In the Schachter and Singer study (two factors in emotion), after each participant completed their session with the stooge they completed a questionnaire about their mood and their physical condition.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1 mark for the question and 1 mark for indication of answers participants could choose from] e.g. Mood Q. How irritated/angry/annoyed would you say you feel at present? Five choices given from 'I don't feel at all irritated' to 'I feel extremely irritated' Q. How good or happy would you say you feel at present? Five choices from 'I don't feel at all happy/good' to 'I feel extremely happy/good'
2. [1 mark for the question and 1 mark for indication of answers participants could choose from] e.g. Physical condition Q. Have you experienced any palpitation (consciousness of your own heart beat)? Four choices from 'not at all' to 'an intense amount'. Q. Did you feel and tremor? Four choices from 'not at all' to 'an intense amount'. Accept the Epi MIS only questions of: Did you feel numbness in your feet? Did you feel any itching sensation? Did you experience any feeling of headache? (all same four choices as above)
3. [4 marks available for the similarity 4 marks available for the difference] Other core studies from the biological approach are Canli et al. or Dement and Kleitman. Any other study = 0 marks unless clearly from the approach. Similarities: Both experimental Both examined emotions Ratings of emotions from questionnaire/being asked Differences: Sample size/characteristics Invasive/non-invasive Generalisability Equipment used (brain scan vs questionnaire) Stooge vs no stooge [For the similarity and for the difference (2 × 4 marks): Level 4 (4 marks) The candidate has explained one similarity/difference between the Schachter and Singer study and one other biological study. Accurate knowledge and understanding is applied. There is a clear line of reasoning which is logically structured and thoroughly evaluated. Level 3 (3 marks) The candidate has given one similarity/difference between the Schachter and Singer study and one other biological study. Knowledge and understanding is applied. There is evidence of some structured reasoning and some evaluation. Level 2 (2 marks) The candidate has given one similarity/difference between the Schachter and Singer study and one other biological study. Some evidence that knowledge and understanding is applied but this may be limited. There is evidence of some reasoning with limited evaluation. Level 1 (1 mark) The candidate has given one similarity/difference between the Schachter and Singer study and one other biological study. OR The candidate has given one evaluation point that is basic. Level 0 (0 marks) No response worthy of credit.