So far we talked about motivations behind simple human behaviors like eating and sex. What motivates us the more complicated behaviors, like studying for the AP Psychology test? What motivates us to work hard in school, video games, sports and all those day to day things that take up our day. We call this types … Continue reading “Achievement Motivation”
Motivation When I was in high school my Mom would always tell me to focus on my studies because that was the most important part of my life. So I went up to my room with my books and talked to my girlfriend for three hours every night (what we talked about I have no … Continue reading “An Introduction to Motivation”
Research Methods Let’s take a look at real science!!!! There are two reasons why it is vital that you have a solid understanding of research methods. First, you are more likely to see a free response question on the AP exam from this topic than anywhere else. Second, above all, it is important to remember … Continue reading “Research Methods”
Don’t give me attitude!!! I seem to be always telling people not to give me attitude. I tell my wife about once a week, my kids about once a day, and my students about once a minute. When I say attitude, I am trying to tell people to show respect. In reality an attitude is … Continue reading “Don”
Me and my gang. Throughout my life I have noticed that I act differently around different groups of people. Around my old fraternity friends I am swear and talk about beer and women, but around my fellow teachers I talk about curriculum and differentiating instruction. In other words, the people around us affect the way … Continue reading “Me and my gang”
I love you…no wait. I hate you. I am not sure, but you are hot. Throughout your life (and in particular high school) you will feel alot of powerful emotions towards others. Three of the big ones will be love, hate and attraction. Aggression and Antisocial Behavior Coming from a law enforcement background and even … Continue reading “I love you”
To be Typed Just you name and period on top of the page. Answer all of the following questions using the information learned both in class and in the text to support your answers. Try to think critically, use your imagination and if you get confused, take a break and try again. Do not be … Continue reading “Homework 1”
Behavioral School Homework To be Typed Just you name and period on top of the page. Answer all of the following questions using the information learned both in class and in the text to support your answers. Try to think critically, use your imagination and if you get confused, take a break and try again. … Continue reading “Homework 1”
Nature Versus Nurture Was I born or made the way I am? The Nature Perspective Genes: Our Biological Blueprint * Imagine that every room in Orthanc had a bookcase listing all the different races mentioned in Treebeard’s poem (thanks Jackie). These lists run to 46 books: 23 donated by your mother (from her egg) and … Continue reading “Nature Versus Nurture”
Neuroscience and Behavior Intro Z Everything psychological is simultaneously biological. You relate to the world through your body Z “In spite of our mechanical magnificence, if it were not for this continuous stream of motor impulses, we would COLLAPSE! Like a bunch of BROCCOLI!” –Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein Z Aristotle believed … Continue reading “Neuroscience and Behavior”
