<p>How long do i need to self study it? im taking 4 other APs: Stat, Calc, Phys b, APUSH</p>
<p>It really depends. It can be done in as few as 2 days to a year. The questions are do you want to learn it for real or just get credit?; how fast do you learn? </p>
<p>If you just want to get credit, all you need is a barrons book and you’re good to go. In addition, I would take a minimum of a week to study given your 4 other APs.</p>
<p>Like the last poster said: it really depends on you. In my opinion, you should really learn the material and understand it rather than just reading through a preparation book; get a good textbook and take your time with it if you need to, if the other homework is stacking up on you. It is much more worth it than speeding through a preparation book.</p>
<p>Find a textbook, not a study book. I think 3 chapters in 2 weeks is a good pace, since they aren’t that long. Just make sure you test yourself after each chapter.</p>
<p>Does anyone know a good Psych textbook? I remember my school telling me there wasn’t an AP Psych textbook, which seems really odd…</p>
<p>For the AP test psych takes a week if you’re going slow. If you want to LEARN, then read a textbook. ( couple months)</p>
<p>Wait I’m confused here…I also am going to self study this. I don’t get what we mean by learning the material compared to just preparing for the test? Don’t you have to known the material to do well on the AP exam?</p>
<p>In a regular psych class, you learn in more detail. You actually use a textbook to go in depth of why certain things happen etc and more history. This method will no doubt guarantee you a 5. It is also for those who are genuinely interested in psych.</p>
<p>However, there are some who just wants to get credit and/or to become an AP Scholar. These type of people take the short route because they do not have time to take the class or to study in depth. So they use a prep book to prepare for the exam. The prep book tells you exactly what you need to know for the exam. It doesn’t really cover everything an average psych course covers and is not as enriching. So basically, you’re memorizing facts, not learning.</p>