Binder/Notebook Log, AP Psych, Unit 6 (Motivation and Emotion)

Binder:

1. Chapter 12 Study Questions
2. Handout 12-4 (Maslow’s Hierarchy)
3. Handout 12-5 (Self-Actualization)
4. Handout 12-15 (Job/Career/Vocation)
5. Newsweek Article: “An Evolutionary Edge”
6. Chapter 12 Quiz (Maslow’s Hierarchy)
7. Chapter 13 Study Questions
8. Handout 13-4 (emotion)
9. Article: “For Better or Worse?: The Love of Homer and Marge”
10. Article Discussion Questions
11. Video Response: “Secrets of a successful Marriage”

Notebook:

1. Class/Reading Notes Chapter 12 (incl. video notes)
2. Reading Notes Ch. 8 Barron’s
3. Class/Reading Notes Chapter 13 Myers

Questions? Email Dr. J (bmj0762@lausd.net)

Remember, Chapter 13 Test is TOMORROW, 11/25/09

Happy Turkey Day!

Dr. J

ALL CLASSES- TERM A FINAL EXAMS

AP Psych:
Periods 1 & 3 will have their final exams on THURSDAY 11/12/09

Honors World History:
Honors World History Period 4 will have their final exam on FRIDAY, 11/13/09


Please make sure you have a copy of the study guide for these exams. If you don't, please email me at bmj0762@lausd.net.


Thank you.


Dr. J

AP PSYCH- Unit 5 Binder/Notebook Log

Binder:

1.Chapter 8 Study Questions

2.“Duffless” questions

3.“Can Bart or Homer Learn?” Article

4.“Can Bart or Homer Learn” Article Questions

5.Chapter 10 Study Questions

6.Handout 10-4 (“Problem Solving”)

7.Handout 10-5 (“Mental Sets”)

8.Handout 10-10 (“Simple Language Device”)

9.Handout 10-11 (“Doublespeak”) (per. 3 only)

10.Chapter 10 Quiz

Notebook:
1.Class Notes Chapter 8 (incl. video notes)
2.Reading Notes Chapter 8 Myers/Ch. 6 Barron’s
3.Class Notes Chapter 10 Myers
4.Reading Notes Chapter 10 Myers/Chapter 7 Barron’s


Email me if you have questions....


- Dr. J

AP Psychology-- Unit 4 Binder Log/Notebook Log

Unit 4

States of Consciousness

Binder Log:

1. Chapter 7 Study Questions
2. Sleep IQ Test/Questionnaire (Handout 7-2/7-3)
3. Morning/Evening Questionnaire (Handout 7-5)
4. Am I Sleep Deprived?/Sleep Strategies (Handout 7-6/7-7)
5. What are Dreams Made of? (Handout 7-8)
6. Attitudes Towards Hypnosis (Handout 7-11)
7. Internet Addiction Test (Handout 7-13)
8. Dualism (Handout 7-15)

Notebook Log:

1. Class Notes Chapter 7 (including video notes)
2. Reading Notes: Chapter 7 Myers/Chapter 5 Barron's
   

Binder and Notebook checks will be performed on Friday as you take your test.

We will begin the test 5 minutes into class due to the earthquake drill... please arrive ready to turn in your materials and start the test.

Questions? Email bmj0762@lausd.net.


Good Luck.

STUDY.


- Dr. J.

Honors WHG-- Midterm Binder Log

You should have the following items in your binder:

ADMINISTRATIVE:

1. Course Syllabus

WRITING:

1. Self-Narrative
2. Locke/Hobbes Quickwrite
3. Quickwrite: Enlightened Despots
4. Tale of Two Cities Paper
5. Quickwrite: Monopolies
   

PACKETS

1. Unit 1 Packet
2. Unit 2 Packet
3. Unit 3 Packet (will be turned in separately...)

Tests & Quizzes:

1. Unit 1 Quiz 1
2. Unit 1 Quiz 2
3. Unit 1 Quiz 3
4. Unit 1 Test
5. Chapter 2 Quiz
6. Chapter 3 Quiz
7. Unit 2 Test

Please have your binder prepared for inspection on Friday.


Email me with questions. (bmj0762@lausd.net)


Dr. J.

AP PSYCH Unit 3 Binder/Notebook log

Unit 3 (Sensation and Perception)

Binder Log:

1. Chapter 5 study questions
2. Diagram: Anatomy of the Eye and Ear
3. Handout 5-2 (Dog & Spiral Illusion)
4. Chapter 6 Study Questions
5. Handout 6-1 (Fact/Falsehood)
6. Handout 6-2 (Field Dependence/Independence)
7. Handout 6-3 (Common Illusions)
8. Handout 6-6 (Tennis Ball Exercise)
9. Perceptual Sets Handout
10. Story Handout (Per. 3 Only)
11. Handout 6-11 (Belief in ESP)

Notebook Log:

1. Class Notes & Video Notes Chapter 5 Myers (Sensation)
2. Reading Notes Chapter 5 Myers/Chapter 4 Barron's
3. Class Notes, Chapter 6 Myers
4. Reading Notes, Chapter 6 Myers

Your binder and notebook check will be performed this Friday while you take your midterm... because of the nature of the midterm, we will be starting the test 5 minutes after the class period begins... please arrive with your binder and notebook prepared to turn in.

