AP Psychology (250-AP)
1 Credit
Grades 12
AP Psychology is a course designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college level psychology class. This course will provide a general survey of various topics in psychology. Initially students learn about “what is psychology” in the introduction and history of psychology unit. Other topics covered include: research methods in psychology, biology and behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, and cognition. Furthermore, this course will address psychological development, emotion and motivations, personality, intelligence testing, psychological disorders and therapies, and social psychology. Students are expected to perform at a college level of study and prepare themselves for the AP exam. This course is designed and offered to seniors only at WLHS.

Standards, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for AP Psychology