AP Test Prep

2012 AP® Psychology Free-Response Questions

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Deciding where to go to college is a tough choice, but psychology helps shed some light on how people make up their minds. Learners consider factors such as ethnocentrism and crystallized intelligence using an exam from College Board. A second practice problem includes a vocabulary exercise, which provides a great foundation for future psychology exams.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • In small groups, have scholars prepare their answers to prompts and discuss their approaches
  • Stimulate class discussion using one of the case studies
Classroom Considerations
  • Free-response question section from the 2012 AP® Psychology exam 
Pros
  • College case study is relatable to students
  • Assessment allows for authentic test practice
Cons
  • None