AP Psychology

Course Overview 课程介绍

AP 心理相当于大学心理导论，2024-25 起为 5 单元新框架，4 分以上可换学分。

AP Psychology, administered by the College Board, is equivalent to a university introductory psychology course. From 2024-25 the framework is organized into five units—biological bases, cognition, development and learning, social psychology, and mental/physical health—with strong emphasis on scientific method and empirical research.

Key Facts 基本信息

Sub-Exam Topics 子科目章节

5 单元：生物基础、认知、发展与学习、社会心理、身心健康。

• PsychUnit 1. Biological Bases of Behavior
  Neurons and neurotransmitters; brain structures and functions; genetics and evolutionary psychology; sensation and perception
• PsychUnit 2. Cognition
  Memory encoding, storage and retrieval; thinking and problem solving; language acquisition and processing; intelligence
• PsychUnit 3. Development and Learning
  Classical and operant conditioning; observational learning; cognitive development; lifespan development
• PsychUnit 4. Social Psychology
  Attitudes and attitude change; conformity and obedience; prejudice and group behavior; interpersonal attraction
• PsychUnit 5. Mental and Physical Health
  Psychological disorders and diagnosis; treatments; stress and health psychology; motivation and emotion

Exam Structure 考试结构

Credit Transfer 学分转换与衔接

4/5 分常换算心理导论（如 PSYCH 101），心理/教育专业常作免修前置。

AP Psychology is scored 1–5; most US colleges grant credit for 4 or 5, typically mapping to Introductory Psychology (e.g., PSYCH 101). Psychology, neuroscience and education programs often accept a 4/5 as a prerequisite waiver. Policies vary by institution.