QCE PsychologyPractice Examination 16

This paper covers

• Unit 3 Topic 1: Localisation of brain function, nervous system, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease
• Unit 3 Topic 2: Visual perception, retinal reception, psychological/social/cultural influences, named illusions, cross-cultural studies
• Unit 3 Topic 3: Working memory (Baddeley & Hitch 1974), levels of processing (Craik & Lockhart 1972)
• Unit 3 Topic 4: Classical conditioning (Pavlov, Watson & Rayner), operant conditioning (Skinner), social/observational learning (Bandura)
• Unit 4 Topic 1: Conformity (Asch 1951), obedience (Milgram 1963), Stanford Prison Experiment (Haney Banks & Zimbardo 1973), group processes
• Unit 4 Topic 2: Bystander effect (Latane & Darley 1968/1970), prosocial/antisocial behaviour, media influences on aggression
• Unit 4 Topic 3: Attitude formation, tri-component model, elaboration likelihood model (Petty & Cacioppo), cognitive dissonance (Festinger)
• Unit 4 Topic 4: Culture shock (Oberg 1960), acculturation (Berry 1980), ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, prejudice reduction
• Cross-cultural conformity research: collectivist vs individualist cultures, rural Africa stimulus context
• Assessment Objectives 1-4: identify, describe, explain, apply, analyse, evaluate, justify

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.