AP Psychology H

Content Area
Social Studies (SS)
1.0 Credit
Grade Level
10,
11,
12
Currently Available
Course Description
This is an AP accelerated course to prepare students for college level work, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of the numerous influences on human and animal behavior and mental processes. All students will be prepared to successfully pass the AP Psychology Exam in May 2017. Using a wide variety of classroom activities, the following topics will be studied: History of Psychology, Scientific Method & Research Methods, Neuroscience, Nature/Nurture Debate, Sensation & Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning, Memory, Cognition, Intelligence & Language, Psychological Disorders & Treatments, and Social Psychology.
Course Designations
Advanced Placement (AP) & Hathaway Honors
Hathaway Success Curriculum
NCAA
NCSD Rank Honors (GPA 5.0)