This document provides instructions for a psychology exam consisting of three sections: Psychopathology, Psychology in Action, and Psychological Research and Scientific Method. Candidates must choose one topic for the first two sections and answer all associated questions for that topic. The third section contains questions covering research methods that all candidates must answer. The exam is 2 hours long and candidates should write in black ink in a 16-page answer booklet.
2016年7月に,国際心理学会議 (The 31st International Congress of Psychology) でお話した際のスライド資料です。"'Modern type' depression: Searching for social and psychological factors"というシンポジウム内の1演題となります。
近年日本で問題視されている「新型うつ」が登場した背景を,うつ病啓発の歴史的経緯を踏まえて説明 (もとい,推論) しています。
Evidence-Based Treatments and Integrative PsychotherapyKevin Rushton
A comparison of reactions within the mental health treatment community to the "Dodo Bird Verdict", the idea that virtually all treatment modalities are comparable in efficacy.
Slides from a presentation on a new MRCPsych Course for the East Midlands launching in August 2013 by @arun_chopra, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nottingham
2016年7月に,国際心理学会議 (The 31st International Congress of Psychology) でお話した際のスライド資料です。"'Modern type' depression: Searching for social and psychological factors"というシンポジウム内の1演題となります。
近年日本で問題視されている「新型うつ」が登場した背景を,うつ病啓発の歴史的経緯を踏まえて説明 (もとい,推論) しています。
Evidence-Based Treatments and Integrative PsychotherapyKevin Rushton
A comparison of reactions within the mental health treatment community to the "Dodo Bird Verdict", the idea that virtually all treatment modalities are comparable in efficacy.
Slides from a presentation on a new MRCPsych Course for the East Midlands launching in August 2013 by @arun_chopra, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nottingham
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PSY 352 Week 1 Assignment Attention and Perception
Attention and Perception. Due by Day 7. Prior to completing this assignment, please read Chapter 3 carefully.
Create an 11-slide presentation with a proposed solution for a works.docxstarkeykellye
Create an 11-slide presentation with a proposed solution for a workshop scenario.
Professionals in psychology rely on theory as the underpinning of a proposed solution to a real-world problem. For this assessment, you will be applying theory to explore a problem and solution. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1:
Apply foundational theories in psychology to current issues in the field of psychology.
Summarize the identified problem(s) in a selected scenario.
Demonstrate how a proposed solution is based in theory.
Competency 2:
Describe scientific research methods presented in scholarly psychology literature.
Describe the research methods outlined in scholarly research articles.
Competency 3:
Apply research findings from scholarly literature to current issues in the field of psychology.
Apply findings from scholarly research to develop proposed solution(s) to the problem(s).
Summarize psychology research findings that have been applied to solve a specific problem or to make a specific improvement.
Competency 4:
Examine how human thoughts and behaviors can impact mental health and well-being.
Speculate how a proposed solution, based on theory and research, could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
Competency 5:
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Develop speaker's notes to explain every slide, with references from scholarly sources to support positions.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics, as expected of a psychology professional.
Use current APA format and style.
Suggested Resources
The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The
PSYC-FP1000 Library Guide
can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.
Theory and Application
American Psychological Association (APA). (n.d.).
Research in action
. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/research/action
American Psychological Association (APA). (n.d.).
Undoing dyslexia via video games
. Retrieved fromhttp://www.apa.org/research/action/dyslexia.aspx
Linke, S. E., Robinson, C. J., & Pekmezi, D. (2014).
Applying psychological theories to promote healthy lifestyles
.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 8
(1), 4–14.
Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O. (2016).
Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior
(14th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Available from the
bo.
Dunn & HalonenThe PsychologyMajor’s CompanionChapter 2TAlyciaGold776
Dunn & Halonen
The Psychology
Major’s Companion
Chapter 2:
The Nature of Psychology and the Psychology Major
Psychology, unlike chemistry, unlike algebra, unlike literature, is an owner’s manual for your own mind. It’s a guide to life.
~Daniel Goldstein, Cognitive Psychologist
Chapter Objectives
What does the discipline of psychology entail?
