Barron's AP Psychology With Online Tests by McEntarffer, Robert -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page About the Authors Copyright Contents Barron’s Essential 5 Introduction: Using This Book Overview of the AP Psychology Exam Diagnostic Test 1 History and Approaches (2–4% of the test)

History of Psychology Psychological Perspectives Practice Questions

2 Methods (8–10% of the test)

Research Methods Statistics APA Ethical Guidelines Practice Questions

3 Biological Bases of Behavior (8–10% of the test)

Overview Neuroanatomy Nervous System The Brain Endocrine System Genetics Practice Questions

4 Sensation and Perception (6–8% of the test)

Overview Energy Senses Chemical Senses Body Position Senses Perception Practice Questions

5 States of Consciousness (2–4% of the test)

Overview Levels of Consciousness Sleep Dreams Hypnosis Drugs Practice Questions

6 Learning (7–9% of the test)

Overview Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Cognitive Learning Practice Questions

7 Cognition (8–10% of the test)

Overview Models of Memory Retrieval Constructive Memory Forgetting How Memories Are Physically Stored in the Brain Language Thinking and Creativity Practice Questions

8 Motivation and Emotion (6–8% of the test)

Overview Theories of Motivation Hunger Motivation Sexual Motivation Social Motivation Theories About Emotion Nonverbal Expressions of Emotion Stress Practice Questions

9 Developmental Psychology (7–9% of the test)

Overview Research Methods Prenatal Influences on Development Motor/Sensory Development Parenting Stage Theories Cognitive Development Moral Development Gender and Development Practice Questions

10 Personality (5–7% of the test)

Overview Psychoanalytic Theory Psychodynamic Theories Trait Theories Biological Theories Behaviorist Theories Social-Cognitive Theories Humanistic Theories Assessment Techniques Practice Questions

11 Testing and Individual Differences (5–7% of the test)

Overview Standardization and Norms Reliability and Validity Types of Tests Theories of Intelligence Intelligence Tests Bias in Testing Nature Versus Nurture: Intelligence Practice Questions

12 Abnormal Psychology (7–9% of the test)

Overview Defining Abnormality Categories of Disorders The Rosenhan Study: The Influence of Labels Practice Questions

13 Treatment of Psychological Disorders (5–7% of the test)

Overview History Types of Therapy Kinds of Therapists Practice Questions

14 Social Psychology (8–10% of the test)

Overview Attitude Formation and Change The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behavior Compliance Strategies Attribution Theory Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Aggression and Antisocial Behavior Prosocial Behavior Attraction The Influence of Others on an Individual’s Behavior Group Dynamics Practice Questions

15 Multiple-Choice Test-Taking Tips

Overview Test-Taking Strategies The Fabulous 15

16 Answering Free-Response Questions

How to Write the AP Psychology Free-Response Answer General Hints and Tips for the Free-Response Portion of the Exam Sample Free-Response Question Rubric for Sample Question Interpreting the Rubric Fictional Student Response

Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Answers Explained