5 Steps to a 5 AP Psychology, 2010-2011 Edition by Maitland, Laura Lincoln -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page 5 Steps to a 5 AP Psychology 2010–2011 Copyright Page Contents Preface About the Author Introduction: The 5-Step Program STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Plan

1 What You Need to Know About the AP Psychology Exam 2 How to Plan Your Time

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

Appendixes

Glossary Bibliography Websites