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AP Psychology Multiple-Choice Strategies

Having some AP Psychology multiple-choice strategies in your arsenal will help you perform your best on test day. Knowing how to study terminology, pace yourself, and make educated guesses can help you get your goal score.

What’s tested on the AP Psychology Exam?

The AP Psychology exam is divided into two sections. Section I gives you 70 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions covering a variety of topics from introductory psychology. Section II gives you 50 minutes to answer two free-response questions.

AP Psychology Free Response Strategies

Prompts on Part II of the AP Psychology exam begin with a paragraph that describes the context for the question, perhaps providing the details of an experiment or describing the situation of an individual facing some life challenge. Read more for tips on how to tackle the free response section.

AP Psychology Quiz

In order to track your progress in preparing for the AP Psychology Exam, it’s important to take quizzes and practice tests from time to time. You can start with this six-question quiz that spans several of the topics you’ll see on the AP Psychology Exam.

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AP Psychology Notes: Sensation and Perception

Check out our AP Psychology: Sensation and Perception key definitions and takeaways. You’ll find a printable version of the notes that you can save, take notes on, and use to supplement your learning in class.

AP Psychology Notes: Developmental Psychology

Check out our AP Psychology: Developmental Psychology key definitions and takeaways. You’ll find a printable version of the notes that you can save, take notes on, and use to supplement your learning in class.

AP Psychology Notes: Abnormal Psychology

Check out our AP Psychology: Abnormal Psychology key definitions and takeaways. You’ll find a printable version of the notes that you can save, take notes on, and use to supplement your learning in class.

AP Psychology Prep Resources

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Prep for the AP Psychology Exam

Learn about the AP Psychology Exam

AP Psychology Multiple-Choice Strategies

What’s tested on the AP Psychology Exam?

AP Psychology Free Response Strategies

AP Psychology Quiz

AP Psychology Notes: Sensation and Perception

AP Psychology Notes: Developmental Psychology

AP Psychology Notes: Abnormal Psychology

AP Psychology Prep Resources

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