Biological AS Exam Qs

Biological AS Exam Qs

June 2009

14) Manpreet’s family are proud of their daughter’s 10 A grades at GCSE. Her grandmother thinks that Manpreet has inherited her intelligence, whilst her parents think that it is due to the extra stimulation she had as a child.

(a) (i) Outline the meaning of the term nature using the example above. (3)

(ii) Outline the meaning of the term nurture using the example above. (3)

June 200913 b)

June 2009

18 a) In the Biological Approach you studied factors affecting gender development.

Describe how genes, hormones and/or brain lateralisation affect gender development. (4)

June 2009

18 b) Evaluate the biological explanation for gender. You may like to include comparisons with other explanations as well as other evaluation points. (12)

June 2010

15 a) Describe the PET scanning technique. (3)

b) Another method used in the Biological Approach is animal experiments. With regard to practical issues, outline one strength of the use of animals in experiments in the Biological Approach. (2)

c) Name one method other than PET scanning and animal experiments that is used in the Biological Approach. (1)

June 2010

16 c) Steve and Sue are non identical twins. Steve’s bedroom is painted blue, he likes playing football and his favourite television programme is Formula 1 racing. Sue’s bedroom is painted pink, she likes dancing and her favourite film is Sleeping Beauty.

Use explanations of gender behaviour from both the Learning Approach and the Biological Approach to explain why Steve and Sue behave differently. (6)

June 2010

17)In the Biological Approach you will have studied one of the following studies: • Gottesman and Shields (1966) • Raine et al (1997)• De Bellis et al (2001)

Describe one study from the list. Clearly identify the study you are describing. (6)

June 2011

16) The central nervous system has an important role in human behaviour.

Describe the central nervous system. (4)

June 2011

17) Animal studies are often used in the Biological Approach.

Evaluate the use of animals in psychological studies in terms of the ethical issues. (4)

June 2011

19 a) Describe the role of hormones in gender development. (3)

b) Mark was born genetically male but with an undeveloped penis. His parents are trying to decide whether it would be best for him to have an operation to change him into a female.

With reference to Mark, use concepts (ideas, theories, research) from the Biological Approach to explain issues involved in gender development. (5)

June 2012

16 a) Outline the results and conclusions of Moneys original (1975) study. (3)

b) Evaluate Moneys(1975) study in terms of validity and reliability. (4)

June 2012

18) In the Biological approach you will have studied key issue.

Describe the key issue you studied in the Biological Approach and apply psychological concepts (theories and/or research) to explain the key issue.

Clearly identify the key issue in your answer. (7)

June 2012

19) Compare the explanations of gender development give by the Biological Approach and the Learning Approach.

Comparisons include considering similarities and/or differences. (5)

June 2013

June 2013

June 2013

20) In the Biological Approach you will have carried out a practical investigation to test differences between groups using a research method such as an experiment. Your results will have included statistical analysis.

(a) Outline the aim/hypothesis of your practical investigation from the Biological Approach. (2)

(b) Describe the results of your practical investigation from the Biological Approach. (3)

(c) Evaluate your practical investigation from the Biological Approach. (7)

June 2013

20) Describe and evaluate an explanation of gender development from the Learning Approach. In your evaluation you must include at least one comparison with another explanation of gender development. (12)