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SynopsisThis concise and accessible text is structured and written to follow the new AP Course and Exam Description. Track student progress with unit reviews, assessments, and three full-length practice exams modeled on the new test., A concise and accessible student book developed by award-winning AP® Psychology teachers and distinguished college professors that presents the essential skills and content of the 2024 APS Psychology course, Contents aligned with the new AP® Psychology Course and Exam Description, Foundational Practices: The Science of Psychology Practice 1-Concept Application Practice 2-Research Methods and Design Practice 3-Data Interpretation Practice 4-Argumentation, Unit 1-The Biological Bases of Behavior (6 topics), Unit 2-Cognition (8 topics), Unit 3-Development and Learning (9 topics), Unit 4-Social Psychology and Personality (7 topics), Unit 5-Mental and Physical Health (5 topics), Each Practice includes, At a Glance: Key Terms and Overview for each skill within the practice, Direct instruction and modeling of each subskill, Abundant opportunities to apply skills in Think as a Psychologist features Each Unit includes, Learning objectives, Study guidance by Dr. Regan Gurung, author of Study Like a Champ, 5-9 instructional topics covering all topics in the CED, A special multicultural feature by Dr. Jeffery Mio, author of the college text Multicultural Psychology, Unit review with 15 multiple-choice questions and Article Analysis and Evidence-Based Free-Response Questions, Each Topic includes, Essential Question(s), All required content from the CED in an accessible style with relatable examples, Think as a Psychologist features to spiral the development of skills introduced in the Foundational Practices, Key Terms, 6-7 multiple-choice questions, including scenario-based and stimulus-based questions The book ends with a complete practice exam based on updated AP® question styles. A separate Teacher Resource is available for educators that includes full sample answers, additional activities, and access to two additional exams, classroom slides, and a pacing guide. A companion website provides links to open education resources that align with the course content.