Tips

Question 1

Objective Assessments

1: AO1, identify/Define
2. AO2 Reference an example
3. AO3 explain, evaluate, discuss.

Answer 1

25 words per mark.
Approx 1 minute per mark
give 10 mins for 9 mark question.

Question 2

Evaluation:
Two Criticisms in with not much detail 20 words each
or on with mor detail, 40 words/3 sentences. or One in depth and two brief

Answer 2

Make sure you read the question, evaluate studies and other time explanations. Start Evaluation poins with “However” or “an alternative view” when challenging th the previous point that you’ve made.

Question 3

Q such as “Evaluate factors affecting the accuracy of Memory (9 marks)”. Better to write about two well.

Answer 3

When asked to describe a theory (4 marks), abt 100 words, 4 key points.

Question 4

Design a Study = Design, sample, task

Answer 4

20% = 2 grade boundarys, so the two 9 point q’s are key.

Question 5

When reading a para and asked to identify points, underline key elements in the para.

Answer 5

Operationalise IV AND DV when writing a hypothersis.

Question 6

Case studies can be an invidual, group, institution or event.

Answer 6

Don’t worry about remembering Names and dates of studies. Also exact numbers are not needed as long as they reflect the outcome, ie 25% = about a quarter.