AQA_A Level Psychology Paper 3_Mark Scheme 2022 | Practice Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology

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AQA_A Level Psychology Paper 3_Mark Scheme 2022 | Practice Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology - - - Section A Issues and debates in psychology 1 Explain what is meant by determinism. Refer... to Joel’s aggressive behaviour in your answer Marks for this question: AO2 = 4 [4 marks] Level Mark Description 2 3-4 Knowledge of determinism 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 determinism is evident. Application is not always effective. The answer lacks accuracy and detail. Use of terminology is either absent or inappropriate. 0 No relevant content. Possible content: • behaviour caused by the environment eg family, peers, consequences of behaviour etc. Learned to get his way (desirable / positive consequences of aggression) / brothers as role models. • behaviour caused by biological factors eg genes, hormones, brain structure. Brothers were also aggressive • Behaviour caused by unconscious forces eg instincts, repressed experiences, fears, motives; displacement. Use of displacement / fighting with other children Credit other relevant material A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY MARK SCHEME Practice Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology Maximum marks: 96 View detailed guidance on the conclusions you can draw from your students' performance in these papers on the MERiT welcome page. Understand how your students compare with others and target revision effectively by entering marks into MERiT. This document is licensed to Alperton Community School - MB223194Page 2 2 Describe one or more ethical implications of this research. Refer to the study in your answer. [4 marks] Marks for this question: AO2 = 4 Level Mark Description 2 3-4 Knowledge of ethical implications 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 ethical implications is evident. Application is not always effective. The answer lacks accuracy and detail. Use of terminology is either absent or inappropriate. 0 No relevant content. Possible content • effects of research on participants – if found to be insecurely attached. • effects of publication on wider public – others who have unsuccessful relationships • effects of publication on wider public - for parents feeling guilty about how they parent their children. • identifying the ethical issues, e.g., confidentiality, safety of pps Credit other relevant content. 3 Discuss the use of idiographic and nomothetic approaches to psychological investigation. [16 marks] Marks for this question: AO1 = 6; AO3 = 10 - - - - [Show More]

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