1. History and Approaches (2%–4%)
    1. History of Psychology
    2. Approaches
    3. Subfields in Psychology
  2. Research Methods (8%–10%)
    1. Experimental, Correlational, and Clinical Research:
    2. Statistics
    3. Ethics in Research
  3. Biological Bases of Behavior (8%–10%)
    1. Physiological Techniques (e.g., imaging, surgical)
    2. Neuroanatomy
    3. Functional Organization of Nervous System
    4. Neural Transmission
    5. Neuroplasticity
    6. Endocrine System
    7. Genetics
    8. Evolutionary Psychology
  4. Sensation and Perception (6%–8%)
    1. Thresholds and Signal Detection Theory
    2. Sensory Mechanisms
    3. Attention
    4. Perceptual Processes
  5. States of Consciousness (2%–4%)
    1. Sleep and Dreaming
    2. Hypnosis
    3. Psychoactive Drug Effects
  6. Learning (7%–9%)
    1. Classical Conditioning
    2. Operant Conditioning
    3. Cognitive Processes
    4. Biological Factors
    5. Social Learning
  7. Cognition (8%–10%)
    1. Memory
    2. Language
    3. Thinking
    4. Problem Solving and Creativity
  8. Motivation and Emotion (6%–8%)
    1. Biological Bases
    2. Theories of Motivation
    3. Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Pain
    4. Social Motives
    5. Theories of Emotion
    6. Stress
  9. Developmental Psychology (7%–9%)
    1. Life-Span Approach
    2. Research Methods (e.g., longitudinal, cross-sectional)
    3. Heredity-Environment Issues
    4. Developmental Theories
    5. Dimensions of Development
    6. Sex and Gender Development
  10. Personality (5%–7%)
    1. Personality Theories and Approaches
    2. Assessment Techniques
    3. Growth and Adjustment
  11. Testing and Individual Differences (5%–7%)
    1. Standardization and Norms
    2. Reliability and Validity
    3. Types of Tests
    4. Ethics and Standards in Testing
    5. Intelligence
  12. Abnormal Psychology (7%–9%)
    1. Definitions of Abnormality
    2. Theories of Psychopathology
    3. Diagnosis of Psychopathology
    4. Types of Disorders
  13. Treatment of Psychological Disorders (5%–7%)
    1. Treatment Approaches
    2. Modes of Therapy (e.g., individual, group)
    3. Community and Preventive Approaches
  14. Social Psychology (8%–10%)
    1. Group Dynamics
    2. Attribution Processes
    3. Interpersonal Perception
    4. Conformity, Compliance, Obedience
    5. Attitudes and Attitude Change
    6. Organizational Behavior
    7. Aggression/Antisocial Behavior
    8. Cultural Influences