Preface About the Authors Introduction: The Five-Step Program Step 1 Set Up Your Study Plan 1 What You Need to Know About the AP Psychology Exam Background Information Some Frequently Asked Questions About the AP Psychology Exam 2 How to Plan Your Time Three Approaches to Preparing for AP Exams Step 2 Determine Your Test Readiness 3 Take a Diagnostic Exam Diagnostic Exam in AP Psychology Step 3 Develop Strategies for Success 4 How to Approach Each Question Type Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions Section II: The Free-Response Questions Step 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5 History and Approaches Roots of Psychology Schools of Psychology Principal Approaches to Psychology Domains of Psychology 6 Research Methods Experimental Method Correlational Research Case Study Elementary Statistics Ethical Guidelines 7 Biological Bases of Behavior Techniques to Learn About Structure and Function Organization of Your Nervous System Localization and Lateralization of the Brain’s Function Structure and Function of the Neuron The Endocrine System Genetics and Evolutionary Psychology Genetics and Behavior 8 Sensation and Perception Thresholds Vision Hearing (Audition) Touch (Somatosensation) Body Senses Chemical Senses Perceptual Processes 9 States of Consciousness Levels of Consciousness Sleep and Dreams Hypnosis Meditation Drugs 10 Learning Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Superstitious Behavior Cognitive Processes in Learning Biological Factors in Learning 11 Cognition Models of Memory Language Thinking 12 Motivation and Emotion Theories of Motivation Physiological Motives Social Motivation Theories of Emotion Stress and Coping Positive Psychology 13 Developmental Psychology Key Issues in Development Methods of Studying Development Physical Development Theories of Cognitive Development Theories of Moral Development Theories of Social and Emotional Development Gender Roles and Sex Differences 14 Personality Personality Theories and Approaches Assessment Techniques Self-Concept and Self-Esteem 15 Testing and Individual Differences Standardization and Norms Reliability and Validity Types of Tests Ethics and Standards in Testing Intelligence and Intelligence Testing Heredity/Environment and Intelligence Human Diversity 16 Abnormal Behavior Defining Abnormal Behavior Causes of Abnormal Behavior Types of Disorders 17 Treatment of Abnormal Behavior Mental Health Practitioners Brief History of Therapy Treatment Approaches Biological/Biomedical Treatments Modes of Therapy Community and Preventive Approaches 18 Social Psychology Group Dynamics Attribution Processes Interpersonal Perception Conformity, Compliance, Obedience Attitudes and Attitude Change Aggression/Antisocial Behavior Step 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence AP Psychology Practice Exam 1 and Answers AP Psychology Practice Exam 2 and Answers Glossary Bibliography Websites
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