The Initial 11th Grade Exam (will be revised)
May 2009
Paper 1
Answer one question from each perspective.
Biological Perspective
1. Describe one theoretical explanation of human behavior from the biological perspective. < 8 marks> ( max. 15 mins.)
2. Explain how one historical or cultural condition helped to give rise to the biological perspective < 8 marks>( max. 15 mins.)
Humanistic Perspective
1. Describe one application of a theory from the humanistic perspective
< 8 marks>
2. (a) In the context of human behavior, outline one theory from the humanistic perspective <4 marks>
(b) Explain one way in which methodological or cultural considerations have
an impact on the theory outlined in part (a) <4 marks>
Learning Perspective
1. Explain one contribution of the learning perspective to the scientific study of behavior < 8 marks>
a) Identify one assumption from the learning perspective < 2 marks>
b) Explain how one assumption from the learning perspective is illustrated by one theory or study < 6 marks >
Paper 2
Answer one question in this section.
Marks will be awarded for clear presentation of theories, inclusion of appropriate empirical studies and evaluation.
1. Describe and evaluate the structure and functioning of the personality in Freudian psychoanalytic theory. < 20 marks> ( max. 45 mins.)
2. Compare and Contrast Freudian psychoanalytic theory with one neo-Freudian theory < 20 points>
3.Assess the role of the unconscious and conscious mind on human behavior in relation to two psychodynamic theories < 20 marks>
Paper 3
Answer all the questions.
When structured questions are set (that is, questions with parts a and b) candidates should clearly label each part of their answer a and b.
1. You are asked to carry out qualitative research that involves conducting interviews with a representative sample of four students from a school of 11-16 –year-old boys and girls. The aim of the research is to investigate the views of students about school discipline. ( max. 30 mins. )
(a) Identify and describe one relevant sampling technique that you could use to select the four students. <4 marks>
(b) Evaluate the use of participant observation as a research method . <6 marks>
Paper 1
Answer one question from each perspective.
Biological Perspective
1. Describe one theoretical explanation of human behavior from the biological perspective. < 8 marks> ( max. 15 mins.)
2. Explain how one historical or cultural condition helped to give rise to the biological perspective < 8 marks>( max. 15 mins.)
Humanistic Perspective
1. Describe one application of a theory from the humanistic perspective
< 8 marks>
2. (a) In the context of human behavior, outline one theory from the humanistic perspective <4 marks>
(b) Explain one way in which methodological or cultural considerations have
an impact on the theory outlined in part (a) <4 marks>
Learning Perspective
1. Explain one contribution of the learning perspective to the scientific study of behavior < 8 marks>
a) Identify one assumption from the learning perspective < 2 marks>
b) Explain how one assumption from the learning perspective is illustrated by one theory or study < 6 marks >
Paper 2
Answer one question in this section.
Marks will be awarded for clear presentation of theories, inclusion of appropriate empirical studies and evaluation.
1. Describe and evaluate the structure and functioning of the personality in Freudian psychoanalytic theory. < 20 marks> ( max. 45 mins.)
2. Compare and Contrast Freudian psychoanalytic theory with one neo-Freudian theory < 20 points>
3.Assess the role of the unconscious and conscious mind on human behavior in relation to two psychodynamic theories < 20 marks>
Paper 3
Answer all the questions.
When structured questions are set (that is, questions with parts a and b) candidates should clearly label each part of their answer a and b.
1. You are asked to carry out qualitative research that involves conducting interviews with a representative sample of four students from a school of 11-16 –year-old boys and girls. The aim of the research is to investigate the views of students about school discipline. ( max. 30 mins. )
(a) Identify and describe one relevant sampling technique that you could use to select the four students. <4 marks>
(b) Evaluate the use of participant observation as a research method . <6 marks>
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