Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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Mitesh is investigating the effect of doodling on recall of animal noises. He provides pencils and doodling paper for all participants and tells th...
Section C Answer all questions in this section. Mandy wants to investigate the effects of phobias on the way people socialise, such as how friendly...
A woman was treated by Glover (2011) for kleptomania. She had a 14-year history of daily compulsive shoplifting and was treated with covert sensiti...
Machleit et al. (2000) found that perceived crowding in shops, created by manipulating either human (social) density or spatial density, changed le...
The consequences of irregular treatment and poor inhalation technique for children with asthma are linked to more hospitalisations and increased mo...
Fig. 4.1 is an example of a question about the quality of working life from the QWL questionnaire (Walton, 1974). How satisfied are you with the wo...
Design a study to investigate the long-term effectiveness of applied tension.
Product placement can be used in different ways, in media such as films.
The health belief model provides many reasons to explain why people do not adhere to medical requests.
When goal-setting, some organisations set workers targets and some organisations do not.
'Even though little Hans was just one child, the psychoanalytic explanation of phobias can be generalised to everyone.' To what extent do you agree...
‘There is no need to gather qualitative data when conducting studies on menu item position.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use e...
'Young people have unrealistic optimism therefore do not think it is necessary to prevent stress.' To what extent do you agree with this statement?...
'Workers do not have the need to achieve; they just need to work hard to earn money.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use examples...
In the study by Pepperberg (parrot learning), Alex the parrot could choose from three labels when asked 'What's same?' about two objects. Two of th...
The study by Schachter and Singer investigated two factors in emotion.
The debate about individual and situational explanations relates to the study by Milgram (obedience). Outline what is meant by this debate. Include...
Omar organises a football team for children but they are sometimes too aggressive during games. He wants to reduce this aggressive behaviour and as...
The study by Baron-Cohen et al. used the eyes test as a measure of theory of mind.
The study by Saavedra and Silverman investigated a boy with a phobia of buttons. The boy reported an experience that he thought was the cause of hi...
Explain one problem that could arise if children were used as participants in the study by Canli et al. (brain scans and emotions).
In the study by Pepperberg (parrot learning), a principal trainer was used during the 'test procedures'.
The study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans) used models and victims.
Suggest two real-world applications based on the study by Yamamoto et al. (chimpanzee helping). Your suggestions must be ethical.
Two friends, Zayn and Danna, are discussing the nature versus nurture debate in relation to the study by Bandura et al. (aggression). Zayn thinks t...
Evaluate the study by Milgram (obedience) in terms of two strengths and two weaknesses. At least one of your evaluation points must be about validity.
In the study by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritans), there were: • models • victims (acting drunk or acting ill).
Describe how Hassett et al. followed ethical guidelines in relation to animals in their study about monkey toy preferences.
The debate about individual and situational explanations relates to the study by Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams). Outline what is meant by t...
Carole, a language teacher, has noticed that her students have difficulty concentrating when listening to a recording of people talking in a second...
Evaluate the study by Pozzulo et al. (line-ups) in terms of two strengths and two weaknesses. At least one of your evaluation points must be about ...
Which of the following source documents would be issued when goods previously purchased on credit are returned to a supplier?
For each of the following transactions, state the account to be debited and the account to be credited in the ledger of XYZ Traders.
The following information relates to PQR Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2025:
The following information relates to the inventory of Product X held by RST Retailers during March 2026:
J. Khan's Cash Book (Bank column) on 30 April 2026 showed a debit balance of $1 850. The Bank Statement on the same date showed a credit balance of...