Exam Domains
1 History and Approaches
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2 Research Methods
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3 Biological Bases of Behavior
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4 Sensation and Perception
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5 States of Consciousness
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6 Learning
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7 Cognition
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8 Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
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9 Developmental Psychology
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10 Testing and Individual Differences
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11 Abnormal Behavior
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12 Treatment of Abnormal Behavior
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13 Social Psychology
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Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Free Response
FormatPaper-based; two sections: multiple choice and free response. Administered at school in May. AP Studio Art/Drawing: portfolio submission. AP Research/Seminar: academic paper and oral presentation.
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsSchool ID or government-issued photo ID required. Name on registration must match ID exactly.
RenewalNot required -- AP scores never expire; once earned, scores are valid indefinitely.
Retake PolicyAP exams are offered once per year in May. Students may retake the exam in a subsequent year; there is no same-year retake. Scores from all attempts are reported to colleges unless the student requests score cancellation.