Cheat Sheets

These quick-reference notes bring together the most important takeaways from each module in one place. Each cheat sheet highlights essential concepts and provides a glossary of key terms. They’re designed to make studying more efficient by giving you a condensed version of the material so you can review with confidence.

For the best accessibility experience, download the file as an OpenDocument Format (.odt) version using File menu →  Download menu within the Google Document version. For the most print friendly version, use the link to the pdf.

Module 1 Cheat Sheet: Psychological Foundations – M1 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 2 Cheat Sheet: Research in Psychology – M2 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 3 Cheat Sheet: Biopsychology – M3 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 4 Cheat Sheet: States of Consciousness – M4 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 5 Cheat Sheet: Sensation and Perception – M5 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 6 Cheat Sheet: Thinking and Intelligence – M6 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 7 Cheat Sheet: Memory – M7 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 8 Cheat Sheet: Learning – M8 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 9 Cheat Sheet: Lifespan Development – M9 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 10 Cheat Sheet: Social Psychology – M10 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 11 Cheat Sheet: Personality – M11 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 12 Cheat Sheet: Emotion and Motivation – M12 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 13 Cheat Sheet: Industrial-Organizational Psychology – M13 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 14 Cheat Sheet: Psychological Disorders – M14 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 15 Cheat Sheet: Therapy and Treatment – M15 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Module 16 Cheat Sheet: Stress and Health – M16 Google Doc Cheat Sheet

Guided Notes

These notes are designed to help you follow along with the material if you find that helpful. Use them as you listen to a class lecture or as you make your way through the Study Plan. You’re welcome to print these guided notes, modify them, or skim them while studying – it’s entirely up to you. They’re not about taking perfect notes or completing an assignment to turn in.  They will help you process and remember information so that you can later apply your knowledge and build on it.

Click to see suggestions about how to use guided notes.

Before Class: Use the 4R Method

1. Read: Select a manageable section of your assigned reading. Depending on your personal preference and time available, this could be one page, one set of Learn It pages, or one topic within the Study Plan.
2. Recall: Close the text and write key terms and concepts in your own words. This active process strengthens your understanding. It’s ok to leave blank spaces.
3. Review: Reopen the textbook and compare your notes, adding any missing information.
4. Repeat: Continue the process for each subsequent section until you have read, digested, and taken notes on all your assigned reading.

During Class: Bring your notes to every class session

• Add insights from lectures and discussions
• Note connections to examples
• Ask questions about concepts that need clarification

After Class: Revisit and Reflect

• Spend a few minutes reviewing your notes after class while it’s still fresh.
• Summarize main takeaways in your own words to strengthen your understanding.

These guided notes are Google Docs. To make a copy in your own Google Drive, click the link, and sign in to your own Google account. Then select the “File” drop down menu and click “Make a copy.” If you do not have a Google account, click the link, select the “File” drop down menu and click “Download” in your preferred file format.

Module 1 Guided Notes: Psychological Foundations

Module 2 Guided Notes: Research in Psychology

Module 3 Guided Notes: Biopsychology

Module 4 Guided Notes: States of Consciousness

Module 5 Guided Notes: Sensation and Perception

Module 6 Guided Notes: Thinking and Intelligence

Module 7 Guided Notes: Memory

Module 8 Guided Notes: Learning

Module 9 Guided Notes: Lifespan Development

Module 10 Guided Notes: Social Psychology

Module 11 Guided Notes: Personality

Module 12 Guided Notes: Emotion and Motivation

Module 13 Guided Notes: Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Module 14 Guided Notes: Psychological Disorders

Module 15 Guided Notes: Therapy and Treatment

Module 16 Guided Notes: Stress and Health

Helpful Links

• CrashCourse Psychology videos
• SciShow Psych videos
• The American Psychological Association resources for students
• OpenStax Psychology textbook
• Noba Psychology readings