VCE Psychology Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 38
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Question 38 This study could use self-report rating scales due to the understanding that mental wellbeing A. is influenced more by internal factors than external factors. B. can be
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Question 39 The trends in the data collected in the table may provide evidence for a biopsychosocial approach to maintaining mental wellbeing if A. all three scales were measured o
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Question 40 Phobias exist when the feelings of fear outweigh the possibility of harm. Which one of the following correctly explains the biological response to a stimulus for people
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Question 1 (10 marks) The picture below demonstrates the learning of a new motor skill. \
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a. Learning the motor skill of teeth brushing involves interactions between the basal ganglia and neocortex. Discuss how the basal ganglia and neocortex are involved in this exampl
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b. Nextto the bathroom mirror, the child's parents have pinned this poster up on the wall. T — Twice a day, morning and night E — Every tooth should be clean and bright E — Ensure
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c. The father in this picture remembers learning to brush his teeth when he was young, as it was often an enjoyable experience. As his child's teeth start to grow, he imagines how
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d. Explain the role that long-term potentiation has in the ‘retention’ stage of observational learning, as it relates to this scenario. 2 marks Section B
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Question 2 (7 marks) The gut-brain axis is an area of emerging research. Researchers are interested in understanding the role of the vagus nerve in the gut-brain axis by using a ra
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a. Outline two roles of the vagus nerve in the gut-brain axis. As part of your answer, describe how case studies could be used to understand the role of the vagus nerve in the gut-
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b. Using your knowledge of the gut-brain axis, explain why adequate nutritional intake acts as a biological protective factor for maintaining mental wellbeing. 3 marks o ° = eS H E
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