AS & A Level Psychology (9990) — May–June 2023, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 3 marks · Biological approach — Schachter and Singer (two factors in emotion)

From the study by Schachter and Singer (two factors in emotion): Identify which one of the following groups scored the highest on the Activity Index in the Euphoria condition.…

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Cognitive approach — Andrade (doodling)

From the study by Andrade (doodling): Identify two features of the sample used in this study.

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Question 3 · 5 marks · Learning approach — Saavedra and Silverman (button phobia)

From the study by Saavedra and Silverman (button phobia): Describe the Disgust/Fear hierarchy used in this study.

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Question 4 · 6 marks · Social approach — Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans)

The study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans) used 'victims' who needed help. Describe the victims used in this study.

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Question 5 · 5 marks · Cognitive approach — Laney et al. (false memory)

In Experiment 1 of the study by Laney et al. (false memory), participants completed both the Food History Inventory and the Restaurant Questionnaire. Describe one result from the…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Cognitive approach — assumptions

Outline two assumptions of the cognitive approach. You must use an example from a core study for each assumption.

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Question 7 · 4 marks · Social approach — Milgram (obedience)

Suggest two real-world applications based on the study by Milgram (obedience). Your suggestions must be ethical.

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Question 8 · 6 marks · Cognitive approach — Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test)

Two friends, Danilo and Noah, are discussing the validity of the study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test). Danilo thinks the study has validity but Noah thinks the study does not…

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Question 9 · 12 marks · Biological approach — Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams)

From the study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams): Describe what is meant by REM sleep.

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Question 10 · 10 marks · Learning approach — Bandura et al. (aggression)

Evaluate the study by Bandura et al. (aggression) in terms of two strengths and two weaknesses. At least one of your evaluation points must be about reliability.

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