A-LevelPsychologyResearch methods9990/23 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q32 Marks

Studies using animals should follow the ethical guideline of 'deprivation and aversive stimuli'. The study by Yamamoto et al. (chimpanzee helping) followed this ethical guideline. Explain one feature of this study that ensured the chimpanzees were not exposed to deprivation/aversive stimuli.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] deprivation refers to not making animals do without necessities; (generic)
[1] aversive stimuli refers to not exposing animals to unpleasantness; (generic)
[1] ethical approval from (Kyoto) university means the chimpanzees were cared for (not deprived); (link)
[1] the chimpanzees were given rewards not punished/deprived; (generic)
[1] juice drink (reward); (link)

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Topic: Research methods, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 2 marks.
Source: A-Level Psychology, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 3.

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