Welcome to the AP Psychology Self-Study Hub!
Hello, I am Dr. Peizhong Li. I have created this platform to help students worldwide ace the AP Psychology exam, and to understand and appreciate the science of human behavior and mental processes.
Preparing for the AP Psychology exam can be overwhelming. The textbook is thick, the terminology is dense, and the statistical concepts can be intimidating. Through my years of teaching, I have developed a method of explaining complex theories and concepts with clear logic, real-life examples, and visual aids. This website is my way of extending my classroom to students everywhere. Whether you are reviewing for your unit tests or doing a final crash-course before the AP exam, my video lessons, study guides, and practice quizzes are designed to be your self-study companion.
The following is a summary of my professional experiences.
🎓 My Teaching Experiences
I hold a Ph.D. in Psychology from Lehigh University (PA, USA) and have accumulated extensive university teaching and research experience in North America. Currently I serve as a Psychology Instructor at Capilano University in North Vancouver. I have taught General Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychopathology, Applied Psychology and Statistics at this school since 2021. From 2004 to 2009, I served as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and Graduate Faculty Member at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA. During my tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, I received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to collaborate on undergraduate training in cognitive neuroscience, while conducting my own research in Social Cognition. My experience in teaching university-level statistics and research methods allows me to break down the most challenging AP Psychology concepts into clear, easy-to-understand lessons.
🔬 My Research & Professional Experience
Beyond academia, I have also held leadership roles in the global mental health and corporate wellness industry, serving as the Vice President for Strategy and Research, and Director of Research and Development for Chestnut Global Partners in China. This unique blend of academic rigor and real-world application helps me provide students with practical, relatable examples in my video lessons.
Selected Publications
My research focuses on Social Cognition, Workplace Behavioral Health, and Cross-Cultural Psychology. Below is a selection of my peer-reviewed and industry publications.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Li, P., Sharar, D. A., Lennox, R. & Zhuang, W. (2015). Evaluating the workplace effects of EAP counseling in China. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.
Li, P., Sharar, D. A. & Zhang J. (2015). Group characteristics and mental health of Chinese expatriates in Africa and Central Asia. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.
Li, P., Larrison C., et al. (2015). Effectiveness of an employment-based smoking cessation assistance program in China. Family Medicine and Community Health, 3(1), 53-62.
Moskowitz, G.B., & Li, P. (2011). Egalitarian goals trigger stereotype inhibition: A proactive form of stereotype control. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
Moskowitz, G.B., Li, P., Ignarri, C., & Stone, J. (2011). Compensatory cognition associated with egalitarian goals. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
Moskowitz, G. B. & Li, P. (2006). One, two, three, what are we fighting, four? Psychological Inquiry, 17, 223 – 231.
Moskowitz, G. B., Li, P., & Kirk, E. (2004). The implicit volition model: On the preconscious regulation of temporarily adopted goals. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology (Vol. 36, pp 317-413). Academic Press.
Publications in Industry/Trade Journals
Li, P. (2021). New Business Environment for EAPs in China after COVID-19. Journal of Employee Assistance, 3rd Quarter 2021, 12-15.
Li, P. (2018). Developing internal EA experts in China. Journal of Employee Assistance, Vol. 48-4.
Li, P. (2016). EAPs around the Globe. Journal of Employee Assistance, Vol. 46-1.
Publications in Chinese
Li, P. (2010). Knowledge structure and information processing. In L. Liu & Y. T. Lee (Eds.) Social Cognition. Beijing Normal University Press.
Li, P. & Chiu C. Y. (2010). Research methods in social cognitive psychology. In L. Liu & Y. T. Lee (Eds.) Social Cognition. Beijing Normal University Press.
Professional Services
I am actively involved in the academic community, contributing to the peer-review process and advisory panels:
Reviewer, Group Processes and Intergroup Relations (Jan 2021 – Present)
Reviewer, Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health (Nov 2016 – Present)
Communications Advisory Panel, Employee Assistance Professionals Association (Jan 2015 – 2023)
Member of Faculty Search Committee, Psychology Department, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Aug 2007 – May 2008)
Member of Curriculum Committee, Psychology Department, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Jan 2005 – May 2007)