CLEP* STUDY GUIDE

Introductory Psychology

The only study guide that teaches you what you need to know to pass the Introductory Psychology exam (with no prior knowledge needed), and is constantly updated based on student feedback to guarantee you the best possible results.

About the CLEP* Exam

The Introductory Psychology CLEP exam is designed to test the student on material that would typically be taught in a one-semester undergraduate college course in Introductory Psychology. One of InstantCert’s most popular courses, our flashcards for this subject will thoroughly prepare you for the exam, familiarizing you with the basic facts, concepts, and principles learned by any first-year psychology student.

Topics Covered in this Course

History, Approaches, Methods

History of psychology
Approaches: biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic
Research methods: experimental, clinical, correlational
Ethics in research

Biological Bases of Behavior

Endocrine system
Etiology
Functional organization of the nervous system
Genetics
Neuroanatomy
Physiological techniques

Developmental Psychology

Dimensions of development: physical, cognitive, social, moral
Gender identity and sex roles
Heredity-environment issues
Research methods: longitudinal, cross- sectional
Theories of development

Personality

Assessment techniques
Growth and adjustment
Personality theories and approaches
Research methods: idiographic, nomothetic
Self-concept, self-esteem

Psychological disorders and health

Affective disorders
Anxiety disorders
Dissociative disorders
Health, stress, and coping
Personality disorders
Psychoses
Somatoform disorders
Theories of psychopathology

Psychological disorders and health

Behavioral therapies
Biological and drug therapies
Cognitive therapies
Community and preventive approaches
Insight therapies: psychodynamic and humanistic approaches

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