Sample Paper 1
Sample Paper 1
3. "What are the ethical guidelines that psychologists must follow when conducting research
with human participants?" [5 marks]
4. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and is crucial for mental health. Discuss
the factors that contribute to resilience in individuals. How can individuals cultivate resilience
to better cope with life’s challenges? [10 marks]
5. A psychologist measures the reaction times (in seconds) of two groups of participants when
exposed to a sudden loud noise:
Group A (caffeine):
Reaction times (in seconds): 0.25, 0.30, 0.35, 0.40, 0.45
Mean = 0.35, Range = 0.20, SD = 0.08
Group B (no caffeine):
Reaction times (in seconds): 0.45, 0.50, 0.55, 0.60, 0.65
Mean = 0.55, Range = 0.20, SD = 0.08
Interpret the means, range, and standard deviations for both groups. What does this suggest
about the effect of caffeine on reaction time?[5 marks]