Psychology – 2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 38

1) ‘An individual is the product of heredity interacting with cooperating  environment operating at the appropriate time of maturation.’ Discuss this  statement, quoting the findings of some experimental studies in this area. (200 words)

2) ‘We perceive what we want, and not what it is’ Examine the truth of this  statement, pointing out especially the motivational factors determining  perception and substantiating your answer with some research findings. (200 words)