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AP Psychology
Description: AP Psychology is an introductory college-level psychology course. Students cultivate their
understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through
inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and
perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual
differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology.
Skills for Success: Students must have the ability to read and write with strong reading and vocabulary
skills. You must have good study skills and the ability to organize and apply your time. The ability to learn
new vocabulary is a must.
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Academic Suitability: There are no prerequisites, but a student should be entering 11 or 12 grade.
Out of Class Commitments: Approximately 45 minutes each night of reading or studying in addition to
developing writing skills for FRQ responses.
Summer Work: None
Contact: Ryan.Keefer@gcpsk12.org
