A-LevelPsychologyBiological approach9990/12 · May/June 2020 · Q55 Marks

Adelia wants to replicate the Epinephrine Misinformed (Epi Mis) condition from the study by Schachter and Singer (two factors in emotion) and needs your help. You must produce clear instructions for Adelia, from when the participant arrives until they are given the injection. Suggest instructions that Adelia could use to replicate this part of the study.

Adelia wants to replicate the Epinephrine Misinformed (Epi Mis) condition from the study by Schachter and Singer (two factors in emotion) and needs your help. You must produce clear instructions for Adelia, from when the participant arrives until they are given the injection. Suggest instructions that Adelia could use to replicate this part of the study.[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] You must tell the participant that the study is about vision;
[1] You must tell them that it is about how vitamins affect vision;
[1] You must tell them that a vitamin compound/Suproxin is being assessed;
[1] You must then gain their permission to be injected (with Suproxin);
[1] You must tell them that the injection is mild/harmless;
[1] You must also tell them/reveal that there may be side effects;
[1] Tell them that they are short-lived;
[1] Tell them they will last about 15 minutes or so;
[1] Tell them that their feet will feel numb/itching sensation/might get a slight headache;

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