OCR 2023 GCSE Psychology J203/01: Studies and applications in Psychology 1 Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged

2 © OCR 2023 Section A Psychological Problems 1 (a) Identify the area of the brain investigated in Daniel, Weinberger, Jones et al.’s (1991) study into the effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow. A hippocampus B limbic system C pre-frontal cortex D temporal lobe Your answer [1] (b) Identify the scanning technique used in Daniel, Weinberger, Jones et al.’s (1991) study into the effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow. A CAT scan B MRI scan C PET scan D SPECT scan Your answer [1] (c) Identify which one of the following is a conclusion from Daniel, Weinberger, Jones et al.’s (1991) study into the effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow. A amphetamine significantly decreased cortical activity during the sensori-motor task B amphetamine significantly decreased cortical activity during the WCST cognitive task C amphetamine significantly increased cortical activity in an area of the brain during the sensori-motor task D amphetamine significantly increased cortical activity in an area of the brain during the WCST cognitive task Your answer [1] 3 © OCR 2023 Turn over 2 Outline one criticism of the procedure used in Daniel, Weinberger, Jones et al.’s (1991) study into the effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... ..............................................................................................