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Psychology
A Level

How can I improve my essay technique?

Arguably the most important aspect of a good psychology grade is strong technique in your essays, particularly your 16 markers. These 16 markers can prove more challenging due to the different parts that ...

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Answered by Izzy W. Psychology tutor
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What does Milgram's (1963) research show?

Milgram wanted to try to explain why atrocities, like the Holocaust, happened. His research is all about obedience to authority. Obedience means doing what you have been told to do by someone in authority...

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Answered by Lottie D. Psychology tutor
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Outline the similarities and differences between the social and biological areas of psychology.

Similarities - Both areas use the scientific methodology to measure behaviour, by manipulating the independent variable to measure the effects it has on the dependent variable. In addition, experiments in...

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Answered by Phoebe A. Psychology tutor
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What are some of the causes of unipolar depression?

In terms of biological causes of depression, family studies are used with the idea that depression runs in the family and you are more likely to develop it if a close relative has it. Gerson found that if...

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Answered by Faye S. Psychology tutor
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Outline research into the social and developmental area and discuss the ethical considerations.

An example of social research is Milgram's obedience study which investigated how far a person would obey instructions when it involved harming another individual. Participants were classified as the 'tea...

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