Ap psychology course and exam description, effective fall 2019. Possible follow up activities that teachers might use at the beginning of the school year include journals, reports, and presentations. Ap psychology exam cram sheet page 1 of 4 people horney wundt father of psychology. Gestalt psychology module 19 and psychoanalysis module 55. Ap exam tip every question on the ap psychology exam will reflect the fact that psychology is a science. Psychological test standardized measure of a sample of a persons behavior. Ap psychology exam cram sheet cabarrus county schools. Occurs when the charge inside the neuron becomes more positive than. Children typically will have fluid intelligence which will shape most of their later intelligence 17. This also comes with thinking quickly and processing a lot of information at once.
Getting needed rest is difficult in part because school and work. Fluid intelligence gets its name from the nonlinear nature of these thought processes, which are ever changing, just as the nature of fluid is always changing to adapt to the shape of its container. According to the theory published in 1971 by the psychologist raymond cattell, general intelligence is subdivided into fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence. What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence. This updated manual offers detailed preparation for the ap psychology exam. Apart from testing intelligence, researchers were also interested in the question of what intelligence actually is.
The specific knowledge gained as a result of applying fluid intelligence b. The basic power of reasoning and problem solving b. Crystallized intelligence is facts, details that you can recall. Too much crystallized thinking lowers fluid intelligence. Hello, and welcome to advanced placement psychology at ambridge hristian school.
Crystallized intelligence is the sum of knowledge, facts, and skills an individual has acquired over their lifetime. Hello, and welcome to advanced placement psychology at. Fluid intelligence involves the ability to identify patterns and. Dec 26, 20 fluid intelligence is the capacity to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge. This test contains 12 ap psychology practice questions with detailed explanations, to be completed in 9 minutes. The flynn effect is the substantial and longsustained increase in both fluid and crystallized intelligence test scores that were measured in many parts of the world over the 20th century. Most studies of abstract reasoning and fluid intelligence have demonstrated a significant relation between wmh burden and these abilities. Crystallized intelligence fluid intelligence is processing speed. Take information from the brainnervous system to the extremities.
Ap psychology essential information waterford union high school. Examples of this intelligence include solving puzzles and coming up with problemsolving techniques. Personal attributes that center around skills in information processing, problemsolving, and adapting to new or changing environments. Ap psychology crash course advanced placement ap crash course. Todays theories about intelligence are based on four approaches. Ap exams are developed and scored by college faculty and experienced ap teachers. Students will detail the contributions of alfred binet, francis galton, howard gardner, charles spearman, robert stern berg, louis terman, and david wechsler. That is, gf is involved in working out a novel solution, but not in simply remembering a previous solution. Ap psychology syllabus 202021 for students parents. This core unit concludes with a concise perusal of the basic research premise and techniques used in psychology. About this book reas ap psychology crash course is the first book of its kind for the lastminute studier or any ap student who wants a quick refresher on the course. Ap psychology unit 6 developmental psychology practice test question 1. The horncattell theory proposed that fluid intelligence does not have a specific form.
Bring information from the extremities to the nervous system and brain. The college board is a missiondriven notforprofit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Ap psychology course and exam description, effective fall 2020. For example most psychologists recognize crystallized intelligence as accumulated knowledge over time and fluid intelligence as our ability to quickly solve abstract problems. The crash course is based on a careful analysis of the ap psychology course description outline and actual ap test questions released by the college board. Motor neurons often called efferent in bio books, and on the ap psych test. These tests dont measure all kinds of intelligence, however. Nov 11, 2020 fluid intelligence fluid intelligence is the ability to solve problems logically and think in abstract ways. In a moment, you will open the packet that contains your exam materials. Crystallized intelligence, on the other hand is the ability to deduce secondary relational abstractions by applying primary relational abstractions to each other. This course will prepare students to successfully conquer the ap psychology. Which of the following types of cognitive abilities is least likely to show a decline in late life. Crystallized and fluid intelligence intro to psychology. You must be intrinsically motivated to be in this class for there are very few extrinsic motivators.
Gf is often contrasted with general crystallized intelligence gc. Ap psychology unit 6 developmental psychology practice test. Ap psychology unit 6 developmental psychology practice test question 1 what is the first stage of piagets cognitive development. Grandma edith knows you are studying psychology and asks you what physical changes she can expect to experience as she grows older. Ap psychology unit 6 developmental psychology practice. For example, if i asked you to come up with as many different possible uses for a tire, you would have to use very abstract reasoning think about what a tire is, the different types, the sizes, etc. Fluid intelligence is your ability to reason in an abstract way.
Reas ap psychology crash course is the first book of its kind for the lastminute studier or any ap student who. Statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition, text revision dsmiv. Module 61 assessing intelligence this module discusses the history of intelligence testing, and how to distinguish between aptitude and achievement tests. Ap psychology rapid learning series course guidebook. Relevant to educational psychology is the idea that these two types of intelligence have different patterns of change as people get older. Terminal concepts chapter 8 each vocabulary concept requires a definition and application of the term.
