Unit 2 - Cognition
CLICK HERE for the daily agenda (helpful if you've been absent)
Intro to Cognition

cog._psych_zimbardo_film_note_sheet.pdf | |
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Study Summary

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Here's the study summary sheet (only focus on the first page this time)

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Processing/Problem Solving
Ms. Tompkins' Version:
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Ms. Chiavetta's Version:
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Interesting article on Gaming and Functional Fixedness:
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Attention
Attention Reading ("What is Attention?" and "What is Selective Attention?" (NOTeS Due 10/6 (black) or 10/9(silver))

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Stroop Effect (Processing and Attention)
LINK IS HERE to try it yourself (or have others try)
LINK IS HERE to try it yourself (or have others try)
Language
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Link to "Language and Culture"

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Link to Zimbardo film on Language Development - HERE

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Genie Film and Questions
CLICK HERE (and scroll down to "Critical Period...") for some information that will help you with the concept of Critical Periods of language acquisition and the related question below •Write these questions on a sheet of paper to answer as you watch the film clip. 1.Why did Genie’s case excite researchers? 2.How did Genie prove the concept of a language critical period wrong? 3.How did her behavior seem to prove it correct? 4.Describe what scientists believe happened with Genie’s brain. |
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Memory

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Encoding

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Extra Resource about encoding:

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More on Encoding HERE
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Sensory Memory
Short-Term Memory Links
Facial Recognition
Picture Memory
Memory Mnemonics HERE
Chunking Tricks HERE
Facial Recognition
Picture Memory
Memory Mnemonics HERE
Chunking Tricks HERE
Long-Term Memory

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Reconstructive Memory
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Forgetting
Mrs. Tompkins' Version:
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Graded Discussion
You are responsible for finding information to support your assigned "side". You will be graded on preparation and participation in your next class period. If you are absent, you will write a 1 page reflection demonstrating your research, main points you would make if you were in a discussion, and your true thoughts.
The question up for debate involves repressed memories.
Are repressed memories real psychological phenomena?
The 2 sides:
The question up for debate involves repressed memories.
- [repressed memory-A real event that occurred in a subject's pastthat cannot actively be recalled, often because of the psychologically devastating impact of that memory–eg, childhood abuse, rape, molestation.The theory states people push the memory out ofthe conscious mind (whether on purpose or subconsciously), but it can still affect their behavior. These memories can be “recovered”later through hypnosis, therapy, spontaneously, or through other methods]
Are repressed memories real psychological phenomena?
The 2 sides:
- Yes, repressed memories can happen. They are real. side of the room by the door
- No, repressed memories are not a real psychological "thing". They are socially/environmentally constructed. side of the room by the windows (NO side...the Spanos article above can act as one of your resources...you need more though)
FRQ

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***This FRQ will be given critical feedback but full credit for completing the task.***
For the following prompt, choose 3 terms to apply. (Hints: See FRQ Tips/Tricks on "AP Psychology" page for requirements/format...Can be OPEN NOTES)
Mary Beth has made it through the initial application process for a job at Smoothie Shack. The next part of the hiring process requires an interview and a test of her knowledge of Smoothie Shack’s 10 basic smoothie recipes (ingredients and instructions for how to make them). Explain how the following concepts can help Mary Beth in the next stage of the hiring process.
For the following prompt, choose 3 terms to apply. (Hints: See FRQ Tips/Tricks on "AP Psychology" page for requirements/format...Can be OPEN NOTES)
Mary Beth has made it through the initial application process for a job at Smoothie Shack. The next part of the hiring process requires an interview and a test of her knowledge of Smoothie Shack’s 10 basic smoothie recipes (ingredients and instructions for how to make them). Explain how the following concepts can help Mary Beth in the next stage of the hiring process.
- chunking
- mnemonic device
- elaborative rehearsal
- implicit memory
- explicit memory

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Intelligence
Intelligence was added to the Cognition Unit was the change in the AP standards. Please see the Unit 6 - Testing and Individual Difference page from the dropdown menu for resources on this topic.
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Study Aides for Unit 3 Test
****The best tools to use are your notes, the AP Objectives packet, the resources on this website, and your textbook.
Here are some other "helpers":
Thinking and Language FLASHCARDS
Memory and Thinking FLASHCARDS
Attention does not have flashcards....use Study Guide below
Ms. Chiavetta's Jeopardy Game
Here are some other "helpers":
Thinking and Language FLASHCARDS
Memory and Thinking FLASHCARDS
Attention does not have flashcards....use Study Guide below
Ms. Chiavetta's Jeopardy Game

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