Introduction to Psychology Digital Practice Test

Section A: SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS (Questions 1-4)

TYPE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE TEXT BOX PROVIDED UNDER EACH QUESTION.

(24 marks)

1. Describe one feature of an experimental research design.

2 marks

2. Give an example of each of the following methods of assessing psychological responses.

objective quantitative:

subjective quantitative:

2 marks

3. In an experimental design, what is the purpose of the control group?

2 marks
4. Refer to the following table, which shows the resting heart rate of ten participants in an
investigation. The last row of the table shows the sum of scores.

Participant X (Score)
1 70
2 68
3 88
4 75
5 77
6 87
7 63
8 81
9 71
10 46

Sum of scores 726

 (a) Calculate the mean for this distribution of scores.

2 marks

(b) Calculate the median score in this distribution.

2 marks

(c) Explain why the median may be a better measure of central tendency compared to the mean

2 marks

A team of psychologists is investigating the possible emotional impacts of taking a break from using Facebook among
a group of 200 18-year-old students. They hold a meeting to discuss different hypotheses that may be tested in an
experiment as well as a consideration of a qualitative investigation they may conduct.

They ask you to give your expert opinion on how they should proceed.

(a) Identify the independent variable in this investigation.

2 marks

(b) The dependent variable is emotional impact. Describe one subjective quantitative method of
assessing this dependent variable.
 2 marks

(c) Formulate a hypothesis that could be tested in an experimental investigation.

2 marks

(d) Aside from the number and age of participants, suggest one factor they should consider when
selecting the sample.

2 marks

(e) Describe one qualitative design they could use.

4 marks

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 Section B: EXTENDED RESPONSE QUESTION
Introduction to Psychology:
A researcher wants to design an investigation that determines the effects of different types of noise on student’s ability to
study and recall information. All students have agreed to participate voluntarily and have provided a signed, informed consent.

Describe:
 One qualitative investigation design that the researcher could use
 One experimental investigation design that the researcher could use
 Two ethical issues the researcher must implement into the study
 How two of the four levels of behaviour could affect the results of the investigation
20 marks
EXTENDED RESPONSE ADVICE!
Plan your response before beginning to write your final answer.
Make sure you use paragraphs ( one paragraph per dot point)
Answer each question in order.
Use correct terminology and show your understanding of the topic
Make sure your communication is clear.
4 marks per dot point PLUS 4 marks for communication = 20 marks total.