Psychology!!!

Assignments: 
Read Weiten Chapter 1: Evolution to Psychology

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Agenda: Week of August 20-24, 2018

Advanced Placement Psychology with Mr. Duez
Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology
Unit 1 - Ch. 1: Evolution of Psychology, Ch. 2: Research Methods
Week at a Glance:
MON - Welcome, Introductions, Pre-Psychology Quiz.
TUEPsychology Success PlanHow to survive & succeed in Psychology; What is Psychology? How does 50 Great Myths explain Psychology as a science?
WED/THU -  How does 50 Great Myths group the myths? Why did they group them in these chapters in that way?; Notes, Video, & Discussion: Introduction to 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology; Cooperative groups break down the myths - Focus on "Cognitive Errors" that create the myths.
FRI - Introduction to the Timed Writing Free Response Question in AP Psychology. And we'll discuss he adaptation for our summer reading. The Timed-Writing for 50 Great Myths is next Wed/Thu.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon, Aug. 27th: DUE - Student Survey
Mon, Aug. 27th: Quiz over 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Wed, Aug. 29th & Thu, Aug. 30th: Timed Writing Over 50 Great Myths of Pop Psych
Watch the video screencasts over the Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths
Take notes. Bring them to class. Bring questions you have to class.

Psychology Success Plan
50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Listen to Dr. Lilienfeld discuss why he wrote the book
Watch Lilienfeld discuss the big myths that are most surprising

Learning Targets:
Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology
Unit 1 - Evolution of Psychology, Research Methods
1. Psychology is a science.
2. Science can be used as a process to determine truth.
3. Science & Psychology has changed and evolved over time as we have learned more.

Essential Questions:
1. What is psychology?
2. How can taking the AP test help?

3. How can the website help me prepare?
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Monday, August 20, 2018
Quote: "Begin with the end in mind."

Agenda:
1. DO NOW - Find your name on the screen & your seat in the classroom. Pick up the Advanced Academics letter on the front table. Due next Monday, August 27th. 

2. Psychology Pre-Quiz. Discuss the answers

3. Expectations for the year. 

In broad terms:
Why we are here in AP Psychology? 
To learn about the study of the human mind and human behavior. Hopefully through working at this course students will understand themselves better socially, biologically, mentally, and understand why we do the things we do as humans, even when those choices are not the best. In the process of learning the definitions of key terms and processes, students will work to apply those through the various applications of psychological approaches. 

What I expect: 
Very hard work and daily improvement.

Our Goal: 
Pass the AP Exam on Monday, May 7, 2018.

4. INTRODUCTIONSWho Are You?
WHO ARE YOU?
What is your name? 
Why did you decide to take AP World History?
What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?

Present in partner groups. We will most likely finish these throughout the week as we proceed.
WHO ARE YOU?
  • What is your name? 
  • Why did you decide to take AP World History?
  • What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?
We will continue the WHO ARE YOU? introductions throughout the week.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon, Aug. 27th: DUE - Student Survey
Mon, Aug. 27th: Quiz over 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Wed, Aug. 29th & Thu, Aug. 30th: Timed Writing Over 50 Great Myths of Pop Psych
Watch the video screencasts over the Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths
Take notes. Bring them to class. Bring questions you have to class.

Psychology Success Plan
50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Listen to Dr. Lilienfeld discuss why he wrote the book
Watch Lilienfeld discuss the big myths that are most surprising
Check out the video lecture introducing the book, along with Mr. Duez's Notes.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Quote"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Laozi

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up the Psychology Success Plan from the front table.
(also finish any of the introductions we may not have done on day one. class size varies)

Also, continue student introductions from Monday. (We never get these finished in one day)

INTRODUCTIONSWho Are You?
WHO ARE YOU?
What is your name? 
Why did you decide to take AP World History?
What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?

Present in partner groups. We will most likely finish these throughout the week as we proceed.
WHO ARE YOU?
  • What is your name? 
  • Why did you decide to take AP World History?
  • What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?
We will continue the WHO ARE YOU? introductions throughout the week.

2. What is Psychology? How does 50 Great Myths explain Psychology as a science?

A. Lecture & Discussion from the notes 

Activity: 
Students will take notes & discuss.
Also Shepard's Table "hands on" cutouts.
Students will manipulate these two handouts to explain the illusion:
Shepard's Table Top
Shepard's Tables
B. Listen to Dr. Lilienfeld discuss why he wrote the book, write down his reasons and why 50 Myths is important in his mind.

C. Watch Lilienfeld discuss the big myths that are most surprising. Which myth surprised you the most and why?
ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon, Aug. 27th: DUE - Student Survey
Mon, Aug. 27th: Quiz over 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Wed, Aug. 29th & Thu, Aug. 30th: Timed Writing Over 50 Great Myths of Pop Psych
Watch the video screencasts over the Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths
Take notes. Bring them to class. Bring questions you have to class.

Psychology Success Plan
50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Listen to Dr. Lilienfeld discuss why he wrote the book
Watch Lilienfeld discuss the big myths that are most surprising
Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2018
Quote“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.”- Eleanor Roosevelt

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: How does 50 Great Myths group the myths? Why did they group them in these chapters in that way?

