AS & A Level Psychology (9990) — October–November 2023, Paper 12

The study by Baron-Cohen et al. used the eyes test as a measure of theory of mind. The eyes test results were negatively (inversely) correlated with the results of another…

The study by Saavedra and Silverman investigated a boy with a phobia of buttons. The boy reported an experience that he thought was the cause of his button phobia. Describe the…

Explain one problem that could arise if children were used as participants in the study by Canli et al. (brain scans and emotions).

In the study by Pepperberg (parrot learning), a principal trainer was used during the 'test procedures'. Describe the procedure that the principal trainer followed during the…

The study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans) used models and victims. Name two features of the models used in this study.

From the study by Andrade (doodling): Describe the background to this study.

Suggest two real-world applications based on the study by Yamamoto et al. (chimpanzee helping). Your suggestions must be ethical.

Two friends, Zayn and Danna, are discussing the nature versus nurture debate in relation to the study by Bandura et al. (aggression). Zayn thinks the study supports the nature…

From the study by Schachter and Singer (two factors in emotion): Describe the sample.

Evaluate the study by Milgram (obedience) in terms of two strengths and two weaknesses. At least one of your evaluation points must be about validity.