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AP Psychology
- 1. AMSCO® ADVANCED PLACEMENT® PSYCHOLOGY AMSCO® Core, Supplemental, or Test Prep Equip your students to excel in the course and on the AP Psychology Exam!
- 2. Author, Charles Schallhorn His career has spanned six high schools in three states, including his current school, Mountain House High School in California. Co-founder and moderator of the Teaching High School Psychology Blog, Charles stays active in the psychology teaching community and has written curriculum, activities, and teacher materials in many publications. Charles Schallhorn is an educator with 30 years’ experience, teaching psychology since the 1980s and AP® Psychology since 1992, the second year of the course. An experienced AP® Reader and presenter for psychology conferences, Charles was selected to place his course online for the site Educator.com. Charles has a B.A. in Psychology from Valparaiso University and an M.S. in Education from Purdue University Calumet.
- 3. Divided into 14 units (25 chapters), mirroring the structure of the current AP Psychology College Board Curriculum Framework.
- 4. Table of Contents Regular Features throughout the text offer opportunities for critical thinking, writing, and skill development, utilizing the tools of psychologists.
- 5. Table of ContentsNotice the Essential Question at the beginning of each chapter, with an opportunity to reflect upon and answer at the end of each chapter.
- 7. In-depth Introduction introduces students to: – 14 units and topic percentages (relative to exam) – Introduces, explains, and illustrates the following types of questions, with strategies for answering: • multiple-choice: knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis. • free response 11 pages Page xvi
- 8. In-depth Introduction introduces students to: – 14 units and topic percentages (relative to exam) – Introduces, explains, and illustrates the following types of questions, with strategies for answering: • multiple-choice: knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis. • free response pgs. xvii-xx pgs. xvii-xx
- 9. In-depth Introduction introduces students to: – 14 units and topic percentages (relative to exam) – Introduces, explains, and illustrates the following types of questions, with strategies for answering: • multiple-choice: knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis. • free response Page xvi
- 10. Introduction The in-depth Introduction also provides Exam Specific Advice: Timing for each (2) part of the exam Scoring General Tips Learning Strategies page xvi
- 11. Introduction The in-depth Introduction also provides Exam Specific Advice: Timing for each (2) part of the exam Scoring General Tips Learning Strategies page xxv
- 12. Introduction The in-depth Introduction also provides Exam Specific Advice: Timing for each (2) part of the exam Scoring General Tips Learning Strategies page xxvi
- 13. Page 250
- 14. pg. 251 Each chapter opener includes a quote that sets the stage for information that follows, as well as an essential question.
- 15. Main Topics in Chapter 11, pages 252-275 pg. 252
- 16. Main Topics in Chapter 11, pages 252-275 pg. 256 pg. 254 Engaging Illustrations help make complex concepts more concrete.
- 17. Main Topics in Chapter 11, pages 252-275 pg. 257 pg. 256
- 18. Main Topics in Chapter 11, pages 252-275 Text Features: Bolded words under main topic areas helps students quickly identify and locate key concepts and builds understanding pg. 258
- 21. Main Topics in Chapter 11, pages 252-275 pgs. 264-265
- 22. Main Topics in Chapter 11, pages 252-275 pgs. 266-267
- 23. Page 91 pgs. 269-270 Practical Learning Tips that ALL students need to read and practice!
- 24. Each Chapter Review Includes: Key Terms and People Reflect on the Essential Question 10 Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 2 Free-Response Questions Feature(s)- Skill Development pg. 271
- 25. Each Chapter Review Includes: Key Terms and People Reflect on the Essential Question 10 Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 2 Free-Response Questions Feature(s)- Skill Development Notice how the Essential Questions from each chapter are cohesively utilized to help answer the Unit Review Free-Response Question. This is scaffolded instruction and research shows that it builds comprehension for students! Page 299 Page 270
- 26. Each Chapter Review Includes: Key Terms Reflect on the Essential Question 10 Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 2 Free-Response Questions Feature(s)- Skill Development Pages 272-274
- 27. Each Chapter Review Includes: Key Terms Reflect on the Essential Question 10 Multiple- Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 2 Free-Response Questions Feature(s)- Skill Development page 275
- 28. Each Chapter Review Includes: Key Terms Reflect on the Essential Question 10 Multiple- Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 2 Free-Response Questions Feature(s)- Skill Development page 268
- 29. Each Unit Review Includes: • A “Look Back” at the Chapter Essential Questions • A Free-Response Question page 299
- 30. Notable Features in this Textbook: Plentiful graphics and tables provide opportunities to gather, analyze, interpret, and compare data, utilizing the tools of psychologists. Page 585 Page 357 478
- 31. Notable Features in this Textbook: • Think as a Psychologist • The Science of Psychology • Write as a Psychologist Page 278 Page 279
- 32. Notable Features in this Textbook: • Think as a Psychologist • The Science of Psychology • Write as a Psychologist Page 278 Page 279
- 33. Notable Features in this Textbook: • Think as a Psychologist • The Science of Psychology • Write as a Psychologist Page 298
- 34. Following the final chapter is a complete Practice Examination, modeled upon the AP Exam 100 Multiple Choice Questions page 650
- 35. Following the final chapter is a complete Practice Examination, modeled upon the AP Exam 2 Free- Response Questions page 675
- 36. A comprehensive Answer Key provides examples of good responses and correlates each question to the College Board Curriculum Framework page 272 - SE Multiple Choice Questions - Answer Key Example
- 37. A comprehensive Answer Key provides examples of good responses and correlates each question to the College Board Curriculum Framework Free- Response Question - Answer Key Example page 275 - SE
- 38. • Equip your students to excel in the AP® Psychology course and on the current exam! • Key features enhance critical thinking skills, using the tools of psychologists • Includes an Answer Key with detailed rubrics, correlated to the College Board Curriculum Framework Author: Charles Schallhorn NEW!
