AP Psychology

Introduction

Psychology is the scientific study of the inner workings of humankind’s most complex organ: the brain. Designed as a tour through the realm of psychology, we’ll explore the underlying mental functions and behaviors that govern how we sense, feel, learn, remember, and process language. You’ll also learn how the mind develops as it ages, and the effects of nature versus nurture. Finally, you’ll learn about psychological disorders, therapy and social psychology. By the end of this course you’ll have a greater appreciation and understanding of how your own mind works.

SEMESTER 1

Unit 1: Roots and Branches - The History and Approaches of Psychology

Unit 2: Research Methods

Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior

Unit 4: Sensation and Perception

Unit 5: Consciousness

Unit 6: Learning

Unit 7: Cognition



SEMESTER 2

Unit 8: Motivation, Emotion, and Stress

Unit 9: Developmental Psychology

Unit 10: Personality

Unit 11: Intelligence and Testing

Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior

Unit 13: Treatment of Abnormal Behavior

Unit 14: Social Psychology

Watch these videos to help learn material for Unit 1