Ap psychology exam cram sheet page 2 of 4 humanisticexistential model results from failure to fulfill ones potential therapytreatment psychoanalysis alleviate unconscious conflicts a free association b dream analysis c transference d symptom substitution behavior therapyapplication of learning principles a systematic desensitization. Kennedy, in handbook of the psychology of aging seventh edition, 2011 fluid intelligence. When we use fluid intelligence, we arent relying on any preexisting knowledge. Course plansection i week 1 history and approaches sc1 day 1 introduction to psychology history. Psychologist raymond cattell first proposed the concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence and further developed the theory with his student john horn. In response to declining reading scores in local schools, john wrote an editorial suggesting that schools need to increase interest in reading books by providing. Fluid intelligence fluid intelligence is the ability to solve problems logically and think in abstract ways. Barrons ap psychology, 5th edition long branch public schools. Modules 185 module 1 module 2 module 3 module 4 module 5 module 6 module 7 module 8 module 9 module 10 module 11 module 12 module module 14 module 15 module 16 module 17 module 18 module 19. Aug 22, 2019 human fluid intelligence emerges from the interactions of various cognitive processes. Intelligence testing, theories of intelligence, and influences on intelligence biography book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Longitudinal increase in wmh volume over five years was associated with longitudinal decline in fluid ability raz et al.
Concrete operational question 2 if jeremy begs for a new electronic gadget, his parents nearly always buy it for him. Fluid intelligence an overview sciencedirect topics. This model also this model also implies that education or experience has no influence on fluid ability. By opening this packet, you agree to all of the ap programs policies and procedures outlined in the 201112 bulletin for ap students and parents. Please purchase the ap psychology prep book 5 steps to a 5. Ap psychology vocabulary ablation purposely disabling or destroying part of the brain in order to study the functions of different areas of the brain accommodation the creation of new cognitive schemas when objects, experiences, or other information does not fit with existing schemas. Compare and contrast historic and contemporary theories of intelligence with specific attention to general intelligence, triarchic theory, crystallized fluid intelligence, multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence. Fluid intelligence is related to capacity in memory as. Please write them in complete sentences and give examples of the term or something important or significant about the term. General fluid intelligence gf refers to the ability to solve new problems, particularly when mentally effortful reasoning processes are required such as inference, induction, abstraction, or synthesis. Nashs page modules 185 module 1 module 2 module 3 module 4 module 5 module 6 module 7 module 8 module 9 module 10 module 11 module 12 module module 14 module 15 module 16 module 17 module 18 module 19 module 20 module 21 module 22. Throughout the course students will be exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields of psychology.
Fluid intelligence is described as the ability to perceive relationships independent of previous specific practice or instruction concerning those relationships. Unlike fluid intelligence, with crystallized intelligence, you may use a lot of heuristics. For example, such tests cant identify differences in social intelligence, the expertise people bring to their interactions with others. Introduction to ap psychology what ap psychology is the scope of ap psychology o history and approaches o cognition and learning o personality and behavior. Vocabulary for unit 9 of myers psychology for ap developmental psychology learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Ap psychology 20 freeresponse questions college board.
Crystallized fluid intelligence kelley personal construct theory mishel sociallearning theory gilligan examined moral differences between boys. Describe, compare, and contrast how different approaches to psychology explain. Ap psychology course and exam description, effective. All future ap psychology students are expected to read at least one more than one is encouraged of the following psychology related books before returning to school in august. Developmental psychology this ap psychology practice test covers developmental psychology. Define intelligence and list characteristics of how psychologists measure intelligence. Im certain that all of you did not miss the critical period, therefore you should be able to use both fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence to find answers. I am looking forward to an exciting and successful school year, and i hope that you are too.
This video is part of an online course, intro to psychology. This intelligence includes your ability to solve problems quickly and reason abstractly. Syllabus 3 syllabus 1058826v1 scoring components pages sc1 the course provides instruction in history and approaches. Raymond cattell 1963 first proposed the concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence and further developed the theory with john horn. In order to best simulate the ap psychology exam, the multiple choice section of the test will. Please visit ap central to determine whether a more recent course and. When intelligence quotient iq tests are initially standardized using a sample of testtakers, by convention the average of the test results is set to 100.
It is friday morning, may 25, and you will be taking the ap psychology exam. Fluid intelligence is the ability to problem solve in novel situations without referencing prior knowledge, but rather through the. Ap psychology exam guidelines monday may 07, 2018 at 12. Toggle navigation myers, psychology for ap, 3e student resources. Hopefully youll get in the flow even before class begins. Fluid intelligence is related to capacity in memory as well.
Bring pencils with erasers and blue or black pens 2. I wrote this book to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a. Crystallized intelligence goes up over time while fluid. When intelligence quotient iq tests are initially standardized using a sample of testtakers, by convention the average of the test results is set to 100 and their standard deviation is set to 15 or 16 iq. The book begins with a study the history of intelligence testing and includes sections on how modern intelligence tests work, why studying intelligence is important, the nature and nurture of intelligence, methods for increasing iq. This is an important component of the ap curriculum, with key topics including the lifespan approach, research methods, developmental theories, gender development, and the interaction of nature and nurture. Feb 09, 2015 myers psychology for ap, 2e ap is a trademark registered andor owned by the college board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. Print myers psychology for ap vocabulary all 14 units quizlet. Jun 25, 2020 intelligence quotients, or iq tests, compare your performance with other people your age who take the same test. Ap psychology crash course waterford union high school. Most fouryear colleges and universities in the united states grant credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of successful ap exam scoresmore than 3,300 institutions worldwide annually receive ap scores. Although some classic models characterize intelligence as a unitary general ability, many distinct lines of research have suggested that it is possible to at least partially decompose intelligence into a set of subsidiary cognitive functions.
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