AS PSYCHOLOGY (7181/2) Paper 2 Psychology in Context

Which two of the following statements about the fight or flight response are correct? Shade two boxes only. During the fight or flight response: A there is a decrease in the release of adrenaline B the flow of blood is diverted from the surface of the skin C the process of digestion is inhibited D the parasympathetic division is in control of functioning E there is a reduction in the rate of respiration [2 marks] Briefly explain one function of the endocrine system. [2 marks] 0 1 X x x 0 2 CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS PMT 3 Turn over  A cognitive psychologist investigating how memory works gave participants the same word list to recall in one of two conditions. All the words were of equal difficulty. Condition 1: Ten participants recalled the words in the same room in which they had learned the words. Condition 2: Ten different participants recalled the words in a room that was not the same room as that in which they had learned the words. The following results were obtained: Table 1: Mean values and standard deviations for Condition 1 and Condition 2 in a memory experiment. Condition 1 Condition 2 Mean 15.9 10.6 Standard deviation 3.78 1.04 Why are the standard deviation values found in the study above useful descriptive statistics for the cognitive psychologist? [2 marks] Outline one problem of studying internal mental processes like memory ability by conducting experiments such as that described in Question 03 above. [2 marks] 0 3 0 4 PMT 4 Rita and Holly are identical twins who were separated at birth. When they finally met each other at the age of 35, they were surprised at how different their personalities were. Rita is much more social and out-going than Holly. Use your knowledge of genotype and phenotype to explain this difference in their personalities. [4 marks] Outline and evaluate the social learning theory approach. Refer to evidence in your answer. [12 marks