Cognitive Level of Analysis Test
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Please select one of the following learning outcomes and write an essay answering
the outcome. This is a 22 point question. Be sure to include 3-4 studies that support
your thesis. (Introduction, Body in separate paragraphs, Conclusion)
Be sure to write down the number outcome you choose.
1. Evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies.
2. Evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process (for example,
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memory, perception, language, decision-making) with reference to research
studies.
Explain how biological factors may affect one cognitive process (for
example, Alzheimer’s disease, brain damage, sleep deprivation).
Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process (for
example, education, Carpentered-world hypothesis, effect of video games on
attention).
To what extent do cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion (for
example, two factor theory, arousal theory, Lazarus’ theory of appraisal)?
Evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process • (for
example, state-dependent memory, flashbulb memory, affective filters).
PSYCHOLOGY
HIGHER LEVEL and STANDARD LEVEL
PAPER 1
SPECIMEN PAPER
INSTRUCTIONS to candidates
 Do not turn over this examination paper until instructed to do so.
 Answer all questions on the test.
 You will have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Version 1
Answer both questions. Each is worth 8 marks.
Biological Level of Analysis
1. Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be
demonstrated in research (that is, theories and/or studies).
Cognitive Level of Analysis
2. Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the cognitive level
of analysis.
Version 2
Answer both questions. Each is worth 8 marks.
Biological Level of Analysis
1. Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain (for example,
Wernicke, Broca, Gazzaniga and Sperry).
Cognitive Level of Analysis
2. Explain how principles that define the cognitive level of analysis may be
demonstrated in research (that is, theories and/or studies).
Version 3
Answer both questions. Each is worth 8 marks.
Biological Level of Analysis
1. Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be
demonstrated in research (that is, theories and/or studies).
Cognitive Level of Analysis
2. Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the cognitive level
of analysis (for example, experiments, observations, interviews).