AP Psychology/Cognitive Psychology

Introduces the complex nature of how memory, intelligence, and other mental processes impact human behavior.[1]

Objectives and Skills

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Topics may include:[2]

  • The cognitive and physiological processes that make up memory
  • Forgetting and typical memory errors
  • The biological basis of short- and long-term memory
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving strategies
  • Biases and errors in thinking
  • Defining and measuring intelligence
  • The processes of learning and using language

Study Notes

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  1. College Board: AP Psychology
  2. College Board: AP Psychology