Cambridge International A Level · Psychology (9990)

The physical environment: Practice Questions

2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on The physical environment.

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Question 1

1 mark

In retail store design, which interior layout is characterized by a rectangular arrangement of displays and aisles, commonly used in supermarkets to maximize merchandise space and efficiency?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of retail store design, which of the following layouts is defined by a rectangular arrangement of displays and aisles, typically used in supermarkets to optimize space and operational efficiency?

Question 3

2 marks

Identify the two distinct types of perceived crowding that can influence a consumer’s emotional and behavioral response within a retail environment.

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Question 4

4 marks

In the PAD model of retail atmospherics, explain the "Arousal" dimension and describe one way a manager could increase this dimension using ambient lighting.

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Question 5

5 marks

Based on research into the physical environment and taste, explain how high levels of background noise influence a consumer’s perception of sweetness and the intensity of crunchiness.

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Question 6

4 marks

(a) Identify the independent variable manipulated in the key study by North et al. (2003) regarding musical style and restaurant spending.
(b) Describe the three different musical conditions that were compared in this field experiment.
(c) State one conclusion the researchers drew regarding the relationship between classical music and the total amount of money spent by customers.

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Question 7

5 marks

(a) In the study by North et al. (2003) regarding the physical environment of restaurants, identify the two styles of music that were played to examine their effect on customer spending. (2 marks)

(b) A restaurant owner named Leo wants to increase the average spend per customer in his establishment. Using the findings from North et al. (2003), suggest how Leo could manipulate the atmospheric variable of music to achieve this. Explain your answer. (3 marks)

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