FRQ Tutorial

Multiple Select

Which of the following are TRUE about the FRQ Portion of the AP Exam

• There will be one question only

• There will be 2 Questions

• Questions May have an A and a B section

• You will have 30 minutes to answer each question

• You will have 25 minutes to answer each Question

Multiple Choice

How many points is each question worth?

• 0-6

• 7-10

• 11-15

• 5-10

Multiple Select

Which of the following is TRUE?

• You WILL need an introduction and conclusion

• You DO NOT need a thesis

• You can get some terms wrong, and others right and still receive points

• Even if you have some terms right, you will NOT get points if you get any terms wrong

• You should underline each term that you explain

Fill in the Blanks

What is the Acronym given?

Multiple Choice

True or False: You should apply the term to the question given?

• True

• False

Open Ended

George is said to have an “easy-going” personality.  How might the biopsychosocial approach be used to explain an easy-going personality?

1) Biological

​Biological

​Biological

​Biological factors would include George’s genetic, physiological, and chemical makeup.  For instance, George’s easy-going manner may be the result of brain chemistry.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

George is said to have an “easy-going” personality.  How might the biopsychosocial approach be used to explain an easy-going personality?

2) Psychological

​Psychological factors would include a discussion of how George learned that an easy-going personality makes people want to spend time with him.  In response, he keeps anxiety and negative feelings to himself.  He has the perception that others do not want to deal with his stress and anxiety.

Open Ended

George is said to have an “easy-going” personality.  How might the biopsychosocial approach be used to explain an easy-going personality?

3) Social-Cultural

​Social-cultural factors would include George’s family or cultural upbringing and expectations.  If those who surround George expect him to be relaxed and laid-back, and this is what is supported in his community.  George will be likely to act accordingly.

Poll

On a scale of 1-4 (1 being I have no clue what to do for an FRQ, 4 is I have a solid understanding of what to do for the FRQ on the AP Exam) rate yourself on how well you understand the FRQ portion of the AP Exam

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