Psychology Paper 2
Psychology In Context
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, 1. Explain Reasons Why Using Schema Might Be Useful When Processing Information From The
World Around Us
- Schema Can Help Predict What Will Happen In Our World Based On Our Past Experiences
- Schema Enables Us To Process Lots Of Information Quickly
- Schema Prevents Us From Becoming Overwhelmed By Environmental Stimuli
2. Explain Reasons Why Using Schema Might Not Be Useful When Processing Information From
The World Around Us
- Schema Can Distort Our Interpretation Of Sensory Information
- Schema Has Lead To Perceptual Errors/Inaccurate EWT/Memories
- Schema Can Cause Biased Recall/See What We Expect
- Negative Schema May Have A Negative Impact On Mental Health
3. What Is Displacement? (Defence Mechanisms - Psychodynamic Approach)
The Focus Of Strong Emotion Is Expressed/Transferred Onto A Neural/Alternative Person Or Object
4. Give One Difference Between The Autonomic Nervous System And The Somatic Nervous System
ANS = Its Involuntary; Controls Smooth Muscles/Glands
SNS = Under Conscious Control; Controls Skeletal Muscles
5. Why Neurons Can Only Transmit Information In ONE Direction At A Synapse
- The Synaptic Vesicles Containing The Neurotransmitters Are ONLY Present On The Presynaptic Neuron.
- The Receptors For The Neurotransmitters Are Only Present On The Postsynaptic Membrane
- It Is The Binding Of The Neurotransmitters To The Receptor Which Enables The Signal/Information To
Be Passed/Transmitted On To The Next Neuron
, - Diffusion Of The Neurotransmitters Mean They Can Only Go From High To Low Concentration, So Can
Only Travel From The Presynaptic To The Postsynaptic Membrane
6. Explain How The Body Responds During Fight Or Flight And Why This Could Be Unhelpful In A
Driving Test Situation
- The Fight Or Flight Response Causes Adrenaline To Be Released Which Can Cause An Increased
Production Of Sweat And Faster Heart And Breathing Rate
[Which Could Be Off Putting And Unhelpful During A Driving Test (E.G. Sweaty Hands May Make It
Harder To Grip The Steering Wheel).]
- The Fight Or Flight Response Enables A Quick Reaction To Fight The Threat Or Run Away From It [But
Neither Of These Options Would Be Helpful In A Driving Test As If You Ran Away Or Attacked The
Instructor You Would Fail The Test.]
7. What Is A Pilot Study? Why Would A Psychologist Decide To Conduct One?
- Its A Small Scale Version Of An Investigation That Takes Place Before The Real Investigation Is
Conducted.
- The Psychologist Conducted A Pilot Study To Identify Whether There Needed To Be Any Modifications
In The Design [E.G. To Make Sure The Questions Asked In The Dream Interview Were Relevant To The
Study/Checking They Have The Correct Materials]
- Also, To Identify Whether It Would Be Feasible To Conduct A Study On The Differences [In Dream
Themes Across Gender.]
8. What Is Qualitative Data? Whats A Strength Of This?
- This Data Is Expressed In Words And Not Numerical
- STRENGTH: Enables The Students To Talk In Detail About Their Dreams To Develop Deeper
Understanding Of Dream Content
- Enables The Researcher To Develop A Deep Understanding Of The Content Of The Dream To Improve
Classification And Identification Of Dream Themes.
Psychology In Context
Questions And Correct
Answers Graded A+
(Newest 2024/2025
Upload)
, 1. Explain Reasons Why Using Schema Might Be Useful When Processing Information From The
World Around Us
- Schema Can Help Predict What Will Happen In Our World Based On Our Past Experiences
- Schema Enables Us To Process Lots Of Information Quickly
- Schema Prevents Us From Becoming Overwhelmed By Environmental Stimuli
2. Explain Reasons Why Using Schema Might Not Be Useful When Processing Information From
The World Around Us
- Schema Can Distort Our Interpretation Of Sensory Information
- Schema Has Lead To Perceptual Errors/Inaccurate EWT/Memories
- Schema Can Cause Biased Recall/See What We Expect
- Negative Schema May Have A Negative Impact On Mental Health
3. What Is Displacement? (Defence Mechanisms - Psychodynamic Approach)
The Focus Of Strong Emotion Is Expressed/Transferred Onto A Neural/Alternative Person Or Object
4. Give One Difference Between The Autonomic Nervous System And The Somatic Nervous System
ANS = Its Involuntary; Controls Smooth Muscles/Glands
SNS = Under Conscious Control; Controls Skeletal Muscles
5. Why Neurons Can Only Transmit Information In ONE Direction At A Synapse
- The Synaptic Vesicles Containing The Neurotransmitters Are ONLY Present On The Presynaptic Neuron.
- The Receptors For The Neurotransmitters Are Only Present On The Postsynaptic Membrane
- It Is The Binding Of The Neurotransmitters To The Receptor Which Enables The Signal/Information To
Be Passed/Transmitted On To The Next Neuron
, - Diffusion Of The Neurotransmitters Mean They Can Only Go From High To Low Concentration, So Can
Only Travel From The Presynaptic To The Postsynaptic Membrane
6. Explain How The Body Responds During Fight Or Flight And Why This Could Be Unhelpful In A
Driving Test Situation
- The Fight Or Flight Response Causes Adrenaline To Be Released Which Can Cause An Increased
Production Of Sweat And Faster Heart And Breathing Rate
[Which Could Be Off Putting And Unhelpful During A Driving Test (E.G. Sweaty Hands May Make It
Harder To Grip The Steering Wheel).]
- The Fight Or Flight Response Enables A Quick Reaction To Fight The Threat Or Run Away From It [But
Neither Of These Options Would Be Helpful In A Driving Test As If You Ran Away Or Attacked The
Instructor You Would Fail The Test.]
7. What Is A Pilot Study? Why Would A Psychologist Decide To Conduct One?
- Its A Small Scale Version Of An Investigation That Takes Place Before The Real Investigation Is
Conducted.
- The Psychologist Conducted A Pilot Study To Identify Whether There Needed To Be Any Modifications
In The Design [E.G. To Make Sure The Questions Asked In The Dream Interview Were Relevant To The
Study/Checking They Have The Correct Materials]
- Also, To Identify Whether It Would Be Feasible To Conduct A Study On The Differences [In Dream
Themes Across Gender.]
8. What Is Qualitative Data? Whats A Strength Of This?
- This Data Is Expressed In Words And Not Numerical
- STRENGTH: Enables The Students To Talk In Detail About Their Dreams To Develop Deeper
Understanding Of Dream Content
- Enables The Researcher To Develop A Deep Understanding Of The Content Of The Dream To Improve
Classification And Identification Of Dream Themes.
