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CLEP* INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY Everything you need to pass the exam and get the college credits you deserve. CLEP* is the most popular credit-by-examination program in the country, accepted by more than 2,900 colleges and universities. For over 15 years, REA has helped students pass their CLEP* exams and earn college credits while reducing their tuition costs. DIAGNOSTIC EXAM TO FOCUS YOUR STUDY
Our online diagnostic exam pinpoints your strengths and shows you exactly where you need to focus your study. Armed with this information, you can personalize your prep and review where you need it the most. MOST COMPLETE SUBJECT REVIEW
Our targeted review covers all the material youll be expected to know for the exam and includes a glossary of must-know psychology terms. TWO FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE EXAMS
The online REA Study Center gives you two full-length practice tests and the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available today. Instant score reports help you zero in on the topics that give you trouble now and show you how to arrive at the correct answer—so youll be prepared on test day. Access the REA Study Center at: www.REA.com/StudyCenter
About the Author
Don J. Sharpsteen is the recipient of the University of Missouri-Rolla College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award. He received his doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Denver in 1988. Dr. Sharpsteen has taught courses in social psychology, personality, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, learning, psychoanalysis, evolutionary psychology, close relationships, research methods, and statistics.
His current research focuses on the cognitive representation of emotion knowledge and on the social psychological processes involved in gossip. His research has been published in a variety of psychology journals and edited books. He is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Table of Contents
ContentsAbout the Author
About Research & Education Association
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
Passing the CLEP Introductory Psychology Exam
Getting Started
The REA Study Center
An Overview of the Exam
All About the CLEP Program
Options for Military Personnel and Veterans
SSD Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities
6-Week Study Plan
Test-Taking Tips
The Day of the Exam
Online Diagnostic Test
Chapter 2
History and Methods
Psychologys History
Modern Approaches to Understanding Human Behavior
Research Methods
Chapter 3
Biological Bases of Behavior
Neurons
Neurotransmitters
Sub-Systems of the Nervous System
Brain Organization
Chapter 4
Sensation and Perception
Sensation
Perception
Chapter 5
Consciousness
Patterns of Waking and Sleeping
Sleep Disorders
Dreams
Altered States of Consciousness
Chapter 6
Learning
Non-Associative Learning
Associative Learning
Chapter 7
Cognition
Thinking
Language
Memory
Intelligence
Chapter 8
Motivation and Emotion
Motivation
Emotions
Chapter 9
Development
Developmental Research Methods
Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development
Eriksons Theory of Psycho-Social Development
Chapter 10
Personality
The Psychoanalytic Approach
The Humanistic Approach
The Social-Cognitive Approach
The Individual Difference (or Trait) Approach
Chapter 11
Psychological Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Schizophrenia
Somatoform Disorders
Personality Disorders
Explanations for Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 12
Psychological Therapies
The Psychoanalytic Approach
The Humanistic Approach
The Cognitive Approach
The Learning (or Behavioral) Approach
The Biological (or Medical) Approach
Chapter 13
Social Psychology
Social Cognition
Social Influence
Social Relations - Aggression and Altruism Chapter 14
Testing, Measurement, and Statistics
Reliability, Validity, and Standardization
Descriptive Statistics and Statistical Inference
Practice Test 1
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Answer Sheets
Glossary
Index