AP Psychology
Psychology is the study of individual mental and behavioral processes. This course is designed to help students understand how and why human development and behavior occurs. Students will be exposed to the history of the study of psychology, as well as the different perspectives that have been adopted over time. They will come to understand the functions of the human brain, emotions, motivations, physical and social development, personality, and abnormalities. The course is designed to parallel an introductory college-level Psychology course.

AP Psychology Exam Results

Relevant AP Psychology Websites
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com
http://www.psychology.org/
http://www.apa.org/

Contact Mrs. Watson
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/awatson/

Course Description
(taken from collegeboard.com)

"The Advanced Placement Program offers a course and exam in psychology to qualified students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to an introductory college course in psychology. The exam presumes at least one semester of college-level preparation….

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice."
Who should take AP Psych?

AP Psych is a 1-semester social studies elective that focuses on the study of individual behavior.

Why take AP Psych?

Regardless of your chosen major, most colleges required social science electives. AP Psych could give you 3 hours of college credit.

When is AP Psych offered?

Because AP Psych is a 1-semester elective, KFHS offers classes in the fall and spring.

Necessary Qualities…

· Must be willing to work!
· Must have time to study!
· Must take time to read!
· Must like to discuss in class!

Units of Study

· History and Approaches
· Research Methods
· Biological Bases
· Sensation/Perception
· States of Consciousness
· Learning
· Cognition
· Motivation/Emotion
· Developmental Psychology
· Personality
· Testing
· Abnormal Psychology
· Treatment of Psychological Disorders
· Social Psychology