DP Psychology Questionbank

Describe the sampling method used in the study.

Describe one study investigating cultural norms.

Suggest one alternative or one additional research method that could be used to investigate the aim of the original study, giving one reason for your choice.

Discuss the possibility of generalizing the findings of the study.

Discuss the effect of one or more neurotransmitters on behaviour.

Discuss two or more ethical considerations in research investigating the link between emotion and cognition.

Describe one twin or kinship study.

With reference to one study, outline one model of memory.

With reference to research investigating the brain, discuss the role of animal research in understanding human behaviour.

Discuss the formation of stereotypes and/or the effect(s) of stereotypes on human behaviour.

Identify the research method used and outline two characteristics of the method.

Discuss the influence of technology on one or more cognitive processes.

Outline one link between genes and behaviour with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss how one or more hormones affect human behaviour.

Discuss one or more research methods used to investigate cultural origins of behaviour and/or cultural origins of cognition.

Describe one study investigating how one bias in thinking and decision-making influences human behaviour.

Evaluate one or more studies investigating reconstructive memory.

Describe one study investigating enculturation.

To what extent does globalization influence behaviour?

Describe one study investigating acculturation.

With reference to one study, outline the effect of one agonist or one antagonist on human behaviour.

Describe one study investigating how one bias in thinking and decision-making influences human behaviour.

Discuss one or more ethical considerations related to research studies investigating cultural origins of behaviour and/or cultural origins of cognition.

Discuss one or more effects of the interaction of local and global influences on behaviour.

Evaluate one or more research methods used when investigating the relationship between the brain and behaviour.

Discuss schema theory in relation to cognitive processing.

Discuss how one or more hormones and/or one or more pheromones affect human behaviour.

Outline neural pruning with reference to one relevant study.

Outline the influence of culture on behaviour and/or cognition with reference to one relevant study.

Evaluate one or more studies investigating social responsibility.

To what extent do sociocultural factors influence the development of identity?

Evaluate one or more studies that use an animal model to investigate the relationship between genetics and behaviour.

Discuss reconstructive memory.

Describe neuroplasticity, with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss one or more studies of the positive and/or negative effects of technologies on cognitive processes.

Describe one effect of one hormone on behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.

Describe one ethical consideration related to one relevant study from the cognitive approach to understanding behaviour.

Discuss one cultural dimension of human behaviour.

Describe one model of memory, with reference to one relevant study.

Describe social cognitive theory, with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss the relationship between genetics and behaviour.

Evaluate one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.

Evaluate one or more studies on the influence of emotion on cognitive processes.

Describe social identity theory, with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss one or more cultural influences on human cognition and/or behaviour.

Discuss the influence of emotion on one cognitive process.

Describe localization with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss one or more biases in thinking and/or decision-making.

Identify the research method used and outline two characteristics of the method.

Describe the effect of one neurotransmitter on human behaviour with reference to one relevant study.

Outline social identity theory with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis.

Describe one study investigating reconstructive memory.

Discuss the influence of culture on behaviour and/or cognition.

Discuss one or more techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.

Suggest an alternative or additional research method giving one reason for your choice.

Discuss the possibility of generalizing/transferring the findings of the study.

Discuss the effect of pheromones on human behaviour.

Describe the sampling method used in the study.

Evaluate social identity theory, with reference to one or more studies.

Explain one cultural dimension with brief reference to one relevant study.

Describe the ethical considerations that were applied in the study and explain if further ethical considerations could be applied.

Discuss two or more ethical considerations in animal research when investigating the brain and behaviour.

Discuss how animal research may provide insight into human behaviour.

Suggest an alternative or additional research method giving one reason for your choice.

Describe the ethical considerations that were applied in the study and explain if further ethical considerations could be applied.

Discuss how the researcher in the study could avoid bias.

Discuss how globalization may influence behaviour.

Discuss the use of one research method to investigate individuals and groups.

Identify the research method used and outline two characteristics of the method.

Describe one study related to one model of memory.

Discuss one evolutionary explanation of one behaviour.

Describe the sampling method used in the study.

Describe neuroplasticity, with reference to one relevant study.

Outline social cognitive theory with reference to one relevant study.

Discuss two or more ethical considerations related to one study investigating the reliability of one cognitive process.