May 27, Dear AP Psychology Students,

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1 May 27, 2017 Dear AP Psychology Students, Welcome to AP Psychology! I am psyched that we will be learning together this year. Psychology is the science of human behavior through the study of a variety of concepts, from brain anatomy, chemistry, and developmental theories. I am certain that you will find this course interesting, challenging, and personally relevant. In addition to exposing you to college-level rigor, it will also prepare you to take the AP exam with the goal of everyone passing! It is crucial that you get a jump start on the massive AP Psychology curriculum by doing a few small(ish) and (hopefully) fun and beneficial assignments. Due dates are listed along with each assignments. You will need a computer, access to the Internet, and- of course- your AP Psychology textbook. This year we will use Myers Psychology for AP (2 nd ed) by David G. Myers (ISBN ). All assignments will earn grade credit for the first quarter. There will be no extension of due dates nor excuses for incomplete assignments. Assignments not turned in by their respective due dates will earn a zero. I encourage you to space out your completion of these assignments. Some may be done easily on road trips, waiting in airports, or sitting out by the pool. Please don t wait to the last minute to complete your summer work! Have an enjoyable summer and please don t hesitate to me if you have questions (batemanl@stcecilia.edu). See you in August! Mrs. Bateman PS. Summer would also be a GREAT time to get your supplies for the year so you are ready to rock on August 16! You will need a spiral notebook, 3 ring binder, 100 index cards, and your textbook!! You will also want highlighters and post it notes. AP Psychology Summer Work Checklist Read Mrs. Bateman s introductory letter to AP Psych and summer work Buy textbook Myers Psychology for AP (2 nd ed) by David G. Myers (ISBN ) Complete Summer Assignment 1 (letter to Mrs. Bateman) and Assignments 2A and 2B (reading assignments) and submit via by July 15, 2017 Complete Summer Assignment 3 (TED talks) and Assignment 4 (article review) and submit via by August 11, 2017 Purchase supplies for class: spiral notebook, 3 ring binder, 100 index cards, highlighters and post it notes Check key for Assignment 2 and study for test to be held on the 2 nd day of class (will be Thursday, August 17 or Friday, August 18, depending on the schedule)

2 Assignment #1- Allow Myself to Introduce Myself (DUE July 15, 2017) This mini-assignment allows me to get to know YOU. Please this assignment to before or on July 15, This will be a 25 point homework assignment grade. Please use proper English and complete sentences, and avoid slang and abbreviations in your writing. letter to: batemanl@stcecilia.edu Due: July 15, 2017 Point value: 25 points Subject of Introduction of (Your Name) Body of the Introduce yourself, your full name, and your preferred name to be called What are your hobbies and interests? What do you like to do for fun? What extracurricular activities are you involved in, or plan to be involved in, at SCA? Do you have a job? What is it? Is this something you would like to pursue as a career? What are your plans after you leave SCA? What career field are you interested in pursuing? Why are you taking AP Psych? What are you looking forward to learning about? Are you taking other AP classes? If so, what? How do you manage your time? How do you manage your stress levels? What else do I need to know about you so that I may have insight to you, your learning goals, your learning needs, etc. before the school year begins? Adapted from Mr. Fernandez s AP Psych Summer Assignments

3 Assignment #2- Reading Assignments DUE JULY 15, 2017 In your textbook, you need to read Modules 1-3 (pp ) and (pp ). While reading Modules 1-3, complete the notes chart below (Assignment 2A). After reading all the modules, answer the reading questions below (Assignment 2B). You will have a test over these 5 modules on the 2 nd day of school. The questions will help you prepare for the test and you will be allowed to use the notes table on the test. Submit all via to batemanl@stcecilia.edu before or on July 15, After July 15, I will post a key so you can self-check and study for the test. letter to: batemanl@stcecilia.edu Due: July 15, 2017 Point value: 50 points (20 for part A, 30 for part B) Adapted from Sr. Elena Marie and Mrs. Maggie Kuyper s AP Psychology Summer assignments

4 Reading Assignment 2A- Notes Table over the 7 Psychological Perspectives (Modules 1-3, pp. 1-28) Psychological Perspective BIOLOGICAL Focus (basic beliefs, assumptions, approaches) Psychologist(s) who advanced this perspective (briefly describe when they lived and what they studied) EVOLUTIONARY BEHAVIORAL PSYCHODYNAMIC COGNITIVE HUMANISTIC SOCIO-CULTURAL

