AP Psychology

Intended to prepare students for the AP examination in psychology, this course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. Students become familiar with the various branches of psychology and the methodologies used by psychologists. Physiological, psychodynamic and behavioral schools of thought are all addressed. Key topics include personality theory, developmental psychology, psychopathology and treatment, theories of motivation, emotion and learning, and social psychology. Students are evaluated on a variety of assignments including projects, quizzes and tests and are introduced to psychological research. Interview with: Dr. Turchin Produced by: Vedant Kenkare

Om Podcasten

Created by the Harker Podcast Network, Courses at Harker serves to help students make more informed decisions about the courses they take. The episodes, featuring interviews with the teachers of the courses, should provide students with a better understanding of the various courses at Harker Upper School.