AP®︎ Psychology Unit 2: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 2 of AP Psychology – Cognition.
Unit 2: Cognition
This unit focuses on how we perceive, think, remember, and make decisions. It dives into memory systems, problem-solving strategies, and intelligence, while also addressing challenges like forgetting and cognitive biases.
Begin with Topic 2.1: PerceptionTo review Unit 2, go through each of the 8 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 2 test, pulled directly from the AP® Psychology curriculum.
Perception
Perception
- What Perception Is
- Filters That Shape Perception
- Attention and What We Miss
Thinking, Problem-Solving, Judgments, and Decision-Making
Thinking, Problem-Solving, Judgments, and Decision-Making
- How Thinking Organizes Information
- Problem-Solving Strategies
- What Influences Judgment and Decision-Making
Introduction to Memory
Introduction to Memory
- What Memory Is
- Types of Memory
- The Multi-Store Model
Encoding Memories
Encoding Memories
- What Encoding Is
- Encoding Strategies That Improve Memory
- How Study Timing Changes Encoding
Storing Memories
Storing Memories
- Memory Storage Systems
- How Information Stays in Memory
- Rehearsal and Stronger Retention
Retrieving Memories
Retrieving Memories
- What Memory Retrieval Is
- Recall and Recognition
- Retrieval Cues That Make Memory Easier
Forgetting and Other Memory Challenges
Forgetting and Other Memory Challenges
- Why Memories Fail
- Main Causes of Forgetting
- When Memory Becomes Inaccurate
Intelligence and Achievement
Intelligence and Achievement
- What Intelligence Is
- How Intelligence Is Measured
- Culture, Bias, and the Uses and Misuses of IQ
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