Examiners don't really refer to the command terms when marking. True/False.
False. They do. But it is important to show understanding by always making explicit links, no matter whether it is an outline or describe or explain.
100
What 3 command terms are you most likely to see in paper 1?
outline, describe, explain.
100
How many studies do you need for 22 mark essays?
2 full APFCs... but you can use additional studies/theories to synthesis, give support, counter claim or analyse i.e. for critical thinking marks.
100
Critical Thinking muse be shown in the 8 mark Questions in paper 1. True or False?
False. Don't do it.
100
When you add up the total of the 3 papers you will be doing, how many marks are there ?
120
200
How many 8 mark Qs are there in paper 1 and do you have to answer all of them?
3 and yes.
200
You can be asked an 8 mark question on literally any learning outcome. True or False.
True.
200
How many questions will you see IN TOTAL in paper 2?
How many do you have to answer?
Can they be from the same option?
15, 2, NO!!
200
How can you decide what aspects of a study to include in your description of the study?
Write the relevant parts of the procedure and findings that are linked to the Question. The C (conclusion) of the study should relate to the question.
200
In paper 3, you can refer to theories and studies from paper one. eg. individualism and collectivism
True/false?
False. Don't do it...Just... Don't
300
Should you use research in a question like... Outline two principles that define the CLOA?
Yes. Even though it does not specify this in the question. After outlining the principles, you must use research to support your answer to meet the high mark bands.
300
Fill in the blanks for the top bands in part A, paper 1.
The question is answered in a _________ manner and meets the demands of the __________. The response is supported by appropriate and ____________ knowledge and understanding of ________.
focused and effective
command term
accurate
research
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Discuss is to prsent a number of arguments so you can discuss anything.
Examine is to uncover assumptions and interrelationships, so show links and mention the underlying principles and ideas that the question is based on.
How is Discuss different from Examine?
300
Which Command terms require Critical thinking in paper 1? There are 7
Discuss, Evaluate, Examine, Compare, Contrast, Compare and Contrast and TWE.
300
What is Ms. K's favourite Level of Analysis?
BLOA.
400
What is your BEST writing structure/Format for an 8 mark question?
PEEL
400
Critical thinking is independent of knowledge and understanding. True or false?
False : It is BASED ON knowledge. This means that you need to know something in order to think about it.
400
How many marks is Critical Thinking worth in paper 2?
18. Nine for each essay.
500
Can you make the following LINK better?
Loftus and Palmers study shows that memory is reconstructive because participants speed estimates were highest for the 'smashed' condition.
This is because the word 'smashed' activates a schema of speed in the participants which led them to give a higher estimate, showing that their memory of the event was distorted as it was reconstructed around the verb.
500
Can you get a Level 2 Command term in paper 2?
Yes! but you must still show critical thinking (that helps answer that command term) in paper 2.
500
In order to show Critical thinking in paper 1, you must evaluate the methodology of every study. True/False
False. Evaluate according to the requirements of the question. You may not even need to evaluate eg in a question on ethical considerations.
500
What is the link between paper 1 & paper 2... and how is paper 3 different?
Paper 2 is application of what you have learnt in paper 1. i.e. use bio, cog and scloa factors + research methods and ethics to explain behaviour.
Paper 3 is just qualitative research applied to the stimulus.