past papers

Question 1

Sample size in Bandura, Ross and Ross

Answer 1

72 children

Question 2

Extraversion

Answer 2

someone who is outgoing and social

Question 3

Restorative justice

Answer 3

Criminals speak with their victims; helps them undersand the severity of their actions

Question 4

1 dissadvantage of prison

Answer 4

prisoners are exposed to role models; may commit crimes within prison; reward other inmates;reinforcement might outweigh punishment

Question 5

primary reinfircement to explain criminality

Answer 5

def: a reinforcer that satisfies a bioligoical need

Question 6

advantages of community sentencing

Answer 6

given a second chance

no criminal connections;

more suitable - given in appropriate circumstances

Avoided prison (prison - negative reinforcement)

Question 7

dissadvantages of community sentencing

Answer 7

‘soft option’- recidvism rate of 30%

offender may still engage in criminal activity - not locked away from society

10% fail to complete - break curfew/fail to show up

Question 8

identify a task used by Siffre (1975)

Answer 8

Threading beads on a string

Question 9

zeitgeber

Answer 9

external cues that synchronise our bioligical rhythms; for example, to a 24 hour clock

Question 10

describe how one lifestyle factor could cause insomnia

Answer 10

lifestyles that include flying frequently and having jet lag or working shifts can effects bodily rhythms

Question 11

ultradian rhythms

Answer 11

Ultradian rhythms are those lasting less than 24 hours such as the sleep cycle.