AP Psychology Exam Preparation Strategies

James, a high school senior, is preparing for his AP Psychology exam. He has a lot of material to cover and is trying various strategies to remember the information. He divides the chapters into smaller sections and groups related concepts together. He also tries to understand the meaning of the concepts and their implications in real life. To motivate himself, he rewards himself with a short break after studying for a certain period of time or after completing a chapter.

Group 1

Based on the scenario described, how is James using each of the following concepts to prepare for his exams?

Question 1a

Short answer
Chunking

Question 1b

Short answer
Deep processing

Question 1c

Short answer
Operant conditioning

Group 2

As the exam approaches, James starts to study late into the night, often sacrificing his sleep. He notices that his study pattern is affecting his sleep-wake cycle. One night, while studying, he suddenly feels his heart rate increase and his body tense up. He realizes that he has forgotten some of the information he learned earlier in the week.

Question 2a

Short answer
Sleep deprivation

Question 2b

Short answer
Circadian rhythm

Question 2c

Short answer
Sympathetic nervous system

Question 2d

Short answer
Recall

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