<p>I've been thinking of self-studying for the AP Economics and/or AP Psychology next year (school doesn't offer either class) and was wondering which books I should look into. Do I need to get a textbook or will a review books (Barron's or something) work just fine?</p>
<p>i think a text book would be good, but for eco u def dont need one... i use Mcgraw Hill cuz i find this company better than barrons or pr...</p>
<p>I'll have to respectfully disagree with the last poster. For econ, I think you should get a textbook. My PR book didn't cover half of the concepts on the Macro test. Micro was a bit better, but the textbook went into more detail that really allowed me to grasp the ideas better. Relying solely on a prepbook= asking for trouble.</p>
<p>Psych, however, maybe... I used Barrons, supposedly the Bible of Psych. It was a good review of material, but again, it didn't cover all the concepts in the test. If you're aiming for a five, maybe you should invest in a textbook for psych too.</p>
<p>To be perfectly honest, I see all these posters saying "all such-and-such is an easy AP!" The only two thing that made it easy for them was 1. (perhaps) a talent for the subject matter and 2. good preparation. Regardless of it being "easy" material, you still have to take the time and effort to learn it. No short cuts to that.</p>
<p>I am willing to invest the time and effor to it (I'd have to if I was taking the classes.I was just wondering what kind of preparation materials I'd need. I mean, I'm not doing the self-study thing just for the AP credit. I'm actually interested in the subjects and I'd like to learn more about them. I'd take the classes in a local CC but that would cost money and much more time. :(</p>
<p>I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come across as calling you lazy or something. I just didn't want you to be under-prepared.</p>
<p>the best AP econ review book is called "5 steps to a 5 on the AP economics test." it is the best one i found, and i use a lot of AP review books</p>
<p>No offense taken, ceecee. I appreciate your input. At least now, I know that I should get textbooks (and soon, too). I mean, if review books had all the information I'd need (and want), then i wouldn't invest in a textbook. But if they're incomplete, then I'm definitely getting textbooks.</p>
<p>spudman: Thanks for that. Most people do suggest that and Barron's (both for econ and pscyh). Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>Yeah I heard that if you study Barron's psych book, you can get a 5 on the AP test, but to be sure I'd take some practice tests if I were you. Good luck!</p>