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Year At a Glance Three Weeks 1st 3 weeks History and Approaches Topics/ Concepts Psychology AP DE Exploring Psychology 2nd 3 weeks One Semester Course 3rd 3 weeks 4th 3 weeks 5th 3 weeks 6th 3 weeks Biology and Behavior Learning Testing and Intelligence Personality Development Disorders Social Psychology Treatment States of Consciousness Chapters 12, 13, 14 Chapters 4, 6, 15 Research Methods Cognition Sensation and Perception Motivation Emotion Resource: Exploring Psychology Chapter 1 Chapters 2, 3, 5 Chapters 7, 8, 9 Chapters 9, 10, 11 History, Approaches and Research Methods (Approximate Time: 3 weeks) Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s) TEKS Topics (not in sequential order) 1. Define and trace the historical development of psychology as a scientific discipline. Logic, philosophy and history of Science 2. Compare and contrast psychological perspectives and understand how each one explains behavior. Historical schools of psychology 3. Identify the sub-fields of psychology Modern approaches The scientific method Suggested Resources Assessments Chapter 1 Create visual representations of psychological perspectives Selected articles from Hock, Roger, Forty Studies that Changed Psychology : Explorations into the History of Psychological Research, 5th ed. (New York: Prentice Hall, 2004) Descriptive research 4. Differentiate between basic and applied research. 5. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the following methods of research: descriptive (case study, survey, naturalistic observation), correlational and experimental. 6. Explain the basic elements of experimental design. Correlation research URL:http://bcs.worthpublis hers.com/myers7ed Experimental design Teacher resources Ethics in research hippocampus.org Basic descriptive statistics Read selected studies and write reports summarizing research elements. Given a research question and variables, formulate basic research plans utilizing: case study, correlational and experimental methods. Evaluate the ethics of two animal research proposals. Evaluate the ethics of four research scenarios using human subjects. Class discussions Web quizzes 7. Discuss the ethics of human and animal research. 8. Describe the three measures of central tendency and measures of variation. Exam questions TAKS Biology and Behavior; Sensation and Perception (Approximate Time: 3 weeks) Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s) TEKS Topics (not in sequential order) 9. Describe the techniques used by scientists to study the brain. 10. Describe the structure of a neuron. 11. Trace the process of neural transmission. 12. Discuss the role of neurotransmitters. 13. Explain the major divisions of the nervous system. Suggested Resources Assessments Neural communication Chapters 2, 3, 5 Functional organization of the nervous system URL:http://bcs.worthpubli shers.com/myers7ed Create posters or 3-D models detailing brain structures and systems. Endocrine system Teacher resources Brain: neuroanatomy, development, and hemispheric specialization hippocampus.org Explain the role of various brain structures while driving. Demonstrate principals of sensation and perception. Genetics and heritability Class discussions Research techniques (e.g. imaging, surgical) Web quizzes 14. Describe functions of brain structures. 15. Describe the functions of the cerebral cortex. Sensory thresholds 16. Discuss the association areas. Sensory mechanisms 17. Discuss the role of genetics on behavior. Sensory adaptation 18. Explain the split-brain phenomena. Attention 19. Explain the endocrine system and it's connection to the nervous system. Perceptual processes Exam Questions 20. Contrast sensation with perception. 21. Explain the concept of threshold and differentiate between absolute and difference thresholds. 22. Explain the role of sensory receptors in transduction. 23. Identify the parts of the eye and ear. 24. Examine theories of color vision and pitch perception. 25. Classify examples of the Gestalt principals of perceptual organization. TAKS Learning and Cognition (Approximate Time: 3 weeks) Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s) TEKS Topics (not in sequential order) Suggested Resources Assessments Write a proposal to increase on time homework using both positive reinforcement and effective punishment. 26. Describe the process of classical conditioning. Classical conditioning Chaps. 7, 8, 9 27. Explain acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization and discrimination. Operant conditioning URL:http://bcs.worthpublis hers.com/myers7ed 28. Describe the process of operant conditioning. Cognitive processes in learning 29. Differentiate between the forms of reinforcement and punishment. Biological factors Teacher resources hippocampus.org Social learning 30. Describe the different schedules of reinforcement. Analyze and identify reinforcement schedules Information processing models of memory Demonstrate various memory and problem solving concepts. Forgetting Utilize a specific memory technique to study for a portion of Exam 2. Memory construction Class discussions Improving memory Web quizzes Biology and memory Exam questions 31. Discuss the effects of punishment on behavior. 32. Explain observational learning. 33. Describe information processing including encoding, storage and retrieval. 34. Describe sensory, short-term and long-term memory. Problem solving and heuristics 35. Differentiate between automatic and effortful processing. Making decisions and forming judgments 36. Differentiate between implicit and explicit memory. Language development 37. Describe processes involved in forgetting. Thinking and language 38. Define language and describe it's characteristics 39. Examine the nature of concepts and the role of prototypes. 