WEEK 5
2nd Semester
FEBRUARY 24-28

MONDAY - AP PSYCH

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: When asked to describe who you are, how do you answer?

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • Module 3.6b: Adolescent/Adulthood Social Development:
    • Explain the social tasks and challenges of adolescence.
    • How do parents & peers influence adolescence?
    • What happens in emerging adulthood?
    • What themes & influences mark our social journey from early to late adulthood?
    • What range of reactions does a loved one's death trigger?

AGENDA:

ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Test over Development (Modules 3.4-3.6b) - Early Next Week! - STUDY!
  • See tomorrow's assignments for a list of study resources.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
TUESDAY - AP PSYCH

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Review of Module 3.6b using Crash Course # 20:  Adolescence & Social Development

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory - what are the stages?

AGENDA:

ASSIGNMENTS:

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
WEDNESDAY - AP PSYCH

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: nONE - TEST TODAY.

AGENDA:

ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Read & take notes on Module 4.1 - Read up to Attribution Theory & Person Perception (pg. 452-457). Use this Social Psych Unit Study Outline to help focus your note taking - Due TOMORROW.
  • ON YOUR OWN: Take notes on Modules 4.3c-d: Aggression & Attraction (pg. 496-513). You will be expected to do this on your own before test day. Use the Social Psych Unit Study Outline to guide your note taking.
THURSDAY - AP PSYCH

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Imagine you're in a coffee shop, and you see a man, Jake, sitting alone at a table. A waiter accidentally spills a drink near him, splashing some on his sleeve. Jake quickly stands up, looking frustrated, and mutters something under his breath before walking out without saying another word.What is your impression of this person and what do you think caused this person's behavior?

You’re driving home late at night when a car suddenly speeds past you, weaving recklessly between lanes. The driver barely avoids clipping another vehicle before vanishing around a bend. What is your impression of this person and what do you think caused this person's behavior?

During a team meeting, Sarah presents her ideas for an upcoming project, but before she can finish, Mark cuts her off with a dismissive wave. “That’s not going to work,” he says flatly, barely looking up from his laptop. Throughout the meeting, he interrupts her, sighs loudly whenever she speaks, and even mutters under his breath when she offers suggestions. What is your impression of Mark and what do you think caused his behavior?

A basketball player either makes or misses their free throws in a tie game with 1 second left on the clock. How will people explain each scenario?

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • Define social psychology.
  • What is the difference between social influence and social cognition?
  • Define and give an example for fundamental attribution error, actor-observer discrepancy, self-serving bias, self-effacing bias, social comparison.
  • How do liberals and conservatives differ in their attributional style?

AGENDA:

ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Read & take notes on Module 4.1 - Read about Prejudice (pg. 457-467). Use this Social Psych Unit Study Outline to help focus your note taking - Due MONDAY.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

  • ON YOUR OWN: Take notes on Modules 4.3c-d: Aggression & Attraction (pg. 496-513). You will be expected to do this on your own before test day. Use the Social Psych Unit Study Outline to guide your note taking.
FRIDAY - AP PSYCH

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Think of a time when you're own actions have been misinterpreted by others. Why do you think they misrepresented your actions in their own minds?

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • Understand how to write an answer for the College Board EBQ Essay

AGENDA:

  • How to write the AP Psych EBQ Essay (Virtual Lecture)
    • EBQ on the topic of Note Taking Techniques & Memory: (In Google Classroom)
      • Count off by 3.
      • Each number represents the number of the source article you are to read and take notes on.
      • Combine to form a group so that you have a 1-2-3 person.
      • Discuss your articles and decide as a group which side of the argument are you going to argue in favor of - This is the claim you are making.
      • Find evidence to support your claim from at least 2 of the sources provided. Explain how they support your argument.
      • Find 2 terms/theories/concepts that you've learned in class that can be applied to the evidence you choose and explain how it applies and supports your argument.
      • Write your answers as a group into one document (be sure to put your names at the top and submit when you finish)

ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Read & take notes on Module 4.1 - Read about Prejudice (pg. 457-467). Use this Social Psych Unit Study Outline to help focus your note taking - Due MONDAY.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

  • ON YOUR OWN: Take notes on Modules 4.3c-d: Aggression & Attraction (pg. 496-513). You will be expected to do this on your own before test day. Use the Social Psych Unit Study Outline to gVirtual Lectureuide your note taking.