Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes a person with high Neuroticism and low Agreeableness?
Which of the following best describes a person with high Neuroticism and low Agreeableness?
Obedience and conformity fall under which psychological concept?
Obedience and conformity fall under which psychological concept?
Which of the following is a Cluster A personality disorder?
Which of the following is a Cluster A personality disorder?
Self-categorization theory relates to which psychological tendency?
Self-categorization theory relates to which psychological tendency?
Signup and view all the answers
Which reference system is most commonly used by psychologists?
Which reference system is most commonly used by psychologists?
Signup and view all the answers
What does our social identity primarily reflect?
What does our social identity primarily reflect?
Signup and view all the answers
What part of an essay is crucial for outlining the main argument?
What part of an essay is crucial for outlining the main argument?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes jargon in writing?
Which of the following best describes jargon in writing?
Signup and view all the answers
Which research study is an example of the concept of deindividuation?
Which research study is an example of the concept of deindividuation?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following factors is not included in the Big Five personality model?
Which of the following factors is not included in the Big Five personality model?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main focus of social psychology?
What is the main focus of social psychology?
Signup and view all the answers
In the context of this examination, how many sections must students attempt?
In the context of this examination, how many sections must students attempt?
Signup and view all the answers
How much of the examination mark is allocated to short notes questions?
How much of the examination mark is allocated to short notes questions?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum time suggested for completing the multiple choice section of the examination?
What is the maximum time suggested for completing the multiple choice section of the examination?
Signup and view all the answers
Which action should students take once they are seated for the exam?
Which action should students take once they are seated for the exam?
Signup and view all the answers
In which language may students submit their answers to the examination?
In which language may students submit their answers to the examination?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it important for psychologists to study personality?
Why is it important for psychologists to study personality?
Signup and view all the answers
What method was most effective in reducing hostility and conflict in Sherif and Sherif's studies?
What method was most effective in reducing hostility and conflict in Sherif and Sherif's studies?
Signup and view all the answers
What concept is primarily demonstrated in Bandura's Bobo Doll study?
What concept is primarily demonstrated in Bandura's Bobo Doll study?
Signup and view all the answers
Which method is the most common for assessing personality?
Which method is the most common for assessing personality?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following represents Eysenck’s three dimensions of personality?
Which of the following represents Eysenck’s three dimensions of personality?
Signup and view all the answers
According to social identity theory, conformity is influenced by which of the following factors?
According to social identity theory, conformity is influenced by which of the following factors?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a focus area under individual differences in psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area under individual differences in psychology?
Signup and view all the answers
Which model describes five key personality traits?
Which model describes five key personality traits?
Signup and view all the answers
Which options accurately describe the actor/observer difference?
Which options accurately describe the actor/observer difference?
Signup and view all the answers
Which theory proposes that personality is shaped by unconscious processes and drives?
Which theory proposes that personality is shaped by unconscious processes and drives?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following personality disorders belongs to Cluster B?
Which of the following personality disorders belongs to Cluster B?
Signup and view all the answers
An example of personal attribution could be if a friend thinks that:
An example of personal attribution could be if a friend thinks that:
Signup and view all the answers
The case of Kitty Genovese illustrates which psychological phenomenon?
The case of Kitty Genovese illustrates which psychological phenomenon?
Signup and view all the answers
Unconditional positive regard is primarily associated with which theoretical perspective?
Unconditional positive regard is primarily associated with which theoretical perspective?
Signup and view all the answers
Social Identity Theory suggests that greater group mobility leads to which of the following?
Social Identity Theory suggests that greater group mobility leads to which of the following?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following assessments is not considered an objective personality assessment?
Which of the following assessments is not considered an objective personality assessment?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Examination Instructions
- Exam duration: Two (2) hours
- Paper format: Three (3) sections
- All sections are compulsory
- Students must write their student number on the answer book
- Answer section A (Multiple Choice Questions): 30% of the exam
- Answer section B (Short Notes Questions): 30% of the exam
- Answer one question in section C (Long Answer Question): 40% of the exam
- Students may answer in either English or Welsh
- Students may only complete the front cover of the answer book and the attendance slip at first.
- Do not turn the examination paper to the next page without instruction.
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions
- 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
- Each MCQ is worth one mark
- Incorrect or no answers are marked as zero (0)
- Circle the correct answer (a, b, c, or d) on the question paper
- Suggested time allocation: No more than 30 minutes
Section B – Short Notes Questions
- Answer three (3) short note questions
- Each question is worth 10%
- One question must be from Part 1 (Social Psychology)
- One question must be from Part 2 (Personality)
- The third question can be from either Part 1 or Part 2
- Do not answer more than two questions from the same section
- Suggested time allocation: No more than 30 minutes
Section C – Long Answer Question
- Answer one (1) long answer question
- The question is worth 40% of the examination mark
- Suggested time allocation: No more than 60 minutes
- Write an essay on the extent to which personality and social psychology can help to understand aggressive behaviour
- Support arguments with examples from theories and research from both social psychology and personality psychology.
Topics for Short Note Section (Part 1: Social Psychology)
- Aggression
- Social Identity Theory
- Conformity to a group
Topics for Short Note Section (Part 2: Personality)
- Individual differences and personality
- Big Five personality traits
- Cluster A personality disorders
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the essential examination instructions, including the format, sections, and time allocation for each part of the exam. Students will learn to navigate multiple-choice questions, short notes, and long-answer formats effectively.
