Best Test Preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology

Get the AP college credits you've worked so hard for... Our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and score higher. Our all-new and fully expanded 7th edition test prep examines all AP Psychology topics including in-depth coverage of sensation and perception, personality, abnormal psychology and psychological disorders. The comprehensive review covers every possible exam topic: biological bases of behavior, cognition, learning, developmental psychology and more. Features 3 full-length practice exams with all answers thoroughly explained. Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day. DETAILS - Comprehensive, up-to-date subject review of every AP Psychology topic used in the AP exam - Study schedule tailored to your needs - Packed with proven key exam tips, insights and advice - 3 full-length practice exams. All exam answers are fully detailed with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations. TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Editors About Research & Education Association Passing the AP Psychology Exam About the Book About the Test About the Review Sections Scoring the Exam AP Psychology Study Schedule Subject Review for AP Psychology Exam Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY What is Psychology? History of Psychology Major Schools of Thought Methods of Study Ethics in Psychological Research Statistical Methods Careers in Psychology Review Questions Chapter 2: BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR The Brain The Nervous System The Endocrine System Genetics Review Questions Chapter 3: SENSATION AND PERCEPTION Definitions Thresholds, Signal Detection & Sensory Adaptation Depth Perception Vision Hearing Other Senses - Touch, Taste, Smell Sensory Deprivation Review Questions Chapter 4: COGNITION Memory Thinking Language Review Questions Chapter 5: STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS Definitions Sleep and Dreaming Dreams Hypnosis Meditation Psychoactive Drugs and Their Effects Review Questions Chapter 6: LEARNING Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Behavior Modification Schedules of Reinforcement: Controlling Behavior Observational Learning Review Questions Chapter 7: TESTING AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES The Nature of Intelligence Two Theories of Intelligence Heredity vs. Environment Measuring Intelligence Extremes of Intelligence Review Questions Chapter 8: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION Motivation Emotion Review Questions Chapter 9: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Theories of Development Infancy and Childhood Adolescence Adulthood Sex Roles and Sex Differences Review Questions Chapter 10: PERSONALITY Theories and Approaches Assessment Review Questions Chapter 11: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Social Cognition Conformity and Obedience Group Dynamics Aggression Organizational Psychology Review Questions Chapter 12: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Abnormal Behavior: Definitions History of Abnormal Psychology Models of Abnormal Behavior Types of Disorders DSM-IV-TR Review Questions Chapter 13: TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS Therapeutic Approaches Forms of Therapy The Effectiveness of Psychotherapies Review Questions Practice Tests AP Psychology Practice Test 1 Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers AP Psychology Practice Test 2 Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers AP Psychology Practice Test 3 Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers Answer SSheets Glossary IndexResearch and Education Association Staff is the author of 'Best Test Preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology', published 2005 under ISBN 9780738600673 and ISBN 0738600679.