skipping first-year intro courses vs. taking them?

<p>So if I’m thinking of being a Psych major, and I know I can probably get credit for my Psych AP and skip one of the intro classes, I shouldn’t? (I actually sat in on this class during one of my visits, and, at least for that one lecture, it was practically identical to what I learned in the AP. Plus, I know that several colleges even use the book I’m using this year.) I feel like I have a strong grasp of the material, not just what I need to get a 5 on the AP, but do you think starting out in a higher level class would hurt me?</p>