Practise describing and evaluating Perry et al. research on interpersonal distance, empathy and oxytocin with CAIE Psychology AS questions and mark schemes.
From the study by Perry et al. (personal space):
State the number of participants used in this study.
From the study by Perry et al. (personal space):
State the number of participants used in this study.
1 mark for correct answer
40 or 54.
1
Take the first answer only.
There is no tolerance.
Outline what is meant by the term 'interpersonal distance (personal space)'.
Outline what is meant by the term 'interpersonal distance (personal space)'.
1 mark per correct point
e.g., It is an invisible 'bubble'/boundary around us. We choose who can enter this. This depends on the situation we find ourselves. It is used to regulate how we interact with other people.
There are other creditworthy responses
2
1 mark maximum for an example from Perry.
Outline how a participant was allocated to the 'high empathy' group in this study.
Outline how a participant was allocated to the 'high empathy' group in this study
1 mark per correct point
They completed the IRI/Interpersonal Reactivity Index. Those half a standard deviation away from the mean formed this group/with a score of 40 (or above).
2
List is definitive.
Do not credit 'empathy test'