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AP Psychology

Learning Psychology: FRQ

When responding to an FRQ, you want to be specific, detailed, and accurate in your response. Use only

complete sentences and paragraph format. DO NOT list or bullet point responses. Do only what the

prompt demands but pay attention to those demands. Underline the key verbs in the prompt: analyze,

define, describe, discuss, explain, identify, relate and show. These verbs directly tell you what to do with

concepts. Type or NEATLY hand write these responses. If I cannot read or follow your responses, you will

lose points for organization and clarity. Organize your response to make it clear what concept you are

explaining and apply.

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1. Stella loves everything coconut! She particularly likes coconut flavored Chapstick, body lotion, and

shampoo. After Salinger has been dating Stella for a while, he finds that he really likes coconut-flavored

or scented things now. He even finds that when he smells or tastes coconut, he feels warm, happy, and

calm. (20 points)

● Apply classical conditioning to Salinger’s new love of coconut flavor. Be sure to apply the

following concepts correctly: unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, neutral stimulus,

conditioned stimulus, conditioned response. You do not need to define these terms, just use

them properly.

● Explain the role of generalization and extinction with respect to how these may occur in this

scenario.

● What role may operant conditioning play in Salinger’s continued love of coconut flavor? Be

specific to the kind of reinforcement.

● What role could the hippocampus, episodic memory, and oxytocin play in Salinger’s new found

love of everything coconut?

2. Stella is feeling burned out and disinterested in her daily life. She used to love school and being out

with friends, but things seem more unmotivating now. She recalls learning about operant conditioning

and cognitive factors in learning from her high school AP Psychology class. Explain how she may apply

the following concepts to helping her find more motivation and joy in life? (24 points)

1. Positive Reinforcement

2. Negative Reinforcement

3. Learned helplessness

4. Chaining

5. Extrinsic motivation

6. Observational learning

7. Internal locus of control

8. Self-control