What can you expect from the psychology major?
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
Define the psychological discipline.
Discuss ways to refute psychology myths.
Identify several subdisciplines in psychology that interest them.
Describe the typical structure of the psychology major and the minors that complement the psychology major.
Identify myths about the psychology major.
Psychology and Public Perception
Stereotypes about psychology mislead.
Most people think of “Dr. Phil” as a good representation.
Most would also not be able to identify psychology’s Nobel Prize winners.
Dramatic film treatments further obscure psychology’s true nature.
Defining Psychology (1 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
(how organisms behave, learn, think, and feel)
Psychology’s Short History
A relatively young science born in 1879
Wilhelm Wundt established the first experimental lab in Leipzig, Germany.
Psychologists broke away from philosophy.
A history of many competing orientations (schools of thought) but no shared, unifying paradigm
Defining Psychology (2 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Science =
Reliance on systematic empiricism (direct observation)
Commitment to making findings public
Application of key ideas in solving problems
Defining Psychology (3 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Psychological science emphasizes:
careful observation
precise description
operational definitions
measurement
statistical analysis
Defining Psychology (4 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Orientations emphasize different elements:
STRUCTURALISTS:
sensory phenomena
BEHAVIORISTS: observable behavior
COGNITIVISTS:
covert behavior (e.g., dreaming, thinking)
Psychology’s Identity Woes (1 of 2)
William James (arguably the founder of American psychology)
promoted functionalism, which shifted attention away from structure to purpose or function.
later described psychology as “a nasty little science.”
Psychology’s Identity Woes (2 of 2)
TWO KINDS OF SCIENCE
NATURAL SCIENCE explains biological phenomena
SOCIAL SCIENCE explains how people relate to one another
TWO KINDS OF CULTURES
RESEARCHERS create new knowledge through scientific activity
HELPERS apply existing knowledge to solve problems (e.g., clinicians, consultants)
Defining Psychology (5 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Although animal experimentation is not as prominent in the major as it used to be, anima ...
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PSY 352 Week 1 Assignment Attention and Perception
Attention and Perception. Due by Day 7. Prior to completing this assignment, please read Chapter 3 carefully.
Create an 11-slide presentation with a proposed solution for a works.docxstarkeykellye
Create an 11-slide presentation with a proposed solution for a workshop scenario.
Professionals in psychology rely on theory as the underpinning of a proposed solution to a real-world problem. For this assessment, you will be applying theory to explore a problem and solution. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1:
Apply foundational theories in psychology to current issues in the field of psychology.
Summarize the identified problem(s) in a selected scenario.
Demonstrate how a proposed solution is based in theory.
Competency 2:
Describe scientific research methods presented in scholarly psychology literature.
Describe the research methods outlined in scholarly research articles.
Competency 3:
Apply research findings from scholarly literature to current issues in the field of psychology.
Apply findings from scholarly research to develop proposed solution(s) to the problem(s).
Summarize psychology research findings that have been applied to solve a specific problem or to make a specific improvement.
Competency 4:
Examine how human thoughts and behaviors can impact mental health and well-being.
Speculate how a proposed solution, based on theory and research, could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
Competency 5:
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Develop speaker's notes to explain every slide, with references from scholarly sources to support positions.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics, as expected of a psychology professional.
Use current APA format and style.
Suggested Resources
The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The
PSYC-FP1000 Library Guide
can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.
Theory and Application
American Psychological Association (APA). (n.d.).
Research in action
. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/research/action
American Psychological Association (APA). (n.d.).
Undoing dyslexia via video games
. Retrieved fromhttp://www.apa.org/research/action/dyslexia.aspx
Linke, S. E., Robinson, C. J., & Pekmezi, D. (2014).
Applying psychological theories to promote healthy lifestyles
.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 8
(1), 4–14.
Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O. (2016).
Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior
(14th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Available from the
bo.
Dunn & HalonenThe PsychologyMajor’s CompanionChapter 2TAlyciaGold776
Dunn & Halonen
The Psychology
Major’s Companion
Chapter 2:
The Nature of Psychology and the Psychology Major
Psychology, unlike chemistry, unlike algebra, unlike literature, is an owner’s manual for your own mind. It’s a guide to life.
