Mr. Pugh prepares students for success!
PURPOSE
The purpose of AP Psychology is 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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
· Students will prepare to do acceptable work on the AP Psychology Examination.
· Students will study the major core concepts and theories of psychology. They will be able to define key terms and use them in their everyday vocabulary.
· Students will learn the basic skills of psychological research and be able to apply psychological concepts to their own lives.
· Students will develop critical thinking skills.
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT
All AP Psychology students have a summer assignment that must be turned in on the first day of class, August 14, 2013. Check out the assignment under the assignment tab at the top of the page.
