This updated manual offers detailed preparation for the AP Psychology exam and includes:Updated content and test questions based on the most recent version of the AP Psychology course objectivesThree full-length exams--one diagnostic test and two full-length practice testsAll test questions answered and explainedA review of all AP test topics, including research methods, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, personality, and treatment of disordersAn abnormal psychology chapter completely overhauled to reflect the latest changes to the DSMFifteen additional multiple-choice practice questions for each unit with explained answersAn analysis of the test's essay section with a sample annotated essayThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers. BONUS! An exclusive online exam included with the purchase of the book or the book with CD-ROM.

Barron's Essential 5
 Introduction: Using This Book
 The Fabulous 15
 Overview of the AP Psychology Exam
 Diagnostic Test

 1 History and Approaches
 2 Methods
 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
 4 Sensation and Perception
 5 States of Consciousness
 6 Learning
 7 Cognition
 8 Motivation and Emotion
 9 Developmental Psychology
 10 Personality
 11 Testing and Individual Differences
 12 Abnormal Psychology
 13 Treatment of Psychological Disorders
 14 Social Psychology
 15 Multiple-Choice Test-Taking Tips
 16 Answering Free-Response Qnestions
 17 Practice Tests

 Index