QCE PsychologyPractice Examination 20

This paper covers

• Localisation of brain function and neurotransmitter roles (Unit 3 Topic 1)
• Visual perception and cross-cultural influences (Unit 3 Topic 2)
• Working memory model (Baddeley and Hitch) and levels of processing (Craik and Lockhart) (Unit 3 Topic 3)
• Classical, operant, and social/observational learning theories (Unit 3 Topic 4)
• Conformity (Asch), obedience (Milgram), and group processes including Stanford Prison Experiment (Unit 4 Topic 1)
• Prosocial and antisocial behaviour, bystander effect (Latane and Darley), and media influences on aggression (Unit 4 Topic 2)
• Attitude formation, tri-component model, elaboration likelihood model, and cognitive dissonance (Unit 4 Topic 3)
• Culture shock (Oberg), acculturation strategies (Berry), ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and prejudice reduction (Unit 4 Topic 4)
• Stereotype threat and identity-salient conditions in experimental design
• Application of psychological theory to novel stimulus-based scenarios
• Data interpretation including means, trends, and group comparisons

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.