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Psychology lessons for Microsoft Word
Psychology - Fun Activity - Are you Right-brained or Left-Brained?
Make learning about the brain more fun and more personal! This is a great student-centered activity for any class learning about the human brain. It consists of an easy and effective questionnaire that determines your brain-side preference plus a worksheet designed to encourage reflection and reinforce understanding.
I've been using this activity with my own classes for many years and it always gets enthusiastic engagement from the students.
Works best as part of a unit on the brain, in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Info Reading Text - Crime and Psychology: 8 Notorious Serial Killers in History
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about 8 of history's most notorious serial killers. Includes information on Harold Shipman, Belle Gunness, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper, and H.H. Holmes. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Classical and Operant Conditioning with Pavlov and B.F. Skinner
This is such a fun lesson, you get to be Pavlov and your students get to be the dogs!You will need dixie cups, Tang powder or Lemonade powder (to get them salivating) and a bell or other stimulus. They don't need a ton of powder, just about a tablespoon or so, enough to dip their fingers and lick powder each time you ring the bell.I have the lesson timed out on a Word document along with a student page of guided notes that has the clips embedded. I have tested all links as of 3/11/20
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9th - 12th
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What is Culture? Discussion, Activities and Project
I use this activity to start my foreign language classes but it would work well for Social Studies or even a psychology course. Students examine components of culture, both surface and deep and discuss what makes up a persons culture. Small group brainstorming sessions interspaced with large group share outs and individual reflections on culture, social circles and deep vs surface. Project and reflection questions at the end for students to complete at home. This lesson takes at least one cl
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9th - 12th
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Moral Dilemmas: Class and Small Group Critical Thinking Activity for ELA
Moral Dilemmas are a great way to get students thinking in a critical manner. When presented with a scenario that has no "right" answer, what should you do?This resource contains a page about one of the original moral dilemmas, the Trolley Problem. After working through and discussing this dilemmas, students can analyze five other dilemmas in small groups. These five moral dilemmas are all difficult scenarios that have no good outcome, and students must be able to defend their choices. Perfect f
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9th - 12th
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Observational Learning & Bandura applied to Cartoons/Violence (eLearning/InPerso
Students will view the childhood cartoons and evaluate them using Bandura’s Social Learning Theory (Observational Learning.) In this lesson they will learn how to operationally define a term and what inter-rater reliability means. Students will keep track of how many separate instances of violence can be observed in the cartoon and then discuss how this societal phenomenon works in accordance with Bandura's theory. What this comes with...+detailed, minute-by-minute lesson plan+two student handou
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Info Read Text - Crime and Psychology: Cults- What Really happened in Jonestown?
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about Jim Jones and the infamous Jonestown massacre, and what actually happened there. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 This article is perfect to supplement your unit, and works wel
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Psychology Bundle
Info Reading Text - Psychology: What is PTSD and "Shell Shock"? (no prep/sub)
An informational text article about the history of PTSD and "Shell Shock". A great activity for studying the effects of war, psychology, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Psychology Bundle
Info Reading Text - Crime and Psychology: 5 20th Century Cult Leaders (no prep)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about 5 cult leaders from the 20th Century; Shoko Asahara, Jim Jones, Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Joret, Marshall Applewhite and David Koresh. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 Please be aware that the subj
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Social Media, Influencer Culture, FOMO and Mental Health
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.The text focuses on the effect of social media on body image and mental health and explores ways of using social media responsibly.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:-comprehension questions-multiple choice exercises-a crossword-a fill in the blanks exerciseThe text can also be used for vocabulary bu
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bullying , Depression and Mental Health - Reading Comprehension Bundle
Psychology - Psychopath / Sociopaths
The following lesson is about Psychopaths & Sociopaths. The differences between them and the way the media portrays them. There is a brief introduction and than it is broken down into 10 documents. Students are either given an article to read or a video to watch for each document. After reading/watching they must answer questions pertaining to the reading/video.Modify the learning by limiting how many documents to answer. Give the students a choice. Typically 5 articles with well-thought out
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Nic Sick:The Dangers of Youth Vaping(2023)Doc Viewing Guide:Summary/QuestionsKEY
"Nic Sick" is a documentary that features teenagers from various regions of Idaho. In the documentary, these young individuals candidly share their personal experiences and struggles in battling addiction to vaping. "Nic Sick" serves as a component of KNOW VAPE, a comprehensive statewide awareness initiative aimed at increasing awareness about the hazards associated with youth vaping. KNOW VAPE offers a range of resources to address this issue, including educational materials for educators, shar
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Health Class Projects/Lessons/Movie Guides BUNDLE with Keys/Rubrics
Crime and Psychology: Serial Killer Profiles Bundle
This is an informational reading bundle about 25 notorious serial killers in recent history, including Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz, Richard Ramirez and more, including their upbringing, crimes, capture and conviction. Also included 2 additional articles - one about 5 lesser known killers, another about our fascination with serial killers. As a bonus, I've included a series of venn diagrams and comparative charts that are perfect for comparing profiles. Please be aware that the subject matter in
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9th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Halloween: The History of Ghost Stories (no prep/sub plan)
An informational text article about the history of "true" ghosts and ghost stories. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan for the holiday. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Halloween: Halloween Monsters Bundle SAVE OVER $10!
Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #2 (no prep/sub plans)
This bundle contains 23 articles and 1 activity for your forensics classes. Articles include information about how different forensic investigators work, their methods, and crimes they have solved. Each article is a great discussion starter, research article, or homework activity.To make these assignments even more engaging, I have included my assignment "Author's Purpose".Please be aware that the subject matter in these articles is disturbing and is not for younger students. Please read, and if
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9th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Psychology: MK Ultra and the CIA's brainwashing experiments
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the CIA's experiments in brainwashing, especially with Project MK Ultra. Great article for a psychology health, social studies or government class. Also great for sub plans or extra credit! To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Sup
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Psychology Bundle
Info Reading Text - Crime and Forensics: Our Fascination with Serial Killers
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the fascination many people have with serial killers, and the psychology behind it. A great discussion starter, research article, or homework activity.To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-pre
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
Inside Out Movie Questions
This assignment asks students to relate the concepts seen in the movie Inside Out with terms they have learned regarding memory. Connects well to the "Cognition" unit in AP Psychology.
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9th - 12th
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Crime and Psychology: Serial Killer Profile: Charles Manson
This is an informational reading article about notorious serial killer/cult leader Charles Manson, including his upbringing, crimes, capture and conviction. Please be aware that the subject matter in this article is disturbing, and is not for younger students. Please read, and if necessary edit the article, before distributing it to your kids. The information is from biography.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or discussion starter! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Psychology: Serial Killer Profiles Bundle
Info Reading Text - Halloween: The History of Zombies (no prep/sub plan)
An informational text article about the history of "true" zombie legends, stories and modern day pop culture references. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan for the holiday. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Halloween: Halloween Monsters Bundle SAVE OVER $10!
NEW VCE Psychology SD (2023-2027) Resources | Unit 2 AOS 2
These resources cover the following dot points from the VCE Psychology Study Design (2023-2027), and the majority of content is taken from the Jacaranda Textbook.Key Knowledge: Perceptionthe role of attention (sustained, divided, selective) in making sense of the world around usthe role of perception in the processing and interpretation of sensory information, as demonstrated through top-down and bottom-up processingthe influence of biological, psychological and social factors on visual percepti
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11th
Info Reading Text - History's Worst Bundle
A bundle of informational text articles about some of History's Worst Leaders, including Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, Fidel Castro and more. Each article looks at his rise to power, reign, what made him infamous, and more! A great supplement, fill in, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan for any subject. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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9th - 12th
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Psychology of Disney/Pixar Movies Viewing Guides: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions
Psychology of Disney/Pixar Movie Viewing GuidesGreat for AP/Regular Psychology.....I love using these in my classes. Guides INCLUDE: Summaries/Vocabulary/QuestionsBonus Rationale: Teaching Using Pixar
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology Crash Course Videos (2014) Series Viewing Guide: Questions w/KEY
The "Psychology Crash Course" series on YouTube offers concise and informative videos covering various topics in psychology. Here's a quick summary of some of the key features of these videos:Bite-Sized Content: Each video is designed to provide a quick overview of a specific topic in psychology, making it easy to digest and understand.Engaging Presentation: Hosted by Hank Green, the videos feature engaging animations, graphics, and examples to explain complex psychological concepts in an access
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Psychology/Sociology Class Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE w/KEYS
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