Example exam questions

  1. To what extent is it better for psychologists to use animals rather than humans in research? [12]
  2. With reference to both social and clinical psychology to what extent can psychology be called a science? [20]
  3. Evaluate the ethical issues involved in the use of human participants in psychological research. [12]
  4. Evaluate two topics in psychology other than biological and cognitive topics. [20]
  5. Choose two research methods, other than case study and interview, and evaluate them in psychological research. [20]
  6. With regards to its methodology, evaluate whether psychology can be called a science. [12]
  7. Using any two classic studies, assess how far they show psychology understanding has developed over time. [12]
  8. Assess how both biological psychology and learning theories have contributed to psychological knowledge within society. [20]
  9. Evaluate the ethical issues of Sherif and Rosenhan in relation to each other. [12]
  10. Assess how clinical psychology has contributed to psychological understanding within society. [12]