Planning on taking the AP Psychology test? Below are some excellent test review preparation books for the Psychology subject exam. A good AP prep book provides review questions, study tips, explanations, practice questions, etc.
Cracking the AP Psychology Exam 2008 Edition.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Princeton Review (February 12, 2008)
Book Description
Scoring high on the AP Psychology Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about psychology—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Psychology Exam, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each psychology topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP Psychology tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Cracking the AP Psychology Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test.
Kaplan AP Psychology 2008 Edition
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Kaplan (January 1, 2008)
Book Description
* 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations
* Sample essays for free-response questions
* Diagnostic test to help assess your strengths
* Hundreds of practice questions
* Proven, test-specific score-raising strategies
* Concise review of all relevant material--from biopsychology to cognition.
Barron's AP Psychology, 2008 with CD
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Barrons, 3 edition (July 1, 2008)
Book Description
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. The accompanying CD-ROM presents two of the book’s practice tests with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring, as well as extensive subject review.
From the Inside Flap
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Three full-length practice tests in book reflect the actual AP Psychology Exam in length, subject matter, and difficulty
Enclosed CD-ROM features two practice tests with automatic scoring plus extensive subject review
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
Book Description
We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with
Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
Your choice of three customized study schedules-so you can pick the one that meets your needs
The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
