❮ 3
What You Need to Know About the
AP Psychology Exam
In THIS CHAPTER
Summary: Learn what topics are tested, how the test is scored, and basic
test-taking information.Key ideas
✪ AP Psychology is equivalent to a college-level introductory psychology
course.
✪ Most, but not all, colleges will award credit for a score of 4 or 5.
✪ Multiple-choice questions account for two-thirds of your final score.
✪ There is NO penalty for guessing.
✪ Free-response questions account for one-third of your final score.
✪ Your composite score on the two test sections is converted to a score
on the 1-to-5 scale.Background Information
The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program enables high school students to
study college-level subjects. Most colleges grant credit, placement, or both for qualifying
AP exam grades. You may want to check with the colleges of your choice to find out their
policies. Enrollment in AP Psychology has increased annually since its inception to become
one of the most popular of 35 AP courses and exams offered.KEY IDEACHAPTER
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