5 Reading Assignment 2B- Reading Questions over Modules 1-3 (pp. 1-28) and (pp ) Answer in complete sentences: 1. What was Wilhelm Wundt s major contributions to the study of psychology? 2. What were the two early schools of psychology? Who were the proponents of each? 3. Who used the introspective method? 4. What was the shift in the study of psychology from 1920s and onward? Who was responsible for this shift? 5. Compare and contrast basic research and applied research. 6. What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? 7. Describe nature- nurture. 8. What does a behavior geneticist do? 9. What is the relationship between chromosomes, genes, and DNA? 10. Discuss the role genome plays in a person. 11. Why do psychologists study twins? 12. What has been discovered from studying adopted children? 13. What is heritability and how does it relate to the human person? 14. Discuss the theory of gene-environment interaction. 15. What does an evolutionary psychologist study? 16. What are three criticisms of evolutionary psychology? 17. How does natural selection affect mating preferences? 18. What main ideas drive natural selection? 19. Using figure 2.1 on p. 11, reflect on your traits, temperaments, characteristics, etc. based on the influence of nature and nurture. Incorporate the aspects of figure 2.1 as they relate to your current level of development. You can choose a specific behavior (i.e. brush my teeth 2x a day) or a mental process (i.e. I think I am a good artist) and identify the biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences on the behavior/thought process. Or you can generalize you and identify the influences. It s up to you! (this should be in a similar layout to the diagram OR a narrative in 2-3 paragraphs). Vocabulary- define in your own words (will be on test): 20. Applied research 21. Basic research 22. Behaviorism 23. Biological psychology 24. Biopsychosocial approach 25. Chromosomes 26. Clinical psychologist 27. Counseling psychologist 28. Cognitive approach 29. Epigenetic 30. Empiricism 31. Experimental psychology 32. Evolutionary perspective

6 33. Fraternal twins 34. Functionalism 35. Genes 36. Genome 37. Humanistic psychology 38. Human factor psychology 39. Industrial organizational psychology 40. Identical twins 41. Introspection 42. Natural selection 43. Positive psychology 44. Psychometrics 45. Psychodynamic psychology 46. Psychiatrist 47. Psychology 48. Sociocultural approach

7 Assignment #3: TED Talks DUE AUGUST 11, 2017 This assignment incorporates some technology! TED is a nonprofit organization that spreads ideas in around 20 minutes or less. I have provided you with 12 talks that incorporate the interesting concepts of Psychology. You are required to watch 5 (one specific talk is required), and I am asking that you choose 4 more to watch and summarize (hopefully based on your interests!). You can go to and search for the titles below to access the talks. Summaries for each of the FIVE should be in 5-7 sentences. In addition to the summary, feel free to incorporate your opinion of the talk, what interested you, what you learned, etc. Submit your six summaries via by August 11, assignment to: bateman@stcecilia.edu Due: August 11, 2017 Point value: 25 points **REQUIRED** Ben Ambridge- 10 Myths about Psychology (15:00) Choose four (4) more to watch and summarize: Philip Zimbardo- The Psychology of Evil (23:11) Elizabeth Loftus- How Reliable is your Memory? (17:37) Angela Lee Duckworth- The Key to Success: Grit (18:39) Martin Seligman- New Era of Positive Psychology (23:43) Susan Cain- The Power of Introverts (19:05) Tony Robbins- Why We Do What We Do (22:31) Keith Barry- Brain Magic (19:50) Dan Gilbert- Surprise Science of Happiness (21:20) Amy Cuddy- Body Language Shapes Who You Are (21:03) Pamela Meyer- How to Spot a Liar (18:51) Shawn Anchor- The Happy Secret to Better Work (12:21) Adapted from Mr. Fernandez s AP Psych Summer Assignments

8 Assignment #4- Article Review DUE AUGUST 11, 2017 You will read the article How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers by Rachel Ehmke ( After reading the article, answer the questions below. The questions should be answered in complete sentences. Submit questions to by August 11, to: Due: August 11, 2017 Point value: 25 points 1. Summarize the author s ideas as to how social media affects teenagers. 2. Does the author use research to support her claims about the effects of social media? If so, describe the research. 3. Which of the 7 psychological perspectives (see assignment 2A) does the author use to present her case? Explain. 4. Do you agree with the author s opinion about the effects of social media? 5. In your opinion, what do you think about social media? Can you identify any pros and/or cons of using social media, from your own experience? Adapted from York County School Division s AP Psychology Summer assignments