Can you remember a time when the terms Absolute Threshold and Weber’s Law were meaningless to you? Fast forward to the end of this course and they are now like old friends. You may or may not feel prepared for the AP® Psychology Exam, but the bottom line is, the test date is coming. All you need to pass this test is a good night’s sleep, confidence, preparation, practice, practice, and practice.

This one-month study guide will thoroughly prepare you for the task ahead.

Study Materials

• Newly Upgraded Albert.io Membership
• A flashcard website such as Quizlet
• The College Board Home Page for AP® Psychology
• Notebook and index cards (Optional)
• A teacher-approved AP® style review guide (Mandatory)
• A great attitude

Now let’s get studying.

Day 1

• Read through the FAQ and once again familiarize yourself with the AP® Psychology Exam parameters. Throughout the course of this one-month study guide, you will be reading all of the articles at the bottom of this FAQ.
• Read through The Ultimate List of AP® Psychology Tips and in your notebook, write what you believe the top 3 tips are in each section. This helpful article has received over 20 shares!
• Use a website such as Quizlet or create your own vocabulary flashcards using index cards. Aim to create a vocabulary library starting with 15 words. If using index cards, number the cards in the top right-hand corner. You will be expanding this vocabulary library throughout this one-month study guide.

Day 2

• Read through the Zombie Biology FRQ in Biological Bases of Behavior
• Complete the Social Psychology Practice Questions section.
• Read pages 14-16 of The Official College Board Full Course Description for AP® Psychology to gain understanding on the approximate percentages devoted to each area in the Multiple Choice section.

Day 3

• Go to the College Board AP® Psychology 2015 Free-Response Questions and give yourself 25 minutes to answer all of Question 1.

Day 4

• Read the article Medical Journal and Experimental Drugs in the FRQ Biological Bases of Behavior In your notebook, write up to 5 key points on one the tags discussed.
• Go to the College Board AP® Psychology 2015 Free-Response Questions and give yourself 25 minutes to answer all of Question 2.
• Now compare your writing from yesterday and today to the example grading and suggestions found in the 2015: Free Response Questions found College Board The AP® Psychology Exam

Day 5

• Read the article, Psychoanalytical/Psychodynamic Perspective: AP® Psychology Crash Course, and in your notebook, write up to 10 key points from the article.
• Complete the Practice Questions in the States of Consciousness category
• Review your class notes from last week. In your notebook, write down any questions you have and be sure to ask your teacher for clarification.

Day 6

• Read the article Neuroscience/Biological Perspective: AP® Psychology Crash Course.
• Complete the Sensation & Perception section in the Practice Questions on Albert.io.
• Look over all the assignments from this past week one-month study guide. Did you complete everything? If not, finish any remaining activities.
• Go enjoy some time doing your favorite outdoor activity. It’s important to keep yourself healthy!

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Day 1

• Review the FRQ entitled Experimental Design. In your notebook, record up to 5 key points on one of the tags discussed.
• Complete a section in your AP® style review guide.
• Add any vocabulary words for extra practice to your online or index card vocabulary library. Focus on index card numbers 1-30.

Day 2

• Read through the Airport Security FRQ. In your notebook, write as many key points as you find relevant.
• Complete the first set of questions in the Personality Practice Questions found in the Sensation and Perception category on Albert.io.
• Go to the College Board AP® Psychology Exam 2014: Free-Answer Questions and give yourself 50 minutes to answer both questions.

Day 3

• Review your class notes and vocabulary library.
• Complete the remaining Practice Questions in the Personality category of the Practice Questions.
• Compare you writing from yesterday’s Independent Study to the grading and explanations found here College Board AP® Psychology Exam 2014: Free Response Questions

Day 4

• Read the article Humanistic Perspective: AP® Psychology Crash Course. In your notebook, write up to 5 key points to remember.
• Complete the first two sets of questions in the Albert.io AP® Psychology Developmental Psychology Practice Questions.
• Randomly choose 10 vocabulary words and either write each one in a sentence or create a short story (in your mind, no need to write it down) using those words.

Day 5

• Read the article How to Rock your AP® Psych FRQ. This article has a proven track record of helping other AP® Psychology students with almost 20 shares!
• Complete the remaining Practice Questions in the Developmental Psychology section.
• Check your progress on the Albert.io Check List
• Go to bed early tonight because you know REM sleep is critical to memory retention.

Day 6

• Read the Behavioral Perspective: AP® Psychology Crash Course article and write up to 5 key points in your notebook.
• Complete the first 3 sets of Practice Questions in the Motivation and Emotion category.
• Review your class notes….again. Repeated exposure to the course content will assist you in achieving a high score on the exam.
• Complete another section in your AP® style review guide.

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Day 1

• Watch our video on How to Write Effective AP® Psychology FRQs.

