Barron's AP Psychology Flash Cards

by Robert McEntarffer Ph.D., Allyson J. Weseley Ed.D.

Overview

This set of 500 flash cards will help you understand and appropriately use psychological vocabulary terms frequently found in the multiple choice and free response sections of the AP Psychology exam. Each 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" card features:

A frequently used psychology term on one side, with definitions, synonyms, explanations, and examples on the reverse side

The context for the term, or the areas of psychology in which the term is most often used

A punch-hole in one corner that accommodates an enclosed metal key-ring-style card holder, allowing students to arrange flash cards in any sequence

Cards are organized by topic, including: History, Methods, Biology, Consciousness, Cognition, Motivation, and more. A great study aid to be used alone or in tandem with Barron’s AP Psychology test prep manual.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438001531
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Series
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	500
Sales rank:	1,112,830
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 5.10(h) x 3.20(d)

About the Author

Rob McEntarffer taught AP Psychology at Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE for over 13 years and Introductory Psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University for over 7 years. He earned a B.S. in teaching of psychology at the University of Nebraska, a master’s degree in educational psychology, and a Ph.D. in education. He has extensive experience in scoring the Advanced Placement Psychology free-response questions, having served as a Reader, Table Leader, and as the high school Question Leader. He is past chair of the national organization Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, worked with the committee on the National Standards for the Teaching of High School Psychology, and is involved in writing assessment materials for high school and college level introductory psychology textbooks. He works as an assessment specialist for his school district.

Allyson Weseley has taught AP Psychology and run a Behavioral Science Research Program at Roslyn High School in Roslyn Heights, NY for over 20 years. Her students have enjoyed great success on the AP exam, with a 100% passing rate and well over 80% earning 5’s. She earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology at Princeton University, a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a doctorate from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Weseley has served as a Reader and Table Leader for the AP Psychology exam, published a number of psychology-related activities, led several psychology teacher workshops, and served on the Board of Teachers of Psychology in the Secondary Schools.