INTRODUCTIONSWho Are You?
WHO ARE YOU?
What is your name? 
Why did you decide to take AP World History?
What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?

Present in partner groups. We will most likely finish these throughout the week as we proceed.
WHO ARE YOU?

  • What is your name? 
  • Why did you decide to take AP World History?
  • What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?
2. Notes, Video, & Discussion: Introduction to 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

3. Divided into Eleven Cooperative Teams, students will discuss the book in sections:
1. Brain Power: Myths about the Brain & Perception; Myths 1-5
2. From Womb to Tomb: Myths about Aging and Dying; Myths 6-10
3. A Remembrance of Things Past: Myths about Memory; Myths 11-14
4. Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Myths about Intelligence & Learning; Myths 15-18
5. Altered States: Myths about Consciousness; Myths 19-22
6. I've Got a Feeling: Myths about Emotion and Motivation; Myths 23-26
7. The Social Animal: Myths about Interpersonal Behavior; Myths 27-30
8. Know Thyself: Myths about Personality; Myths 31-36
9. Sad, Mad, and Bad: Myths about Mental Illness; Myths 37-42
10. Disorder in the Court: Myths about Psychology & the Law; Myths 43-46
11. Skills and Pills: Myths about Psychological Treatment; Myths 47-50

Each group will discuss the myths

Which myth most surprising? 
Why do people believe the myth?

Then use the handout:

50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Do these make sense? 
Do they help you analyze the book?
ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon, Aug. 27th: DUE - Student Survey
Mon, Aug. 27th: Quiz over 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Wed, Aug. 29th & Thu, Aug. 30th: Timed Writing Over 50 Great Myths of Pop Psych
Watch the video screencasts over the Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths
Take notes. Bring them to class. Bring questions you have to class.

Psychology Success Plan
50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Listen to Dr. Lilienfeld discuss why he wrote the book
Watch Lilienfeld discuss the big myths that are most surprising
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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Quote:  "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." --John Lennon



1. DO NOW: Which of the 50 Great Myths do you believe are ACTUALLY MYTHS. And Lilienfeld got it wrong! 

INTRODUCTIONS:
WHO ARE YOU?
What is your name? 
Why did you decide to take AP World History?
What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?

Present in partner groups. We will most likely finish these throughout the week as we proceed.
WHO ARE YOU?
  • What is your name? 
  • Why did you decide to take AP World History?
  • What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?
2. (Continue from Wed. Aug. 22 - some students will be missing on Wed/Thu due to meetings in the PAC - some of this will need to be repeated and reviewed) 
Notes, Video, & Discussion: Introduction to 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

3. Divided into Eleven Cooperative Teams, students will discuss the book in sections:
1. Brain Power: Myths about the Brain & Perception; Myths 1-5
2. From Womb to Tomb: Myths about Aging and Dying; Myths 6-10
3. A Remembrance of Things Past: Myths about Memory; Myths 11-14
4. Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Myths about Intelligence & Learning; Myths 15-18
5. Altered States: Myths about Consciousness; Myths 19-22
6. I've Got a Feeling: Myths about Emotion and Motivation; Myths 23-26
7. The Social Animal: Myths about Interpersonal Behavior; Myths 27-30
8. Know Thyself: Myths about Personality; Myths 31-36
9. Sad, Mad, and Bad: Myths about Mental Illness; Myths 37-42
10. Disorder in the Court: Myths about Psychology & the Law; Myths 43-46
11. Skills and Pills: Myths about Psychological Treatment; Myths 47-50

Each group will discuss the myths

Which myth most surprising? 
Why do people believe the myth?

Then use the handout:

50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Do these make sense? 

Do they help you analyze the book?

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Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 
Quote“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up the handout on the front table: How to Write the AP Psych FRQ

INTRODUCTIONSWho Are You?
WHO ARE YOU?
What is your name? 
Why did you decide to take AP World History?
What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?

Present in partner groups. We will most likely finish these throughout the week as we proceed.
WHO ARE YOU?
  • What is your name? 
  • Why did you decide to take AP World History?
  • What is your favorite restaurant to eat at?
2. Check the Website Tab for FRQIntroduction to the Timed Writing Free Response Question in AP Psychology. And we'll discuss he adaptation for our summer reading. The Timed-Writing for 50 Great Myths is next Wed/Thu. 



ASSIGNMENTS:
Mon, Aug. 27th: DUE - Student Survey
Mon, Aug. 27th: Quiz over 50 Great Myths of Popular Psych
Wed, Aug. 29th & Thu, Aug. 30th: Timed Writing Over 50 Great Myths of Pop Psych
Watch the video screencasts over the Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths
Take notes. Bring them to class. Bring questions you have to class.

Psychology Success Plan
50 Great Myths broken down by "Cognitive Error" responsible for the Myth
Listen to Dr. Lilienfeld discuss why he wrote the book
Watch Lilienfeld discuss the big myths that are most surprising