Outline the 'failure to function adequately' definition of abnormality, and one problem with it.
1(b)6 marks
Explain how the categorising of mental disorders has changed over time.
1(c)10 marks
Describe and evaluate Rosenhan's (1973) study 'On being sane in insane places'.
1(d)15 marks
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the biological explanation of one disorder you have studied.
2(a)4 marks
Describe one theory of intelligence.
2(b)6 marks
Explain the findings of one study into cognitive development.
2(c)10 marks
A nursery manager wants to reduce children's exposure to advertising. Suggest and justify a strategy based on psychological research.
2(d)15 marks
Discuss the extent to which children's development is determined by their environment.
3(a)4 marks
Outline the top-down approach to offender profiling.
3(b)6 marks
Explain one biological explanation of criminal behaviour.
3(c)10 marks
Suggest and justify a strategy to reduce reoffending among young offenders, using psychological research.
3(d)15 marks
Evaluate the usefulness of psychological research into the collection and processing of forensic evidence.
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This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the OCR A-Level Psychology exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.