QCE PsychologyPractice Examination 2

This paper covers

• Unit 3 Topic 1: Localisation of brain function, nervous system anatomy, 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 model (Baddeley and Hitch 1974), levels of processing (Craik and Lockhart 1972)
• Unit 3 Topic 4: Classical conditioning (Pavlov), operant conditioning (Skinner), observational learning (Bandura), Watson and Rayner
• Unit 4 Topic 1: Conformity (Asch 1951), obedience (Milgram 1963), Stanford Prison Experiment (Haney Banks Zimbardo 1973)
• Unit 4 Topic 2: Prosocial and antisocial behaviour, bystander effect (Latane and Darley 1968/1970), media influences on aggression
• Unit 4 Topic 3: Attitude formation, tri-component model, elaboration likelihood model (Petty and Cacioppo), cognitive dissonance (Festinger)
• Unit 4 Topic 4: Culture shock (Oberg 1960), acculturation strategies (Berry 1980), ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, prejudice reduction
• Assessment Objectives 1-4: describe/explain, apply, analyse, evaluate
• Immigrant adjustment narrative context: Southeast Asian arrival in Brisbane, 18-month psychological journey

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.