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Table of Contents

Title Page Copyright Page AP PSYCHOLOGY CRASH COURSE ABOUT THIS BOOK ABOUT OUR AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PART I: - INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 - Eight Keys for Success on the AP Psychology Exam Chapter 2 - Key Terms

PART II: - KEY CONTENT REVIEW Chapter 3 - History and Approaches Chapter 4 - Research Methods Chapter 5 - The Biological Bases of Behavior Chapter 6 - Sensation and Perception Chapter 7 - States of Consciousness Chapter 8 - Learning Chapter 9 - Cognition Chapter 10 - Motivation and Emotion Chapter 11 - Developmental Psychology Chapter 12 - Personality Chapter 13 - Testing and Individual Differences Chapter 14 - Abnormal Behavior Chapter 15 - Treatment of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 16 - Social Psychology

PART III: - KEY THEMES AND FACTS Chapter 17 - Key Psychologists and Historic Figures Chapter 18 - Key Trouble Spots

PART IV: - TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES Chapter 19 - Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions Chapter 20 - Strategies for the Free-Response Questions

Welcome to REA's Crash Course for AP Psychology

ABOUT THIS BOOK

REA's AP Psychology Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based on a careful analysis of the AP Psychology Course Description outline and actual AP test questions released by the College Board.

Written by an AP teacher, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major ideas, theories, and domains in psychology. Our author has studied the topics and types of questions that have appeared most frequently on the AP Psychology exam. His targeted review chapters offer students a concise way to learn all the important AP material before the test.

Unlike other test preps, REA's AP Psychology Crash Course gives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The introduction discusses eight keys for success and shows you strategies to help you score higher. A list of Key Terms all AP Psychology students must know is also included.

Part Two is a complete crash course in Psychology. These 14 targeted chapters focus on the subjects tested on the AP exam and cover everything from the history of psychology to treatment of abnormal behavior. Part Three offers an overview of the Key Themes and Facts you need to know for exam day.

Part Four focuses exclusively on test-taking tactics for the AP Psychology exam. The author provides expert advice on how to master both the multiple-choice and free-response sections. Each chapter gives you specific strategies for success that will help you raise your overall point score.

No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Psychology exam, REA's Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!

If you would like to assess your test-readiness for the AP Psychology exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP Psychology practice exam at studycenter. This true-to-format test includes detailed explanations of answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual AP exam.

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