Paper 1: Biological Level of Analysis Sample Questions (revised 06/14)
8 Mark Questions
Marks will be awarded for focused answers demonstrating accurate knowledge
and understanding of research.
General Learning Outcomes
1. Outline one principle that defines the biological level of analysis.
2. Explain how and why one research method is used at the biological level
of analysis.
3. Outline one ethical consideration related to research studies at the
biological level of analysis.
Physiology and Behaviour
4. Explain one study related to the localization of function in the brain.
5. Using one example, explain the effects of neurotransmission on human
behaviour.
6. Using one example, explain the effects of two hormones on human
behaviour.
7. Describe one effect of the environment on physiological processes.
8. Outline one study, which shows the interaction between cognition and
physiology in terms of behaviour.
9. Explain how one brain technology can be used in investigating the
relationship between biological factors and behaviour.
Genetics and Behaviour
10. Use one research study to describe the influence genetic inheritance has
on behaviour.
11. Explain one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.
12. Describe one ethical consideration in research into genetic influences on
behaviour.
22 Mark Questions
Marks will be awarded for demonstration of knowledge and understanding
(including the use of relevant psychological research), evidence of critical
thinking (e.g. application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation), and organization of
answers.
General Learning Outcomes
13. Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be
demonstrated in research (that is, theories and/or studies).
14. Discuss the use of research methods (e.g. experiments, case studies) in
the biological level of analysis. Use relevant research studies in your
response.
15. Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the
biological level of analysis.
Physiology and Behaviour
16. Using one or more examples, examine the effects of neurotransmission
on behaviour.
17. Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones on
human behaviour?
18. Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.
19. Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of
behaviour.
20. Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the
relationship between biological factors and behaviour.
Genetics and Behaviour
21. With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent does genetic
inheritance influence behaviour?
22. Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.
23. Discuss ethical considerations related to research conducted into
genetic influences on behaviour.