~Daniel Goldstein, Cognitive Psychologist
Chapter Objectives
What does the discipline of psychology entail?
What can you expect from the psychology major?
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
Define the psychological discipline.
Discuss ways to refute psychology myths.
Identify several subdisciplines in psychology that interest them.
Describe the typical structure of the psychology major and the minors that complement the psychology major.
Identify myths about the psychology major.
Psychology and Public Perception
Stereotypes about psychology mislead.
Most people think of “Dr. Phil” as a good representation.
Most would also not be able to identify psychology’s Nobel Prize winners.
Dramatic film treatments further obscure psychology’s true nature.
Defining Psychology (1 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
(how organisms behave, learn, think, and feel)
Psychology’s Short History
A relatively young science born in 1879
Wilhelm Wundt established the first experimental lab in Leipzig, Germany.
Psychologists broke away from philosophy.
A history of many competing orientations (schools of thought) but no shared, unifying paradigm
Defining Psychology (2 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Science =
Reliance on systematic empiricism (direct observation)
Commitment to making findings public
Application of key ideas in solving problems
Defining Psychology (3 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Psychological science emphasizes:
careful observation
precise description
operational definitions
measurement
statistical analysis
Defining Psychology (4 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Orientations emphasize different elements:
STRUCTURALISTS:
sensory phenomena
BEHAVIORISTS: observable behavior
COGNITIVISTS:
covert behavior (e.g., dreaming, thinking)
Psychology’s Identity Woes (1 of 2)
William James (arguably the founder of American psychology)
promoted functionalism, which shifted attention away from structure to purpose or function.
later described psychology as “a nasty little science.”
Psychology’s Identity Woes (2 of 2)
TWO KINDS OF SCIENCE
NATURAL SCIENCE explains biological phenomena
SOCIAL SCIENCE explains how people relate to one another
TWO KINDS OF CULTURES
RESEARCHERS create new knowledge through scientific activity
HELPERS apply existing knowledge to solve problems (e.g., clinicians, consultants)
Defining Psychology (5 of 5)
The scientific study of mind and behavior in human and nonhuman animals
Although animal experimentation is not as prominent in the major as it used to be, anima ...
'Autism, Asperger's and ADHD' Topic 11 - Revision and Exam Tips.
The views expressed in this presentation are those of the individual Simon Bignell and not University of Derby.
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WEEK 1
1) The types of work professionals in specialty areas within the larger field of psychology do
Developmental Psychologists study the intellectual, physical, and emotional development of adolescents and adults. One particular area of study would be Gerontologists, which is particularly interested in developmental changes because of age additionally the population change. Another would be applied developmental psychologists which focus solving problems in everyday settings. (Kuther, 2013) Personality psychologist aim to treat issues pertaining to an individual’s personality. This is done thru the study of personality traits. This sis so they can help a person organize hour they process information. This could be mental health counselor or clinical social worker.
2) The type and level of education one must achieve to work in those specialty areas
You can become a gerontology aide with just a bachelor’s degree. For an applied developmental psychologists you are required to obtain a graduate degree, a doctorate, and a license. Educational requirements to become a personality psychologist require a doctoral degree and in addition you are required to meet internship requirements also which is typically about 2 years. Once you meet internship hours you can then apply to be licensed.
3) A description of work settings and average incomes one can expect in careers within the specialty areas.
Median salary for a gerontology aide is gerontology aide is $44,000
Median salary for an applied developmental psychologists is $72,000
Median salary for a personality psychologist is $67,880
4) Whether after researching the areas you find them to be career possibilities you are interested in or careers that don’t capture your interest and why
Gerontology Aide is something that would intrests me because I would prefer to have direct contact with the people I intend to help. (Kuther, 2013) Providing activities and events that will help raise the quality of life of the seniors would be very fulfilling. The downside to that is it is the book suggests it is mainly focused on the elderly community and I have worked in a nursing home previously and it was a very tough environment. Also anecdotal notes can sometimes be very difficult for me because I have yet to fully grasp observational notes without applying personal opinion.
