Exam questions

Question 1

Explain what is meant by operationalisation.

Answer 1

• clear identification/definition of the observable actions/behaviours to be recorded
• this enables the behaviour to be measured objectively

Question 2

Explain why watching students covertly should reduce demand characteristics.

Answer 2

• the students are unaware they are being watched so they do not have an opportunity to change their behaviour in the study spaces
• this means what they are doing is their natural behaviour in the library.

Question 3

Outline Wundts method of introspection (3).

Answer 3

• Introspection is a systematic analysis of one’s own conscious experience
• Experiences are analysed in terms of ether component parts
• These parts are elements like sensation, emotional reactions

Question 4

Outline one difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning (3).

Answer 4

• the response is involuntary in CC but voluntary in OC
• CC explains acquisition of response, OC explains maintenance of response

Question 5

Explain the function of the endocrine system

Answer 5

• To regulate cell or organ activity within the body + control vital physiological processes in the body
• To release hormones from glands into the blood high bind with specific receptors in order to regulate the activity of cells or organs in the body
• E.g. the release of adrenaline leads to fight or flight response