Free research methods and data drill
Free AP Psychology practice test
15 questions on study design and data, three set in each of the five units, in 18 minutes. Then your score by unit and by skill, a short lesson on the unit to fix first and a plan to May.
- Four-option multiple choice, at the pace of Section I.
- Research methods and data are about a third of the multiple choice. No account.
- Move back and forth and flag questions.
The real exam
| Unit | Share of Section I |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Biological Bases of Behavior | 15–25% |
| Unit 2: Cognition | 15–25% |
| Unit 3: Development and Learning | 15–25% |
| Unit 4: Social Psychology and Personality | 15–25% |
| Unit 5: Mental and Physical Health | 15–25% |
Section I: 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, two thirds of the score: about 65% concept application, 25% research methods and 10% data interpretation. Section II: the Article Analysis Question and the Evidence-Based Question in 70 minutes, one third of the score. The whole exam is taken in the Bluebook app on Friday, May 14, 2027.
What your result means
You get questions right in each unit and in each skill, so you can see where to start. AP scores from 1 to 5 come from College Board's own conversion of both sections.
Teaching AP Psychology?
Set this as an 18-minute research methods check. Each student sees a score in every unit and skill, and nobody needs an account.
Independent practice for the AP Psychology exam. Not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board. AP and Advanced Placement are trademarks of College Board. College Board's own exam page is on apcentral.collegeboard.org.