Applied Development is focused on diagnosing learning disability and developmental delays and then implementing prevention and progression plans. Which can minimize medication interventions which is something that I like. (Kuther, 2013) Working with other professionals to help someone show progress would be very enjoyable. The downfall to this is that it is very fast paced with and focused within areas such as hospital well continued interventions with the same individuals may be minimized.
5) A description of the most interesting thing not previously known that you learned about the specialty areas
Previous to this week I had never h.
1. General Certificate of Education
Advanced Level Examination
June 2010
Psychology (Specification A) PSYA4
Unit 4 Psychopathology, Psychology in Action
and Research Methods
Wednesday 30 June 2010 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
For this paper you must have:
a 16-page answer book.
Time allowed
2 hours
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Examining Body for this
paper is AQA. The Paper Reference is PSYA4.
In Section A, choose one topic. Answer all questions on the topic you choose.
Where appropriate, refer to theories and/or studies.
In Section B, choose one topic. Answer all questions on the topic you choose.
Where appropriate, refer to theories and/or studies, approaches, issues and debates.
In Section C, you should answer all questions.
Do all rough work in the answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 85.
In Section A and in Section B, you will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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Section A Psychopathology
Choose one topic from Section A. Answer all questions on the topic you choose.
Each topic carries 25 marks.
Where appropriate, refer to theories and/or studies.
Topic: Schizophrenia
0 1 ‘In an important and influential criticism of the diagnosis of mental illness,
Rosenhan (1973) showed that healthy ‘pseudopatients’ could gain admission to
psychiatric hospital by pretending to have auditory hallucinations. Although systems of
classification and diagnosis have changed considerably since the 1970s, many people
still have concerns about their accuracy and appropriateness.’
Discuss issues surrounding the classification and diagnosis of schizophrenia.
(9 marks + 16 marks)
Topic: Depression
0 2 Outline at least one biological explanation of depression and at least one psychological
explanation of depression. (9 marks)
0 3 Evaluate biological and psychological explanations of depression. (16 marks)
Topic: Anxiety Disorders
0 4 Outline clinical characteristics of one anxiety disorder. (4 marks)
0 5 Briefly describe one psychological therapy for the anxiety disorder that you outlined in
your answer to 0 4 . (5 marks)
0 6 Evaluate psychological therapies for this anxiety disorder. (16 marks)
Turn over for the next section
Turn over
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Section B Psychology in Action
Choose one topic from Section B. Answer all questions on the topic you choose.
Each topic carries 25 marks.
Where appropriate, refer to theories and/or studies, approaches, issues and debates.
Topic: Media Psychology
0 7 ‘It has been suggested that people who watch violent media images may be encouraged
to imitate the violence. Television and film producers frequently reject this view.’
Discuss what psychological research has told us about some of the media influences on
anti-social behaviour. (5 marks + 6 marks)
0 8 A group of students has been asked to produce a short film to encourage more school
leavers to apply for science degree courses at university instead of arts-based courses.
Using your knowledge of psychological research into persuasion and attitude change,
identify some of the factors which the film-makers might take into account. (4 marks)
0 9 Explain how factors such as those you identified in your answer to 0 8 might help
to persuade young people to apply for particular courses. (10 marks)
Topic: The Psychology of Addictive Behaviour
1 0 ‘Sally is a young woman who puts herself down all the time. She thinks that she is
overweight and has started to diet. Like her parents and some of her friends, Sally
smokes cigarettes. Her smoking habit has recently become excessive and she is now
addicted to nicotine.’
Using your knowledge of the psychology of addictive behaviour, explain some of the
likely reasons why Sally has become addicted to smoking. (6 marks)
1 1 Outline the theory of reasoned action. (5 marks)
1 2 Outline two examples of public health interventions aimed at reducing addictive
behaviour. (4 marks)
1 3 Assess the effectiveness of public health interventions and/or legislation in reducing
addictive behaviour. (10 marks)
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Topic: Anomalistic Psychology
1 4 Explain what is meant by pseudoscience. (5 marks)
1 5 During a public demonstration of ‘psychic powers’, a psychologist witnessed what
appeared to be the ability of one person to read the thoughts of another.
