Quick Quiz

1) What is Psychology?

One answer only.

   The study of psychos
   The study of human thought and behaviour
   The study of society

2) How long has Psychology been a subject studied in universities?

One answer only.

   10 years
   50 years
   100 years
   500 years

3) Is Psychology A Level anything like the telephone counselling slot on 'This Morning' with Richard and Judy?

One answer only.

   Yes, always
   Well......sometimes
   No, never

4) Psychology is an interesting subject to study at A Level?

One answer only.

   Yes, obviously
   No, obviously
   Maybe......as much as any subject can be

5) Psychology teachers are all interesting and creative and make lessons fun, fun fun.

One answer only.

   True
   False
   Well......they try, bless 'em

6) Which of the following are the first TWO topics you will study in Psychology?

Choose 2 of the following options.

   Extra-sensory perception
   Organic vegetable growing
   Hypnosis
   Counselling
   Schizophrenia
   Dream analysis
   Under-water basket weaving

7) How many Year 11 students signed up to do Psychology A Level in 1998 at this school?

One answer only.

   20-40
   50-70
   80-100

8) Why should anyone study Psychology?

Choose 2 of the following options.

   They shouldn't
   Because it is interesting, relevant to everyday life and a useful qualification
   Because it is easy
   Because it is hard and you like a challenge
   Because it keeps the teachers in work

9) Which of the following statements about Psychology are true?

Choose 2 of the following options.

   There are no correct answers in Psychology - it is all debating
   You will study some biology as part of Psychology A Level
   When you have studied Psychology A Level you will be able to psychoanalyse people
   Psychology is a bit wishy-washy and not very scientific
   Psychology is a science like Chemistry
   All Psychology teachers analyse their students all the time

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This test was prepared with the help of...

Katie Watling, Nicola Coles, Paul Emmons, Cheryl Bowles, Vicky Large and Beccy Langford.  Thanks very much to them!