AS & A Level Psychology (9990) — May–June 2024, Paper 23

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Research methods — observations (covert observation)

Explain what is meant by a covert observation, using any example.

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Question 2 · 2 marks · Research methods — data analysis (mean and range); Andrade (doodling)

The results from the study by Andrade (doodling) included the following data about the shading of shapes by participants in the doodling group: - the mean number per participant…

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Question 3 · 2 marks · Research methods — validity; Milgram (obedience)

Describe how one feature of the study by Milgram (obedience) helped to make the study valid.

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Question 4 · 4 marks · Research methods — sampling (representativeness / generalisability); Hölzel et al. (mindfulness and brain scans)

One group of participants in the study by Hölzel et al. (mindfulness and brain scans) was a sample of 16 right-handed adults: 6 males and 10 females. Explain two reasons why this…

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Question 5 · 4 marks · Research methods — objectivity

Memory research is often conducted using eyewitnesses who have witnessed a real crime. Alternatively, researchers can use a simulated crime in a laboratory and ask participants…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Research methods — experimental design (matched pairs; repeated measures)

Describe the following experimental designs, using any example(s): - matched pairs design - repeated measures design.

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Question 7 · 5 marks · Research methods — experiments (experimental condition)

Yashal is planning an experiment about the effect music has on students doing their homework. She is choosing the conditions she will use. Outline what is meant by the term…

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Question 8 · 13 marks · Research methods — designing a procedure; operant conditioning (reinforcement / shaping)

A parrot rescue centre has some new parrots which need to learn to enter a cage. Their trainer is planning a procedure using operant conditioning to teach the parrots to enter the…

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Question 9 · 8 marks · Research methods — ethics (protection of participants; informed consent)

Faiza is planning to investigate the effect of air pollution on emotion. She had planned to conduct a laboratory experiment, but rejected this for ethical reasons. Suggest one…

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

Bhaavik is interested in the relationship between shyness and happiness. He says to his friend Jim that the shy people he knows are really happy, but Jim says he knows lots of…

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