A LevelPsychologyAQAExam QuestionsSchizophrenia: Option Topic (Section C)Treatment & Management of Schizophrenia

Treatment & Management of Schizophrenia (AQA A Level Psychology)

Exam Questions

4 mins3 questions
12 marks

In a study of communication, researchers used a language rating scale to compare two groups of participants. Participants in Group A were a volunteer sample of people from a self-help group for people with schizophrenia. Participants in Group B, the control group, were a volunteer sample of people who attended a community centre.

The researchers used an inferential statistical test to see if there was a significant difference in language rating between the two groups.

Explain why a Mann-Whitney test is an appropriate choice of statistical test in this situation and a Spearman’s test is not.

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21 mark

Below are four evaluative statements about token economies as used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Which statement is true?

  • Token economies can be used effectively in any environment.

  • Token economies have a positive effect on thinking.

  • Token economies help to promote acceptable behaviours.

  • Token economies address the cause of the problem.

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31 mark

Tokens are sometimes used in the management of schizophrenia. Which of the following best describes the tokens that are used in token economies?

  • Something enjoyable that is presented for good behaviour.

  • Something neutral that is presented for bad behaviour.

  • Something neutral that is presented for good behaviour.

  • Something unpleasant that is presented for bad behaviour.

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