1. Differences Exam Questions

2. Task 1
Write down any topic areas where you could be asked for differences/comparisons between ideas/concepts
Challenge – there will be topics in addition to the ones I have told you!
Types of memory/LTM
types of attachment
types of experiment
qualitative-quantitative data
Different approaches
Definitions of abnormality
ISI/NSI
Obedience/conformity
Biopsychology – parts of the N.S.
………………………….year 2 content……………………..

3. Differences Exam Question Advice
If you give two statements = 0 marks
Therefore you need to use a linking evaluative term to show you are comparing
Whereas, unlike, on the other hand, however,
Definition of term X….., “whereas” … definition of term Y.. = 0 marks
You need to therefore compare them on ‘like for like’ features
Eg compare capacity in STM, capacity in LTM
Also, compare one feature at a time for each concept
For example, if you were comparing STM and LTM, you wouldn’t compare capacity of STM against duration of LTM!
When revising, draw up comparison tables e.g. ……

4. Types of memory Feature STM LTM Capacity Limited, 7+-2 whereas
Unlimited, vast
Duration
Limited, 18 seconds unlike
Unlimited, potentially forever
Feature
Insecure-resistant
Insecure-avoidant
secure
Stranger anxiety
Separation anxiety
Feature
episodic
procedural
semantic
Conscious recollection
Location in brain

5. Task 2 Draw up your own comparison tables, such as……
A) Differences between normative social influence and informational social influence
Remember to have a ‘feature’ column which you are going to highlight to the examiner
B) Differences between Types of LTM
C) Differences between Types of Attachment – secure, insecure-resistant, insecure-avoidant
D) Differences between types of neurons, - relay, sensory, motor