Take this Exam: A-Level Psychology: Issues and Debates | Zestly

Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics of the 'idiographic approach' in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Uses qualitative methods such as case studies and unstructured interviews.

Question 2

What defines 'socially sensitive research' in the context of psychological ethics?

Accepted Answer

Research where there are potential social consequences or implications for the participants or the group they represent.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'epigenetics'?

Accepted Answer

A change in genetic activity without changing the genetic code itself, often influenced by environmental factors.

Question 4

What is the primary critique of 'ethnocentrism' in psychological research?

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It assumes that all cultures are equally valid and should not be judged.

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It involves judging other cultures by the standards and values of one's own culture, often leading to biased conclusions.

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It focuses too heavily on the individual rather than the group.

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It relies exclusively on quantitative data which ignores subjective experience.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly distinguishes 'psychic determinism' from 'biological determinism'?

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Psychic determinism attributes behavior to unconscious drives, while biological determinism attributes it to genetic and physiological factors.

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Psychic determinism is based on observable behavior, while biological determinism is based on internal thoughts.

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Psychic determinism is a form of free will, while biological determinism is a form of fatalism.

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Psychic determinism is used in cognitive psychology, while biological determinism is used in humanistic psychology.