The AP Psychology Exam is relatively similar in format to the AP Human Geography Exam that many students take as Freshmen. Unlike the AP Histories, the skills required for success fit with AP Psychology alone, they do not necessarily transfer as easily to other AP courses, although much of the content and skill development can be helpful in other classes.
Test Format
Section I: Multiple Choice
Section II: Free Response Questions
- 100 Questions in 70 minutes
- Each question stands alone
- Some questions come with a stimulus
- Most questions have no stimulus
- All questions require at least one of the following skills
- Define content from the course
- Explain content from the course
- Analyze research studies in psychology
- Analyze & Interpret quantitative data
Section II: Free Response Questions
- 2 Free Response Questions in 50 minutes
- Both questions are required
- Question 1 generally will include
- A scenario regarding an individual's behavior, experiences, thoughts, or surroundings
- A question or statement asking the student to apply one or more of the following to the scenario
- Specific Psychology Theory
- Specific Psychology Concept
- Specific Psychological Subdomain
- Question 1 will include 7 specific terms for the student to apply to the scenario
- Students should answer each concept in order
- Question 2 generally will include
- A scenario regarding psychological research
- A scenario including quantitative data
- A question or statement asking the student to do one or more of the following in relation to the scenario
- Analyze psychological research studies
- Analyze quantitative data
- Interpret quantitative data