Paper 1 June 2022

Question 1

Briefly outline 1 way in which researchers have investigated the capacity of STM

Answer 1

-P’s read number sequence
-repeat immediately
-add additional numbers

Question 2

Briefly outline 1 way in which researchers have investigated the duration of STM

Answer 2

-given trigram
-asked to count backwards from certain number
-recall orignal trigram

Question 3

Suggest 2 cognitive interview techniques that could be used to improve P’s recall of the film

Answer 3

-reinstate the context
-give memory cues of when the P was watching the film
-may give them cues of accident and jog their memory of the film
-reverse the order
-may introduce a new aspect and therefore improve recall of the film

Question 4

Outline 1 example of cultural variation in attachment

Answer 4

-higher rates of insecure-resistant in collectivités cultures
-eg. Japan

Question 5

Describe statistical infrequency and failure to function adequately definitions of abnormality

Answer 5

statistical infrequency = represented by a bell curve where a normally distributed behaviour is shown in the middle
-anything 2 SD away is assumed abnormal
-IQ would lie further
failure to function = suggests by Rosenhan and Seligman where an individual is unable to live a normal life
-behaviours like not holding down a job or personal hygiene

Question 6

Outline one limitation of systematic desensitisation as a treatment for phobias

Answer 6

-time consuming compared to flooding
-need gradual exposure
-has to have trained relaxation skills