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What is the difference between reliability and validity?

These two concepts can be confusing at first, but once you get used to using them they get a lot easier. A golden rule for using these ideas in exam questions is to never use them together or just tack them ...
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Answered by Elinor G. • Psychology tutor
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Explain one strength and one weakness of the flooding phobia treatment (4)

One strength is that it have proven to be effective. Wolpe (1973) found that when he placed a girl who was scared of cars in a car, she was distressed and fearful at first but eventually calmed down. Similar...
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What is a case study and why might a psychologist choose to use this research method?

A case study is an in-depth analysis of the experience of an individual or small group. A psychologist might opt for the case study method if they are interested in individuals with very unusual and understu...
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To what extent can psychology be considered a science? (8 marks)

To formulate an answer to this question requires some thought into what actually constitutes a science. Science requires the standardisation of procedures when conducting a study, in order to control for the...
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evaluate the learning theory of attachment (8 marks)

A range of studies actually counteract this theory in that we don’t necessarily attach to those that feed us. For example Lorenz’s geese imprinted before they were fed and maintained these no matter who fed ...
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Answered by Megan B. • Psychology tutor
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