Correlations

Psychology, AP* Edition ©2007

Philip G. Zimbardo, Robert L. Johnson, Anne L. Weber, and Craig W. Gruber

Correlated with AP* Psychology 2005, 2006

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I. History and Approaches 2–4%

A. Logic, Philosophy, and History of Science 9
B. Approaches
1. Biological 15
2. Behavioral 17
3. Cognitive 16
4. Humanistic 17
5. Psychodynamic 16
6. Sociocultural 18
7. Evolutionary / Sociobiological 18 (Trait)

II. Research Methods 6–8%

A. Experimental, Correlational, and Clinical 28
1. Correlational 34
—observational 35
—survey 35
—clinical
B. Statistics 41
1. Descriptive 44
2. Inferential 48
C. Ethics in Research 37

III. Biological Basis of Behavior 8–10%

A. Physiological Techniques 62
B. Neuroanatomy 72
C. Functional Organization of Nervous System 77
D. Neural Transmission 72
E. Endocrine System 80
F. Genetics 66

IV. Sensation and Perception 7–9%

A. Thresholds 114
B. Sensory Mechanisms 119
C. Sensory Adaptation 113
D. Attention (163)
E. Perceptual Processes 136

V. States of Consciousness 2–4%

A. Sleep and Dreaming 166
B. Hypnosis 178
C. Psychoactive Drug Effects 181

VI. Learning 7–9%

A. Classical Conditioning 199
B. Operant Conditioning 206
C. Cognitive Processes in Learning 218
D. Biological Factors 223
E. Social Learning 224

VII. Cognition 8–10%

A. Memory 235
B. Language 267
C. Thinking 271
D. Problem Solving and Creativity 279

VIII. Motivation and Emotion 7–9%

A. Biological Basis 304
B. Theories of Motivation 318
C. Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Pain 325
D. Social Motives 319
E. Theories of Emotion 299
F. Stress 336

IX. Developmental Psychology 7–9%

A. Life Span Approach 364
B. Research Methods
1. Longitudinal (35)
2. Cross-sectional (35)
C. Heredity-Environment Issues 362
D. Developmental Theories 396
E. Dimensions of Development
1. Physical (all begin on 388)
2. Cognitive
3. Social
4. Moral
F. Sex Roles, Sex Differences 391

X. Personality 6–8%

A. Personality Theories and Approaches 411
B. Assessment Techniques 430
C. Self-Concept, Self-Esteem 431
D. Growth and Adjustment 438

XI. Testing and Individual Differences 5–7%

A. Standardization and Norms 453
B. Reliability and Validity 452
C. Types of Tests 454
D. Ethics and Standards in Testing 454
E. Intelligence 456
F. Heredity/Environment and Intelligence 463
G. Human Diversity 469

XII. Abnormal Psychology 7–9%

A. Definitions of Abnormality 485
B. Theories of Psychopathology 514
C. Diagnosis of Psychopathology 492
D. Anxiety Disorders 497
E. Somatoform Disorders 501
F. Mood Disorders 493
G. Schizophrenic Disorders 506
H. Organic Disorders 505, 513
I. Personality Disorders 513
J. Dissociative Disorders 502

XIII. Treatment of Psychological Disorders 5–7%

A. Treatment Approaches 525
1. Insight Therapies: 531
—psychodynamic 532
—humanistic 534
2. Behavioral Approaches 538
3. Cognitive Approaches 542
4. Biological Approaches 549
—psychopharmacology 549
—psychosurgery 553
B. Modes of Therapy 531
C. Community and Preventative Approaches 555

XIV. Social Psychology 7–9%

A. Group Dynamics 572
B. Attribution Processes 588
C. Interpersonal Attraction 584
D. Conformity, Compliance, Obedience 517
E. Attitudes and Attitude Change 590
F. Organizational Behavior 593
G. Aggression/Antisocial Behavior 596