Barron's AP Psychology [Paperback]

Robert McEntarffer (Author), Allyson J. Weseley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764136658 | ISBN-13: 978-0764136658 | Publication Date: July 1, 2007 | Edition: 3

This updated manual presents an extensive subject review covering all test topics plus three full-length practice tests that reflect the actual AP Psychology Exam in length, subject matter, and degree of difficulty. All test questions are answered and explained. Test topics reviewed include research methods, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, personality, abnormal psychology, and treatment of disorders. This manual also presents an overview of the test, extra multiple-choice questions for practice and review, test-taking tips, and an analysis of the test's essay question with a sample essay.

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Three full-length practice tests in book reflect the actual AP Psychology Exam in length, subject matter, and difficulty

AP Psychology topics reviewed included research methods, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, personality, abnormal psychology, and treatment of disorders

Helpful additional features include an overview of the test, extra multiple-choice practice questions, test-taking tips, and an analysis of the test's essay question with a sample essay
2008

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 3 edition (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764136658
• ISBN-13: 978-0764136658
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous study guide!, July 26, 2008

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Sarah L. L. Carlson (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barron's AP Psychology (Paperback)

I used this book to prepare for the AP Psychology exam and was thrilled! I had never taken a psychology course before and thought it would be challenging to try to succeed on the exam to earn college credit. It was easy to read and the practice test questions were extremely similar to those on the actual exam. I was excited to hear that I received a 5 on my exam... and the only aid I used was this book! I would recommend this to anyone.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could be better, May 1, 2011

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Harold Katz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barron's AP Psychology with CD-ROM (Barron's AP Psychology Exam (W/CD)) (Paperback)

I am in the process of studying for the AP exam. I think that this book gives a great overview of all of the different topics. They are quick, but informative, and there are test questions specifically for each topic, so that was very helpful.

However, I am becoming increasingly frustrated with repeated questions. In one practice test, the exact same question was on their twice. I just took the one on the CD after taking all of the ones in the book, and I noticed a good amount of questions that I have already seen. There was one about systematic desensitization that I have seen on two separate tests.

Also, I have noticed a few contradictions in the book. For example, in the review part of the book it says that rational emotive behavior therapy is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapies "combine the ideas and techniques of cognitive and behavioral psychologists." Then, in a question in practice test 2, it asks "What kind of therapy involves both behavioral and cognitive interventions?" Rational emotive behavior therapy is an option, but not the correct answer because it is "strictly cognition." Now I'm just confused (good thing my AP test is tomorrow). I know it will not make or break my score, but it is still rather annoying.

Overall, really useful in providing an easy and organized way to review, but there are some aspects that could definitely be improved.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barron's AP Psychology with CD, July 6, 2010

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Carol_in_WV (WV) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Barron's AP Psychology with CD-ROM (Barron's AP Psychology Exam (W/CD)) (Paperback)

My son just finished the 10th grade. Midway through the year, he registered for an online Psychology class, not AP. We decided that it would be worth it to register for the AP Psychology test in May, knowing that his AP result could not hurt him and might help. Perhaps a month before the exam, we ordered this book.

There are two sample tests on paper and two on CD. These were great, because there was a table to key the missed questions to the subject areas. This helped to identify strengths and weaknesses. It is certainly easier to do this using the CD test, since the program tabulates that information for you; it is much quicker than manually scoring and matching up paper test results. If he uses an AP review book for any future classes, I would certainly pay the difference and get the CD.

The bottom line: he passed the AP exam. He was the only student in his online class, so no study partners, no class discussions, and not an AP course to begin with. I'm certain that taking the class was important, and provided the volume of information tested. But I think that this book helped him prepare to be tested, helped to fine tune areas where more study would help, and even provided some useful strategies (this was his first AP exam).

It was well worth the purchase price.