AP Psychology Exam Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to the AP Psychology exam, focusing on exam structure, research methods, psychological theories, and data analysis.

Fill in the Blank: The exam consists of a __________ choice section and a free-response section.

multiple-choice

What is the percentage of the exam dedicated to the multiple-choice section?

66.7%

What two types of free-response questions are included in the exam?

Article Analysis Question (AAQ) and Evidence-Based Question (EBQ)

What is an expected characteristic of the multiple-choice questions in the exam?

Application-based, focusing significantly on science practices.

What does AAQ stand for in the context of the AP Psychology exam?

Article Analysis Question.

What does EBQ stand for in the context of the AP Psychology exam?

Evidence-Based Question.

What is the total duration allocated for completing the entire digital test?

Two hours and forty minutes.

Describe Confirmation Bias.

Favoring information that confirms one’s existing beliefs.

What is Hindsight Bias?

Believing events were predictable after they occurred.

Define Hypothesis in a research context.

A testable prediction derived from a theory.

What is meant by the term Falsifiable?

Capable of being proven wrong.

What does Peer Review refer to?

Evaluation of research work by others in the same field.

What is the definition of Reliability in research?

Consistency of measurement.

Define Validity in the context of psychological testing.

Accuracy of a test in measuring what it is supposed to measure.

What is Quantitative Data?

Data that can be quantified and verified.

What does Qualitative Data entail?

Descriptive data that can be observed but not measured.

What are Likert Scales used for?

Representing people's attitudes to a topic.

What is the purpose of Structured Interviews?

Following a set sequence of questions.

What is the primary function of the Experimental Method?

To manipulate and control testing of variables.

Define the term Independent Variable in an experiment.

The variable that is manipulated.

Define the term Dependent Variable in an experiment.

The variable that is measured.

What does Confounding Variable refer to?

A variable that might influence the experiment's outcome unexpectedly.

What are Operational Definitions?

Clear, precise descriptions of variables.

What does Random Assignment mean?

Assigning participants to experimental and control groups by chance.

What is the Placebo Effect?

Improvement resulting from the mere expectation of improvement.

What is the purpose of Peer Review in research?

To validate research findings through evaluation by other experts.

What is meant by the term Meta Analysis in research?

A procedure for statistically combining results from different studies.

What is the focus of Psychodynamic Approach in psychology?

Emphasizes behavior determined by past experiences in the unconscious mind.