Unit 5 FRQ

Directions: You have 25 minutes to answer BOTH of the following questions. It is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts. You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology.

Question 1: As a senior in high school, Ludy worked as an assistant to the children’s librarian in his town library. He enjoyed shelving the books in the library because he was able to work alone and focus on his task. Although the library was normally a quiet place, sometimes the children’s section became quite noisy when groups of children visited. After working in an unfulfilling desk job for 30 years, Ludy recalls how much he enjoyed working at the library and decides to go back and work as a volunteer creating new programs for disadvantaged children.

Describe how each of the following concepts relates to Ludy’s return to working at the library.
Crystallized intelligence
Episodic memory

Question 2: Karl is planning for finals week at college. He has exams in four classes and has a group project in one of his classes.

Provide a specific application of how each of the following could help Karl succeed on the four exams. 
• State-dependent memory
• Distributed practice
• Long-term potentiation

Provide a specific application of how the following could hinder Karl’s contribution to the success of the group project.
• Convergent thinking