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AP Psychology Level: Adv. Placement Prerequisite: Any student who wishes to enroll in AP Psychology must have completed the history requirements for graduation. S/he must also have earned a grade of 85 or better in history during the previous year or receive the recommendation of two of the following: a teacher, administrator or guidance counselor. The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Areas covered include: history of psychology; research methods; biological bases of behavior; sensation and perception; cognitive psychology; physical, social and emotional development; abnormal behavior and therapies; social psychology; and gender differences. This is a rigorous and demanding course requiring students to have a strong work ethic, to read at a rigorous pace, and to complete a variety of writing assignments. Students are expected to demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills and independent work habits. This course follows the APA guidelines for Advanced Placement Psychology, and all students are expected to take the AP exam.
 * 1) 02441 Credit: 1.0 (Full-year)

**Ms. Pember's AP Psych Classes**
Link to information on previously offered Psychology courses at MHS: Psychology Elective 2010-2011