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This article relates to the AP test. For information about the IB test, see IB Psychology SL .


The Advanced Placement Psychology ('''AP Psychology''' or '''AP Psych''') course and corresponding exam is part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program . This course is tailored for students interested in the field of Psychology and as an opportunity to earn placement credit or exemption from a College -level psychology course.


TOPICS COVERED

The College Board provides a course of study to help educators prepare their students for the AP Psychology exam. The exam covers the following areas. The percentage indicates the portion of the multiple-choice section of the exam focused on each content area:


THE EXAM


The exam includes two sections: a 70 minute Multiple Choice section (about 100 questions) and a 50 minute Free Response section (2 prompts). The multiple choice forms two-thirds of the grade and the free-response provides the remaining third.


GRADE DISTRIBUTION

In the 2006 administration, 101,221 students took the exam from 3,860 schools. The mean score was 3.15.

The grade distribution for 2006 was:


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