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Memory Practice Questions AQA A-Level Psychology
35 practice questions for memory topic of AQA A-level psychology (year 1 module). Example answers (mark scheme) included.
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Q1.(a) Read the item and then answer the questions that follow.
A researcher investigating the multi-store model of memory tested short-term
memory by reading out loud sequences of numbers that participants then had
to repeat aloud immediately after presentation. The first sequence was made
up of three numbers: for example, 8, 5, 2. Each participant was tested several
times, and each time the length of the sequence was increased by adding
another number.
Use your knowledge of the multi-store model of memory to explain the purpose of
this research and the likely outcome.
(4)
(b) After the study was completed, the researcher decided to modify the study by using
sequences of letters rather than numbers.
Suggest one 4-letter sequence and one 5-letter sequence that the researcher could
use. In the case of each sequence, give a justification for your choice. Use a
different justification for each sequence.
(4)
(Total 8 marks)
Q2.
Describe interference as an explanation for forgetting.
(Total 6 marks)
Q3.
Melissa was on her way to college when she saw a man attack a cyclist and steal his bike.
She was really upset about what she had seen, and when she got to college, everyone
wanted to talk to her about it. Luke asked her whether the man was wearing a brown
jacket.
From the description above, identify three factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness
testimony. How might each factor affect Melissa’s memory of the event?
(Total 6 marks)
Q4.
Read the item and then answer the question that follows.
Martin is studying for his modern language exams. He revises French
followed by Spanish on the same night and then gets confused between the
two: for example, he remembers the French word for ‘chair’ instead of the
Spanish word for ‘chair’. Sometimes, his mum helps to test Martin’s
vocabulary. When he is unable to remember a word, his mum tells him the
first letter, then he can often recall it correctly.
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, Discuss two explanations for forgetting. Refer to Martin’s experiences in your answer.
(Total 12 marks)
Q5.
Complete the following statement about long-term memory.
Information not available for conscious inspection refers to:
A Episodic memory
B Procedural memory
C Semantic memory
(Total 1 mark)
Q6.
Below is a diagram of the working memory model. Write the name of each of the four
components of working memory in the space provided.
(Total 4 marks)
Q7.
Outline and evaluate research into the effects of leading questions on the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony.
(Total 8 marks)
Q8.
Identify and outline two techniques that may be used in a cognitive interview.
(Total 4 marks)
Q9.
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, Complete the following statement about long-term memory.
Information stored with reference to time and place refers to:
A Episodic memory
B Procedural memory
C Semantic memory
(Total 1 mark)
Q10.
Describe and evaluate interference as an explanation for forgetting.
(Total 12 marks)
Q11.
Discuss what psychological research has shown about working memory.
In your answer, refer to theory and/or evidence.
(Total 12 marks)
Q12.
Below are five evaluative statements about the cognitive interview. Which two statements
are correct?
The cognitive interview…
A can only be used in Western
cultures.
B takes longer than the standard
interview.
C involves unethical treatment of
witnesses.
D requires special training of police
officers.
E cannot be used to interview
children.
(Total 2 marks)
Q13.
Annie can still skateboard even though she hasn’t skated for many years.
Germaine can still recall what happened on his first day at university even though it was
ages ago. Billy remembers the names of the tools he needs to repair the broken tap.
Identify three types of long-term memory and explain how each type is shown in one of
the examples above.
(Total 6 marks)
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, Q14.
Outline what psychological research has shown about short-term memory according to
the multi-store model of memory.
(Total 4 marks)
Q15.
Outline and evaluate research (theories and/or studies) into the effects of misleading
information on eyewitness testimony.
(Total 16 marks)
Q16.
In an investigation into memory, participants were presented with two different lists of
words.
List A List B
Flip Huge
Flit Large
Flop Great
Flap Giant
Flab Vast
Flan Mighty
Flat Epic
After seeing the lists, participants were tested on their ability to recall the words.
When tested immediately, participants found it more difficult to recall the words from
List A in the correct order.
When tested after 30 minutes, participants found it more difficult to recall the words from
List B in the correct order.
Using your knowledge of coding in memory, explain these findings.
(Total 4 marks)
Q17.
Two types of long-term memory are procedural memory and episodic memory.
Explain two differences between procedural memory and episodic memory.
(Total 4 marks)
Q18.
Identify the main type of coding used in each of the following components of the multi-
store model of memory.
Short term memory
Long term memory
(Total 2 marks)
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