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I thank all my teachers: Kristin Krohn, Kerstin Vandervoort, my parents and grandparents, my brother, my friends, and my students.--R.M.

To Sara, Kate, and EIi.--A.W.

About the Authors Allyson Weseley has taught AP Psychology and run a Behavioral Science Research Program at Roslyn High School in Roslyn Heights, NY for 17 years. Her students have enjoyed great success on the AP exam, with a 100% passing rate and well over 80% earning 5's. She earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology at Princeton University, a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a doctorate from Columbia University's Teachers College. Dr. Weseley has served as a Reader and Table Leader for the AP Psychology exam, published a number of psychology-related activities, led several psychology teacher workshops, and served on the Board of Teachers of Psychology in the Secondary Schools.

Rob McEntarffer taught AP Psychology at Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE for 13 years and Introductory Psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University for 7 years. He earned a B.S. in teaching of psychology at the University of Nebraska, a master's degree in educational psychology, and is currently working on a Ph.D. in education. He has extensive experience in scoring the Advanced Placement Psychology free-response questions, having served as a Reader, Table Leader, and, as the high school Question Leader. He is past chair of the national organization Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, worked with the committee on the National Standards for the Teaching of High School Psychology, and is involved in writing assessment materials for high school and college level introductory psychology textbooks. He works as an assessment specialist for his school district. ? Copyright 2012, 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the copyright owner.

All inquiries should be addressed to: Barron's Educational Series, Inc. 250 Wireless Boulevard Hauppauge, New York 11788

ISBN: 978-0-7641-4701-2 (Book)

First e-Book publication: February, 2012.

eISBN: 978-1-4380-8344-5

Contents

Barron's Essential 5

Introduction: Using This Book

The Fabulous 15

Overview of the AP Psychology Exam

Diagnostic Test

1 History and Approaches (2?4% of the test)

History of Psychology Psychological Perspectives Practice Questions

2 Methods (8?10% of the test)

Research Methods Statistics APA Ethical Guidelines Practice Questions

3 Biological Bases of Behavior (8?10% of the test)

Overview Neuroanatomy Nervous System The Brain Endocrine System Genetics Practice Questions

4 Sensation and Perception (6?8% of the test)

Overview Energy Senses Chemical Senses Body Position Senses

Perception Practice Questions

5 States of Consciousness (2?4% of the test)

Overview Levels of Consciousness Sleep Dreams Hypnosis Drugs Practice Questions

6 Learning (7?9% of the test)

Overview Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Cognitive Learning Practice Questions

7 Cognition (8?10% of the test)

Overview Models of Memory Retrieval Constructive Memory Forgetting How Memories Are Physically Stored in the Brain Language Thinking and Creativity Practice Questions

8 Motivation and Emotion (6?8% of the test)

Overview Theories of Motivation Hunger Motivation Sexual Motivation Social Motivation Theories About Emotion Nonverbal Expressions of Emotion Stress Practice Questions

9 Developmental Psychology (7?9% of the test)

Overview Research Methods Parental Influences on Development Motor/Sensory Development Parenting Stage Theories Cognitive Development Moral Development Gender and Development Practice Questions

10 Personality (5?7% of the test)

Overview Psychoanalytic Theory Psychodynamic Theories Trait Theories Biological Theories Behaviorist Theories Social-Cognitive Theories Humanistic Theories Assessment Techniques Practice Questions

11 Testing and Individual Differences (5?7% of the test)

Overview Standardization and Norms Reliability and Validity Types of Tests Theories of Intelligence Intelligence Tests Bias in Testing Nature Versus Nurture: Intelligence Practice Questions

12 Abnormal Psychology (7?9% of the test)

Overview Defining Abnormality Categories of Disorders The Rosenhan Study: The Influence of Labels Practice Questions

13 Treatment of Psychological Disorders (5?7% of the test)

Overview History Types of Therapy Kinds of Therapists Practice Questions

14 Social Psychology (8?10% of the test)

Overview Attitude Formation and Change The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behavior Compliance Strategies Attribution Theory Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Aggression and Antisocial Behavior Prosocial Behavior Attraction The Influence of Others on an Individual's Behavior Group Dynamics Practice Questions

15 Multiple-Choice Test-Taking Tips

16 Answering Free-Response Questions

17 Practice Tests

Practice Test #1 Answer Key Answers Explained

Practice Test #2 Answer Key Answers Explained

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