1. Helpful information and tips
AP TESTS
Helpful information and tips

2. AP Test 2/3 of test is Multiple Choice
If you are unsure, GUESS! Wrong answers are not penalized.
Easier Questions first, then more difficult
1/3 is Essay
You will have 2 essay questions to answer.
You can not score a 5 if you do not receive any points in the essay section!!!

3. Tips for AP Essay Questions
Read the instructions carefully!!!
Figure out the system!
Most questions will be out of 7 or 10 points
Establish how you will be graded for your answers!
Underline important vocab words
Answer the question in order

4. Tips for AP Essay Questions
Don’t Be Extra!!!
No Intro, No conclusion, No Transitions
JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION
Bing Points – Using specific terms within a question MAY get you an automatic point
Action Terms – When asked to apply terms, make sure it shows a modification in behavior.

5. 2003 Essay Question 1 A. Define the following psychological concepts
Cognitive Dissonance
Conformity
Incentive Motivation
Negative Reinforcement
Physiological Addiction
B. Use the one specific example for each of the concepts in part A to explain how the concept might relate to either the development or the continuation of a smoking habit. It is not necessary to use the same example for each concept.

6. Your goal
If the previous question is worth 10 points, how many tasks are there and how would you assign points to those tasks?
Put these in a chart or rubric form
You have 15 minutes to complete this assignment with a partner!

7. Grading Rubric Term Definition Example Cognitive Dissonance Conformity
Incentive Motivation
Negative Reinforcement
Physiological Addiction