Cambridge OCR A Level · Psychology - H567

Practical applications from a novel source: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Practical applications from a novel source.

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Question 1

1 mark

When applying psychological knowledge to a novel source (Section C: Practical applications), which of the following is a requirement for a high-quality response according to the OCR specification?

Question 2

1 mark

Consider a novel scenario in Practical applications where a company wants to reduce stress among employees. Using Black and Black's (2007) research, which evidence-based suggestion is most appropriate?

Question 3

1 mark

In Section C: Practical applications, when learners are asked to make evidence-based suggestions for a novel source, what is a key requirement for achieving the highest marks?

Question 4

1 mark

A novel source discusses a high-crime neighborhood where residents feel unsafe due to graffiti and broken windows. If a student suggests a 'Zero Tolerance' policing policy based on Wilson and Kelling (1982), which of the following represents a valid weakness of this suggestion that the student might identify in their evaluation?

Question 5

1 mark

In Section C: Practical applications, when a student is presented with a novel source (such as a news article), they must make evidence-based suggestions. According to the OCR specification, what is a necessary component of a high-level evaluation of these suggestions?

Question 6

4 marks

A local high school reports that students are struggling with exam anxiety. Based on Fazey and Hardy’s (1988) Catastrophe Model, suggest one strategy to manage arousal and explain how it could prevent a sudden collapse in performance.

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Question 7

5 marks

A local council wants to reduce littering in a public park based on environmental psychology. Suggest one evidence-based application and evaluate its effectiveness using the individual/situational debate.

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Question 8

3 marks

When applying psychological knowledge to a novel source in Practical applications, why must a learner evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their own evidence-based suggestions to achieve the highest level of marks?

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