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AP Psychology Course Syllabus Mr. Thomas [email protected] Room 3014 Course Description The AP Psychology course will introduce students to the systematic study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major fields within psychology. Students will also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Course Objectives The major objective of this course is to provide each student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology courses. In addition this course has been specifically designed to help students successfully complete the AP exam. Course Materials

Unit 8 AP Psychology

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Psychopathology- the scientific study of mental disorders Criteria for Mental Disorders Maladaptive Behavior ? behavior that causes harm by making it difficult to fulfill the normal functions of everyday life. Personal Distress ? a person?s individual perception of his or her own emotional distress. Atypical Behavior ? behavior that deviates from what is considered socially or culturally normal. Violation of Cultural Norms ? behavior that so deviates from what is culturally accepted that it is considered unacceptable and intolerable. Early Theories Abnormal behavior was evil spirits trying to get out. Trephining was often used. Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: the big book of disorders. DSM will classify disorders and describe the symptoms.

AP Psychology Semester Two

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Motivation: need to desire that energizes and directs behavior. Feelings or ideas that cause us to act towards a goal Theories of Motivations 1) Instincts & Evolutionary Psychology -> fixed behavior pattern; complex, enhanced behavior patterns of a species 2) Drives & Incentives Drive Reduction Theory -> behavior motivated by biological needs, such as hunger, sex, sleep and thirst. The need activates a drive which motivates to eat, drink, sleep, etc. Overall, the body seeks to maintain homeostasis. Drive: aroused, motivated state. Overimpluse to act in a way to satisfy psychological need Secondary Drive: learned drives (i.e money) Incentive Theory: extrinsic reward ->incentive is an environment stimulus that motivates behavior. We are drawn to incentives because of learning.

Autism

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What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. It occurs in all ethnic groups and affects every age group. Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have ASD. Males are four times more likely to have ASD than females. What are some common signs of autism?

Bipolar

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Bipolar Disorder Because there is no culture, no blood or urine test, no EKG or biopsy that specifically can diagnose bipolar disorder, you might wonder how the doctors arrived at that diagnosis. Like many psychiatric disorders, bipolar disorder can be difficult to diagnose. For many years, doctors have tried to clarify the guidelines they use to diagnose psychiatric disorders. However the experience of a given mental illness varies from one person to the next and this variation is one of the reasons mental illness can be so difficult to diagnose.

Study Guide for DSM-IV-TR Disorders

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Study Guide for DSM-IV Disorders By Karen Smith 2 | P a g e Table of Contents Clinical and Personality Disorders Outline .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Other Conditions That Be a Focus on Clinical Attention................................................................................................................. 11 Axis I Disorders ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

psychology 8th edition chapter 16 and 17 outline

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I) Chapter 16 Rosenhan Study David Rosenhan and seven others went to a mental hospital admissions offices, complaining of ?hearing voices? ( answered answers truthfully ( they were diagnosed as mentally ill (misdiagnosed though) Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders ? psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder ? an anxiety disorder in which a person in continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal Panic Disorder ? an anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread in which a person experiences terror and accompanying chest pain, choking, or other frightening sensations
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