Unit 2 frq 2020-21 - FRQs for unit 2 PDF

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AP Psychology

FRQ Unit 2 1.

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

Kristi has been training as a ballet dancer since she was very young. When Kristi’s car is hit by another motorist, she is diagnosed with mild trauma to the area in the back of her brain. Kristi tries to dance again soon after her accident but has a great deal of trouble maintaining her balance. Explain how each of the following concepts applies to Kristi’s current situation. Long-term potentiation Cerebellum Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Neuroplasticity Please respond on separate paper, following directions from your teacher.

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

Isla has moved to a large city to start her first job after college. She likes her new apartment and her new work colleagues, but she cannot seem to shake feelings of sadness. Over time, she begins to sleep more and eat less. Even playing with her dog seems less fun than it used to be. Isla calls home to ask her father’s advice. He says that when he was her age, he went through the same feelings for about a year. He said he found a physician to work with that helped him use medication properly to balance out his mood. How does each of the following concepts apply to Isla’s current situation? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Heritability Amygdala Receptor site

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