Download ap psychology summary outline: 2015

AP PSYCHOLOGY SUMMARY OUTLINE: 2015 - 2016
CONTENT AREA
TEXTBOOK
MODULES
% OF AP
EXAM
Mod 1
2-4
Mod 2
8-10
Mod 3-6
8-10
Mod 11-16
6-8
Mod 17-19
2-4
Mod 20-22
7-9
Mod 23-29
8-10
READING
TEST/
QUIZZES
1. History and Approaches
a)
b)
Logic, Philosophy, and History of Science
Approaches:
i)
Biological
ii)
Behavioral
iii) Cognitive
iv) Humanistic
v)
Psychodynamic
vi) Sociocultural
vii) Evolutionary/Sociobiological
2. Research Methods
A.
B.
Research Methods
Experimental, Correlational, and Clinical
Research:
1.
Correlational (e.g., observational,
survey, clinical)
2.
Experimental
3.
Statistics:
1. Descriptive
2. Inferential
4.
Ethics in Research
3. Biological Bases of Behavior
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Physiological Techniques (e.g., imaging,
surgical)
Neuroanatomy
Functional Organization of Nervous System
Neural Transmission
Endocrine System
Genetics
Heredity-Environment Issues
Culture
Sex Roles, Sex Differences
4. Sensation and Perception
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Thresholds
Sensory Mechanisms
Sensory Adaptation
Attention
Perceptual Processes
5. States of Consciousness
A.
B.
C.
Sleep and Dreaming
Hypnosis
Psychoactive Drugs
6. Learning
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Cognitive Processes in Learning
Biological Factors
Social Learning
7. Cognition - Memory and Language
A.
B.
C.
D.
Memory
Language
Thinking
Problem Solving and Creativity
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8. Motivation and Emotion
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Bases
Theories of Motivation
Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Pain
Social Motives
Theories of Emotion
9. Developmental Psychology
A.
B.
C.
D.
Life-Span Approach
Research Methods (e.g., longitudinal, crosssectional)
Developmental Theories
Dimensions of Development:
1.
Physical
2.
Cognitive
3.
Social
4.
Moral
Mod 33-38
Mod 7-10
4-6
7-9
10. Personality
A.
B.
C.
D.
Personality Theories and Approaches
Assessment Techniques
Self-concept, Self-esteem
Growth
Mod 41-44
6-8
Mod 30 - 32
5-7
Mod (39) 4549
7-9
Mod (40) 5052
5-7
Mod 53-55
8-10
11. Testing and Individual Differences
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Standardization and Norms
Reliability and Validity
Types of Tests
Ethics and Standards in Testing
Intelligence
Heredity/Environment and Intelligence
Human Diversity
12. Abnormal Behavior
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
Definitions of Abnormality
Theories of Psychopathology
Diagnosis of Psychopathology
Anxiety Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenic Disorders
Organic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Stress related disorder
13. Treatment
A.
Treatment Approaches:
1. Insight Therapies:
Psychodynamic/Humanistic Approaches
2. Behavioral Approaches
3. Cognitive Approaches
4. Biological Approaches
(psychopharmacology/psychosurgery)
B.
Modes of Therapy (e.g., individual, group)
c.
Community and Preventive
14. Social Psychology
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Group Dynamics
Attribution Processes
Interpersonal Perception
Conformity, Compliance, Obedience
Attitudes and Attitude Change
Organizational Behavior
Aggression/Antisocial
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Review for AP Exam.
Test Date:
Monday. May 2nd - Afternoon
Session
Psychology Final Project: Observing/Testing Human Behavior.
Group Psychology Activity.
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