Brandon Rothenberg 301.241.1279 brothenberg@gprep.org AP Psychology Brandon Rothenberg 301.241.1279 brothenberg@gprep.org

Course Goals Learn about past and current research into the human and animal mind Gain an appreciation and awareness of human psychology by reading and writing at a post-secondary level Prepare all students for the AP Psychology exam

Topics History and Approaches 2-4% Research Methods 6-8% Biological Bases of Behavior 8-10% Sensation and Perception 6-8% States of Consciousness 2-4% Learning 7-9% Cognition 8-10% Motivation and Emotion 6-8% Developmental Psychology 7-9% Personality 5-7% Testing and Individual Differences 5-7% Abnormal Psychology 7-9% Treatment of Psychological Disorders 5-7% Social Psychology 8-10%

Becoming a college-bound student Asking questions Developing informed arguments based on evidence Learning how to listen and respond to different arguments Learning how to make mistakes and grow in response to those challenges Staying organized and prepared Becoming a college-bound student

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