AP psychology cram

Key Concepts to Study:

1. Research Methods
   • Types of Research: Experimental, Correlational, Observational
   • Ethical Guidelines
2. Biological Bases of Behavior
   • Neurons and Neurotransmitters
   • Brain Structures and Functions
   • Endocrine System
3. Developmental Psychology
   • Stages of Development: Cognitive, Social, Emotional
   • Major Theorists: Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky
4. Learning Theories
   • Classical Conditioning: Pavlov
   • Operant Conditioning: Skinner
   • Observational Learning: Bandura
5. Cognitive Psychology
   • Memory Models: Short-term, Long-term, Working Memory
   • Problem Solving and Decision Making
6. Motivation and Emotion
   • Theories of Motivation
   • Theories of Emotion: Cannon-Bard, James-Lange
7. Personality
   • Major Theories: Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Trait
   • Assessment Methods: Interviews, Questionnaires
8. Psychological Disorders
   • Classification of Disorders: DSM-5
   • Major Disorders: Anxiety, Mood, Personality, Schizophrenia
9. Therapies
   • Major Approaches: Psychotherapy, Biomedical therapies
   • Techniques and Effectiveness
10. Social Psychology
    • Key Concepts: Group Behavior, Social Influence, Attribution Theory
    • Major Studies: Milgram, Zimbardo