Federalism - AP® US Government Crash Course

Federalism: AP® US Government Crash Course

Federalism is a unique idea, particular to American government. So, when you take the AP® US Government & Politics exam, you are going to be asked a lot of questions about what federalism is and how it works.

Diffusion and Osmosis - AP® Biology Crash Course

Diffusion and Osmosis: AP® Biology Crash Course

Diffusion and osmosis are two of those mechanisms that you will see pop up over and over again in your biology lessons as they are crucial to so many aspects of life. Throughout this quick crash course, we’ll give you the run-down of all the essential points you’ll need to know not just to prepare for the AP® Biology exam, but also to better understand the ‘big picture’ of how biology works.

Isms AP® European History

What to Know about -Isms for AP® European History

As part of our AP® European History crash course, let’s compartmentalize and explain many of the important –isms for the AP® European History exam. The –isms that I refer to are basically nominalized versions of the ideals behind certain defining terms of movements in art, history, politics, and religion. These –isms, like Modernism, Capitalism, or Despotism for example, all represent the entire system of thought and the practices inherent in their respective movements.

Who were Latane and Darley? AP® Psychology Bystander Effect

Who were Latane and Darley? AP® Psychology Bystander Effect Review

If you witnessed an emergency, you would certainly help those in need, right? Even if you didn’t directly address the problem, if someone were in desperate need of help, you would definitely call the police or an ambulance at the very least, correct? Well, social psychology doesn’t think so.

Arousal Theory of Motivation - AP® Psychology Review

Arousal Theory of Motivation: AP® Psychology Review

In this Advanced Placement Psychology Crash Course Review, we will explore deeper what the arousal theory is, why it is important, how you can use it in your everyday life and how it can be tested on the AP® Psychology exam.

AP® Macroeconomics - What Shifts Aggregate Demand and Supply?

What Shifts Aggregate Demand and Supply? AP® Macroeconomics Review

If you are having a hard time understanding these two concepts for your AP® Macroeconomics exam, then this article is for you. We will look into the concepts, what shifts aggregate demand and aggregate supply, and why these concepts are important. We will also see how you can be tested on these concepts on the AP® exam.

Externalities - AP® Microeconomics Crash Course Review

Externalities: AP® Microeconomics Crash Course Review

Are you studying for your AP® Microeconomics Exam and need to understand better what externalities are? Well, look no further! In this crash course review, you will learn all you need to know about externalities for the exam.

Federalists vs Democratic Republican - AP® US History Crash Course Review

Federalists vs Democratic Republican: AP® US History Crash Course Review

Often times in human history, some of the most important events have been spoken words. In 1796 one such event occurred. The stage was set for one of America’s greatest leaders to give his lasting words on what he felt the young republic should entrench upon its foundation. At his farewell address, George Washington, a colossal man in American history, warned the American people of the threats as he saw them.

The Columbian Exchange - AP® World History Crash Course Review

The Columbian Exchange: AP® World History Crash Course Review

Can you imagine a world that has Italian pasta without tomato sauce to smother the noodles? How about having a hamburger without any fries? Or maybe an alternate reality where the Irish potato famine of the 19th century never happened? Well, without the Columbian Exchange all of these scenarios could have played out in very real ways.

Homeostasis - AP® Biology Crash Course Review

Homeostasis: AP® Biology Crash Course Review

One of the major topics on the AP® Bio exam is homeostasis. Most of the topics that you study in AP® Biology will force you to think: how does this relate to homeostasis? It is essential that you understand homeostasis completely and are able to relate it to a variety of topics.