AS & A Level Psychology (9990) — October–November 2024, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Research methods — measuring variables (operationalisation of obedience); Milgram (obedience)

In the study by Milgram the variable of 'obedience' was measured. Describe the measure of obedience used.

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Question 2 · 4 marks · Research methods — correlations (positive correlation vs negative correlation)

Explain one similarity and one difference between a positive correlation and a negative correlation.

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Question 3 · 4 marks · Research methods — ethics (informed consent); Bandura et al. (aggression)

In the study by Bandura et al. (aggression), details are not given about consent from the parents or the children. Explain what is meant by 'informed consent'.

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Question 4 · 6 marks · Research methods — experimental design (repeated measures design)

Daniel used a sample of 20 participants in a laboratory experiment using a repeated measures design. He had two conditions: - listening to loud music - listening to quiet music.…

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Question 5 · 6 marks · Research methods — self-reports (paper and pencil vs online questionnaires)

Describe the techniques of 'paper and pencil' questionnaires and 'online' questionnaires, using any example(s).

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Question 6 · 9 marks · Research methods — experiments (identifying independent variables)

Mohsin is investigating whether colour affects supermarket shoppers' food choices. He is comparing healthy and unhealthy snacks that are displayed in blue or green packaging. He…

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Question 7 · 7 marks · Research methods — self-reports (writing closed questions)

Jenny has noticed that some of her school friends doodle and some do not doodle. This may be because some of her friends are more creative than others. She plans to explore this…

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Question 8 · 8 marks · Research methods — data analysis (labelling graph axes)

Parul has conducted a study about happiness. She has counted the number of her colleagues who are smiling when they arrive at work on Monday and on Friday. Fig. 8.1 shows a graph…

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Question 9 · 14 marks · Research methods — observations (designing a structured observation)

Lixin is investigating the social behaviour of adults. He plans to observe adults in a town centre during their lunch break. Describe how Lixin could conduct an observational…

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