AS & A Level Psychology (9990) — May–June 2023, Paper 23

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Question 1 · 3 marks · Research methods — sampling techniques (random sampling)

Describe what is meant by the term 'random sampling'.

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Question 2 · 4 marks · Research methods — ethical guidelines (use of animals); Yamamoto et al. (chimpanzee helping)

The study by Yamamoto et al. (chimpanzee helping) followed ethical guidelines relating to the use of animals. Describe how two ethical guidelines relating to the use of animals in…

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Question 3 · 3 marks · Research methods — measures of spread (standard deviation); Laney et al. (false memory)

In the study by Laney et al. (false memory), standard deviations were calculated. State what is meant by a 'measure of spread'.

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Question 4 · 3 marks · Research methods — validity of measures; Pepperberg (parrot learning)

In the study by Pepperberg (parrot learning), Alex the parrot was tested using the categories of: - shape - material - colour. Suggest why Pepperberg chose to test the parrot…

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Question 5 · 3 marks · Research methods — comparing conditions; Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams)

The study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams) investigated two kinds of sleep: REM sleep and non-REM sleep. State three differences between REM sleep and non-REM sleep.

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Research methods — ethical guidelines (informed consent; protection from harm)

Describe the ethical guidelines of 'informed consent' and 'protection from harm', using any examples.

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Question 7 · 6 marks · Research methods — experiments (conditions of the independent variable; controls)

Nigel has conducted a laboratory experiment to compare children's choice of sweets (candy) in different packets. The children were shown sweets in: - brightly coloured packets…

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Question 8 · 9 marks · Research methods — case studies; data-collection techniques (observation, interview, questionnaire)

Mila is planning a case study to investigate how a 21-year-old person feels about being the only young person in a community of 20 older people on a small island. Suggest two…

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Question 9 · 9 marks · Research methods — self-reports (questionnaires; closed questions)

Alan and Jocelyn are writing a questionnaire to ask about the level of euphoria created by listening to music at a concert, compared with listening to music at home. Suggest one…

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Question 10 · 14 marks · Research methods — designing a correlational study (planning an investigation)

Dr Caesar is interested in animal phobias in his patients. He wants to investigate whether there is a correlation between the size of the animal causing the phobia and the…

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