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Course description: “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.” (College Board, 2008, 2009 AP Psychology Course Description, 3)
The goal of the AP Psychology course is to provide the student with a learning experience that mirrors most college introductory psychology courses. Students will gain knowledge of key theories and concepts of the many subfields within psychology, and they will apply skills in understanding and critiquing psychological research. Emphasis will be made on the development of critical psychological reasoning skills that challenge students to think, as well as improving communicative skills.
Our course will often use the course management system, Moodle, for tests. To use Moodle, go to http://moodle.jcisd.org and log in using your JHS login information. Then search for JHS AP Psychology.