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How to write a solid AP Psychology FRQ

How to write a solid AP Psychology FRQ. Read before answering. Carefully read both questions before you start to write. Decide which question you are more comfortable with and write that one first. Watch your time carefully. You only have 50 min for 2 questions.

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How to write a solid AP Psychology FRQ

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  1. How to write a solid AP Psychology FRQ

  2. Read before answering • Carefully read both questions before you start to write. • Decide which question you are more comfortable with and write that one first. • Watch your time carefully. You only have 50 min for 2 questions.

  3. Determine the question’s Intent • Most likely there will be a research methods question…but there is no guarantee on that.

  4. Follow the questions within the questions • Underline key verbs or phrases that identify what the question is asking you to do. • If it asks you to explain or apply a term, DEFINE the term first, then do what it says.

  5. Make a list • Spending a few minutes prewriting is beneficial. • Jot down key definitions, ideas, examples, terms, researchers’ names, or experiments that will be part of your answer

  6. Check it off the list • Cross off the bullet points or different parts of the questions as you answer them.

  7. Maintain order • Answer the components in the same order in which they appear within the question. • Begin writing on the first concept—even if it isn’t the one with which you are the most familiar. • Following the same order as the question makes it READER-FRIENDLY and readers like that 

  8. Write to the points • Try to determine how many points the question is worth and write to the points. • For example, if the question asks you to apply the behaviorist and psychodynamic perspectives, it would likely be worth two points—one for each.

  9. Avoid contradictions • Points are not deducted for incorrect information. • Points are deducted for contradictions. • Don’t say that Watson was the father of behaviorism, and then say that Watson argued against behaviorism.

  10. Write legibly • If an FRQ cannot be read, it cannot be scored. • Do not scribble out a mistake—draw a single clean line through it.

  11. Write a (modified) essay • Do NOT use “fluffy” language. • Do NOT write in list, bulleted, or outline form. • DO write in complete sentences and paragraphs.

  12. Demonstrate your knowledge! • Use psychological terms. • Define terms. • Underline the terms for ease of spotting. • This is why it is SOOOOOOOO important to study terms!

  13. Be specific • Define, explain, and apply terms when appropriate. • Do not be vague.

  14. Practice • Practice these strategies in class on quizzes and exams. • Use the questions at the end of the chapter. • Get a review book.

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