AQA-7182-1-Final-PSYCHOLOGY MARK SCHEME PAPER 1 JUN 2021

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A-level PSYCHOLOGY 7182/1 Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology Mark scheme June 2021 0 1 Describe how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles. [4 marks] Marks for this question... : AO1 = 4 Level Marks Description 2 3–4 The description of how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles is clear and detailed. The answer is generally coherent with effective use of specialist terminology. 1 1–2 The description of how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles is limited or muddled. Specialist terminology is not always used appropriately or is absent. 0 No relevant content. Possible content: •set up mock prison in the basement of Stanford University •observational study – controlled, participant, overt •emotionally stable volunteers were assigned to roles of either prisoner or guard •prisoners ‘arrested’, blindfolded, strip searched, etc •guards given a night stick, dark glasses, uniform etc and told to maintain order •prisoners’ daily routines were heavily regulated by guards working in shifts •dehumanisation of prisoners, eg wearing nylon stocking caps and numbered smocks, etc •the study was planned to run for two weeks, but was stopped early. Credit other valid points. Note there is no credit for description of aims, or findings/conclusions. [Show More]

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