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Psychology VCE Units 3 & 4 Practice Question 10 – Psychological concepts

Q10 Psychology Psychological concepts Unit 4 - AOS 3

Question 10

1 mark

A researcher is investigating the impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on the mental wellbeing of university students during exam periods. Before and after the program, the researcher assesses participants using various measures.

Which of the following measures would best reflect an assessment of the ‘social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB)’ of these students?

Your Answer

A

A self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of experiencing specific emotions such as joy, sadness, anger, and fear.

B

An interview assessing the student’s perceived level of connection with their family, community, culture, and spirituality.

C

A cognitive task measuring attention span and working memory capacity under stressful conditions.

D

Physiological measures such as heart rate variability and cortisol levels in response to a simulated exam scenario.

About This Psychology Question

This is a free VCE Units 3 & 4 Psychology practice question worth 1 mark, testing your understanding of Psychological concepts. It falls under How is scientific inquiry used to investigate mental processes and psychological functioning? in Unit 4: How is mental wellbeing supported and maintained?. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.

Subject
Psychology – Victorian Certificate of Education Units 3 & 4
Unit 4
How is mental wellbeing supported and maintained?
Area of Study 3
How is scientific inquiry used to investigate mental processes and psychological functioning?
Key Knowledge
Psychological concepts

Unit 4 Overview

In this unit students explore the demand for sleep and the influences of sleep on mental wellbeing. They consider how changes to a person’s sleep-wake cycle can affect psychological functioning. Students explore the concept of mental wellbeing, including social and emotional wellbeing as a multidimensional and holistic framework. They apply a biopsychosocial approach to specific phobia, exploring how biological, psychological and social factors are involved in its development and management. A student-designed scientific investigation involving the generation of primary data related to mental processes and mental wellbeing is undertaken in either Unit 3 or Unit 4 or across both Units 3 and 4, and is assessed in Outcome 3 of this unit.

How is scientific inquiry used to investigate mental processes and psychological functioning?

Students undertake a student-designed scientific investigation in either Unit 3 or Unit 4, or across both Units 3 and 4, related to mental processes and mental wellbeing. The investigation involves the generation of primary quantitative data. Students apply key science skills to develop and test a research question, gather and analyse data, and communicate findings in a structured scientific poster. A logbook is maintained for authentication and assessment purposes.

Key Knowledge Detail

psychological concepts specific to the selected scientific investigation and their significance, including definitions of key terms

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