10/18: AP Writing Workshop #1
Today we broke apart our first AP writing prompt, went over the steps for pre-writing, and then peer reviewed our first AP writing prompt. If you were absent, make sure you hand in the essay. The prompt was on a pink handout from class. |
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10/16-17: Unit 2 Exam and Ch. 3 Intro
Today we took the Unit 2 exam. If you were absent, make an appointment with me to make it up. Also, we got the Chapter 3 Reading Guide and started reading and outlining Chapter 3: Development through the Years. |
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10/11: Unit 2 Personality Study Session
Today we made flashcards and studied/reviewed for the Unit 2 test which is on Wednesday. We also read a poem written about Freud that was quite entertaining! Check it out and come ready for Wednesday. Reminder: No class Monday or Tuesday due to parent-teacher conferences. |
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10/9-10: AP Writing, Pre-Test
Today we watch the Maslow skits from yesterday and then practiced writing an AP test essay on personality. You will need this for Friday so if you were absent review the prompt (just #1 both A and B) and write the essay if you were absent. Come ready for Friday! I've also attached the Unit 2 Exam Study Guide. The Unit 2 Personality Exam is next Wednesday. |
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10/8: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Today we examined Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how it relates to the development of personality. Review the slides and read the hand out on Maslow. |
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10/7: Troublesome Behavior Patterns
Today we took a lot of notes on the Big Five personality traits and the DSMs 10 Troublesome Behavior Patterns. For homework, read the scenarios and diagnose the patient with one of the 10 behavior patterns! |
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10/4: Big Five Personality Inventory
Today we took the Chapter 2 Reading Quiz and then found out how we scored on the Big Five Personality Inventory...if you don't have a personality yet...you will once you take the quiz! |
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10/2 - 10/3: Jungian Theory and Analyzing the Validity of Psychodynamic Theories
There will be a sub on Wednesday since I'll be coaching at the Boys' Tennis Regional Championships. Go South! See the handout as it walks you through what we did in class. Block day so same for Thursday if you don't have class tomorrow. Also, your Life Skills Checklist/Self-Reflection is due Friday and you will have a reading quiz (5 multiple-choice questions) on Friday as well. |
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10/1: Defense Mechanisms and Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development
Today we use our book to explore five common defense mechanisms and Freud's stages of development. Finish for homework what we didn't get to in class. See powerpoint for details! |
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9/30: Psychodynamic Perspective
Today we took notes on the id, ego, and superego and then applied psychodynamic theory to life situations. Find someone from class for the notes and review the powerpoint! |
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9/25: Psychological Perspectives
Today we took notes on the seven (7) psychological perspectives and then analyzed personal problems through the lense of one of those perspectives. Download the powerpoint and take notes. Then practice analyzing personality on your siblings or parents! Use one of the perspectives! |
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9/24: Life skills/Class expectations
Today we went over a set of life skills that I think are critical to success, not only in school, but in life. I modeled how to backward plan a week of assignments in your planner. See me or a classmate for a demonstration. Download the handout here so that you know what I expect! |
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