AP Psychology
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AP Psychology Introduction and Summary
AP Psychology is a popular course designed to expose high school students to coursework that is similar to what an incoming college freshman would be studying. The course introduces fundamental concepts in psychology, including scientific methodologies for studying and assessing behavior in humans and animals.
Students will gain an understanding of the work, theories, and practices behind psychology that is used in everything from treating mentally ill patients to designing the most effective marketing program.
AP Psychology Course Goals
According to College Board, a proper AP Psychology course should be structured in a way that would expose students to these psychology concepts:
History of psychology and early practices
Developing theories and research methods
Understanding the role of biology
States of consciousness
Motivation and emotion
Personalities and individual differences
Abnormal behavior, illnesses and treatment
If your AP Psychology is lacking one or more of the important areas above, you can always supplement your learning with the materials provided on this site.
AP Psychology Exam
The AP Psychology Exam (Advanced Placement) is broken up into two sections: multiple choice and free response. The exam will thoroughly gauge a student’s knowledge on the various aspects of the psychology course mentioned above. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the coursework, including scientific principles and analysis using the theories they’ve learned.
There are no barriers to enrolling in an AP Psychology class, although students should be prepared for rigorous studies as the course will mirror a college-level introductory class on the subject.
Grading
The AP Psychology Exam is graded based on 2 sections, a multiple choice section and a free response section:
Section I: 100 multiple choice questions (70 minutes)
Section II: 2 free response essay prompts (50 minutes)
Students will be given a score based on their combined results from both sections, with the multiple choice section being worth 2/3 of the overall grade and the free response section being worth the remaining 1/3.
AP Biology Notes, Concept and Themes
AP Psychology Notes, Concept and Themes
- Section 1: Section 1: History and Approaches
- Section 2: Section 2: Research Methods
- Section 3: Section 3: Biological Bases of Behavior
- Section 4: Section 4: Sensation and Perception
- Section 5: Section 5: States of Consciousness
