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AP Psychology · 5 units · 35 topics

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Five units connecting biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and health psychology through research evidence and careful limits on inference.

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  1. Unit 1Biological Bases of Behavior15–25% of the exam · 6 topicsFreeRead unit
  2. Unit 2Cognition15–25% of the exam · 8 topicsPreviewPreview
  3. Unit 3Development and Learning15–25% of the exam · 9 topicsPreviewPreview
  4. Unit 4Social Psychology and Personality15–25% of the exam · 7 topicsPreviewPreview
  5. Unit 5Mental and Physical Health15–25% of the exam · 5 topicsPreviewPreview
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Researchers study identical twins who were separated at birth and raised in different households. The primary purpose of this research design is to examine which of the following?
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What's on the AP Psychology Exam?
The AP Psychology Exam is 2h 40m long: Multiple choice (75 questions, 90 minutes, 66.7% of the score) and Free response (2 questions, 70 minutes, 33.3% of the score). These figures come from College Board's AP Psychology exam page.
Are these AP Psychology notes free?
Unit 1 is free to read in full, and every other unit shows its first topic free. A free 7-day trial opens all 5 units and the full-length practice tests.
How many units are in AP Psychology?
AP Psychology has 5 units: Unit 1, Biological Bases of Behavior (15–25% of the exam); Unit 2, Cognition (15–25% of the exam); Unit 3, Development and Learning (15–25% of the exam); Unit 4, Social Psychology and Personality (15–25% of the exam); Unit 5, Mental and Physical Health (15–25% of the exam).
When is the AP Psychology Exam?
AP Exams are held over two weeks every May. College Board publishes the schedule for each year; the AP exam calendar lists the dates once they are announced.
How is the AP Psychology Exam scored?
AP Exams are scored from 1 to 5. The AP Psychology score calculator estimates your score from your results on each section.

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