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Question 11 mark
VCE Psychology Units 3 and 4
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Paper scope: Key science skills, Units 3 and 4
Topic spec Key science skills; Unit 4 AoS 3
Skill: vps-k1
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Study design accredited 2023 to 2027, read 30 Oct 2026; examination specifications from 2023
Priya wants to find out whether the method of loci helps Year 12 students recall a list of 20 words. Which one of the following is the most appropriate aim for her investigation?
Question 21 mark
VCE Psychology Units 3 and 4
Spec and skills
Paper scope: Key science skills, Units 3 and 4
Topic spec Key science skills; Unit 4 AoS 3
Skill: vps-k1
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Study design accredited 2023 to 2027, read 30 Oct 2026; examination specifications from 2023
Which one of the following is the best hypothesis for an experiment on sleep and reaction time in Year 12 students?
Question 31 mark
VCE Psychology Units 3 and 4
Spec and skills
Paper scope: Key science skills, Units 3 and 4
Topic spec Key science skills; Unit 4 AoS 3
Skill: vps-k1
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Study design accredited 2023 to 2027, read 30 Oct 2026; examination specifications from 2023
Tom tests whether listening to calming music lowers stress ratings. One group of participants hears calming music for ten minutes and another group sits in silence. What is the independent variable?
Question 41 mark
VCE Psychology Units 3 and 4
Spec and skills
Paper scope: Key science skills, Units 3 and 4
Topic spec Key science skills; Unit 4 AoS 3
Skill: vps-k1
Knowledge check
Study design accredited 2023 to 2027, read 30 Oct 2026; examination specifications from 2023
Which one of the following best describes a dependent variable?
Question 51 mark
VCE Psychology Units 3 and 4
Spec and skills
Paper scope: Key science skills, Units 3 and 4
Topic spec Key science skills; Unit 4 AoS 3
Skill: vps-k1
Knowledge check
Study design accredited 2023 to 2027, read 30 Oct 2026; examination specifications from 2023
In an experiment on mnemonics, every participant studies the same 20 words for three minutes in the same quiet room. Which type of variable are the word list, the study time and the room?