AP Test Prep

2008 AP® Psychology Free-Response Questions

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Parenting can befuddle new moms and dads, but psychology helps! Learners explain various theories of parenting and child development using a case-study model and materials from College Board. A second practice question asks scholars to examine and evaluate components of a study on conformity. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use one or both prompts to practice for the AP® exam
  • Structure a class discussion around one of the case studies
  • Have groups use the provided rubric to score the included essays
Classroom Considerations
  • Contains the free-response questions from the 2011 AP® Psychology exam
Pros
  • Resources offer authentic opportunity to practice for the AP® exam
  • Scoring guidelines and key make feedback easy 
Cons
  • None