Module 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology

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Module 1 InformationGrace PeriodAP Exam InformationTo-Do ListExtra Resources

Before starting Module 1 you need to submit your Welcome Assignment.

Essential Questions to Consider:
How does the methodology of the research affect the outcome of a study?
How do ethical guidelines impact psychological research?

Download the Module 1 Journal. Save this to your computer or device. You will fill it out as you move along through the module. DO NOT PUT THIS OFF. Complete the journal as you read through each lesson.

Click each tab and read through the information in each section below. Follow the task list in order. Do not jump around. Do not skip DBAs. (They are not scary!)

The first 2 weeks of the course, after your welcome call, is called your Grace Period. This is the time to figure out if the class is right for you and your schedule. Your initial eBook access only lasts 14 days.

You will need to complete your module 1 DBA no later than 14 days after your Welcome Call. If you are completing 4 assignments weekly, your DBA will be at the end of week 2. Plan to join one of the Zoom DBAs to complete.

If at any point during your Grace Period you decide that this class is not a good fit for you, please reach out and to let me know. I am here for your overall success and I understand that sometimes students do not have the time to dedicate to an online AP course.

Withdrawing during your Grace Period has NO impact on your GPA or transcripts.

The material in this module will be approximately 10-14% of the AP exam. Additionally, research design based FRQs are a standard on the AP exam. Be prepared throughout the year to discuss this material in the context of your current module. Understanding how research studies work and how they are applied in the real world is essential to success in this course.

Before you complete this module you should have a CollegeBoard account and you should be signed up for this course in AP Classroom.

  • 1.01 – The History of Psychology (fill out journal – take a quiz)
  • 1.02 – Research Methods in Psychology (journal and quiz)
  • 1.03 – The Experimental Method (journal and FRQ)
    • Click here to download the template for the 1.03 FRQ.  Follow directions carefully for each FRQ.  Directions could change based on College Board guidelines.
  • 1.04 – Ethical Guidelines in Psychology (journal and quiz)
  • 1.05 – Statistical Analysis in Psychology (journal and quiz)
  • AP Exam Review 1 – Complete the Assignment
    • Click here to download the template. There are several options. Read these carefully.
  • 1.06 – Journal and Discussion Based Assessment
    • Submit your Journal to 1.06 Scientific Foundations of Psychology Journal
    • Join an online Zoom DBA to complete your DBA.  You may use your notes.  Have your journal completed and handy.  I will give you the password to the 1.07 Exam once you successfully complete your DBA.
  • 1.07 – Scientific Foundations of Psychology Module Exam (20 multiple-choice questions on Module 1)
  • Sign up fro AP Classroom using the Join Code your teacher gave you during the Module 1 DBA.