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What is sleep and do we really need it?

The restoration theory of sleep (Oswald, 1980) suggests that its function is to restore the body, including the replenishment of neurotransmitters, and the repair of tissue cells and muscles. It suggests ...

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Answered by Emily C. Psychology tutor
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Describe one research study which has investigated schema theory.

In this 22 mark question you first want to specify the parameters of the essay - define and explain schema theory as a concept (Schemas are cognitive structures that are derived from prior experience and ...

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What are dependent, independent, and extraneous (confounding) variables?

The dependent varible is defined as the thing which is being measured in an experiment, whilst the independent variable is the thing that is being manipulated or changed. Extraneous variables are undesira...

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Answered by Megan C. Psychology tutor
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Define schema theory

Schemas are our mental representations of knowledge based on our culture and based experiences. Schema theory is the idea that our schemas are integrated with information if there are blanks or unfamiliar...

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Answered by Conner S. Psychology tutor
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A teacher wanted to investigate if students were more alert in the morning or afternoon using a reading questionnaire with spelling mistakes. She asked students to underline as many errors as possible. Write a one-tailed hypothesis and identify the DV

One tailed hypothesis means directional so potential hypotheses could be:

Students will identify more errors in the morning than in the afternoon

Students will identify more errors in the af...

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Answered by Nina S. Psychology tutor
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