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Concept Application Strategies in FRQs

Concept Application Strategies in FRQs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Psychology, Social Studies, English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains how to approach a concept application FRQ, a type of free-response question on AP exams. It introduces the IDA method—Identify, Define, Apply—and provides a sample FRQ involving a student named Annabelle. The tutorial demonstrates how to apply psychological concepts like the availability heuristic and agoraphobia to Annabelle's college decision-making and adaptation process. The video emphasizes the importance of not parroting the prompt and using synonyms to show understanding.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three steps in the IDA method for writing a concept application FRQ?

Identify, Define, Apply

Investigate, Discuss, Analyze

Interpret, Describe, Assess

Initiate, Develop, Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the availability heuristic influence decision-making?

By making decisions based on what first comes to mind

By relying on the most recent information

By considering all possible options

By evaluating the pros and cons of each choice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to define terms in a concept application FRQ?

To fill up space in the essay

To avoid using synonyms

To clarify understanding and potentially earn points

To impress the reader with vocabulary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key strategy to avoid when applying a concept to a prompt?

Using synonyms

Parroting the prompt

Defining the concept

Skipping lines between terms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is agoraphobia?

Fear of darkness

Fear of heights

Fear of water

Fear of open or crowded spaces

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might agoraphobia affect Annabelle's college experience?

She will join multiple clubs

She will participate in all classes

She may avoid leaving her dorm room

She will excel in social activities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of Annabelle's agoraphobia on her academics?

She will have perfect attendance

She might fail her classes

She will become a class leader

She will receive a scholarship

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