UNIT ASSESSMENT
AQA
A Level
Psychology
Unit Assessment
Issues and Debates
(Edition 1)
h 1 hour
h The maximum mark for this unit
assessment is 48 marks
Name
Centre Name
, ©
A Level Psychology
Unit Assessment
Section A: Issues and Debates
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
01 Which two of the following statements about socially sensitive research are correct?
A It is research where there are potential social consequences
for the participants or the class of individuals represented
by the research.
B It is social psychological research that does not abide
by the ethical guidelines.
C The findings of socially sensitive research can be used to
discriminate against individuals and social groups.
D It is research that involves questions that participants might
find intrusive and offensive.
E The ethical guidelines produced by the BPS explain clearly
how to conduct research that might be potentially socially sensitive.
(2 marks)
02
Explain the difference between alpha bias and beta bias. Make reference to at least two topics you
have studied in your answer.
(6 marks)
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AQA
A Level
Psychology
Unit Assessment
Issues and Debates
(Edition 1)
h 1 hour
h The maximum mark for this unit
assessment is 48 marks
Name
Centre Name
, ©
A Level Psychology
Unit Assessment
Section A: Issues and Debates
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
01 Which two of the following statements about socially sensitive research are correct?
A It is research where there are potential social consequences
for the participants or the class of individuals represented
by the research.
B It is social psychological research that does not abide
by the ethical guidelines.
C The findings of socially sensitive research can be used to
discriminate against individuals and social groups.
D It is research that involves questions that participants might
find intrusive and offensive.
E The ethical guidelines produced by the BPS explain clearly
how to conduct research that might be potentially socially sensitive.
(2 marks)
02
Explain the difference between alpha bias and beta bias. Make reference to at least two topics you
have studied in your answer.
(6 marks)
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