AP Psychology
A college-level psychology course covering scientific foundations, biological bases, sensation, learning, cognition, development, personality, clinical psychology, social psychology, and AP exam readiness.
6 units and 24 lessons, for Grade 10 to Grade 12. Free on Slate.
Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology
Introduce psychology as a science through perspectives, research methods, ethics, and statistics.
- History and Perspectives (10 min)
- Research Methods (10 min)
- Statistics in Psychology (10 min)
- Ethics and Bias (10 min)
Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior
Study neural communication, the brain, genetics, sensation, perception, and consciousness.
- Neurons and Neurotransmitters (10 min)
- Brain and Nervous System (10 min)
- Sensation and Perception (10 min)
- Consciousness, Sleep, and Drugs (10 min)
Unit 3: Learning, Cognition, Memory, and Language
Study how people learn, remember, solve problems, and use language.
- Classical Conditioning (10 min)
- Operant and Observational Learning (10 min)
- Memory (10 min)
- Thinking, Problem Solving, and Language (10 min)
Unit 4: Development, Personality, Motivation, and Emotion
Study change across the lifespan and theories of personality, motivation, and emotion.
- Developmental Psychology (10 min)
- Personality Theories (10 min)
- Motivation (10 min)
- Emotion and Stress (10 min)
Unit 5: Clinical and Social Psychology
Study psychological disorders, treatment, social cognition, attitudes, groups, and culture.
- Psychological Disorders (10 min)
- Therapy and Treatment (10 min)
- Social Thinking and Influence (10 min)
- Culture and Individual Differences (10 min)
Unit 6: AP Psych Exam Readiness
Prepare for AP Psychology multiple choice, application, research design, and free-response writing.
- Concept Application Practice (10 min)
- Research Design FRQ (15 min)
- Multiple-Choice Strategy (10 min)
- Full Course Review (10 min)