Walking talking mock Friday 17th November

Assumptions Describe the assumption State the assumption Explain and elaborate Example in psychology What it helps us understand about human behaviour

Relationship formation Identify the assumption and briefly explain what it is Link to relationship formation Explain by giving clear examples why the assumption links to this particular relationship formation. How does using this assumption help us understand this type of relationship?

Therapies How are the assumptions applied to the therapy? Explain why the approach uses this therapy. Identify assumption you wish to link to the therapy. Explain how that assumption is linked to the therapy. Give an example. * the full marks will only be awarded if terminology is used.

Evaluating therapies 12 mark answer- 3 developed paragraphs- Brief intro re the therapy and its aim Identify the strength Why it’s a strength Research evidence that supports this Conclude why its effective- how does it help

Classical studies Describe or Evaluate the research of …….. Pay close attention to the wording of the question. 12 marks- 3 paragraphs 16 marks- 4 paragraphs Cover a range of issues but do not simply give a generic answer- you must contextualise to the study. Consider the implications of this research in your answers Evaluate-GRAVE

Contemporary studies Debate question- using the PEEL paragraph 20-24 mark question Discuss the arguments for Discuss the arguments against What is the argument Why its an argument- add examples Evidence that supports your argument Analyse by looking at the ethical, social and economical implications.

Evaluation- always balanced outline the strength explain why your point is a strength in psychology back up your argument with a study/research or tested theory. Explain how it was a strength in this instance and how useful/not useful this approach is Offer an alternative way to explain behaviour

Compare and contrast questions Similarities Identify the similarity Explain why they are similar Use examples from both to show how/why they are similar Conclude by showing the impact of these similarities Differences Identify the difference Explain why they are different Use examples from both to show how they are different Conclude by showing the impact of these differences