AQA_A Level Psychology Paper 2_Mark Scheme 2022 | Practice Paper 2 Psychology in context

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AQA_A Level Psychology Paper 2_Mark Scheme 2022 | Practice Paper 2 Psychology in context - - - Section A Approaches in psychology 1 Use your knowledge of classical conditioning to explain why t... he young man is terrified of balloons. Marks for this question: AO1 = 2, AO2 = 2 [4 marks] Level Marks Description 2 3 – 4 Knowledge of classical conditioning is clear and mostly accurate. The material is applied appropriately. The answer is generally coherent with effective use of terminology. 1 1 – 2 Some knowledge of classical conditioning is evident. Application is not always appropriate. The answer lacks accuracy and detail. Use of terminology is either absent or inappropriate. 0 No relevant content. Possible content: • balloon as a neutral stimulus when ‘unburst’ • unconditioned response: normally a loud noise / bang causes fear • association between the balloon and bang / bursting • ‘new learning’ that balloons alone (now unconditioned stimulus) now elicit a fear response (conditioned response). 2 Suggest how a psychodynamic psychologist might explain Emma’s behaviour. [3 marks] Marks for this question: AO2 = 3 3 marks for a coherent and elaborated explanation of Emma’s behaviour 2 marks for an explanation with some elaboration 1 mark for a limited explanation Possible content • use of defence mechanisms (displacement) • uncontrolled id / weak superego • repressed anger – keeping feelings under control. • result of childhood trauma NB: If no link to Emma’s behaviour, maximum 1 mark. Candidates may provide one detailed explanation or more explanations in less detail. - - - - [Show More]

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