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,Describe two assumptions of the cognitive approach. (4) Information is processed through the same route in all humans: input - process - output,
in a similar way to how information is processed by a computer (2 marks).
Behaviour and emotions can be explained in terms of the role of thinking (cognitive)
processes like attention, memory and language (2 marks).
Explain how one finding from the study by Baron-Cohen et al. The AS/HFA group scored significantly lower on the Eyes Test (compared to the other
(eyes test) supports one of the assumptions of the cognitive three groups) (1 mark).
approach that you have described in part (a). (2)
This shows that differences between the groups can be explained by cognitions/thinking
processes, in this case, Theory of Mind (1 mark).
Studies in social psychology can be applied to train military The experimenter wearing an authoritative uniform appeared to affect obedience (1
personnel. Suggest how the procedure of the study by mark).
Milgram (obedience) could be applied to help with this
training. Your suggestion must be ethical. (4) Therefore, better obedience to orders might be achieved if authority figures dress in a
uniform that portrays hierarchy/authority (1 mark).
The prods ensured that the participant stayed on task throughout the study (1 mark).
Therefore, a set of 'sayings' or a 'protocol' could ensure that soldiers follow the orders
correctly (1 mark).
In the study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams), the Participants were woken at different increments of time (in REM);
procedure that the researchers first used to measure They were then asked to estimate the time they had been dreaming;
participants' estimations of REM sleep duration was
unsuccessful and had to be revised.
(a) Describe how the researchers first attempted to measure
participants' estimations of REM sleep duration. (2)
Describe the revised procedure used to measure participants' Participants were woken at either 5 or 15 mins after the onset of REM;
estimations of REM sleep duration.
They were then asked to choose if they had been dreaming for 5 or 15 mins.
, Outline the debate about individual and situational The individual side refers to behaviours from factors within the person (dispositional) (e.g.
explanations in psychology. personality).
The situational side refers to behaviour from factors in the external environment (e.g.
home life).
Two friends, Aarav and Kyra, are discussing the study by Kyra (situational) Andrade had made sure that everyone was bored so that the situation
Andrade (doodling) in terms of the debate about individual caused them to doodle/ concentrate more when doodling (1 mark: explanation); the task
and situational explanations. Aarav believes this study itself may be have brought about an improvement in concentration as doodling helped
supports the individual explanation but Kyra believes this them focus more. (1 mark: explanation) The doodling group did recall more correct
study supports the situational explanation. names than the control group (1 mark: evidence). Plus there were more participants in the
Outline why you think either Aarav or Kyra is correct, using doodling group scoring maximum on the monitoring task compared to the control group
evidence from the study. (4) (1 mark: evidence)
Describe what was recorded by the female observers in the • She recorded the race/sex/location of every helper;
study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans). • She also counted the total number of people who came to help the victim;
• Both noted comments made by the passengers;
• She also counted the total number of people who came to help the victim;
Explain one similarity and one difference between the study Similarities (with Milgram)
by Piliavin et al. and one other core study from the social Example: 4 marks Both the Piliavin and Milgram studies have ethical issues of deception.
approach. (8) In the study by Milgram, participants believed they were giving real electric shocks to a
complete stranger who could not remember word pairs. In the study by Piliavin, the
participants were led to believe that the drunk or ill victim was actually in need of help.
The study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) revised the They were semantic opposites / opposite emotions.
'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test from the original version. Emotions were basic and complex.
Describe the original version of the 'Reading the Mind in the Participants were presented with 25 (pairs of) eyes.
Eyes' test. (4) There was a two-word choice / two options.
From the study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams): (Two or more) electrodes were attached near to the eyes of the participant.
Participants arrived at the laboratory before their usual (Two/three) electrodes were attached to the scalp.
bedtime. Outline the procedure from when a participant They went to bed in a quiet/dark room.
arrived at the laboratory until the end of the study. (4) All electrode lead wires were attached to top of head. This was in a single cord/ponytail.
At various times during the night the participants were woken / woken in REM or NREM /
woken by a bell / 5 or 15 mins into REM. And asked to recall dreams / estimate time in
REM.
