Overview of the history of psychology, major approaches, and research methods.

Understanding of psychological ethics, validity, reliability, and experimental design.

Study of the nervous system, neurons, neurotransmitters, and brain structures.

Analysis of the endocrine system, genetics, and evolutionary psychology.

Exploration of sensory processes, including vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Understanding of perception, sensory adaptation, and perceptual illusions.

Examination of states of consciousness, including sleep, dreams, and altered states.

Analysis of circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders.

Study of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.

Understanding of reinforcement schedules, shaping, and learning theories.

Exploration of memory processes, including encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Analysis of memory models, forgetting, and memory improvement strategies.

Examination of thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and language.

Understanding of cognitive biases, heuristics, and problem-solving strategies.

Study of lifespan development, including biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes.

Analysis of theories of development, attachment, and parenting styles.

Exploration of theories of motivation, hunger, thirst, and sexual motivation.

Understanding of emotion, stress, coping strategies, and psychological disorders.

Examination of psychological disorders, including diagnosis, classification, and treatment.

Analysis of therapy approaches, including psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic therapies.

Study of social influence, conformity, obedience, and group dynamics.

Exploration of prejudice, discrimination, aggression, attraction, and altruism.

Administration of practice tests and review sessions covering all key topics.

Emphasis on exam-taking strategies, essay writing, and critical analysis of psychological research.