AP Psychology
AP Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, covering topics from brain function to social psychology.
Total score | 1–5 |
Total testing time | 2 hours |
Adaptive? | No |
Calculator | N/A |
Units
Unit | Title | Exam weight |
|---|---|---|
1 | Scientific Foundations of Psychology | 10–14% |
2 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 8–10% |
3 | Sensation and Perception | 6–8% |
4 | Learning | 7–9% |
5 | Cognitive Psychology | 13–17% |
6 | Developmental Psychology | 7–9% |
7 | Motivation, Emotion, and Personality | 11–15% |
8 | Clinical Psychology | 12–16% |
9 | Social Psychology | 8–10% |
Sections and timing
Section | Questions & time | Content covered |
|---|---|---|
Section I: Multiple Choice | 100 questions in 70 min | Defining, describing, explaining course content; applying skills to concepts, theories, and scientific data; 67% of score |
Section II: Free Response — Q1: Concept Application | 1 question in ~25 min | Explaining behavior and applying theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks; 33% of score total |
Section II: Free Response — Q2: Research Design | 1 question in ~25 min | Analyzing psychological research studies, including quantitative data; each question scored out of 7 points |
FAQs
When is the exam administered?
Once per year in May.
How long does it take to get scores back?
Typically released around July 5th.
Is there a reference sheet?
No.
Is the exam adaptive?
No.
Zinkerz Syllabus: Link to be added.