Clep(r) Introductory Psychology Book + Online - (CLEP Test Preparation) 2nd Edition by Don J Sharpsteen (Paperback)

About the Book

REA's CLEP test preps are perfect for adults returning to college or attending for the first time, military service members, high-school graduates looking to earn college credit, or home-schooled students with knowledge that can translate into college credit. /Our review covers all the Psychology topics found on the official CLEP exam: biological bases of behavior, consciousness, learning, motivation, development, psychological disorders, and more. /Students start their study by taking our half-length diagnostic practice test online. This timed test includes automatic scoring and diagnostic feedback, so students can pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. The book includes 2 full-length practice tests that mirror the actual exam, allowing test-takers to become familiar with the test format before taking the CLEP. Each practice test comes with detailed explanations of answers, so students can identify areas in need of improvement and be prepared on test day.

Book Synopsis

Earn College Credit with REA's Test Prep for CLEP Introductory Psychology

Everything you need to pass the exam and get the college credit you deserve.

REA leads the way in helping students pass their College Board CLEP exams and earn college credit while reducing their tuition costs.

With 25+ years of experience in test prep for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), REA is your trusted source for the most up-to-date test-aligned content. Whether you're an adult returning to finish your degree, a traditional-age college student, a military service member, or a high school or home-schooled student looking to get a head start on college and shorten your path to graduation, CLEP is perfect for you.

REA's expert authors know the CLEP tests inside out. And thanks to our partners at Proctortrack (proctortrack.com/clep), you can now take your exam at your convenience, from the comfort of home.

Prep for success on the CLEP Introductory Psychology exam with REA's personalized three-step plan: (1) focus your study, (2) review with the book, and (3) measure your test-readiness.

Our Book + Online prep gives you all the tools you need to make the most of your study time:

• Diagnostic exam: Pinpoint what you already know and what you need to study.
• Targeted subject review: Learn what you'll be tested on.
• Two full-length practice exams: Zero in on the topics that give you trouble now so you'll be confident and prepared on test day.
• Glossary of key terms: Round out your prep with must-know vocabulary.

This study guide is fully aligned with the DSM-5 classification system on which the exam is based.

REA is America's recognized leader in CLEP preparation. Our test prep helps you earn valuable college credit, save on tuition, and accelerate your path to a college degree.

From the Back Cover

CLEP* INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY Everything you need to pass the exam and get the college credits you deserve.
CLEP* is the most popular credit-by-examination program in the country, accepted by more than 2,900 colleges and universities. For over 15 years, REA has helped students pass their CLEP* exams and earn college credits while reducing their tuition costs.DIAGNOSTIC EXAM TO FOCUS YOUR STUDY
Our online diagnostic exam pinpoints your strengths and shows you exactly where you need to focus your study. Armed with this information, you can personalize your prep and review where you need it the most. MOST COMPLETE SUBJECT REVIEW
Our targeted review covers all the material you'll be expected to know for the exam and includes a glossary of must-know psychology terms.TWO FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE EXAMS
The online REA Study Center gives you two full-length practice tests and the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available today. Instant score reports help you zero in on the topics that give you trouble now and show you how to arrive at the correct answer--so you'll be prepared on test day.Access the REA Study Center at: www.REA.com/StudyCenter

About the Author

Don J. Sharpsteen, Ph.D., is president and chief creative officer of BrazenThinking LLC, which markets video textbooks for college psychology courses. He was formerly Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Missouri-Rolla (now the Missouri University of Science and Technology). Dr. Sharpsteen is a recipient of the UMR College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award. His three decades of teaching spans a wide range of subjects, including social psychology, personality, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, learning, psychoanalysis, evolutionary psychology, close relationships, research methods, and statistics. His research has focused on the cognitive representation of emotion knowledge and on the social psychological processes involved in gossip.