Short Answer Questions

This examination paper is in THREE parts. You should attempt all parts.

Part 1 (short answers): 25% of total marks

Part 2 (two essays): 50% of total marks

Part 3 (one essay): 25% of total marks

Follow carefully the instructions at the beginning of each part.

Your are strongly advised to spend approximately 45 minutes on all of

Part 1 and 45 minutes on each essay question in Parts 2 and 3.

You may answer the questions in any order. Write your answers in the

answer book(s) provided.

At the end of the examination

Check that you have written your personal identifier and examination

number on each answer book used. Failure to do so will mean that

your work cannot be identified.

Put all your used answer books and your question paper together, with

your signed desk record on top. Fix them all together with the paper

fastener provided.

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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

You are advised to spend no more than 45 minutes on Part 1, which carries 25%

of the total examination marks.

Choose TWO of the following terms and concepts related to methods. For each,

write a paragraph explaining briefly what it is, and why it may be important.

a) Longitudinal Studies

b) Experiment

c) Single-unit recording

d) Statistical significance

e) Skinner Box

Choose THREE of the following terms and concepts related to theories. For

each, write a paragraph explaining briefly what it is, and why it may be important.

a) Minimal Groups

b) Sexual Selection

c) Category Learning

d) Hormones

e) Extraversion

f) Attentional Spotlight

g) Stereotype

h)