AP Psychology/Developmental Psychology

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AP Psychology
  1. Introduction
  2. Scientific Foundations of Psychology
  3. Biological Bases of Behavior
  4. Sensation and Perception
  5. Learning
  6. Cognitive Psychology
  7. Developmental Psychology
  8. Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
  9. Clinical Psychology
  10. Social Psychology

Introduces how physical and social changes over humans’ lifespans can influence behavior and mental processes from a variety of perspectives.[1]

Objectives and Skills[edit | edit source]

Topics may include:[2]

  • Physical and social development in childhood
  • Theories of cognitive development in childhood
  • Adolescent development and challenges
  • Adulthood and aging
  • Theories of moral development
  • Gender and sexual orientation

Study Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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