AP Psychology

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About the Exam

The AP Psychology Exam will test your understanding of the psychological concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to analyze behavioral studies.

Exam Duration
2hrs

Exam Date

Thu, May 9, 2024

12 PM Local

AP Psychology Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Psychology Exam.

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Exam Components

Section I: Multiple Choice

100 questions 1hr 10mins 67% of Score

You’ll be asked to:

  • Define, describe, and explain content from a range of course topics
  • Apply skills related to course concepts, theories, and scientific data and methods

Section II: Free Response

2 questions 50mins 33% of Score

In the free-response section, you’ll respond to two questions with written answers. You’ll be asked to:

  • Explain behavior and apply theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks or subdomains in the field of psychology
  • Analyze psychological research studies, including analyzing and interpreting quantitative data

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Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information

Go to the Exam Questions and Scoring Information section of the AP Psychology Exam page on AP Central to review the latest released free-response questions and scoring information.

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Past Exam Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information

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AP Psychology Course and Exam Description

This is the core document for the course. It clearly lays out the course content and describes the exam and AP Program in general.

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Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations for the through-course assessment and the end-of-course exam. If you’re using assistive technology and need help accessing the PDFs in this section in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected]. For information about taking AP Exams, or other College Board assessments, with accommodations, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities website.

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