A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 202 - 204 of 299
Question 202
Explanation
Causes for the lack of self-esteem are as follows
- Hereditary
Living conditions
Lack of proper education
Physiological
Societal implications
Fear about future
Diseases and other physical ailments
Question 203
Write in Short
Short Answer▾Sub-group formation depends on interpersonal attraction among the group members and the level of cohesion- Explain in your own words (6 Mark)
Explanation
- Proximity increases interaction among people and ultimately it increases attraction
Similarity tend to make people attract toward each other
The important contributing factors are acceptance and approval
Members are attracted to those who engage in group interactions who meet their expectations
Interpersonal attraction is just one of the building blocks of group cohesion
Compatibility tends to promote interpersonal attraction
Cohesion means satisfaction of group members need for affiliation, recognition and security
Participation of the group members increases the prestige and resources
Question 204
Explanation
Schemas are the organized bodies of information stored in memory. The information in a schema provides a representation of the way in which social world operates as well as allowing us to categorize and interpret new information related to the schema.