• Review the FRQ Jessica’s Personality. In your notebook, write up to 5 key points on one of the tags for this FRQ.
• Finish the remaining Practice Questions from Motivation and Emotion. Pay close attention to the wording used in the questions and remember that while some answers may be extremely similar, there is ONE choice that best answers the question.
• Take a moment to review your class notes from last week and vocabulary library. Focus on index cards 30-50. If you don’t have that many cards, focus on the words that are the most difficult for you.

Day 2

• Read the Albert.io AP® Psychology FRQ Milgram Replay and ask yourself how you would respond to the prompt. Is it close to the suggestions and examples shown in this FRQ?
• Read through the article Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:AP® Psychology Crash Course.
• Complete the first 2 sets of Practice Questions in the Cognition section.
• Complete another section in your AP® style review guide.

Day 3

• Read the article Gestalt Principles: AP® Psychology Crash Course.
• Complete the Practice Questions in the History & Approaches section.
• Read the article found here Rubrics and Writing: Demystifying Essays in AP® Psychology. It may seem like all you’re doing is reading article after article yet each article contains unique pieces of the puzzle needed for the upcoming test, so don’t quit. Print some of these articles and highlight the important information if you want a variety to your study method.

Day 4

• Read the FRQ Date Night. In your notebook, write up to 10 key points you want to remember.
• Complete all the Practice Questions in the Testing and Individual Differences section on Albert.io.
• Complete another section in your AP® style review guide. If you find your mind beginning to wander during these study sessions, try recalling a hilarious event from class. Maybe your teacher or a classmate told a joke or had a strange facial expression that made you laugh. The burst of endorphins produced by laughter will get you through these study sessions!

Day 5

• Print the article 5 Approaches to AP® Psychology Review. Highlight up to 5 key points you want to remember.
• Finish the remaining questions in the Biological Bases of Behavior Practice Questions section.
• Choose an FRQ from Albert.io or one from your teacher. Give yourself 50 minutes to write a response the question. It is highly recommended to ask your teacher to critique your writing.

Day 6

• Read the FRQ Preparing For a Big Race. In your notebook, write up to 10 key points to remember.
• Give yourself one hour to complete the entire Research Methods set of Practice Questions on Albert.io.
• 11 Tough Vocab Terms for AP® Psychology Research Methods is a nice read to compliment the above Practice Questions.
• Complete another section in your AP® style review guide.

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Day 1

• Read the article Classical Conditioning Review: AP® Psychology Crash Course.
• The Practice Questions in the Learning section will solidify what you have just read.
• Complete another section in your AP® style study guide. At this point, you should be nearing the end of your review book. If not, take more time tomorrow to complete another section.
• Time to play a little vocabulary game. Find two dice or use this on-line dice roller Roll the Dice. Roll the dice and study the matching vocabulary card numbers shown on each dice as well as the sum and product of the die together. For example – you rolled a 2 and a 4. Study vocabulary cards 2, 4, 6, and 8. If you’re using an online vocabulary program, click through twice, four times, six times, and eight times and study each corresponding word.

Day 2

• Read the article Evolutionary Perspective: AP® Psychology Crash Course. In your notebook, write up to 5 key points to remember.
• Complete the first 4 sets of Practice Questions in the Biological Bases of Behavior set of questions.
• Read 30 minutes from any book you choose. It is highly recommended to read for entertainment as well as study.

Day 3

• Finish the remaining Practice Questions on Albert.io
• Print the FRQ prompt Studying for a History Test and highlight up to 10 key points.
• Review your class notes from last week as well as your online or index card vocabulary library.

Day 4

• Finish the remaining Practice Questions in Developmental Psychology
• Choose an FRQ from Albert.io or one your teacher has provided. Give yourself 25 minutes to answer one FRQ.
• Read 30 minutes of your favorite fiction novel. It’s easy to forget to read for pleasure when you’re reading so much for study.

Day 5

• Test your knowledge with the Practice Questions in the Abnormal Behavior section AND the Treatment of Abnormal Behavior section.
• Check your progress on the Albert.io Check List. Review any areas that require more studying.
• Read the following article College Board Student Performance Q&A: 2013 AP® Psychology Free-Response Questions. In your notebook, write down up to 5 ways you could improve your writing based on this Q&A.

Day 6

• Complete another section in your AP® style review guide. Highlight up to 5 key points to remember and add any new vocabulary words to your vocabulary library.
• Read the following article College Board Student Performance Q&A: 2015 AP® Psychology Free-Response Questions.

As the test date approaches, be sure you are taking care of yourself by getting enough rest, eating healthy, and making the time to exercise. As an AP® Psychology student, you know the importance of these 3 aspects to your overall mental health. Congratulations on completing this one-month study guide.

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