FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Choose our Test Takers for Today's Test!

AGENDA:

• M.C. TEST TODAY OVER MODULES 4.5a-4.6c:
  • PERSONALITY FINAL TEST - TAKEN IN QUIA
• Work on completing your Test Corrections - 1/4 point for each question correction
  • Instructions for finding your test results in Quia
  • Test Correction Worksheet - please print off and write out your corrections (do not type)
  • Complete your Improving My Test Performance Sheet if you earned below an 80%.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & Take Notes on Module 4.7a: Motivational Concepts (pg. 579-586) Due TOMORROW.
• Work on your Personality EBQ Essay in your MyAP College Board Classroom - due TOMORROW.
  • Review how to do this with Mr. Sinn's video on Justifying Psychological Claims

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Review Quiz over Modules 1.4a-1.4c: Parts of the Brain (pg. 63-85) - WEDNESDAY.
• Read & Take Notes on Module 4.7b Affiliation & Achievement (pg. 587-599) for WEDNESDAY.

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Why are you motivated to get good grades? As we discuss the various motivational theories today, see which one explains your motivations.

Review what you've read with Crash Course #17: Power of Motivation

• 0:00  Story of Aron Ralston - story of motivation
• 1:07  Definition of Motivation
• 1:43  Evolutionary Perspective - Instinct Theory
• 2:38  Drive-Reduction Theory
• 3:10  Incentive Theory
• 3:40  Arousal Theory
• 4:40  Maslow Hierarchy of Needs

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Define Motivation and give the 3 characteristics associated with it.
• Define each theory of motivation and give an example for each.
• Know an advantage & disadvantage for each of the theories of motivation.
• Describe and provide an example for each of Maslow's level in the Hierarchy of Needs
• How does the Yerkes Dodson Law explain optimal levels of arousal?

AGENDA:

• Module 4.7a: Motivational Concepts PP Notes (Virtual Lecture)
  • Go over each Theory focusing on their advantages (which types of behaviors they explain well) and disadvantages (behaviors they can't explain the motives for).
  • As we go over each kind of Motivation Theory quickly together, complete the Motivational Theories Def. & Examples sheet in our Google Classroom to further your understanding.
  • Optimal Arousal Theory explains why people do this.
  • Yerkes-Dodson Law & Arousal - How it applies to sports (4 min)
  • The Curiousity Motive: What happens when we're told to NOT do something? Derren Brown's power of negative suggestion (3 min)
    • Which theory would best explain this kind of behavior?
      
      
• REVIEW WHAT YOU KNOW...
• Mr. Sinn Videos:
  • Theories of Motivation
  • BioPsychSocial Motivational Factors (Hunger, Social Factors)
• The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us - a 10 minute animated review.
• Review many of the major Motivational Theories using these sites:
  • Flip It! video review: Theories of Motivation (5 min)
  • Textbook Website Flashcards for Module 37
  • SparkNotes Review of Motivation
  • Boundless Psychology's Explanation of each Theory of Motivation

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Review Quiz over Modules 1.4a-1.4c: Parts of the Brain (pg. 63-85) - TOMORROW.
  • Study: methods of studying the brain, lower level brain parts, lobes of the brain, split-brain studies, plasticity.
• Read & Take Notes on Module 4.7b Affiliation & Achievement (pg. 587-599) for TOMORROW.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & take notes on Module 4.7c: Hunger Motivation (pg. 599-607) - DUE THURSDAY.
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Match the theory to the definition or behavior – Quizlet Live activity (Want to study these on your own? Click HERE) - To use these you must "join" our class using this LINK.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• What evidence is there that we have a need for affiliation or a need to belong?
• Explain how social networking influences us.
• Describe achievement motivation and identify ways to encourage achievement.

AGENDA:

• Review Quiz over Parts of the Brain (covers Modules 1.4a-1.4c)
  
  
• Module 4.7b: Affiliation & Achievement (Virtual Lecture):
  • As we go over more types of Motivation Theories together, complete the Motivational Theories Def. & Examples sheet in our Google Classroom to further your understanding.
  • What is self-determination theory and what factors influence us?
  • How does our need to be with others motivate us? How has social media affected that?

