AP Psychology
Mrs. Cari Weiffenbach
cweiffenbach@nbcusd.org
(815) 765-3311 extension 9551
Course Description
AP Psychology is a one- year introductory
class designed to provide students with a learning
experience equivalent to that of a college level
psychology course. Students who pass the AP
examination given in the spring have opportunity to
earn college credit.
Goals for the Class
1.Learn
2.Have Fun
3.Pass the AP Exam
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the
study of human
behavior.
Requirements of the Class
Don’t be this guy
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Notes inside and outside of class
Reading and vocabulary outside of class
Put in the effort outside of class
Set a goal to pass the AP exam
Have a great attitude – if you don’t, we may have to analyze
you! 
Outside Time Commitment
45-1 Hour Each Night Outside of Class
Chapter
Reading and
Vocabulary
Topics Covered
•History, Approaches, and Research Methods
•Biological Basis for Behavior (The Brain)
•Developmental Psychology
•Consciousness
•Sensation and Perception
•Learning, Memory, Thinking, and Language
•Motivation, Emotion, Stress, and Health
•Testing and Individual Resources
•Personality
•Abnormal Psychology
•Treatment of Disorders
•Social Psychology (Student Favorite)
On a Personal Note
If you have been invited to take AP
Psychology, I really hope that you
enroll. It is my sincere hope that this is
one of those courses that you will
remember when you look back at your
high school years. If you are open to
new ideas and working hard, I believe
AP Psychology is a great class for you.
Helpful Links
http://cweiffenbach.weebly.com/ap-psychology.html
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-psychology
More
Questions?
Feel free to
ask!
What Current Students Say
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adl6E6S6ryk
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFs8m8htIS8
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21xWM7NVWe
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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H_M38TXAZw