Course Description: The purpose of Advanced Placement Psychology is to introduce you to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. You will be exposed to the psychological theories, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. You will also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.
Topics to cover:
- Unit 1 - Scientific Foundations of Psychology (10-14% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 2 - Biological Bases of Behavior (8-12% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 3 - Sensation and Perception (6-8% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 4 - Learning (7-9% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 5 - Cognitive Psychology (13-17% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 6 - Developmental Psychology (7-9% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 7 - Motivation, Emotion, and Personality (11-15% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 8 - Clinical Psychology (12-16% AP Exam Weighting)
- Unit 9 - Social Psychology (8-10 AP Exam Weighting)
Please view College Board's website for more information about college credit.
