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AP Psychology Past Papers & Drilling: Neurons, Memory, Attachment, Conditioning
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · AP PSYCHOLOGY
Written to the College Board exam format: Section I multiple choice, 75 questions, 90 min, 66.7%; Section II free response, 2 questions, 70 min, 33.3% (Q1 Article Analysis / AAQ + Q2 Evidence-Based / EBQ). This drilling mock demonstrates 4 free-response questions (neurons, memory, attachment, conditioning) with answers and techniques.
What is in the AP Psychology exam?
Direct answer: Section I multiple choice, 75 questions, 90 min, 66.7%; Section II free response, 2 questions, 70 min, 33.3%.
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section II (Free Response) | 2 questions: AAQ + EBQ | 33.3% | 70 min |
| Section I (Multiple Choice) | 75 questions | 66.7% | 90 min |
AP Psychology drilling technique: free responses need definition, example and application. 75 multiple choice in 90 min is about 1 min 12 s each – judge quickly.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the College Board AP Psychology format and the answers are our own, not College Board past papers or marking references.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section II (Free Response) | 33.3% | about 35 min per question | definition + example + application |
| Section I (Multiple Choice) | 66.7% | about 1 min 12 s per question | eliminate clearly wrong options |
What is the capacity of short-term memory?
Direct answer: about 7±2 items (Miller).
Free-response drilling (4 demonstrated)
Demonstrates neurons, memory, attachment and classical conditioning.
Question 1 (10 marks)
Describe three parts of a neuron and state one function of each.
Question 2 (10 marks)
Explain the difference between short-term and long-term memory.
Question 3 (10 marks)
What three attachment types did Ainsworth’s Strange Situation identify?
Question 4 (10 marks)
Explain the basic process of classical conditioning.
What are Ainsworth’s three attachment types?
Direct answer: secure, insecure-avoidant, insecure-ambivalent.
Answers and marks per question
Question 1
(1) Dendrites – receive signals (4). (2) Cell body – integrates signals (3). (3) Axon – sends signals out (3).
Question 2
Short-term memory holds little (about 7±2 items) for a short time (4); long-term memory is large and durable (4); rehearsal transfers short- to long-term (2).
Question 3
(1) Secure – explores when the mother is present (4). (2) Insecure-avoidant (3). (3) Insecure-ambivalent/resistant (3).
Question 4
A neutral stimulus (bell) is paired with an unconditioned stimulus (food) (4); the neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus that alone evokes the conditioned response (salivation) (6).
What is classical conditioning?
Direct answer: a neutral stimulus paired with an unconditioned stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus that evokes the conditioned response.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM capacity | 20 items | Miller’s 7±2 items | about 7±2 items |
| Attachment types | Only secure | Three: secure, avoidant, ambivalent | secure + avoidant + ambivalent |
| Conditioning terms | Neutral as unconditioned | Neutral becomes conditioned after pairing | neutral -> conditioned |
How to use this paper
First drill: all 4 questions with no references.
Mark it: check definitions, examples and applications.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming for a faster finish.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log questions missing definitions or examples; redo in three to seven days; and drill Section I multiple choice.
FAQ
Is this a College Board past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not College Board past papers or marking references.
What does AP Psychology test?
Section I multiple choice, 75 questions, 90 min, 66.7%; Section II free response, 2 questions, 70 min, 33.3%.
What is the capacity of short-term memory?
About 7±2 items (Miller).
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| College Board AP Psychology exam page | Confirm the format and question counts |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-ap-biology-mock-2027/ | AP Biology drilling mock |
Related: practice area · AP Biology drilling mock
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