How to Prepare for the AP Psychology (Barron's AP Psychology Exam) [Paperback]

Robert McEntarffer (Author), Allyson Weseley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764123491 | ISBN-13: 978-0764123498 | Publication Date: December 2, 2003 | Edition: 2

Updated to reflect the most recent tests, this manual presents a detailed subject review covering all AP Psychology test topics plus a diagnostic test and two full-length practice exams. All test questions are answered and explained. The authors also provide a valuable overview of the test with explanations of how it is scored. Added test preparation material includes extra multiple-choice questions, test-taking tips, and an analysis of the essay question with a sample essay.

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Review

This brand-new edition of the AP Psychology test preparation manual comes with a CD-ROM that contains virtually all of the book’s contents, including its practice exams. Presented here are two full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explained, an overview of the AP psychology exam, study tips, test-taking strategies, essay writing advice, and an extensive subject review. Topics reviewed include research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, personality, abnormal psychology, treatment of disorders, and social psychology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

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Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the AP Psychology Exam

Read and understand the authors’ overview of the AP Psychology

Devise your personal study plan for success

Use this book’s subject review to improve your skills in all test topics

Take the book’s practice tests and score your results

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions

It’s Your Path To a Higher AP Test Score

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (December 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764123491
• ISBN-13: 978-0764123498
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have never encountered a more perfect review book, October 18, 2004

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Joseph Shapiro (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Prepare for the AP Psychology (Barron's AP Psychology Exam) (Paperback)

I never took a psychology course in my life, but one day, for some reason or another, I decided to take the AP psychology exam. I picked up this book, read it throughly and took the tests at the back. On test day, I was literally laughing because the test was EXACTLY the material presented in the Barron's book. I breezed through effortlessly and got a 5. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the makers of this book- i cannot tell you my appreciation, and i applaud your production of an outstanding review book. If you truly know every concept in this book, I cannot, in anyway, foresee a score less than a 5.

by the way, the tests at the back of the book are slightly more complicated than the real thing, so don't be alarmed if you miss 10 or 15...keep in mind i was laughing on test day.

thank you barron's

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great review and reference, October 11, 2005

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Greg Schreiter "gregy55902" (Rochester, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the AP Psychology (Barron's AP Psychology Exam) (Paperback)

This is one of the most helpful Barron's review books because it has everything that is useful to you, the test-taker. It even has a table of contents, with the percentages next to each chapter reflecting how significant the material in the chapter is to the test.

As with all Barron's, the test questions are harder than the actual test, so if you get a 5 on the practice tests, you are essentially guaranteed a 5 on the exam. If you are still unsure, buy "5 steps to a 5: ap psychology" just to "be sure."

Get this book as a supplement to your AP Psychology textbook for review. Or, as another reviewer stated, you can buy this review book if you haven't taken AP psychology and would like college credit. It's not as easy as he says- but it's much easier with this book. Overall, a very comprehensive guide, well worth your $12.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good source even for students not taking the ap course, November 19, 2005

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Shirley (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the AP Psychology (Barron's AP Psychology Exam) (Paperback)

I took the regular psychology course offered at my school last year since ap psychology was not offered. I used this review book as my only source to study for the test for 4 months and managed to get a 4 on the test(didn't study the terms enough...). strongly recommend this review book for students who want to get a 4 or 5 on the test. good luck!