Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!
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Re: Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!Erm what ive been doing is outline about 4 studies in ao1 as I don't feel like are bulky enough to just use 1. The majority of mine are just findings of studies as textbooks don't tend to outline their procedure.(Original post by Siena123)
Does anyone know how to set out a question about day care that is 8-10 marks? I know that you can use a study for A01 (e.g Campbell et al.) but which study is the best to use? and for A02 what studies can I use to critisise the study in A01? help!!
For ao2 you could evaluate the methodogy. Eg Sheas experiment was an observation and therefore there are ethical issues etc. for ao2 you could also include possible implications in which daycare research has result in. -
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Re: Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!If you get a 12 marker on day care, two/three studies should be fine. Do not just LIST them, you need to remember to say what they show about the effect of day care on aggression and social development. I'm only saying this because it's so easy to forget that in the exam, when you panic it's so easy to just 'list'.
Regarding evaluation points, you need to explain that studies into day care have shown inconsistency in findings, therefore it's difficult to generalise the effects of day care completely.
Most studies into day care also lack temporal/historical validity. The quality of day care has improved since the 50's-70's and the effects it has now may be different to what it used to.
There are also many intervening factors, such as individual differences in the child and the sensitivity of care they are given from their primary caregiver.
The only other 12 marker I can think of that may be likely to come up is Cultural Variations.
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Let's just hope it is on memory. However, my psychology teacher said it is likely to be on attachment but still who knows. Either way I suck at attachment but am a memory god, js. I would actually do anything for a question on the MSM Or WMM though...(Original post by Bubbles94)
im not sure it will be memory.. last 2 years was.. and in january it was the multistore model of memory
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Thank-you!(Original post by Tanet)
If you get a 12 marker on day care, two/three studies should be fine. Do not just LIST them, you need to remember to say what they show about the effect of day care on aggression and social development. I'm only saying this because it's so easy to forget that in the exam, when you panic it's so easy to just 'list'.
Regarding evaluation points, you need to explain that studies into day care have shown inconsistency in findings, therefore it's difficult to generalise the effects of day care completely.
Most studies into day care also lack temporal/historical validity. The quality of day care has improved since the 50's-70's and the effects it has now may be different to what it used to.
There are also many intervening factors, such as individual differences in the child and the sensitivity of care they are given from their primary caregiver.
The only other 12 marker I can think of that may be likely to come up is Cultural Variations.
Hoping this exam will be alright!
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No way is developmental easier, I think it is the hardest module out of all 6 :/(Original post by Rian.R)
Omg I'm totally dreading the memory side of it! Everything about memory just kills me fml :|
I prefer developmental, so much easier in comparison!
Memory is a piece of cake!
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EWT!(Original post by DrPep)
Any predictions for this paper?
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Re: Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!Would you just do Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg for cultural variations?(Original post by Tanet)
If you get a 12 marker on day care, two/three studies should be fine. Do not just LIST them, you need to remember to say what they show about the effect of day care on aggression and social development. I'm only saying this because it's so easy to forget that in the exam, when you panic it's so easy to just 'list'.
Regarding evaluation points, you need to explain that studies into day care have shown inconsistency in findings, therefore it's difficult to generalise the effects of day care completely.
Most studies into day care also lack temporal/historical validity. The quality of day care has improved since the 50's-70's and the effects it has now may be different to what it used to.
There are also many intervening factors, such as individual differences in the child and the sensitivity of care they are given from their primary caregiver.
The only other 12 marker I can think of that may be likely to come up is Cultural Variations.
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Re: Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!Did you mark it by yourself or did your teacher do it? I'm just wondering whether i'll get away with doing it by myself....(Original post by AwkwardPenguin)
Eeeeek feeling very happy because I did my first mock past paper today and got 80ums. I'm aiming for at least 90 but it'll do for now!
Hope everyone else is doing okay!
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I'm self teaching so myself although I got a friend to mark it as well and checked we agreed.(Original post by Tomh)
Did you mark it by yourself or did your teacher do it? I'm just wondering whether i'll get away with doing it by myself.... I'm sure you'd be fine to do it yourself just make sure that you mark yourself as harshly as possible to be on the safe side.
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Re: Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!i have started my revision i have made revision notes and stuff and i am studying memory and attchment at the same tinme my exams on may the 23rd any revision tips how to cover everything by wednesday i'm really worried about the exam as i got a U the first time round...
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Re: Psychology AQA A PSYA1 23rd May 2012!Grosseman aswell..(Original post by Tomh)
Would you just do Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg for cultural variations? -
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revise this for sure-I almost ignored it when I did this paper and a 6 marker on it came up.(Original post by Tomh)
Would you just do Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg for cultural variations?
I had only just learnt it the day before as well so luckily was fresh enough.
