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A-LevelPsychologyCognitive approach9990/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q26 Marks

In the euphoria condition in the study by Schachter and Singer (two factors in emotion), a stooge performed a series of standardised behaviours. An observer categorised any behaviours shown by the participant. One category was 'initiates new activity'.

  1. (a)(i)Outline how the category of 'initiates new activity' was operationalised in this study.[2]
  2. (a)(ii)Name one behaviour shown by a participant in this study that was categorised as 'initiates new activity'.[1]
  3. (b)Describe the results from the Activity Index in the euphoria condition for the Epinephrine Informed (Epi Inf) group compared to the Epinephrine Misinformed (Epi Mis) groups. You must use data in your answer.[3]

Mark scheme

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

  1. 1 mark per correct point
  2. If the participant gave creative euphoria;
  3. That is, they initiated euphoric behaviour outside of the stooge's routine;
  4. Therefore, the behaviour had to be one that had never been seen by the participant (from the stooge).
  5. 1 mark for correct answer.
  6. (Threw) open the window;
  7. Laughing;
  8. Throwing paper basketballs;
  9. Hula hooped (on neck and leg).
  10. 3 marks = comparison result with correct data
  11. 2 marks = comparison result with incorrect data/no data
  12. 1 mark = one result (e.g. for just for EPI-INF)
  13. e.g. 3 marks:
  14. The EPI-INF scored lower with a score of 12 compared to the EPI-MIS with a score of 22.
  15. e.g. 2 marks:
  16. The EPI-INF scored lower on the index compared to the EPI-MIS;
  17. The EPI-MIS scored higher on the index compared to the EPI-INF.
  18. e.g. 1 mark:
  19. The EPI-MIS scored the higher/The EPI-INF scored lower.

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About this question

Topic
Cognitive approach, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
A-Level Psychology, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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