--- title: "Unit 2 – Cognition - AP Psychology" description: "Review Unit 2 – Cognition for AP Psychology with Fiveable study guides and practice resources." canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-psych-revised/unit-2" type: "unit" subject: "AP Psychology" unit: "Unit 2 – Cognition" --- # Unit 2 – Cognition - AP Psychology ## Overview Unit 2 – Cognition ## Study Guides - [2.1 Perception](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/1-perception/study-guide/jiVFqhUY6PUoxGuf) - [2.2 Thinking, Problem-Solving, Judgments, and Decision-Making](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/2-thinking-problem-solving-judgments-and-decision-making/study-guide/gHqqU9CdMYyy4lPn) - [2.3 Introduction to Memory](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/3-introduction-to-memory/study-guide/YUgzsYWx4lo6nG4C) - [2.4 Encoding Memories](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/4-encoding-memories/study-guide/OSiEODjrrfoL47kW) - [2.5 Storing Memories](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/5-storing-memories/study-guide/ceT2YKodyRGE9bjj) - [2.6 Retrieving Memories](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/6-retrieving-memories/study-guide/fbgbPlf4G5r8b52K) - [2.7 Forgetting and Other Memory Challenges](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/7-forgetting-and-other-memory-challenges/study-guide/Nc5yYMuimH6LqneX) - [2.8 Intelligence and Achievement](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2/8-intelligence-and-achievement/study-guide/CTKkcmSqii8BEYzZ) ## FAQs ### What topics are covered in AP Psych Unit 2? AP Psych Unit 2 covers 8 topics built around perception and cognition: Perception (2.1), Thinking and Problem-Solving (2.2), Introduction to Memory (2.3), Encoding Memories (2.4), Storing Memories (2.5), Retrieving Memories (2.6), Forgetting and Other Memory Challenges (2.7), and Intelligence and Achievement (2.8). Together they trace how the brain takes in, processes, stores, and retrieves information. See the full breakdown at [AP Psych Unit 2](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2). ### How much of the AP Psych exam is Unit 2? AP Psych Unit 2 makes up 15-25% of the AP exam, making it one of the heavier-weighted units. That means roughly 12-20 multiple-choice questions could come from this unit alone. The unit covers perception, memory processes like encoding and storing memories, thinking and problem-solving, forgetting, and intelligence, so strong preparation here pays off significantly on exam day. ### What's on the AP Psych Unit 2 progress check (MCQ and FRQ)? The AP Psych Unit 2 progress check includes both MCQ and FRQ sections drawn from all 8 topics in the unit. MCQ questions test your recall and application of perception, encoding memories, storing memories, retrieving memories, forgetting, thinking, and intelligence. The FRQ section typically asks you to apply memory or cognition concepts to a scenario, so knowing the stages of memory and key terms like chunking or the forgetting curve is essential. Practice with matched questions at [AP Psych Unit 2](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2) before attempting the progress check. ### How do I practice AP Psych Unit 2 FRQs? AP Psych Unit 2 FRQs most often draw from memory topics like encoding memories, storing memories, retrieval, and forgetting, as well as perception and thinking and problem-solving. Questions usually present a real-life scenario and ask you to identify or explain a concept, so practice by writing out definitions and then connecting them to examples. Focus on precise vocabulary: terms like elaborative encoding, the serial position effect, and the misinformation effect come up often. Find practice prompts and scoring guidance at [AP Psych Unit 2](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2). ### Where can I find AP Psych Unit 2 practice questions? The best place to find AP Psych Unit 2 practice questions, including MCQ and practice test sets, is [AP Psych Unit 2](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2). That page has resources covering all 8 topics, from perception and thinking to memory, forgetting, and intelligence. For MCQ prep, focus on questions that ask you to apply concepts to new scenarios rather than just recall definitions, since that matches the actual exam format. ### How should I study AP Psych Unit 2? Start with perception and work through the memory topics in order, since encoding memories, storing memories, and retrieving memories build on each other. Use spaced repetition flashcards for vocabulary-heavy topics like thinking and problem-solving, forgetting, and intelligence. For each memory concept, create a real-life example, not just a definition. That habit directly prepares you for FRQ scenarios. Review your weak spots using practice questions at [AP Psych Unit 2](/ap-psych-revised/unit-2), and revisit forgetting and Other Memory Challenges last since it ties the whole memory sequence together. ## Structured Data ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","inLanguage":"en","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://fiveable.me/ap-psych-revised/unit-2#what-topics-are-covered-in-ap-psych-unit-2","name":"What topics are covered in AP Psych Unit 2?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"AP Psych Unit 2 covers 8 topics built around perception and cognition: Perception (2.1), Thinking and Problem-Solving (2.2), Introduction to Memory (2.3), Encoding Memories (2.4), Storing Memories (2.5), Retrieving Memories (2.6), Forgetting and Other Memory Challenges (2.7), and Intelligence and Achievement (2.8). Together they trace how the brain takes in, processes, stores, and retrieves information. 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