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AP Psych Final Exam Review

May 16, 2012

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It’s a bit hefty, but useful.  Here’s the exam review for the comprehensive final. You guys better not’ve flushed your brains after the exam.

Do What You’re Told!

April 24, 2012

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Attached is the video we watched in class, the worksheet, and the 40 Studies assignment.

AP Psych Extra Credit Opportunity

April 24, 2012

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  The end of the semester is always filled with Hitler it seems, both in World History and in AP Psych. As one last hurrah chance for you to get extra credit, I would like you to watch the movie Downfall, and get me a two page paper explaining what you saw in the movie… [Read more…]

Zimbardo on evil.

April 24, 2012

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Here's Zim's talk on Ted.com regarding the problems at Abu Ghraib prison and generally why good people can go bad - and how it can really happen to anyone.

The Surfing Savant

April 15, 2012

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We discussed savant syndrome Friday in class; the talents aren’t necessarily all academic and artistic. Rolling Stone, in April 2010, published an article about the Surfing Savant, Clay Marzo. It’s worth a read; it highlights his emotional troubles perfectly while emphasizing his unique abilities.

Further Readings On Lobotomy

April 11, 2012

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If you search Hulu for “The Lobotomist,” you’be able to watch the PBS American Experience special on Dr. Walter Freeman. The PBS website has a ton of resources on it, including a 1946 article from Life Magazine that is absolutely heartbreaking and shocking to read. For some stories of those who were lobotomized at Pilgrim… [Read more…]

Breakfast Club Extra Credit

April 11, 2012

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I’d love to show this during class, but it has wordy-durds in it (a note – it’s rated R).  Anyway, the amount added into your test category will be between 10 and 15 points.   Paragraph 1: Briefly describe the personality of the character you selected and diagnose with a disorder you think they might have. Explain… [Read more…]

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