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PSYCHOLOGY in EVERYDAY LIFE Personal EssayAP Psychology Summer AssignmentMs. Justice 2013-2014Psychology –the scientific study of why human beings think and behave as we do -is a fascinating subject to examinebecause it focuses on topics that we can all relate to. Whether you realize it or not, you alreadyhave some familiarity with many of the topics we will study in AP Psychology (APP). To get you thinking more about these psychology-related topics, you willdo some pondering about ways in which you are already acquainted with 5of the 14 unit topics from APPin your everyday life. Then, you will write an essay about these ponderings. To write the essay, follow the guidelines below. The essay is due on or before the first day of school: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH. You may submit the typed essay via Edmodo or e-mail attachment(preferred) –or-you may submit a typed or neatly handwritten hard copy of the essay in class on Sept.4thRecommendation: DO NOT wait until the last minute to write this essay. Work on it a little at a time over the course of the summer. Set a timeline for yourself to complete it, and stick to that timeline! You’ll be happy you did If you have questions please message me on Edmodo or e-mail me at angela.justice@bremertonschools.orgEssay Guidelines:Your essay should be at least 7 paragraphs: an introduction, a paragraph reflecting on each of the 5 chosen APP unit topics, and a conclusionIf typed: 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins,an easy to read font (such as Arial, Times New Roman, etc.)If handwritten: neat and legible (I am not trained in deciphering hieroglyphics! If I can’t read it, I can’t grade it!!)Choose 5 of the 14 unit topics that you can relate to your own everyday lifeWrite at least a paragraph (in your essay) about how you see this topic manifest itselfin your life, what personal experiences you’ve had with the topic, how you understand the topic to relate to your life, etc.Use the APP Unit Topics chartbelowfor ideas to get started APP Unit TopicsPossible essay topics related to units1. History of Psychology & Psychological ApproachesDo you know anything about the history of Psychology? From your own studies or a previous class you’ve taken?2. Psychology Research Methods What do you know about scientific research methods/the scientific method? Have you taken AP Statistics? Or ever completed a science experiment or a science fair project?3. Biological Bases of BehaviorHave you studied the brain, nervous system, or genetics in another class (Biology, perhaps)? What did you learn? How do you think genetics affects your thoughts and behavior?4. Sensation & PerceptionAnything relating to your senses and how you perceive the world around you.5. States of ConsciousnessAnything relating to sleep & dreams: Do you ever have weird dreams? Do you know anything about hypnosis? 6. LearningExperiences related to learning new information.How do you learn best? What do you like learning about?What do you struggle with regarding learning?
7. Cognition Anything related to memory, language, thinking,orproblem solving. How do you remember information? In what ways do you struggle with remembering new information? Do you know/are you learning a second language?What has that experience been like?8. Motivation & EmotionWhat motivates you? How do you motivate yourself when you don’t feel motivated? How emotional are you? What role do emotions play in your everyday life?9. Developmental PsychologyWhat has your life been like growing up? What factors do you believe have had the greatest impact on your development as a person? What plans do you have for your future?10. PersonalityHow would you describe your personality? What are your characteristic traits and talents (both good and bad)? How do you think others would describe your personality? What factors do you believe have had the greatest influence on your personality?11. Testing & Individual DifferencesHow do you view/understand intelligence? What experiences have you had with intelligence testing? What do you think accounts for individual differences in intelligence and abilities?12. Abnormal PsychologyDo you know someone who has a psychological disorder (depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, etc.)? How has this affected his/her life? Your life (if you are close to that person)?13. Treatment of Psychological DisordersDo youknow someone who has undergone treatment for a psychological disorder? What was/is that experience like?14.Social PsychologyHow do your interactions with others affect your thoughts and behaviors? What kind of experiences have you had in school(or other situations) with various groups of people? Have gender, race/ethnicity, religious beliefs, and/or socioeconomic status affected your attitudes and life?