CLEP® Introductory Psychology Book + Online

Don J. Sharpsteen

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN: 9780738610177
• eBook ISBN: 9780738670676
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Study Aids
• Subtopic: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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• Diagnostic exam: Pinpoint what you already know and what you need to study.
• Targetedsubject review: Learn what you'll be tested on.
• Two full-length practice exams: Zero in on the topics that give you trouble now so you'll be confident and prepared on test day.
• Glossary of key terms: Round out your prep with must-know vocabulary.

This study guide is fully aligned with the DSM-5 classification system on which the exam is based. REA is America's recognized leader in CLEP preparation. Our test prep helps you earn valuable college credit, save on tuition, and accelerate your path to a college degree.

CHAPTER 1

Passing the CLEP Introductory Psychology Exam

CHAPTER 1

PASSING THE CLEP INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY EXAM

Congratulations! You’re joining the millions of people who have discovered the value and educational advantage offered by the College Board’s College-Level Examination Program, or CLEP. This test prep covers everything you need to know about the CLEP Introductory Psychology exam, and will help you earn the college credit you deserve while reducing your tuition costs.

GETTING STARTED

There are many different ways to prepare for a CLEP exam. What’s best for you depends on how much time you have to study and how comfortable you are with the subject matter. To score your highest, you need a system that can be customized to fit you: your schedule, your learning style, and your current level of knowledge.

This book, and the online tools in the CLEP package, allow you to create a personalized study plan through three simple steps: assessment of your knowledge, targeted review of exam content, and reinforcement in the areas where you need the most help.

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Let’s get started and see how this system works.

Test Yourself & Get Feedback	Score reports from your online diagnostic and practice tests give you a fast way to pinpoint what you already know and where you need to spend more time studying.
Review with the Book	Study the topics tested on the CLEP exam. Targeted review chapters cover everything you need to know.
Improve Your Score	Armed with your score reports, you can personalize your study plan. Review the parts of the book where you’re weakest and study the answer explanations for the test questions you answered incorrectly.

THE REA STUDY CENTER

The best way to personalize your study plan and focus on your weaknesses is to get feedback on what you know and what you don’t know. At the online REA Study Center, you can access two types of assessment: a diagnostic exam and full-length practice exams. Each of these tools provides true-to-format questions and delivers a detailed score report that follows the topics set by the College Board.

Diagnostic Exam

Before you begin your review with the book, take the online diagnostic exam. Use your score report to help evaluate your overall understanding of the subject, so you can focus your study on the topics where you need the most review.

Full-Length Practice Exams

These practice tests give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. After you’ve finished reviewing with the book, test what you’ve learned by taking the first of the two online practice exams. Review your score report, then go back and study any topics you missed. Take the second practice test to ensure you have mastered the material and are ready for test day.

$1.99 unlocks the CLEP online tools at www.rea.com/studycenter

If you’re studying and don’t have Internet access, you can take the printed tests in the book. These are the same practice tests offered at the REA Study Center, but without the added benefits of timed testing conditions and diagnostic score reports. Because the actual exam is computer-based, we recommend you take at least one practice test online to simulate test-day conditions.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE EXAM

The CLEP Introductory Psychology exam consists of approximately 95 multiple-choice questions, each with five possible answer choices, to be answered in 90 minutes.

The exam covers the material one would find in a college-level introductory psychology course. The exam stresses basic facts and principles, as well as general theoretical approaches used by psychologists.

They approximate breakdown of topics is as follows:

8–9%	History, Approaches, Methods
8–9%	Biological Bases of Behavior
7–8%	Sensation and Perception
5–6%	States of Consciousness
10–11%	The Sociological Perspective
8–9%	Cognition
7–8%	Motivation and Emotion
7–8%	Personality
8–9%	Psychological Disorders and Health
7–8%	Treatment of Psychological Disorders
7–8%	Social Psychology
3–4%	Statistics, Tests, and Measurement

ALL ABOUT THE CLEP program

What is the CLEP?

CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in North America. CLEP exams are available in 33 subjects and test the material commonly required in an introductory-level college course. Examinees can earn from three to twelve credits at more than 2,900 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. For a complete list of the CLEP subject examinations offered, visit the College Board website: www.collegeboard.org/clep.

Who takes CLEP exams?

CLEP exams are typically taken by people who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and who wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP program is designed to reward examinees for learning—no matter where or how that knowledge was acquired.

Although most CLEP examinees are adults returning to college, many graduating high school seniors, enrolled college students, military personnel, veterans, and international students take CLEP exams to earn college credit or to demonstrate their ability to perform at the college level. There are no prerequisites, such as age or educational status, for taking CLEP examinations. However, because policies on granting credits vary among colleges, you should contact the particular institution from which you wish to receive CLEP credit.

Who administers the exam?

CLEP exams are developed by the College Board, administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and involve the assistance of educators from throughout the United States. The test development process is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.

When and where is the exam given?

CLEP exams are administered year-round at more than 1,200 test centers in the United States and can be arranged for candidates abroad on request. To find the test center nearest you and to register for the exam, contact the CLEP Program:

CLEP Services

P.O. Box 6600

Princeton, NJ 08541-6600

Phone: [phone] (8 A.M. to 6 P.M. ET)

Fax: [phone]

Website: www.collegeboard.org/clep

OPTIONS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS

CLEP exams are available free of charge to eligible military personnel and eligible civilian employees. All the CLEP exams are available at test centers on college campuses and military bases. Contact your Educational Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist for more information. Visit the DANTES or College Board websites for details about CLEP opportunities for military personnel.

Eligible U.S. veterans can claim reimbursement for CLEP exams and administration fees pursuant to provisions of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004. For details on eligibility and submitting a claim for reimbursement, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/testing.htm.

CLEP can be used in conjunction with the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which applies to veterans returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of operation. Because the GI Bill provides tuition for up to 36 months, earning college credits with CLEP exams expedites academic progress and degree completion within the funded timeframe.

SSD ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES

Many test candidates qualify for extra time to take the CLEP exams, but you must make these arrangements in advance. For information, contact:

College Board Services for Students with Disabilities

P.O. Box 6226

Princeton, NJ 08541-6226

Phone: [phone] (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET)

TTY: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [email protected]

6-WEEK STUDY PLAN

Although our study plan is designed to be used in the six weeks before your exam, it can be condensed to three weeks by combining each two-week period into one.

Be sure to set aside enough time—at least two hours each day—to study. The more time you spend studying, the more prepared and relaxed you will feel on the day of the exam.

Week	Activity
1	Take the Diagnostic Exam. The score report will identify topics where you need the most review.
2—4	Study the review chapters. Use your diagnostic score report to focus your study.
5	Take Practice Tes...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• About the Author
• About Research & Education Association
• Acknowledgments
• CHAPTER 1 Passing the CLEP Introductory Psychology
• CHAPTER 2 History and Methods
• CHAPTER 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
• CHAPTER 4 Sensation and Perception
• CHAPTER 5 Consciousness
• CHAPTER 6 Learning
• CHAPTER 7 Cognition
• CHAPTER 8 Motivation and Emotion
• CHAPTER 9 Development
• CHAPTER 10 Personality
• CHAPTER 11 Psychological Disorders
• CHAPTER 12 Psychological Therapies
• CHAPTER 13 Social Psychology
• CHAPTER 14 Testing, Measurement, and Statistics
• Practice Test 1 (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)
• Practice Test 2 (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)
• Glossary
• Index