A researcher selects every 10th name from a school register. This is:
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A correlation coefficient of −0.82 shows:
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A study investigated whether screen time before bed affects sleep. Hours of sleep for 8 participants: 6, 7, 5, 8, 6, 7, 6, 9 (study and data written for this paper). Calculate the mean.
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State the mode and the range of the data in (c).
1(e)3 marks
Write a directional hypothesis for this study.
1(f)3 marks
Explain one reason for using a repeated measures design in this study.
1(g)3 marks
Explain how order effects could affect the results and how to control them.
1(h)3 marks
Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative data, using an example from this study.
1(i)9 marks
Evaluate the use of correlational studies in psychology.
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Which theory explains crime as learned by watching and imitating role models?
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Explain what is meant by 'recidivism'.
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Describe Eysenck's theory of the criminal personality.
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Describe one restorative justice approach.
6(e)4 marks
Describe Bandura, Ross and Ross's Bobo doll study.
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Explain two effects of imprisonment.
6(g)9 marks
Evaluate the use of token economy programmes in prisons.
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Which researcher proposed the idea of 'unconditional positive regard'?
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Explain what is meant by 'self-esteem'.
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Describe Rogers' concept of congruence.
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Describe one way personality can be measured.
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Describe Van Houtte and Jarvis's study of pets and adolescents.
7(f)4 marks
Explain two factors that affect the development of the self.
7(g)9 marks
Evaluate humanistic explanations of the self.
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