AS & A Level Psychology (9990) — October–November 2024, Paper 21

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Research methods — experimental design (matched pairs design)

Explain what is meant by a 'matched pairs design', including any example.

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Question 2 · 2 marks · Research methods — hypotheses (types of hypothesis: alternative / directional)

A longitudinal experiment is testing the hypothesis 'Elephants will learn better as they grow older'. Identify the type of hypothesis in this experiment. Justify your answer.

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Question 3 · 3 marks · Research methods — validity (ecological validity)

For the study by Baron-Cohen et al., a revised version of the 'eyes test' was developed. However, some problems with ecological validity remained. Define what is meant by the term…

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Question 4 · 7 marks · Research methods — experiments (definition of an experiment)

The study by Hassett et al. (monkey toy preferences) was an experiment. Describe what is meant by an 'experiment'.

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Question 5 · 6 marks · Research methods — reliability (inter-rater and inter-observer reliability)

Describe inter-rater reliability and inter-observer reliability, using any example(s).

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Question 6 · 10 marks · Research methods — designing stimulus materials for an experiment

Dr Eynon is a university lecturer studying personality. She tested the personality of some of her students and divided them into two groups, 'personality R' and 'personality S'.…

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Question 7 · 10 marks · Research methods — operationalising and measuring variables

Mr Grainger trains each of his farm animals to enter a stable. He lets the animal approach the stable, then rewards it with food. Each time the animal gets closer to the stable…

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Question 8 · 6 marks · Research methods — comparing studies; Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans)

Chen is conducting a study that is similar to the study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans). She has asked a young person and an old person to act as 'victims'. Each victim…

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Question 9 · 14 marks · Research methods — designing and conducting a study using a questionnaire (planning an investigation)

Tanya is investigating prosocial behaviour (this is positive, friendly behaviour between individuals). She is studying prosocial behaviours in children at her local school and…

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