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AP Psychology Overview

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The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

Course Schedule:  

Fall Semester (August – December)
  • Unit 9: Social Psychology
  • Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology
  • Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior
  • Unit 3: Sensation and Perception
  • Unit 4: Learning
 
Spring Semester (January – May)
  • Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology
  • Unit 6: Developmental Psychology
  • Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
  • Unit 8: Clinical Psychology
  • Final Exam (TBD) ​

AP Psychology Exam (TBD) 
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AP Psychology Exam

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The AP Psychology exam for the 2022 school year will be held TBD. Students must register in order to take this exam. Registration takes place in November and the exam cost is $98. 



​AP Psychology Exam Format

Section I: Multiple Choice100 Questions | 1 Hour 10 minutes | 66.7% of Exam Score
  • Questions will ask students to do the following:
    • Define and explain content from a range of course topics
    • Apply skills of concept application, data analysis, and scientific investigation

​Section II: Free Response 2 Questions | 50 minutes | 33.3% of Exam Score
  • Questions will ask students to do the following:
    • Explain behavior and apply theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks or subdomains in the field
    • Analyze psychological research studies, including analyzing and interpreting quantitative data