AP Psychology Review

Free Response Section

Test Structure

2 Free Response (Essay) Questions

Required to do both


Time Structure

50 minutes to complete both essays

Can break up your time on the essays

any way you want

Watch your time. Don’t get caught

short on essay #2


Scoring

Essays are 1/3 of the overall score

Each essay 1/6 of the overall score

Each essay will have a specific number

of points (6-12)

Points are then mathematically changed

to equal 25 for a perfect essay


Style of the Questions

One essay tends to be unit based

One essay tends to go across units

Questions tend to be relatively specific

Application questions with listing of terms

Free Response Question 2009 #1

1. Dimitri and Linda are trying to learn a new routine to

compete successfully in a dance competition. Give an

example of how each of the following could affect their

performance. Definitions without application do not

score.

• Extrinsic motivation

• Punishment

• Proactive interference

• Endorphins

• Vestibular system

• Divergent thinking

• Introversion

7 points

Free Response Question 2009 #22. James is in a driver’s education course preparing to take his driving

test. The course includes both book work and driving on the road to prepare students for a written test and a road test.

(a) Describe how each of the following might influence his ability to drive a car during the road test. Definitions without application do not score.

• Cognitive map

• Cerebellum

• Observational learning

• Human factors

(b) Describe how each of the following are related to the results of the written test. Definitions without application do not score.

• Reticular formation

• Predictive validity

• Semantic memory

7 points


Scoring

Points are given for correct responses

Points are not removed unless you

contradict yourself

Points are not removed for Handwriting/

Spelling/Grammar issues


Helpful Hints – Before Writing

Read both essays

Think through your answer before you

start writing. Prewrite!!!

Try to determine the point values for the

question

Write an outline/notes on the essay

question sheet

If you are not sure take a logical guess.


Writing the Essays

Format of the Answer

Write your answers in essay form.

DO NOT outline, write bullets, etc.

Follow the format of the the question.

Use paragraphs to separate the different

sections

Underline key points and concepts

Define and give examples


Writing the Essays

Do not worry if you cannot answer all of

the question.

Try to avoid compound or complex

sentences. Style does not get you points.

Avoid circular definitions.

Be complete but to the point.

DO NOT restate the question.


Writing the Essays

Introductions and conclusions are NOT

needed.

DO NOT concept bomb the answer.

Answer the question, don’t try to be cute.

Define any concepts in the question.


Below is the link to the rubric for the 2009 FRQs

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap09_psychology_sgs.pdf

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap09_psychology_sgs.pdf

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