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Why would you use a stratified sample of participants when carrying out a study?

A stratified sample of participants means the proportion of one group of participants in relation to the others in the real world is reflected in your sample. This can be useful in a study about where a mino...
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Briefly describe a study of social influence. (4 marks)

The student can choose any relevant studies to answer this question, but I would recommend the students to use either Asch, Milgram or Zimbardo. The student should use the following structure to answer the q...
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Evaluate the Strange Situation as a method for investigating types of attachment.

Ainsworth devised an observation called the strange situation to measure types of attachment. The Strange Situation involves placing a child in a controlled environment, whereby they would be observed under ...
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1. Outline and evaluate research into the effects of leading questions on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony (8 marks)

Inaccurate eyewitness testimony is the main reason for false convictions. Therefore, it is important research investigates how the accuracy of eyewitness testimonies can be affected. Loftus and Palmer’s (197...
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Outline what psychological research has shown about short-term memory according to the multi-store model of memory.

According to the multi-store model of memory, short-term memory is a unitary store with a very limited capacity and finite duration. Miller (1956) demonstrated that short-term memory has a capacity of 7 item...
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