Sample Pysch Exam

Example Exam

Introduction to Psychology – Practice Exam

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Instructions

You have five minutes to read this paper prior to commencing to write, after which you have one hour and 30 minutes to answer all questions.

Question 1

Define any 4 of the following terms:

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Question 2

Summarise the risks involved in applying psychology in two different specified situations.

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Question 3

a. Describe how the nervous system functions to transmit messages throughout the body.

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b. Compare the function of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

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c. Provide an example of behaviour affected by modelling, as observed by the learner.

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Question 4

Provide an example of behaviour affected by modelling, as observed by the learner.

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Question 5

Distinguish between consciousness and perception, in the attitude of an observed individual.

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Question 6

Summarise the following four main stages of development:

a. Sensorimotor
b. Pre-operational
c. Concrete operational
d. Formal operational

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Question 7

Explain two examples of conditioning, as observed by the learner.

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Question 8

Give examples of any three of the following different defence mechanisms:

a. Repression
b. Displacement
c. Rationalisation
d. Projection
e. Denial
f.  Evaluation
g. Sublimation
h. Reaction/formation
i.  Intellectualisation

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