Core Studies - Section B Structures

Question 1

Compare the ___ approach with the ___ approach. Use evidence from relevant core studies to support your answer (8)

Answer 1

Point: State the similarity/ difference (using a debate)
Define: Define the debate used in point
Example: Explain how 1st approach links to debate then give behaviour, finding and link for an example of a study
Example: Explain how the other approach links to the debate then give behaviour finding and link for an example of a study

Question 2

Outline one application from the principles and concepts of the ___ approach (4)

Answer 2

• Define the approach
• State how knowledge is enhanced from this area
• Explain a detailed practical application we can implement from this knowledge

Question 3

Explain how the ___ approach can be seen as (insert debate) (4)

Answer 3

• Define the debate
• Link the approach to the debate
• Give an example of a behaviour that falls under the approach
• Explain how this behaviour links to the debate

Question 4

Discuss the __ debate in relation to the __ approach (15)

Answer 4

Define the debate
P: Link the approach to the debate
E: Example of a study - behaviour, finding, link to debate
C: Why this debate is a strength for the approach
Counter PEC:
P: Why this debate is a weakness for the approach
E: Example of another study - behaviour, finding, link to debate
C: Elaborate on the weakness in your point - what is the wider implication?

Question 5

To what extent does (the study) enhance our understanding of (the key theme)? (5)

Answer 5

P: Make a judgement e.g ‘To some extent…’
D: Define the type of diversity chosen in context (individual, social or cultural)
E: Classic study example - behaviour, finding, gap in our knowledge
E: Contemporary study example - behaviour, finding, how gap is filled and how knowledge is enhanced
C: Practical applications, what can we do with this knowledge we ave gained?

Question 6

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the __ approach. Use relevant core studies to support your answer (6)

Answer 6

P: State strength/ weakness by using a debate and link this to the approach
E: State an example using a study in the approach - behaviour, finding, link to the debate stated in point
C: Explain why the debate is a strength/weakness to the approach
Do this twice for a 15 marker