AP Psychology

AP Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of behaviors and mental processes. Students will be exposed to each of the major subfields within psychology, learn about ethics and research methodology, and gain a basic understanding of many different psychological concepts.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

None

Homework Estimate 30-60 minutes per night

Major Concepts Covered

Concepts covered in the course are the following: history of psychology, research methods, biological foundations of behavior, human development, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking and intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, psychological disorders, therapies, stress and health, and social psychology.

Insider Information

Studying psychology can help students better understand how they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. Students should be prepared to work hard as they learn about how psychological research is conducted and develop their critical thinking skills as they cover a variety of fascinating topics that apply practically to many different aspects of life. Psychology relates to many other courses, such as philosophy and biology, and is applicable to a broad range of college majors and careers.

This course is available for dual enrollment through the College at Southeastern.