Advanced Placement Psychology

Instructor:

Mrs. Janet Voor

Phone:

281-284-2400
Ext. 22417
jvoor@ccisd.net

E-mail

Spring 2015
6th Period
Conference

Room 200 NGC

Tutorials every Tues. and
Thurs. after school & by
appointment.

TEXT: Myers, David. Psychology, 8th edition. Worth Publishers: 2007.

Purpose: The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce

students to the systematic and scientific study of the

behavior and mental processes of human beings and other
animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts,
principles, and phenomena associated with each of the
major subfields within psychology. They also learn about
the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science
and practice. The aim of the course is to provide the
student with a rigorous learning experience equivalent to
that obtained in most college introductory course. The AP
Psychology Exam is scheduled for the afternoon session in
May, 2015. For more information about the course content
and exam visit http://apcentral.collegeboard.com.

It is highly recommended that students purchase a Barrons Study Guide for the
AP Exam.

Scope & Sequence

(Exam Dates are approximate)

The Science of Psychology

Prologue

History of Psychology, Levels of Psychology, Subfields of

Chapter

Psychology, Research Methodology, Ethical Issues and Case

Studies

1/16/15

Learning & Memory

Chapters

Classical and Operant Conditioning, Cognitive Processes,

8&9

Biological Factors, Social learning

1/30/15

Neuroscience and Behavior

Chapter

Neuroanatomy, Nervous System, Neural Transmission, Endocrine

2 and 3

System

2/1315

Chapters

Sensation and Perception

5&6

Principles of Sensation and sensory processes

2/20/2015

Perceptual Principles
Chapter

States of Consciousness

3/03/2015

Sleep and Dreaming

9 weeks

Hypnosis, Psychoactive Drugs

Exam Date

Intelligence
Chapter

Testing and Individual Differences

11

Ethics in Testing, Reliability and Validity

Chapters

Emotions, Stress and Health

12, 13, 14

Biological Bases, Theories of Motivation, Hunger, Thirst, Sex,

3/11/15

3/25/2015

Social Motives, Theories of Emotion, Biological Basis of Stress,

Theories of Stress, Coping Skills
Chapter

Developmental Psychology

Developmental Theories, Dimensions of Development, Sex and

4/08/2015

Gender Development
Chapters

Psychological Disorders and Therapy

16 & 17

Chapters 16 & 17

4/17/14

Theories of Psychopathology, Types of Disorders, Diagnosis

Social Psychology
Chapter

Chapter 18

18

Conformity, Compliance, Obedience, Group Dynamics, Attribution

4/24/14

Processes, Cultural Influences

Review for AP Exam

Through

Practice Exam

5/6/2014

Grading:
55% Tests, Projects
40% Quizzes, in-class assignments and activities, Article Reviews
5% Reading Assignments

Students are expected to read assigned text and materials nightly, take on-line-quizzes,
be actively engaged in class discussions and activities, arrive promptly and be prepared
for class. Psychology deals with mature subject matter and an open mind is essential.
Our class is a safe environment and all opinions, beliefs, and values are respected.
No personal electronic devices are to be used unless specifically approved by
instructor for instructional purposes.

Be on time and ready to get excited about

PSYCHOLOGY