Email me if you have questions: bmj0762@lausd.net


-Dr. J.

AP Psych-- Unit 2 Binder and Notebook Log

REMINDER-- your Unit 2 binder/notebook check is this Friday (10/2)... here's what I expect you to have in your binders and notebooks (as of today, 9/30/09):

Binder:

1. Handout 2-1 (Fact/Falsehood)
2. Quiz: Neural Structure
3. Study Packet: The Brain!
4. Chapter 3 Guiding Questions/Objectives
5. Handout 3-1 (Fact/Falsehood)
6. Handout 3-2 (Similarities Survey)
7. Handout 3-3 (Temperament Survey)
8. Handout 3-4 (Evolutionary Psychology Scenarios)
9. Handout 3-5 (Mate Preferences)
10. Handout 3-6 (Sexual Attitudes Survey)
11. Handout 3-9 (Self-Construal Survey)
12. Chapter 3 Quiz
    

Notebook:

1. Class Notes, Chapter 2 (Myers)
2. Reading Notes, Chapter 2 (Myers) and Chapter 3 (Barron's)
3. Reading Notes, Chapter 3 (Myers)
4. Class Notes, Chapter 3 (Myers)
   

If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me: bmj0762@lausd.net

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AP Psych- Brain Superheroes

Using your chosen (or assigned) part of the brain, design a superhero that derives their superpowers from that particular part of the brain.

You must:

• Describe the superpower of your superhero (as derived from your particular assigned part of the brain)
• Come up with a logo for your superhero
• Show on a brain model or drawing WHERE in the brain their power resides
• Write a short story/scenario where the superhero's super brain power saves the day.
  

Present in class tomorrow, Thursday 9/24/09.

email me at bmj0762@lausd.net with questions.


- Dr. J.


BRAIN PART CHOICES:

• Frontal Lobe
• Parietal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Occipital Lobe
• Amygdala
• Hypothalamus
• Medulla
• Cerebellum
  

Honors World History

HWHG Students--

Please note that your "Philosopher Facebook Project" is due on Thursday, October 1.

You will present your project in class.

Please submit your philosopher choice and your selection of partner to me in class NO LATER THAN Thursday, 9/24/09.

Email me (bmj0762@lausd.net) if you have questions.


-Dr. J.

AP PSYCH-- Unit 1 Binder/Notebook Log

REMINDER-- your first binder/notebook check is this Friday... here's what I expect you to have in your binders and notebooks (as of today, 9/16/09):

Binder:
1) Quiz #1 (Psychology Timeline)
2) Handout 1-2 (Hindsight Bias)
3) Handout 1-4 a/b (Astrology and Science)
4) Reading: How to Lie with Statistics
5) PsychSim Handout: Descriptive Statistics
6) Handout 1-10: Presidents' Ages at time of Inauguration
7) Quiz #2 (Working with Data Sets)
8) Handout 1-8 (Evaluating Research)
9) Chapter 1 Worksheet (Statistics Practice)
10) Handout 1-9 "Female Emotionality"
11) Handout 1-15: Case Studies in Ethics


Notebook:
1) Reading Notes (Myers pp. 1-19/Barron's pp. 1-10
2) Class Notes: History and Approaches to Psych.
3) Reading Notes (Myers pp. 19-39/Barron's pp. 11-18)
4) Class Notes: Understanding Research (Video) & Research Methods (Lecture)
5) Reading Notes: Myers pp. 39-50 & Barron's pp. 18-30
6) Class Notes: Descriptive Statistics
7) Class Notes: Ethics in Research

If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me: bmj0762@lausd.net

Follow the class on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#search?q=drj_ap_psych


- Dr. J.

HWHG 9/11/09

Great presentations today!

If you were absent today, please be prepared to present your timelines on Monday.

Your self-narrative essays are due on Monday as well.

Be prepared to take home your textbook on Monday. You will have a test on Chapter 1 on Friday, 9/18/09. Next week will be intense; be prepared.

Have a great weekend.


Please do not hesitate to email me if you have questions.


- Dr. J.

AP Psych 9/11/09

Good first week, everybody!

Remember to keep up with your reading notes. By Tuesday, you should have finished the Prologue and Chapter 1 in the Myers text, and Chapters 1 & 2 in the Barron's text.

In addition, make sure you check out the Study Guide companion to the Myers text... it will be an invaluable resource in preparing for the unit/chapter tests! These study guides are in my classroom; see me if you want one.

Your first test is on Friday, September 18th, and will cover the prologue and chapter 1 in the Myers text. Expect there to be A LOT of questions on research design and statistics.

Remember to sign up for the Twitter feed for the class. My username is "DrJ_AP_Psych". Many of you have already signed up... you should all do so! I will often post links, reminders, and other neat things on the Twitter feed....

As always, please do not hesitate to email me if you have questions.


- Dr. J.

Classes

On this blog, each post will include the name of the class to which the post pertains (i.e., "AP Psych," "Honors World History," etc). Please remember to read the posts for the class in which you are enrolled; don't get confused by looking at the posts for the other classes.

Classes for Fall 2009 (Term A):

• AP Psychology ("AP Psych") (2 sections)
• Honors World History ("HWHG") (1 section)

Please do not hesitate to email me if you have questions.


- Dr. J.