STUDY BY UNIT
AP Psychology Units
Choose a unit to review key concepts, vocabulary, and AP-style practice questions. All five units carry equal weight on the exam (15–25% each), so don't skip any of them.
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15–25%
Biological Bases of Behavior
Genetics, the nervous system, neurons, the brain, sleep, and sensation.
Open Unit 1 → 2 15–25%Cognition
Perception, thinking, decision-making, memory, and intelligence.
Open Unit 2 → 3 15–25%Development and Learning
Lifespan development, attachment, classical and operant conditioning.
Open Unit 3 → 4 15–25%Social Psychology and Personality
Attribution, social influence, group behavior, personality, motivation, and emotion.
Open Unit 4 → 5 15–25%Mental and Physical Health
Stress, coping, psychological disorders, and treatment approaches.
Open Unit 5 →