PRACTICE QUESTION BANK AND REVISION
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Updated Questions and Answers | 100% Verified Exam Prep
,Describe two assumptions of the cognitive approach. (4) Information is processed through the same route in all humans: input - process - output,
in a similar way to how information is processed by a computer (2 marks).
Behaviour and emotions can be explained in terms of the role of thinking (cognitive)
processes like attention, memory and language (2 marks).
Explain how one finding from the study by Baron-Cohen et al. The AS/HFA group scored significantly lower on the Eyes Test (compared to the other
(eyes test) supports one of the assumptions of the cognitive three groups) (1 mark).
approach that you have described in part (a). (2)
This shows that differences between the groups can be explained by cognitions/thinking
processes, in this case, Theory of Mind (1 mark).
Studies in social psychology can be applied to train military The experimenter wearing an authoritative uniform appeared to affect obedience (1
personnel. Suggest how the procedure of the study by mark).
Milgram (obedience) could be applied to help with this
training. Your suggestion must be ethical. (4) Therefore, better obedience to orders might be achieved if authority figures dress in a
uniform that portrays hierarchy/authority (1 mark).
The prods ensured that the participant stayed on task throughout the study (1 mark).
Therefore, a set of 'sayings' or a 'protocol' could ensure that soldiers follow the orders
correctly (1 mark).
In the study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams), the Participants were woken at different increments of time (in REM);
procedure that the researchers first used to measure They were then asked to estimate the time they had been dreaming;
participants' estimations of REM sleep duration was
unsuccessful and had to be revised.
(a) Describe how the researchers first attempted to measure
participants' estimations of REM sleep duration. (2)
Describe the revised procedure used to measure participants' Participants were woken at either 5 or 15 mins after the onset of REM;
estimations of REM sleep duration.
They were then asked to choose if they had been dreaming for 5 or 15 mins.
, Outline the debate about individual and situational The individual side refers to behaviours from factors within the person (dispositional) (e.g.
explanations in psychology. personality).
The situational side refers to behaviour from factors in the external environment (e.g.
home life).
Two friends, Aarav and Kyra, are discussing the study by Kyra (situational) Andrade had made sure that everyone was bored so that the situation
Andrade (doodling) in terms of the debate about individual caused them to doodle/ concentrate more when doodling (1 mark: explanation); the task
and situational explanations. Aarav believes this study itself may be have brought about an improvement in concentration as doodling helped
supports the individual explanation but Kyra believes this them focus more. (1 mark: explanation) The doodling group did recall more correct
study supports the situational explanation. names than the control group (1 mark: evidence). Plus there were more participants in the
Outline why you think either Aarav or Kyra is correct, using doodling group scoring maximum on the monitoring task compared to the control group
evidence from the study. (4) (1 mark: evidence)
Describe what was recorded by the female observers in the • She recorded the race/sex/location of every helper;
study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans). • She also counted the total number of people who came to help the victim;
• Both noted comments made by the passengers;
• She also counted the total number of people who came to help the victim;
Explain one similarity and one difference between the study Similarities (with Milgram)
by Piliavin et al. and one other core study from the social Example: 4 marks Both the Piliavin and Milgram studies have ethical issues of deception.
approach. (8) In the study by Milgram, participants believed they were giving real electric shocks to a
complete stranger who could not remember word pairs. In the study by Piliavin, the
participants were led to believe that the drunk or ill victim was actually in need of help.
The study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) revised the They were semantic opposites / opposite emotions.
'Reading the Mind in the Eyes' test from the original version. Emotions were basic and complex.
Describe the original version of the 'Reading the Mind in the Participants were presented with 25 (pairs of) eyes.
Eyes' test. (4) There was a two-word choice / two options.
From the study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams): (Two or more) electrodes were attached near to the eyes of the participant.
Participants arrived at the laboratory before their usual (Two/three) electrodes were attached to the scalp.
bedtime. Outline the procedure from when a participant They went to bed in a quiet/dark room.
arrived at the laboratory until the end of the study. (4) All electrode lead wires were attached to top of head. This was in a single cord/ponytail.
At various times during the night the participants were woken / woken in REM or NREM /
woken by a bell / 5 or 15 mins into REM. And asked to recall dreams / estimate time in
REM.