- 40. AMSCO & Oxford University Press Advanced Placement • AP US History–Newman & Schmalbach • AP World History • AP US Government–Wolfford • AP Human Geography–Palmer • AP Psychology–Schallhorn • Of the People: A History of the U.S.-Oakes • Patterns of World History–von Sivers • Europe in the Modern World: A New Narrative History–Berenson • By the People: Debating American Government–Morone & Kersh • Human Geography–Norton & Mercier • Principles of Psychology–Breedlove • Online AP test prep and homework platform AMSCO Oxford Omninox
Editor's Notes
- The authors recommend, on the first page of the introduction, that students read the introduction twice: one when students begin the course and again when the test date approaches.
- The book begins with an in-depth introduction to students diving into the nine thinking skills, seven themes, nine periods of the AP® history program, and a step-by-step skill development guide explaining how to answer the four types of questions. These four types include multiple-choice, short-answer, long-essay, and document-based questions. The introduction in its entirety is 25 pages of practical and applicable information for students and teachers.
- The book begins with an in-depth introduction to students diving into the nine thinking skills, seven themes, nine periods of the AP® history program, and a step-by-step skill development guide explaining how to answer the four types of questions. These four types include multiple-choice, short-answer, long-essay, and document-based questions. The introduction in its entirety is 25 pages of practical and applicable information for students and teachers.
- The book begins with an in-depth introduction to students diving into the nine thinking skills, seven themes, nine periods of the AP® history program, and a step-by-step skill development guide explaining how to answer the four types of questions. These four types include multiple-choice, short-answer, long-essay, and document-based questions. The introduction in its entirety is 25 pages of practical and applicable information for students and teachers.
- The book begins with an in-depth introduction to students diving into the nine thinking skills, seven themes, nine periods of the AP® history program, and a step-by-step skill development guide explaining how to answer the four types of questions. These four types include multiple-choice, short-answer, long-essay, and document-based questions. The introduction in its entirety is 25 pages of practical and applicable information for students and teachers.
- The book begins with an in-depth introduction to students diving into the nine thinking skills, seven themes, nine periods of the AP® history program, and a step-by-step skill development guide explaining how to answer the four types of questions. These four types include multiple-choice, short-answer, long-essay, and document-based questions. The introduction in its entirety is 25 pages of practical and applicable information for students and teachers.
- Each unit begins with a brief overview and then a listing of the Key Concepts covered in the unit. The Key Concepts directly align with those in the AP Psychology course description and provide a quick summary of the unit’s contents first to set your mind before you read, and later to provide memory cues when you are reviewing for the exam.
- The goal of the essential question is to stimulate thought, to provoke inquiry, and to help students read with purpose.
- The goal of the essential question is to stimulate thought, to provoke inquiry, and to spark more questions. By tackling such questions, learners are engaged in uncovering the depth and richness of a topic that might otherwise be obscured by simply covering it.
- The goal of the essential question is to stimulate thought, to provoke inquiry, and to spark more questions. By tackling such questions, learners are engaged in uncovering the depth and richness of a topic that might otherwise be obscured by simply covering it.
- The goal of the essential question is to stimulate thought, to provoke inquiry, and to spark more questions. By tackling such questions, learners are engaged in uncovering the depth and richness of a topic that might otherwise be obscured by simply covering it.
- This chart at the end of each chapter lists the important terms, concepts, and people from the chapter to help students review before the exam.
- At the end of each chapter, the “Reflect on the Essential Question feature provides a suggested graphic organizer for students to complete as they take notes from each main part of the chapter, to answer the essential question. Completing the graphic organizers will help students consolidate the materials, and the organizers will be a helpful review tool as students study for the exam.
- 10 multiple-choice questions for each chapter give students practice I all they types of multiple choice questions they will encounter on the exam.
- Two Free-Response Questions for each chapter gives students practice answering a variety of these types of questions, in preparation for the AP Exam.
- Each unit ends with a “unit Review that recaps the essential questions from the unit’s chapters and provides an additional free response question that draws on concepts from multiple units.
- All features in this book may be turned into student homework or in-class group projects. This book contains an ample supply of opportunities for students to practice the concepts and then “show what they know” through student or group projects. Two specific features – Think as a Psychologist and the Science of Psychology – help students develop critical thinking skills that will serve them well on the AP exam and beyond.
- This Feature provides on the spot guidance for completing the free-response questions.
- The full practice exam at the end of the books gives students a chance to complete a trial run of the exam and identify any areas in need of extra review.
- Our AMSCO AP textbook line provides a targeted review of AP® topics, detailed test-taking strategies, templates, examples, and scoring rubrics. We also offer comprehensive AP college-level textbooks through Oxford University Press, and an exclusive suite of online tools through Omninox! It’s a winning combination that will optimize teachers’ limited instruction time and help students study smarter and score higher!