COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS (WITH
RATIONALES)
PART 1: ADVANCED STUDY GUIDE
1. Advanced Research Methods
• Experimental design (control groups, double-blind)
• Correlation vs causation
• Reliability & validity
2. Biological Psychology
• Neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, GABA
• Brain structures: limbic system, amygdala, hippocampus
• Neuroplasticity
3. Consciousness
• Sleep stages (REM, NREM)
• Dreams theories
• Psychoactive drugs (stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens)
4. Learning & Cognition
• Insight learning
• Latent learning
• Problem-solving strategies
5. Memory
• Working memory model
• Encoding strategies
• Memory disorders (amnesia, Alzheimer’s)
6. Intelligence