40. Describe problem-solving techniques. TAKS Testing and Intelligence; Motivation and Emotion (Approximate Time: 3 weeks) Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s) TEKS Topics (not in sequential order) Suggested Resources Assessments 41. Trace the origins of intelligence testing. Defining intelligence Chaps. 9, 10, 11 42. Compare and contrast Gardner's and Sternberg's theories of intelligence. Theories of intelligence URL:http://bcs.worthpu blishers.com/myers7ed Assess the reliability and validity of a measure of intelligence Assessing intelligence 43. Examine the extremes of intelligence. Teacher resources Standardization and norms 44. Discuss evidence for genetic and environmental influences on intelligence. Reliability and validity 45. Distinguish between aptitude and achievement tests. Genetic and environmental influences on intelligence 46. Explain reliability and validity. Human diversity 47. Consider ethical issues in the assessment of intelligence. Impact of culture hippocampus.org Formulate a plan to assess the reliability and validity of a hypothetical measure of a given construct Present small group presentations on selected topics in motivation. Diagram three component theories of emotion. Class discussions Motivational concepts 48. Explain major concepts and theories of motivation such as drives, optimal arousal, and Maslow's hierarchy of Web quizzes Hunger Exam questions Sexual motivation 49. Explain achievement motivation. Need to belong 50. Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. 51. Describe the physiological and psychological aspects of hunger. Achievement motivation Physiology of emotion Theories of emotion 52. Examine social factors of motivation such as the need to belong. 53. Explain the James-Lange, Cannon-Baird, and the Schacter-Singer theories of emotion. 54. Describe the physiological changes that occur when experiencing different emotions. Expressed/experienced emotion Stress and Health TAKS Personality, Disorders and Treatment (Approximate Time: 3 weeks) Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s) TEKS Topics (not in sequential order) Suggested Resources Assessments Evaluate case studies using the Big Five Factors of personality 55. Compare and contrast theories of personality including psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, social learning and behavioral. Psychoanalytic perspective Chaps. 12, 13, 14 Humanistic perspective 56. Describe personality assessment techniques. Trait perspective URL:http://bcs.worthpu blishers.com/myers7ed 57. Examine the use of defense mechanisms. Social cognitive perspective 58. Describe the impact of individualism and collectivism on personality. Self concept/self esteem Role-play individuals with psychological disorders. Perspectives on psychological disorders Identify psychological disorders in role play scenarios Medical model Anxiety disorders Recommend and explain treatment options for specific disorders Dissociative disorders Class discussions Personality disorders Web quizzes Mood disorders Exam questions Teacher resources hippocampus.org 59. Discuss the consequences of personal control, learned helplessness and optimism. 60. Explain and apply the criteria for judging whether behavior is psychologically disordered. 61. Discuss the impact of the medical model of psychological disorders. 62. Describe the DSM-IV and discuss the potential dangers of diagnostic labels. 63. Describe the major disorders from the categories of anxiety, somatoform, mood, schizophrenic, organic, personality and dissociative. Schizophrenia 64. Evaluate therapy approaches including behavioral, cognitive, biological, psychodynamic, humanistic and eclectic. Psychological therapies 65. Differentiate between individual, group and family therapy. Biomedical therapies History of treatment Evaluating therapies Preventing disorders 66. Discuss the history behind and impact of deinstitutionalization. Deinstitutionalization Evaluate case studies for evidence of psychologically disordered behavior. TAKS Huge concept (s) (Approximate Time: 3 weeks) Developmental and Social Psychology; States of Consciousness Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s) TEKS Topics (not in sequential Suggested Resources order) 67. Examine physical, cognitive, social, and moral development throughout the lifespan. Life-Span approach Chaps. 4, 6, 15 Research methods 68. Discuss the developmental theories of Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg. 69. Discuss the role of gender for specific life-span situations. 70. Describe how developmental psychologists research development over the lifespan Infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood Gender roles and differences Nature vs. nurture Developmental theories Attitudes and behavior Conformity and obedience Group influence 73. Describe factors that strengthen conformity, compliance and obedience. 74. Examine issues related to aggression and attraction. Prejudice and aggression Attraction Organizational behavior 75. Identify effective organizational group behavior. Selective attention 80. Describe biological rhythms and the role of sleep. 81. Describe the cyclical nature of sleep and it's different levels. Levels of processing Sleep and dreams Hypnosis 82. Examine the major sleep disorders and the effects of sleep deprivation. 83. Discuss the content and possible functions of dreams. 84. Examine hypnosis including the behavior of hypnotized people and it's various claims. 85. Discuss the effects of psychoactive drugs. URL:http://bcs.worth publishers.com?myers7ed Teacher resources 71. Examine how group dynamics affect behavior. 72. Discuss social cognition including situational and dispositional attribution, cognitive dissonance, prejudice, stereotypes and attitudes. Assessments Drugs and consciousness Identify examples of Piaget's developmental cognitive concepts. Apply knowledge of sleep disorders to explain personal experiences. hippocampus.org Reflect upon their own behavior in a group setting PowerPoint Presentations Class discussions Web quizzes Exam questions TAKS Objectives