AP Psychology Exam Review Notes

AP Psychology Exam

Exam Details

• Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 12 PM
• Format: Two sections:
  • Section 1: 75 Multiple Choice Questions (66.7% of score, 90 minutes)
  • Section 2: 1 EBQ (Evaluate a Claim) and 1 AAQ (Analyze a Research Question) (33.3% of score, 70 minutes)

AP Classroom and Canvas

• Resources available for review and practice:
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  • AP Psychology resources
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  • Question Bank
  • Practice Exams (with Lockdown Browser)

Biological Bases of Behavior

Neuron Structure

• Dendrites: Receive messages from other cells.
• Cell Body: The cell's life-support center.
• Axon: Passes messages away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.
• Myelin Sheath: Covers the axon of some neurons and helps speed neural impulses.
• Neural Impulse (Action Potential): Electrical signal traveling down the axon.
• Terminal Branches of Axon: Form junctions with other cells.

Endocrine System

• Hypothalamus: Brain region controlling the pituitary gland.
• Pituitary Gland: Secretes many different hormones, some of which affect other glands.
• Parathyroids: Help regulate the level of calcium in the blood.
• Thyroid Gland: Affects metabolism, among other things.
• Adrenal Glands: Inner part helps trigger the