Evidence-Based Question (EBQ) Breakdown

EBQ Overview

• EBQ consists of three peer-reviewed sources.

• Only one part of the EBQ changes yearly, focusing on core skills like argument creation and evidence-based justification.

Answering the EBQ

Part A: Claim

• Worth one point.

• Propose a specific and defensible claim based on psychological science.

• Claim should state an opinion that can be supported by evidence from two sources.

• Avoid oversimplified or vague claims; take a clear position.

Parts B and C: Citing Evidence

• Use complete sentences.

• Cite sources as recommended by College Board: "(source X)" or "According to source X."

Part B

• Support your claim using specific, relevant evidence from one source.

• Explain how the evidence supports your claim and connect it to a concept, perspective, theory, or research finding from AP Psychology (that is not in the source).

• Worth two points: one for explaining evidence and one for connecting to an AP Psychology concept.

• Concept should be in the CED.

• Merely mentioning a term is insufficient; explain its connection to your claim.

Part C

• Support your claim using a NEW piece of evidence from a DIFFERENT source than used in Part B.

• Explain your evidence and connect it to a DIFFERENT psychological concept from AP Psychology than used in Part B.

• Worth two points: one for explanation and reasoning, and one for connection to a different concept from AP Psychology.