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ap psychology - course overview & exam strategies

originally streamed in 2020 with Dr. John MohlTeacher
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Get ready for AP Psychology with this course overview session covering exam format, study strategies, and what to expect throughout the year. Learn about the biological, cognitive, and cultural perspectives that explain human behavior, plus proven te ...more

curriculum note

This video was recorded under the old 9-unit AP Psychology curriculum. Additionally, the FRQ format described (Concept Application + Research Application) is outdated — the current AP Psych exam uses an Evidence-Based Question (EBQ) and an Article Analysis Question (AAQ).

covered in this stream

units
Unit 1 – Biological Bases of BehaviorUnit 2 – CognitionUnit 3 – Development and LearningScience Practices & Exam Questions
topics
1.6 Sensation2.1 Perception3.7 Classical Conditioning0.1 Concept Application

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Welcome and Introductions

  • 0:34

    Chat with Attendees

  • 1:05

    Amanda's Background

  • 1:35

    Fiveable Overview

  • 2:05

    Live Streams and Resources

  • 2:36

    Course Excitement and Coupon

  • 3:07

    Promoting AP Courses

  • 3:37

    Caroline's Introduction

  • 4:08

    Content Goals

  • 4:39

    Introducing John Mull

  • 5:10

    John's Greeting

  • 5:41

    Lemon Conditioning Demo

  • 6:43

    Learning and Digestion

  • 7:14

    Mueller-Lyer Illusion

  • 7:45

    Sensation and Perception

  • 8:17

    Hypnosis Research Study

  • 8:48

    Study Details

  • 9:19

    Safeguards and Results

  • 9:50

    Hypnotized Subjects

  • 10:22

    Control Group

  • 10:53

    Simulators' Actions

  • 11:23

    Research Implications

  • 11:53

    AP Psych Curriculum

  • 12:25

    John's Background

  • 12:56

    Research Interests

  • 13:27

    Hobbies and Experience

  • 13:57

    Teaching History

  • 14:27

    Distance Learning Evolution

  • 14:59

    Modern Distance Learning

  • 15:30

    Fiveable Resources

  • 16:02

    FRQ Practice

  • 16:35

    Course Expectations

  • 17:07

    Content Streams

  • 17:37

    Peer Connections

  • 18:07

    Flexible Structure

  • 18:39

    Sample Week Plan

  • 19:10

    Live Lessons

  • 19:40

    Lesson Style

  • 20:11

    Dual Coding Example

  • 20:42

    Memory Psychology

  • 21:13

    Encoding Types

  • 21:44

    Success Strategies

  • 22:15

    FRQ Practice Tips

  • 22:45

    Personal Relevance

  • 23:15

    Developmental Examples

  • 23:46

    Asking Questions

  • 24:17

    Specific Inquiries

  • 24:49

    Spacing Effect

  • 25:19

    Active Reading

  • 25:49

    William James Quote

  • 26:20

    James' Background

  • 26:50

    Stress Management

  • 27:21

    Caroline's Thanks

  • 27:53

    Course Support

  • 28:23

    Exam Structure

  • 28:56

    Multiple Choice Section

  • 29:27

    FRQ Overview

  • 29:59

    Concept Application

  • 30:31

    Research Application

  • 31:01

    Unit Order

  • 31:32

    Chronological Approach

  • 32:04

    Self-Study Advice

  • 32:35

    Exam Percentages

  • 33:06

    Metacognition Tips

  • 33:37

    Course Strengths

  • 34:10

    Final Questions

  • 34:41

    Enrollment Details

  • 35:13

    Class Schedule

  • 35:45

    Closing Remarks

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