5 Steps to a 5 AP Psychology, 2010-2011 Edition »

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A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score

We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

• Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
• All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
• Your choice of three customized study schedules—so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:

Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program

Step 2: Determine Your Readiness

Step 3: Develop the Strategies

Step 4: Review the Knowledge

Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: History and Approaches, Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, Sensation and Perception,

States of Consciousness, Learning, Cognition, Motivation and Emotion, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Testing and Individual Differences, Abnormal Psychology, Treatment of Psychological Disorders, and Social Psychology

Also includes: Practice tests

*AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Preface About the Author Introduction: the 5-Step Program
STEP 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Chapter 1. What You Need to Know About the AP Psychology Exam Chapter 2. How to Plan Your Time
STEP 2: Determine Your Test Readiness
Chapter 3. Take a Diagnostic Exam
STEP 3: Develop Strategies for Success
Chapter 4. How to Approach Each Question Type
STEP 4: Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
Chapter 5. History and Approaches Chapter 6. Research Methods Chapter 7. Biological Bases of Behavior Chapter 8. Sensation and Perception Chapter 9. States of Consciousness Chapter 10. Learning Chapter 11. Cognition Chapter 12. Motivation and Emotion Chapter 13. Developmental Psychology Chapter 14. Personality Chapter 15. Testing and Individual Differences Chapter 16. Abnormal Behavior Chapter 17. Treatment of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 18. Social Psychology
STEP 5: Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
AP Psychology Practice Exam 1 and Answers AP Psychology Practice Exam 2 and Answers Appendixes Glossary Bibliography Web Sites