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High School AP Psychology

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Suggested Prerequisites

N/A

Description

The AP Psychology course will introduce you to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While learning about the studies that have shaped the field, you will explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with the major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. Throughout the course, you will apply psychological concepts and employ research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

Module One: AP Psychology Science Practices

-Concept application

-Research methods and design

-Data interpretation

-Argumentations

-Proposing and supporting a claim


Module Two: Biological Bases of Behavior

-Heredity

-Environmental influences

-Subsystems of human nervous system

-Structure and function of the neuron

-Neural transmission

-Structure and function of the brain

-Sleep/wake cycles

-Vision, hearing, and other senses


Module Three: Cognition

-Internal and external factors and their impact on perception

-Theories related to thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making

-Memory and forgetting

-Measuring intelligence

-Academic achievement compared to intelligence


Module Four: Development

-Development before birth, during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood

-Components of language and communication

-Language development in humans

-Social development related to behavior and mental processes

Module Five: Learning

-Classical conditioning

-Reinforcement and punishment

-Law of effect

-Social learning theory


Module Six: Social Psychology and Personality

-Attribution theory

-Mere exposure effect

-Stereotypes and implicit attitudes

-Cognitive dissonance

-Social norms

-Influence of groups

-Theories of motivation

-Theories of emotion

-Social norms and influence of emotions


Module Seven: Mental and Physical Health

-Impact of stress

-Factors that lead to well-being, resilience, positive emotions, and psychological health

-Psychological perspectives define psychological disorders

-Symptoms and possible causes of selected disorders

-Research and trends in the treatment of psychological disorders


Module Eight: AP Exam Prep

-Test tips

-Full-length practice exam