AS PSYCHOLOGY Paper 2 Psychology in context 2 *02* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2

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AS PSYCHOLOGY Paper 2 Psychology in context 2 *02* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the Section A box Approaches in Psychology Answer all questions in this section. 0 1 Explain the p... rocess of synaptic transmission. [4 marks] Extra space 3 *03* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the Ian is telling his friend that he was nearly involved in a car accident. “I was driving box home when a branch fell in the road. My heart started to beat very fast and my mouth went dry. I slammed on the brakes and avoided hitting the branch. As I drove away, it took some time for my heart rate to come back down to normal.” 0 2 Outline the role of adrenalin in the fight or flight response. Refer to Ian’s experiences in your answer. [6 marks] Extra space 4 *04* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the box 0 3 Briefly outline how Pavlov investigated classical conditioning. [3 marks] Extra space 0 4 Grace’s room is always messy. Her older sister, Lily, keeps her room very tidy. The next time Lily tidies her room, the girls’ mother gives Lily five pounds. Using your knowledge of social learning theory, explain why Grace might be more likely to tidy her room in the future. [5 marks] 5 *05* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the 0 5 Outline what is meant by cognitive neuroscience box . [4 marks] 0 6 Briefly explain one strength of the cognitive approach in psychology. [2 marks] Turn over for Section B 24 6 *06* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the Section B box Psychopathology Answer all questions in this section. Rita is talking to her therapist about her phobia of dogs. “I am terrified of dogs. When I see one, I cannot move until it has walked away. I cannot go to my friend’s house any longer because she has two dogs and I shake when they come near me. I try not to leave the house in case I see one on the street.” 0 7 . 1 Give two behavioural characteristics of phobias that would be seen in someone who has a phobia of dogs. Refer to Rita in your answer. [4 marks] 7 *07* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the 0 7 box . 2 Explain how the therapist could use systematic desensitisation to treat Rita’s phobia of dogs. [4 marks] Extra space 0 8 Describe one cognitive explanation of depression. [4 marks] 8 *08* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the box 0 9 Outline and evaluate statistical infrequency and deviation from ideal mental health as definitions of abnormality. [12 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer. 9 *09* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the box 10 *10* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the box Extra space 24 11 *11* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the Turn over for the next section box DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE ANSWER IN THE SPACES PROVIDED 12 *12* IB/G/Jun22/7181/2 Do not write outside the Section C box Research Methods Answer all questions in this section. Only two answers per question are allowed. For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer. CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown. If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring [Show More]

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