QCE PsychologyPractice Examination 18

This paper covers

• Observational learning / Bandura's social learning theory — model consequence conditions (reward, punishment, vicarious reinforcement/punishment)
• Classical and operant conditioning compared with social learning
• Working memory model (Baddeley and Hitch 1974) and levels-of-processing (Craik and Lockhart 1972)
• Localisation of brain function and synaptic neurotransmission
• Visual perception — psychological, social and cultural influences; named illusions
• Conformity (Asch 1951) and obedience (Milgram 1963) — social influence processes
• Prosocial and antisocial behaviour — bystander effect (Latane and Darley 1968/1970) and media influences on aggression
• Attitude formation — tri-component model, elaboration likelihood model, cognitive dissonance (Festinger)
• Culture shock (Oberg 1960) and acculturation strategies (Berry 1980)
• Interpreting clustered bar chart data from a fictitious observational learning experiment — drawing conclusions and evaluating methodology

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.