If you're looking for the best AP Psychology free response tips, then stay tuned because
by the end of this video you're going to have 20 FRQ tips to help you as you master the
concept application question as well as the research question.
If you haven't watched our prior video on the five steps to writing effective AP Psychology
FRQs, be sure to check that video out.
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First, let's go into seven concept application question tips and testing strategies.
The first tip that we have is to be mindful of the time that you're spending for the concept
application question.
These are supposed to be pithy responses comparatively to the research question, so don't spend too
much time answering these concept application questions.
The second tip is to always define the term that you are going about to use before you
apply it back to the concept.
You typically won't earn points for just defining the concept, but what this will help you do
is ground yourself in your response before you try to apply the concept to the specific
scenario that's being given to you.
Which leads us to our third tip, which is to remember that defining a term alone is
not enough to score the point.
You have to also apply that term to the specific scenario.
Our fourth tip is from a few teachers who have suggested that students underline the
term as they define it for the reader to see.
This is totally up to you, but it could be a helpful way for you to signal to your reader
that you are making an effort to define that term and apply to the scenario if you decide
to do what we just suggested.
An easy way to do so is to remember UDA, which is UDA.
The U stands for underlying the term or concept.
D stands for defining it without using the term in the definition itself and then the
A stands for applying it to the specific scenario.
That leads us to tip number six, which is when you are defining the term, make sure
that you do not use the term in your definition, you synonyms instead to explain specifically
what that term means.
Our seventh and final tip when it comes to the concept application question is to leave
a line break between your responses.
This can just make it easier for your reader to navigate your response because everybody
has different styles of writing and different legibility when it comes to how clean their
handwriting is.
Alright, so that wraps up our seven concept application question tips.
Let's dig into the research question tips.
We have three AP Psychology research question test taking tips, so digging into our first
one, which is to make sure that you are reviewing your definitions every day for the last two
weeks leading up to the exam.
You want to make sure that you're super confident in identifying the operational definition
of different variables.
You have to be able to answer things like, "What is the hypothesis?
What is an independent variable?
What about a dependent variable?
What are the difference between those two?"
There are helpful links on Quizlet for different flashcard sets that go over key operational
definitions that are commonly tested.
The second tip is to remember to include a topic sentence in your response.
This can help give your responses some direction so that your responses are interpreted to
be coherent as opposed to a jumbled mess.
And the third tip is to remember that one you are supporting evidence with case studies
or other examples, be sure to explain specifically why you were bringing this into your response.
Link it back to the prompt and apply it to the specific scenario.
Now let's dig into 10 general AP Psychology test taking tips.
The key thing I want you to remember as we go over these is that these can be applied
for both the concept application question as well as the research question.
The first tip is to remember that you need to be writing in complete sentences.
You cannot just use bullets or incomplete sentences in your response.
They will not be graded.
The next tip is to remember to use your question sheet as a place to outline your thoughts
before you begin responding.
This is a good opportunity for you to think about the examples or case studies that you
want to bring into the specific question part.
The third tip is to remember that you need to be concise and direct.
Do not skirt around in your response or bring in abstract generalizations.
Tip four is to remember that points are only given for the right answer, so this isn't
a history class.
Do not feel the urge or necessity to include an introduction or a conclusion in your response.
The fifth tip is to remember that you should not make diagrams or lists.
Only answers that are in complete sentences will be graded.
Our next tip, number six is to use the appropriate psychological terms when you're responding
to the FRQs.
This is especially applicable when it comes to using proper names of theories or theorists
that you're going to bring into your responses.
Tip number seven is to remember that you can't lose points for something that is incorrect
unless what you got incorrect contradicts part of a correct response.
Tip number eight is to answer what you know first.
So just leave a few spaces for you to go back to things that you can't think of in the moment
and then go back to it later.
This is a good way for you to allocate your time efficiently and make sure that you're
scoring as many points as you possibly can.
Which leads us to tip number nine, which is if you're low on time, feel free to scratch
out parts of your response and you don't want your reader to grade.
This is a fast way for you to get back on track and still be able to answer all the
questions.
You actually find this in the sample responses from other students in the past and it does
not affect the way that they are graded.
And our last tip is to use videos to review key concepts and theories.
There are tons of helpful playlists out there.
We'll include one in the description that goes over some key concepts and theories that
you'll find helpful in your AP Psych prep.
Three additional resources for you to check out when it comes to AP Psychology.
The first one, AP Central, which will give you all the previously released exams, complete
with detailed explanations as well as scoring guidelines, common student mistakes as well
as sample responses.
This is a great way for you to familiarize yourself with the sorts of questions the College
Board will ask you.
The second resources Albert's AP Psychology review guide.
This is our free resource on our blog which provides you a self paced study guide that
you can use with either Albert or any other review guide, as you prepare for your AP Psychology
exam.
And the last resource is Albert's AP Psychology course.
This provides hundreds of multiple choice questions with detailed explanations as well
as original free response questions and full-length practice exams so that you can simulate what
the AP Psychology exam is like.
This is just a helpful way for you to reinforce all the learning that you've had this school
year and apply it in a test-like environment ahead of the exam.
Lastly, comment below, which tip did you find most helpful or what questions do you have
about the AP Psychology exam?
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That's it for this time though.
I'll see you guys next time.