Welcome!
AP Psychology/Psychology/World History Compass
Teacher Introduction
My name is Ms. Kaplan. This is my third year at PALCS. I graduated from Temple University with a double major in Secondary Education and History.
Phone number: 610.701.3333 x. 1161
Email: jkaplan@palcs.org
Office Hours:
Phone number: 610.701.3333 x. 1161
Email: jkaplan@palcs.org
Office Hours:
- M, T, W: 2pm-3pm
- Thur, Fri: 1pm-3pm
Virtual Chat Hours:
- Monday: Psychology from 12:45pm-1:30pm
- Friday: AP Psychology from 11:15am-12:00pm
AP Psychology is...
NOT an easy "A".
There is a lot of reading, critical thinking, and vocabulary.
AP Psychology is...
There is a lot of reading, critical thinking, and vocabulary.
AP Psychology is...
- The scientific study of the behavior and mental processes in human and non-human animals.
- Hard work and highly rewarding.
- An opportunity for students to receive college credit (SAVES PARENTS MONEY).
- The AP exam is on May 2nd, 2016.
Units we cover...
- History of Psychology
- Research/Statistics
- Biology – Brain, Neurons, Endocrine System, etc.
- Sensation and Perception
- Consciousness
- Learning
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Memory
Motivation/Emotion
Personality
- Abnormal Psychology
- Treatments/Therapy
- Social Psychology
Student Expectations
- Read and take notes
- Ask questions if they need help
- Contribute to discussions using higher-level thinking and inquiry.
- Stay focused and motivated.
- NEVER give up on themselves
Late work will not be accepted unless students are granted an extension.
Extra credit is very rare and not typical.