AP Prep-Psychology Instructor: Summer Cervantez Grades: 10-12 Spring Semester: June 30-July 18, 2025 Daily: 8:00 AM-12:20 PM This AP Prep Course in Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering foundational students that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and research methods across major units of study. Students will study the scientific foundations of psychology, covering research methods, ethical considerations, and the field’s historical development. They will examine the biological bases of behavior, focusing on brain structures, neurotransmitters, the nervous system, and genetics. They will explore sensation and perception, learning and cognition, memory processes, problem-solving, and intelligence. Students will analyze developmental psychology ,motivation, emotion, and stress, along with the psychological and biological influences on behavior. They will investigate social psychology and evaluate personality theories and psychological disorders, gaining an understanding of abnormal psychology and mental health. This course will prepare students for the AP Psychology Exam with in-depth content review and test-taking strategies. This course will require active participation in class discussions and activities and completion of assignments, presentations, and AP-style practice tests.