Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Interview-style Questions

Note: Oxford and Cambridge do not publicly release any interview questions because they often reuse questions across application cycles. Below are interview-style questions of suitable difficulty that will help you prepare for your Oxbridge interview.

Question 1

What ethical considerations would you need to address when designing a study involving children?

Question 2

Would taxi drivers use a different part of their brain to remember routes compared to other people? Why?

Question 3

What factors influence language acquisition in children?

Question 4

What factors influence obedience to authority?

Question 5

How many monkeys would you use in a behavioural experiment, and why?

Interview Tips

  • Think out loud: The interviewer will be assessing your ability to think through complex problems. They can only do this if they know your thought process.

  • Be familiar with your syllabus: The interviewer can ask you a question from any topic you have been taught already in your A level/IB syllabus.

  • Practice: There is no better way to prepare than to practice.

For comprehensive guidance, visit our Oxbridge Interview Guide.