Explain how the psychologist could use the Ganzfeld procedure to investigate this
apparent ability. (6 marks)
1 6 At the same event, the psychologist observed that many audience members appeared
impressed by, and expressed a belief in, the abilities of a psychic medium.
Outline two or more factors underlying belief in anomalous experience. (4 marks)
1 7 Consider how such factors can be used to understand belief in psychic mediumship.
(10 marks)
Turn over for the next section
Turn over
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Section C Psychological Research and Scientific Method
Answer all questions in this section.
This topic carries 35 marks.
Topic: Psychological Research and Scientific Method
1 8 Outline what is meant by the term peer review in psychological research. (2 marks)
1 9 Explain why peer review is important in psychological research. (5 marks)
Read the text below and answer questions 2 0 , 2 1 and 2 2 .
A psychologist was interested in looking at the effects of a restricted diet on psychological
functioning. A group of 20 healthy, young adult volunteers agreed to spend four weeks
in a research unit. They were kept warm and comfortable but given only water and small
amounts of plain food. They were able to socialise with one another and watch television,
but they had to keep to strict, set mealtimes and were not allowed to eat anything
between meals. The psychologist carried out various tests of emotional and cognitive
functioning during this four-week period. One area of interest for the psychologist was
the effect of the dietary restriction on the perception of food. He tested this by asking the
volunteers to draw pictures of food at the end of each week. When all the drawings had
been completed, the psychologist used content analysis to analyse them.
2 0 What is meant by the term content analysis? (1 mark)
2 1 Explain how the psychologist might have carried out content analysis to analyse these
drawings. (3 marks)
2 2 The psychologist needed to be sure that his participants understood the nature of the
study so that they were able to give informed consent.
Write a consent form which would be suitable for this study. Make sure there is
sufficient information about the study for the participants to make an informed decision.
(5 marks)
2 3 The psychologist was also interested in the effects of a restricted diet on memory
functioning and he expected memory to become impaired. The psychologist’s hypothesis
was that participants’ scores on a memory test are lower after a restricted diet than
before a restricted diet. He gave the volunteers a memory test when they first arrived in
the research unit and a similar test at the end of the four-week period. He recorded the
memory scores on both tests and analysed them using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test.
He set his significance level at 5%.
His calculated value was T = 53.
State whether the hypothesis for this study is directional or non-directional. (1 mark)
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2 4 Table 1: Extract from table of critical values from the Wilcoxon signed ranks test
Level of significance for a one-tailed test 0.05 0.025
Level of significance for a two-tailed test 0.1 0.05
N T≤
19 53 46
20 60 52
21 67 58
22 75 65
Calculated T must be equal to or less than the critical value (table value) for
significance at the level shown
Using Table 1, state whether or not the psychologist’s result was significant. Explain
your answer. (3 marks)
Read the text below and answer questions 2 5 to 2 8 .
A psychologist is using the observational method to look at verbal aggression in a group
of children with behavioural difficulties. Pairs of observers watch a single child in the
class for a period of one hour and note the number of verbally aggressive acts within
ten-minute time intervals. After seeing the first set of ratings, the psychologist becomes
concerned about the quality of inter-rater reliability. The tally chart for the two observers
is shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Observation of one child – number of verbally aggressive
acts in ten-minute time intervals
Time slots 0 – 10 11 – 20 21 – 30 31 – 40 41 – 50 51 – 60
Observer A 2 5 0 6 4 3
Observer B 4 3 2 1 6 5
2 5 Use the data in Table 2 to sketch a scattergram. Label the axes and give the
scattergram a title. (4 marks)
2 6 Using the data in Table 2, explain why the psychologist is concerned about inter-rater
reliability. (4 marks)
2 7 Identify an appropriate statistical test to check the inter-rater reliability of these two
observers. Explain why this is an appropriate test. (3 marks)
2 8 If the psychologist does find low reliability, what could she do to improve inter-rater
reliability before proceeding with the observational research? (4 marks)
END OF QUESTIONS
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