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The Effect of Math Anxiety on Cardiovascular Homeostasis
Using a pulse monitor, learners will measure a resting pulse, take a math test, and then measure the pulse again. They analyze the change in pulse and compare it to performance on the test. This multi-purpose lesson can be used in a...
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Introduction to Psychology and Sigmund Freud
Students learn about psychology. In this unconscious mind lesson, students examine the life and theories of Sigmund Freud. Students define psychoanalysis, the conscious mind, the unconscious mind, Freudian slips, the ego, the id, the...
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Psychology 1010
Students can engage in a variety of classes that can be found in a higher education Psychology class. Some of the activities include: Research new and old technology in brain imaging.Listen to lecture and take notes while forming a...
American Psychological Association
Sampling or Assignment?
Each discipline has its own vocabulary, terms it uses to identify key concepts and processes. Sample, to psychologists, refers to those people (participants) a researcher is studying, while assignment refers to the treatment conditions...
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Humor Theories: Features vs. Functions vs. Subjects
Great for a psychology, sociology, or language arts lecture, this presentation focuses on the features, functions, and subjects of humor. Complete with definitions and examples of each category, as well as links to humorous videos and...
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Identifying Bullies
Students investigate human behavior by defining bullies. For this psychology lesson, students read the book Just One Flick of a Finger, and discuss why bullies act out in front of other children. Students investigate actions that can...
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Larger-Than-Life Lara
Students explore child psychology by reading a children's book in class. In this bullying lesson, students read the book Larger Than Life Lara and discuss the characters and how they treat each other. Students answer study questions...
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Sexual Exploitation
Learners analyze psychology by completing a true or false worksheet. In this sexual health activity, students read assigned text which dictates when it is or isn't appropriate to touch a person and what to do if you feel uncomfortable in...
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Importance of Friendship
Students identify child psychology by completing a worksheet regarding friends. In this human relationship instructional activity, students discuss the characteristics that make a good friend and how to handle conflicts. Students answer...
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The Physiological and Psychological Development of the Adolescent
Students examine the life of a teenager from their own perspective and an adult's. In groups, they focus on the biological changes and how they are different in a girl and a boy. Individually, they write a paper about these changes and...
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Facebook Activity
Imagine if Sigmund Freud or Charles Darwin had a Facebook page. As part of a study of major historical figures in the field of psychology, class members are assigned a psychologist and design a mock Facebook page that includes such items...
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Z-Scores related to Psychology
In this z-score learning exercise, students identify the z-scores and percentiles corresponding to thirteen values. Students are also asked to find two probabilities. Worked solutions are provided after each question.
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Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?
Interesting! Have your high schoolers watch this 13-minute clip from the documentay, "Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?" It examines the fear we have as a culture about death and whether or not the media increases those fears. The focus...
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Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps
Students investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Students...
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A Slave is a Dead Soul: Examine the Psychological Impact of Slavery through the Writings of Juan Fracisco Manzano
Briefly introduce your class to Juan Francisco Manzano before jumping into his writings. There are excerpts provided here from both his early life as well as his later years. After reading, you have your choice of extension activities...
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Neurons, Hormones and the Brain
For this psychology worksheet, students complete a 10 multiple choice quiz on neurons, hormones and the brain. They identify its different parts and functions.
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A Psychological Game
In this psychological game worksheet, students write positive integers. They explore the relative frequency of the numbers used. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is listed at the bottom of the page.
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The Science of Psychology
Students explain the differences between psychology, pseudoscience and popular opinion. In groups, they describe, compare and contrast the various biological and cognitive perspectives in the field. Using the internet, they describe the...
College Board
2004 AP® Psychology Free-Response Questions
Time influences mental health and behavior, but how? Learners explore the topic with authentic College Board materials. Using another scenario, scholars consider the various research methods used to explore the connection between stress...
College Board
2011 AP® Psychology Free-Response Questions
A student is taking her first exam in Japanese. What are some factors that could affect her success? Learners consider the question, as well as examine a study on vision and feedback using authentic College Board materials.
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Wilderness Survival: A Field Practicum
Students are provided with hands-on-field testing of authentic applications from principles pertaining to: Psychology A. Develop a positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of self-reliance that is transferable to human interactions...
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Wilderness Survival: A Field Practicum
Students use hands-on field-testing of authentic application from principles pertaining to: Psychology- A. Develop a positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of self-reliance that is transferable to human interactions outside of the...
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Introducing Psychology
Students investigate the concept of observable behavior. They watch someone for three to five minutes and record everything that is seen. Students must be as objective as possible, avoid any value judgments about physical appearance or...
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Beyond The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye is still a classic after more than 60 years because the novel answers the questions of human psychological needs.
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