Psychology

22 cards·by anitalise

Marking criteria for a 22 marker

1. Knowledge and understanding 2. GMEC EVIDENCE FOR CRITICAL THINKING 3. Organisation of writing

What does the keyword 'describe' mean?

Write a narrative that outlines the details of something using examples

What does the command term 'state' mean

Give a brief answer but don't explain anything

What does the command term 'analyse' mean

Consider existing evidence in relation to a specific problem. Investigate possible explanations of a psychological problem.

What does the command term 'apply' mean

Describe how a theory would explain a given psychological problem or solve a problem. Use a theory or an idea to a given problem or issue

What does the command term 'distinguish' mean?

Make a clear difference between two or more ideas or concepts. Indicate the differences

What does the command term "Explain" mean

Give reasons and causes for a psychological phenomenon. give a detail account including reasons and understanding

What does the command term "compare" mean

Focus only on the similarities and refer to them through out the response

What does the command term"compare and contrast" mean

Focus on both similarities and differences and refer to these throughout the response

What does the command term "contrast" mean

Focus only on the differences throughout the essay

one principle defining the cognitive

1. Mental processes can be scientifically investigated 2. Mental representations give guide to behaviour

Outline a principles that define the sociocultural level of understanding

1. The social and cultural environment influences individual behaviour.2. We want connectedness to others and a sense of belonging to others

what is another principle that define sociocultural level of analysis

3. We construct our conceptions of the individual and social self

What does the key term "define" mean

Say what it means in psychology and give precise meaning

What does the key word "outline" mean

Give a brief summary of whatever is mentioned in the question

What does the key term "Discuss" mean?

Address the question in a balanced way where you consider available evidence and choose the most appropriate evidence to support answer.

What is the marking criteria for an 8 marker?

1. Explicit response 2. Addressing the command term. 3.Linking response to relevant research

What does the command term "evaluate" mean?

Assess the value of something into the evidence. Explain the strengths and limitations of the study

What does the key term "examine" mean?

carefully scrutinise an argument to see how it explains something, finding similarities and differences

What does the key term "to what extent" mean

Value of theory in explaining something. Conclusion must be clear and supported by relevant evidence

Principles that define the biological level of analysis

1. Physiological correlations to behaviour 2.Animal research can provide insight to human behaviour

Another principle that define the biological level of analysis

Behaviour can be innate because it is genetically based