New Website!

Visit my new website at:

http://sites.google.com/site/mrsparslowsclass/

From now on, I will use my website to post assignments, give updates etc.

Surveys and Samples

Here are the notes/ M & Ms activity instructions from Thursday, August 19th:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8NRhzX9HAEMMDM1N2RhODgtZmI0Yy00OWYxLTkwZTAtODMwNmU3MDY3YTU1&hl=en&authkey=COeo_qgC

Types of Research: Descriptive

Here are the notes from Wednesday, August 18th:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8NRhzX9HAEMM2M4ZmUzYzItZWRmMS00ZWQwLWE0ZjQtYWM0OTQ5NzA1YmQx&sort=name&layout=list&num=50

Intro to Research Methods

Here are the notes from Tuesday, August 17th.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8NRhzX9HAEMOWE1YTQ1NTQtYzhkNi00MWZjLWJjMjEtOGQ5NWYzNzBkOTg5&hl=en&authkey=COSJzqYI

Chapter One ID Terms and Questions

If you want to get a head start, here are the Chapter One ID Terms and Discussion Questions:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=16vGCG2whScnjeO3G0Ihu1_WNzvYMHTIkVMjNqhw-WfY&hl=en&authkey=CLje59oO

Link to "Psychology is Born!" Powerpoint

This is a link to the "Psychology is Born!" powerpoint from 8/10/2010.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8NRhzX9HAEMZTY3NjEwZGItMzZiNi00YmM3LWJlYTEtNjQ5NjUzY2E3ZDc4&authkey=CIbZipYF&hl=en

Link to "What is Psychology?" Powerpoint

This is the link to the Powerpoint on "What is Psychology?" that I used on the first day of class:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8NRhzX9HAEMMDlmYjU1YTQtYzk0MC00MDQ0LWFkYjktNTUyYTliMzA3NzM3&authkey=CJmd1c4K&hl=en&pli=1

Syllabus Link

I've placed my syllabus on Google Documents. Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1NrGplMLrc8gEVbl2fiL0TCmTot8TQ5E1QPttFViZX5k&authkey=CLOk9eUD&hl=en#

Study Guide!

If you're interested, you may purchase the study guide that accompanies the textbook. It has several different fill in the blank reviews as well as sample tests/ quizzes. You can purchase one used from Amazon.com at the following link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0716728001/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used


I bought mine (in good condition with no marks) for a little over $5.00 shipped! That's a great deal!

ID Terms Quiz

Just a reminder.....

We have our first ID terms quiz on Monday! Be sure to study and use your notecards!

The Psych Files

Here is an awesome podcast that I'll be using in class from time to time. It's made by a former Psychology professor. He makes psychology interesting and approachable. I encourage you to listen to his episode, "Taking a Psychology Class?"

http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2008/01/episode-42-taking-a-psychology-class/

You can view his whole website and all of his podcasts at:

http://www.thepsychfiles.com/

60-Second Psych Podcasts

Scientific American issues a 60-second podcast once a week highlighting the latest in Psychological research. They cover all sorts of topics. If modern Psychology is interesting to you, check it out!

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/podcasts.cfm?id=60-second-psych

Textbook Website

Our textbook, Psychology (8th Edition) by David Myers has a fantastic website that may help you to be more successful in this class. You can access the site at:

http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/myers8e/default.asp?s=&n=&i=&v=&o=&ns=0&uid=0&rau=0

This site has quizzes, flashcards, and tutorials all available for you to utilize!

Check it out!

Welcome to AP Psychology!

Welcome to Mrs. Parslow's AP Psychology blog. I will use this site to post helpful tips, links and discussion topics to enhance your experience in my AP Psychology class. Feel free to ask questions or post comments.