Variables
The variable you are investigating
Independent Variable
Name one strategy to manage ethics
Any of the following
Voluntary participation, informed consent, confidentiality, right to Withdraw, no deception, debriefing
1,5,2,3,4,5,5,5
5
Recall the four core emotions
Happiness
Sadness
Anger
Fear
Name the emotional region of the brain
Amygdala or limbic system
The variable that is affected by the independent variable
Dependent variable
The hypothesis that says there is no effect
Null hypothesis
Identify the median below
2,3,4,4,4,2,4
2,2,3,4,4,4,4 = 4
Secure attachment helps develop which region of the brain
Prefrontal cortex
Name the part of the brain responsible for higher order cognitive functions, including decision making, reasoning, personality and expression.
Pre frontal cortex
Walking everyday will improve your fitness. Name one variable to control.
Distance/time walked, the way fitness is measured,
There is a difference in speed following strength training and endurance training. Is this a null or alternate hypothesis?
Alternate hypothesis
Identify the mean from the following
5, 3, 3, 2, 2
3
List at least two emotions that can help build trust and strengthen relationships
Any positive emotions, such as happiness and love, bring people closer and strengthen bonds.
What are the two types of peer pressure?
Positive and negative peer pressure
Sneezing more than five times in a row will give you a heart attack.
What is sneezing? IV or DV
Independent variable
Research question: Does eating while studying improve memory recall?
Write the null hypothesis.
There is no effect/difference on recall when eating while studying
The measure of central tendency to use if the data has outliers or anomalies.
Median
Name two types of attachment
Secure attachment, avoidant attachment, ambivalent attachment, disorganised attachment
How could music affect relationships?
Music activates brain regions related to dopamine release (reward system) and oxytocin (the "bonding hormone").
This can increase feelings of trust, empathy, and closeness—key elements of secure relationships.
Drinking diet coke will make your feet smell.
What is smelly feet? IV or DV
Dependent variable
Does eating ice cream affect your mood. Write a null hypothesis.
There is no effect on mood when eating ice cream
The measure of central tendency to use when the data is nominal (names e.g. favourite movie)
Define attachment
An emotional bond with another person, typically a child with the parent/caregiver
Describe how one structure in the brain is affected by music
Amygdala: Processes emotions like fear, joy, and love.
Prefrontal Cortex: Involved in emotional judgment, decision-making, and attachment.
Nucleus Accumbens: Linked to reward and pleasure, especially in romantic attraction.
Insula and Hypothalamus: Regulate emotional intensity and physiological arousal linked to love.