Practise explaining diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia and applying them to psychological case evidence with CAIE Psychology AS questions and mark schemes.
The key study by Freeman et al. (2003), using virtual reality to investigate persecutory ideation, included a number of self-reports such as the VR-Paranoia questionnaire.
Give two examples of items (questions) included in the VR-Paranoia questionnaire.
Give two examples of items (questions) included in the VR-Paranoia questionnaire.
Syllabus 1.1.1 Key study using virtual reality to investigate persecutory ideation: Freeman et al. (2003).
1 mark for each correct answer
NOTE: Any item from the items listed in the study list, e.g. 'they were hostile towards me', 'they were watching me' (does not need to be word for word for credit).
Explain two strengths of using virtual reality to treat schizophrenia.
Explain two strengths of using virtual reality to treat schizophrenia.
Up to 2 marks for each strength × 2 .
Award 2 marks for an appropriate strength stated and applied as required by the question with detail / elaboration / example.
Award 1 mark for an appropriate strength/ stated but not applied.
Answers may include:
- VR controls the environment (1) allowing a range of situations and settings to be investigated with schizophrenic patients (2).
- It ensures valid data (1) that patients with psychosis are not making up situations and symptoms (2).
- Treatment can be conducted in a safe environment (1 mark) for both the patient (and public) (2 marks)
Other appropriate responses to be credited.