Dear Students,

The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

Here is a topic outline of the AP Psychology Course based on the percentage of questions included on the 2016-2017 AP Psychology Exam:

§  I. History and Approaches (2–4%)

§  II. Research Methods (6–8%)

§  III. Biological Bases of Behavior (8–10%)

§  IV. Sensation and Perception (7–9%)

§  V. States of Consciousness (2–4%)

§  VI. Learning (7–9%)

§  VII. Cognition (8–10%)

§  VIII. Motivation and Emotion (7–9%)

§  IX. Developmental Psychology (7–9%)

§  X. Personality (6–8%)

§  XI. Testing and Individual Differences (5–7%)

§  XII. Abnormal Psychology (7–9%)

§  XIII. Treatment of Psychological Disorders (5–7%)

§  XIV. Social Psychology (7–9%)

AP Psychology is a rigorous course that will challenge you but in the end will prove to be rewarding. 

I look forward to working with each of you. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Sultz

AP Psychology Teacher

Room 208