Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement Psychology
Course # 1890
Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval and signed AP contract
Length: Year
The course meets UC/CSU (G) and District history requirements for
elective
credit. This course is designed to prepare students to take the
Advanced Placement test in psychology offered by The College Board.
This course will explore
current theories in areas such as personality development, learning,
perception, and abnormal psychology, as well as cover the classic
theorists and their contributions to the field. Brain research and
behavior will also be studied. Assessment procedures will include
performance-based and conventional assessments, research projects, and
papers. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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