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.

Format of Assessment

Section I: Multiple Choice | 100 Questions | 70 Minutes | 66.6% of Exam Score

-Define and explain content from a range of course topics
-Apply skills of comparison and interpretation to course concepts, theories, and scientific methods

Section II: Free Response | 2 Questions | 50 Minutes | 33.3% of Exam Score

Topics/themes addressed by these questions may include (but are not limited to) the following:

-Analyze a unique scenario using concepts from different theoretical frameworks or sub domains in the field
-Design, analyze, or critique a research study

See the links section for important links to helpful AP Psychology sites.