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & take notes on Module 4.7c: Hunger Motivation (pg. 599-607) - DUE TOMORROW.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & Take Notes on Module 4.8a: Theories of Emotion (pg. 608-612) for MONDAY AFTER BREAK.
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: How do our eating habits affect us? Quick overview of Supersize movie

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Describe how homeostasis works and the difference between positive and negative energy balances.
• Identify the various hormones that influence hunger and satiety.
• Explain the process that occurs biologically to make us hungry and full.
• Explain the role of the lateral and ventromedial hypothalamus as it pertains to hunger.
• Compare & contrast set point and settling point theories of body weight regulation
• Discuss the factors that influence becoming overweight including evolutionary influences.
• What happens to fat cells when you lose weight?
• Explain how environment, psychological & evolutionary influences affect weight gain (social facilitation, unit bias, cafeteria diet effect)

AGENDA:

• Module 4.7c: Hunger Motivation PP Notes: (Virtual Lecture)
  • Complete your Hunger Chart (completed version) handout as you review your notes & the PP notes.
    • Know the difference between BMR & BMI.
    • Want to calculate your own Body Mass Index?  Click here to try.
  • Watch parts of SuperSize Me: Watch end segment to see the results of a 30 day fast-food "diet" - Click here for a quick overview of the whole movie
    • Consider this question you as you watch these segments: Whose responsibility should it be to keep America healthy?
      • Watch Chapter 7 at 19:20 mark for the evolution of sizes - Watch a similar version of this and how American eating habits have changed HERE.
      • Watch Chapter 35 for the final results of his 30 day McDonald's binge (start at 5:20)
      • If time allows: Watch the bonus features and check out the segment on French Fries - The Smoking Fry (5 min).
    • How the World Eats – A comparison of the average family’s diet around the world
  • Create mnemonics to help yourself remember ther hormones associated with Satiety (feeling full) and Hunger. (+1 extra credit)
    
    
• Missed class or need more explanation? Watch these lectures & notes of Hunger:
  • Flip It! Hormones of Hunger (3 min)
  • Detailed Lecture & PP on Hunger Motivation (12 min)
  • Crash Course #17: Power of Motivation
    • 6:33  Hunger Motivation
    • 6:50  Physiology of Hunger
    • 8:05  Minnesota Hunger Experiment - psychological, social and physical effects of starvation
    • 9:35  Need for Socialization
  • Mr. Sinn Videos:
    • BioPsychSocial Motivational Factors (Hunger, Social Factors)
  • Quizlet Live review of Hunger Motivation. Review on your own at Quizlet.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & Take Notes on Module 4.8a: Theories of Emotion (pg. 608-612) for MONDAY AFTER BREAK.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Create mnemonics to help yourself remember ther hormones associated with Satiety (feeling full) and Hunger. (+1 extra credit)
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Facial Expressions & the Facial Feedback Hypothesis

• Can you really "Fake It Until You Make It?" - Facial Feedback Hypothesis Demo - Complete this Facial Feedback Ratings Survey while you view these comics with a smile or frown.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Name & explain the differences between the various theories on emotion.
  • Common Sense "Theory"
  • James-Lange Theory
  • Cannon-Bard Theory
  • Schacter-Singer Two-Factor Theory
  • Zanjonc/LeDoux Reflex Theory
  • Lazarus Cognitive Appraisal Theory

AGENDA:

• Module 4.8a: Theories of Emotion (Virtual Lecture)
  • Name & explain the differences between the various theories on emotion.
  • Use this completed emotional theories chart to help you study.
  • Theories of Emotion Mnemonics to help you remember
  • You may also want to use this website to help you
  • The James-Lange Theory of Emotion:
    • Event – Physiological Response – Emotion
    • Does smiling/laughing make you feel better? Let try...
  • Cannon Bard Theory: 
  • Event – simultaneously causes physiological response and emotion.
  • Two-Factor Theory:
  • Event – Physiological Response – Cognitive Label – Conscious Emotion
  • Learn about the famous studies for Schachter-Singer Theory's Theories of Emotion: 
    • The Psych Files Episode 44 – Listen to the Two-Factor Theory Experiment:
      • Suproxin/Adrenaline Study 10:00-10:30 Intro, 10:48-14:15 Study, 14:15-16:40 Results
      • Suspension Bridge Study (17:10-20:15)
        
