Free-Free-Response Response QuestionsQuestions

An IntroductionAn Introductionandand

Trial RunTrial Run

The What’s and the How’sThe What’s and the How’s You will be given two free-repsonse You will be given two free-repsonse

questions on the AP Test.questions on the AP Test. 50 mins. to complete this section50 mins. to complete this section

The questions test your knowledge of The questions test your knowledge of psychology, NOT your writing skills.psychology, NOT your writing skills.

The questions are all given point values.The questions are all given point values. These points are very very important to These points are very very important to

recognizerecognize Sometimes you will be asked to…Sometimes you will be asked to…

Define, Identify, or ExplainDefine, Identify, or Explain

Steps to writing a good essay…Steps to writing a good essay…

1. Read the questions carefully1. Read the questions carefully2.2. access points before you write (points access points before you write (points

normally range from 7-14) (10-11)normally range from 7-14) (10-11)3.3. ALWAYS answer question in order it is ALWAYS answer question in order it is

askedasked4.4. Budget 20 minutes per essay, 10 minutes Budget 20 minutes per essay, 10 minutes

for revisionsfor revisions

TOP 10 ESSAY TIPSTOP 10 ESSAY TIPS1.1. Avoid diatribes against anythingAvoid diatribes against anything2.2. Use terminology from the field of PsychUse terminology from the field of Psych3.3. Avoid “information dumping” (aka BS)Avoid “information dumping” (aka BS)4.4. Say it and move on- Don’t overwriteSay it and move on- Don’t overwrite5.5. Write for your audienceWrite for your audience6.6. Take your time- Be content specificTake your time- Be content specific7.7. Take a breath and reflectTake a breath and reflect8.8. Highlight key elements of the question and respond to Highlight key elements of the question and respond to

those directlythose directly9.9. Budget your time- both questions have equal weightBudget your time- both questions have equal weight10.10. Practice! .... Let’s do that now Practice! .... Let’s do that now

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether or not the How you would determine whether or not the

drug is effectivedrug is effective

Step 1Step 1How many Points??How many Points??

88

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

Drug/no drug or placebo

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

Drug/no drug or placebo

Effects of the drug on Alzheimer’s symptoms

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

Drug/no drug or placebo

Effects of the drug on Alzheimer’s symptoms

Participants who receive the drug

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

Drug/no drug or placebo

Effects of the drug on Alzheimer’s symptoms

Participants who receive placebo or no drug

Participants who receive the drug

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

Drug/no drug or placebo

Effects of the drug on Alzheimer’s symptoms

Participants who receive placebo or no drug

Participants who receive the drug

Gender, varying ages, other medical conditions

A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug A neuroscientist thinks he has developed a drug that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are in the initial stages of disease in people who are in the initial stages of the disease. Design a research experiment that the disease. Design a research experiment that will support of refute his hypothesis. In your will support of refute his hypothesis. In your research design describe the following:research design describe the following:

SampleSample AssignmentAssignment Independent variableIndependent variable Dependent variableDependent variable Experimental groupExperimental group Control groupControl group Possible confounding variablePossible confounding variable How you would determine whether How you would determine whether

or not the drug is effective or not the drug is effective

portion of the population of Alzheimer’s patients (should be early stages)

Random assignment so equal chance of drug or placebo

Drug/no drug or placebo

Effects of the drug on Alzheimer’s symptoms

Participants who receive placebo or no drug

Participants who receive the drug

Compare scores on tests or diagnosis

Gender, varying ages, other medical conditions

More Practice…. More Practice…. Explain the behavior and perceptions of the participants Explain the behavior and perceptions of the participants

in the pep rally using the concepts below. Be sure to in the pep rally using the concepts below. Be sure to apply the concepts to the scenario in your explanationapply the concepts to the scenario in your explanation

Cocktail Party EffectCocktail Party EffectConformityConformityDeindividuationDeindividuationFigure GroundFigure GroundOccipital LobeOccipital LobeProcedural MemoryProcedural MemorySympathetic Nervous SystemSympathetic Nervous System

Got it??Got it??

Let’s Practice more…Let’s Practice more… Using the essay you wrote last night, trade Using the essay you wrote last night, trade

with your group members and score each with your group members and score each essay (you should read all essays in your essay (you should read all essays in your group but not yours)group but not yours)

First…. how many points is this essay worth?First…. how many points is this essay worth?99

15 minutes to read 3 essays….15 minutes to read 3 essays….

Scoring GuideScoring Guide Case Study- explanation, positive, negative (2 point)Case Study- explanation, positive, negative (2 point) Correlation Study- explanation, positive, negative (2 Correlation Study- explanation, positive, negative (2

point)point) Experiment- explanation, positive, negative (2 point)Experiment- explanation, positive, negative (2 point) Vitamin J on MemoryVitamin J on Memory

Case Study- key characteristic (i.e. before/ after Case Study- key characteristic (i.e. before/ after research) 1 pointresearch) 1 point

Correlation Study- key characteristic (i.e. connection Correlation Study- key characteristic (i.e. connection made that vitamin J improves memory) 1 pointmade that vitamin J improves memory) 1 point

Experiment- key characteristic (i.e. experimental group Experiment- key characteristic (i.e. experimental group and control group) 1 pointand control group) 1 point