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This page contains our class-created AP review, other external materials for study, etc. If you come across something that would be helpful to your classmates, let me know and I'll post it here.
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2011-12 UHS AP Psychology Review Guide
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These are the study guides that you made and emailed to me. I had trouble posting this file before, so let me know if you have issues...
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In-Class AP Review Terms Lists
(1.6MB .ppt file)
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These are the unit-by-unit terms lists that we will use in class to review.
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Important Names to Know
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Here's a list of the biggest names to know in psychology, along with their subfields and best-known work. Make sure you know all the people on this list.
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Important Neurotransmitters to Know
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Here are the neurotransmitters you are most likely to come across on the AP test.
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Important Techniques for Studying the Brain
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Here is a summary of the various approaches that have been used to study brain structure and function, with a particular emphasis on modern neuroimaging techniques. Make sure you know the differences between these techniques.
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Important Stage Theories from Developmental Psychology
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This document contains tables summarizing the developmental stage models of Piaget (cognitive), Kohlberg (moral), Erikson (psychosocial), and Freud (psychosexual).
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Frequently Cited Concepts in Current Intro to Psychology Textbooks
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This paper is, essentially, a meta-analysis of 33 introductory psychology textbooks. It lists the terms most commonly used in such texts, and may be helpful as a list of the most important terms and concepts to study for the AP test.
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Quizlet
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A site on Quizlet.com that tests your knowledge of 408 key terms in psychology. Very interactive and easy to use, this is well worth your time. Special thanks to Mr. Gary Shea (Oak Park, MI), the teacher who put together this site.
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Myers textbook site
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This is the website for our course textbook. It has some excellent resources for review (make sure you check out the chapter flashcards), and is more up-to-date than our edition of the text. Registration is required, but it's free.
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College Board Psychology site
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This is a link to the College Board's AP Psychology site. Here you can find a breakdown of the test, the extent to which the test focuses on certain topics, scoring procedures, etc. Make sure you know how the test actually works...
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Genes-to-Cognition Website
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This site has lots of interesting and helpful information about the brain, cognitive abilities, and a variety of mental illnesses. Make sure to click on the 3-D Brain!
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