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AP Exams are given each year in May. Students who earn a qualifying score on an AP Exam are typically eligible, in college, to receive credit, placement into advanced courses, or both. Every aspect of  \nAP course and exam development is the result of collaboration between AP teachers and college faculty. They work together to develop AP courses and exams, set scoring standards, and score the exams. College faculty review every AP teacher’s course syllabus.  \nAP Psychology Course Overview  \nThe AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.  \nWhile considering the studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. Throughout the course, students apply psychological concepts and employ psychological research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.  \nThe AP Psychology course is equivalent to an introductory college-level psychology course.  \nRECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES  \nThere are no prerequisites for AP Psychology. Students should be able to read a college-level textbook and to express themselves clearly in writing.  \nAP Psychology Course Content  \nThe course content is organized into units of study that provide a suggested sequence for the course. These units comprise the content and conceptual understandings that colleges and universities typically expect students to be proficient in to qualify for college credit and/or placement.  \ny Biological Bases of Behavior y Cognition  \ny Development and Learning y Social Psychology and Personality y Mental and Physical Health  \nAP Psychology Science Practices  \nThe science practices and skills are central to the study and practice of psychology. Students should develop and apply the described skills on a regular basis over the span of the course.  \ny Concept Application  \n􀂊 Apply psychological perspectives, theories, concepts, and research findings.  \ny Research Methods and Design  \n􀂊 Evaluate qualitative and quantitative research methods and study designs.  \ny Data Interpretation  \n􀂊 Evaluate qualitative and quantitative research methods and study designs.  \ny Argumentation  \n􀂊 Develop and justify psychological arguments using evidence.  \nAP Psychology Exam Structure  \nAP PSYCHOLOGY EXAM: 2 HOURS AND 40 MINUTES  \nAssessment Overview  \nThe AP Psychology Exam assesses student understanding of the practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes long and includes 75 multiple-choice questions and 2 free-response questions.  \nFormat of Assessment  \n\n| Section I: | Multiple Choice | 75 Questions | 90 Minutes | 66.7% of Exam Score |\n| --- | --- |\n| y Assesses the all content and Practices 1, 2, and 3 of the course. |  |\n\n\n| Section II: | Free-response | 2 Questions | 70 Minutes 33.3% of Exam Score |\n| --- | --- |\n\ny Question 1 is the Article Analysis Question (AAQ) . Students will be provided with 1 summarized peerreviewed source and respond to six questions parts to earn up to 7 points. They will have 25 minutes, including a 10-minute reading period, to complete this question. Practices 2, 3, and 4 are assessed.  \ny Question 2 is the Evidence-Based Question (EBQ) . Students will be provided with 3 summarized peer-reviewed sources and respond to 3 question parts to earn up to 7 points. They will have  \n45 minutes, including a 15-minute reading period, to complete this question. Practices 1 and 4 are assessed.  \nExam Components  \nSam","cbCainXwFomqWzrY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainXwFomqWzrY","pdf",110651,"English","# AP Psychology Course Overview\n## Recommended Prerequisites\n## Course Content Units\n## Science Practices\n## AP Psychology Exam Structure\n## Assessment Overview\n## Sample Questions","[{\"question\":\"Does AP Psychology have recommended prerequisites?\",\"answer\":\"No prerequisites are required. 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