        
• IF TIME ALLOWS:
• Review Theories of Emotion using Kahoot!
  • Want to do it again on your own? Theories of Emotion Kahoot
• Review the Theories of Emotion with this Flip It! video (3 min)
• Mr. Sinn Videos:
  • Theories of Emotion

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Finish reading & taking notes on Module 4.8a: Physiology of Emotion (pg. 612-619) for TOMORROW.

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• EXTRA CREDIT PODCASTS: Listen to the podcast and complete the Podcast Extra Credit handout. (+1 - Maximum of 2) - You can create your own NY Times account using the school's access - Go to https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/digitalpass and using your school email, set up an account.
  • How to Spot a Liar (18 min) - TED Talk
  • Can You Tell If Kids are Lying? (14 min) TED Talk
  • Can Money Buy You Hapiness? (9 min) - TED Radio Hour - NPR
  • Does Money Make You Mean? (10 min) - TED Readio Hour - NPR
  • How Microexpressions can Predict Success (14 min) - TED Talk
  • How do casinos try to create a "happier" gaming experience? - Radio Lab (start at 6:45)
  • Phantom Limbs - How do these test the James-Lange Theory of Emotion - Radio Lab
  • Animal Minds - Radio Lab - This episode has 3 stories regarding our understanding of animal emotions. Choose any one of them to do a summary on.
  • Strangers in the Mirror - An entire episode on face blindness with Oliver Sacks.
    • Here's another great one about face blindness & falling in love: Letting Go (start at minutes 12:20-21:30).
  • Killer Empathy - Sometimes being a good scientist requires putting aside your emotions. But what happens when objectivity isn't enough to make sense of a seemingly senseless act of violence?
  • Tell Tale Heart: The Heartbeat- Which theory of emotion is best represented here as a heart transplant patient talks about how she changed after the operation.
  • Snap Judgement - A Crime He Didn't Commit - Lie Detection Gone Wrong
  • Invisiblia - Entaglement: Mirror Touch - What's it like to have Mirror Synesthesia? - Feeling what other people feel.
  • Invisiblia - Fearless - What would it be like to have NO FEAR? How can you overcome your fears?
  • What's so Disgusting about Poop? - This Michael Britt podcast explores the science behind disgust.
  • How does Music Effect us Emotionally? - Michael Britt explores the research on this topic in this podcast

• EXTRA CREDIT ARTICLES: Complete the Articles Review handout by test day: (+1 each)

• How Disgust Expain's Everything (NY Times Article) - How disgust can explain humanity.
• Many Faces of Happiness
• Do all Emotions Sound the Same Across Cultures? – An extension of Eckman’s studies.
• Secret Inner Life of Bees - Insect Emotions
• The Partnership Paradox - Why Your Partner Annoys You
• What's in a Face - Face Illusions
• Microbes on Your Mind - How Bacteria in your Gut Influence Emotions
• Anger: Myths & Management - Common anger myths and how to cope when you're ready to blow
• It's Written All Over Their Faces - Microexpressions
• Anatomy of a Tear Jerker - Why Adele's Someone Like You makes us cry - a scientist's view
• Love - Check out one of the many major articles in this issue on this misunderstood subject.

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: With your phone or chromebook, take a picture to add to your notes where you make each of the major emotion's facial expression.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• What are the six basic emotions?
• How do evolutionary psychologists explain emotion?
• Are there any sex differences in how one feels and expresses emotion?
• Define emotion and explain how it is linked to the autonomic nervous system.
• What parts of the brain are involved in the emotion of fear?
• How do we know when a person is lying?
• Name and describe the various ways of detecting liars. How effective are they?

AGENDA:

• The Case of Herschel Bigfoot.

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