Do you remember what a correlational study is? Knowing the main types of psychology research is a key point for the Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology exam as it makes up for 8-10% of the content in the multiple choice and free response questions.
Do you understand the importance of the Second Great Awakening? Well you should! By recognizing the significance of the Second Great Awakening you’ll be one step closer to a better grasp of US history and a better score for the AP® US History Exam. The Second Great Awakening lasted from 1790 to 1840. It began as a reaction to the growth in popularity of science and rationalism. The Second Great Awakening fought the perceived moral decay of society and charged Americans to lead their fellow man to salvation.
By this point in your biology education, you already know that the genetic information of all living things on the planet can be found in a lengthy molecule known as deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA. The proverbial holy grail of scientists who sought to find it throughout history, DNA is the metaphorical “blueprint” from which living things’ bodies and systems are built and run. But the question remains: how does DNA accomplish this? How do we get from genetic blueprint to living, reproducing organism?
As a eukaryotic organism grows, its cells are constantly dividing and creating new cells according to the “genetic blueprint” of its DNA. The processes by which these new cells are developed are known as mitosis and meiosis. Mitosis is the method by which somatic (or non-reproductive) are created, while meiosis is the method that creates gametes (reproductive cells like sperm and eggs).
When discussing urban geography, more particularly cities and urban land use, it is important to understand the gravity model, as we will discuss in this study guide. The gravity model helps to give a clearer understanding of the distribution and size of cities while also providing useful explanations of interactions among networks among cities.
The biopsychosocial perspective is an integrated approach to psychology that incorporates three different perspectives and types of analysis: biological, psychological, and social-cultural. This AP® Psychology Crash Course Review on the biopsychosocial method will prepare you for the multiple choice and free response questions you will be given on your AP® Psychology exam.
No matter which party controls the presidency or the Congress, the bureaucracy has continued to grow. In fact, one of the most conservative presidents in recent memory, George W. Bush, expanded the bureaucracy considerably in the wake of 9/11. An entirely new federal department, the Department of Homeland Security, was created to deal with domestic terror threats.
The AP® United States History exam covers hundreds of topics, all of which you need to be familiar with in order to get a high score. This might sound impossible, but success on the APUSH test is really all about studying smarter. The most vital things to review about a particular event, policy, or movement are the answers to the following questions: What is it? What else was happening at the time? Why is it important to United States history?
An important concept and period covered in AP® World History is the Enlightenment. Here’s an AP® World History crash course on the Enlightenment: Before the Enlightenment: In the late 1500’s, a revolution began. This period of great change is known as the “Scientific Revolution.”
In this AP® Biology Crash Course, we will review what you need to know about enzymes for the AP® Biology exam. We will cover what enzymes are, how enzymes work, some factors that affect how they work, and finally an example of an AP® Bio question about enzymes.