AP Psychology

This course is the equivalent of a college introductory Psychology course. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, psychological disorders, and social psychology. Students analyze data, evaluate claims, and draw conclusions based on evidence. On successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit the AP Psychology exam.

Completion of this course requires regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with working microphone and webcam, as well as a reliable internet connection.

This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.