Unit 3 Section B Flashcards
(25 cards)
How does this section work?
2 parts of this, divided into environmental psychology and criminal psychology
For part = 10 marker, 15 marker, 10 marker
Part A question
Outline a key study and then use the findings to explain something (the conclusions) or make applications
What approach is needed for part a?
Half the time spent on describing the study
Half the time spent applying it to explain something
What to include in the description of the study for part a?
The aim, the sample, sample method, experimental design, procedure, data collection
What to include in the application of the study in part a?
Suggest 2 results and what these say about the findings thus 2 explanations we can take away on the specific topic at hand
How is part a marked?
10 marks in total
5 marks for description, 5 marks for application of findings
Part b questions
Discuss a methodological issue/debate in relation to research into one of the topics in environmental/criminal psychology
What mnemonic is needed for part b questions?
‘A DOT and 3 PEECs’
Part b: what is the DOT?
Definition of the term( methodological issue/debate we are asked about)
What debates could we be asked about in part b?
Nature-nurture, individual-situational, reductionism-holism, free will-determinism, ethics, usefulness, social sensitivity, psychology as a science
Part B: what are the 3 PEECs?
3x point, example, explanation, counter argument
In the 3 PEECs, what should the point be?
A general point
Research into _ can be seen as supporting this side of a debate/ having this methodological issue if…
But does not mention specific study and is VAGUE
BUT MENTIONS WHAT THE TOPIC IS AS CONTEXT
In the 3 PEECs, what should the example be?
A link to the key research or additional research that will demonstrate the original point made
Do NOT go into too much detail, just 1 sentence needed
In the 3 PEECs, what should the explanation be?
Explain how the example of research given shows why it supports one side of a debate or demonstrates a methodological issue
In the 3 PEECs what should the counter argument be?
A general counter to why we could argue the research actually supports the other side of the debate OR why it’s good we have this methodological issue
What is part c?
Presented with a hypothetical scenario where we need to apply research to help solve a problem
How to answer part c?
Suggestion, implementation, rationale
Mnemonic to remember how to answer part c?
3 SIRs
3 suggestions, implementation and rationale
Part c: suggestion
Make a general suggestion about what you could do
MENTION THE HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIO FOR EACH SO IT HAS CONTEXT
Part c: implementation
How could we apply the suggestions? Link to the hypothetical scenario and go into detail about how we will actually do it
Part c: rationale
Why should we use this suggestion? Link to previous research: additional/key research in the area or anywhere else like behaviourism or other theories learnt in unit 2
Application for reducing environmental NOISE stress
Reduce how much it’s heard = black and black showed chronic exposure negatively affects you
Make it more predictable = Glass and singer showed lower tolerance to frustration with unpredictable noise
RET = linked to RET therapy
Application for reducing environmental temperature stress
Cool down somehow eg ACs, fans etc = Kenrick and Macfarlane found hotter means more hostility
Remove self from crowds = high density crowd in Ludenberg caused more stress
RET therapy
Application to increase conservation behaviour/ recycling
Increase proximity to recycling tools = Luyben and Bailey found 52% increase in recycling
Pos reinforcement = rewards system used in Oregon found massive increase if you give a few cents for recycling
Social norm message = Cialdini found 41% will recycle towels
Positive framing = more affective in increasing attitudes to recycling
