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What is the best way to revise for an IB Psychology HL/SL exams?

Do not revise everything that has been given to you. This is a waste of time. Revise all 8 mark and 22 mark questions from either the biological, cognitive or socio-cultural pack. Revise 8 mark questions ...

JW
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What is random sampling and how might a psychologist obtain a random sample of participants for an experiment?

A random sample is a small subset of participants drawn from a larger population where each individual has an equal chance of being chosen. This method is representative so results can be generalised to t...

JD
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What is the difference between an independent variable (IV) and a dependent variable (DV)?

In an experiment, the IV is a variable that is changed to see how it affects something else, whereas the DV is a variable that is being measured/observed. The DV is assumed to be affected by the IV, hence...

CC
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Can you help me remember the stages of the Hovland-Yale model?

Well first just to recap the four stages are: attention, comprehension, reactance and attitude change. Now traditionally for this sort of question I would suggest that a mnemonic would be a good strategy:...

CS
Answered by Chris S. Psychology tutor
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What do I need to know about validity and how can I understand it?

Validity is a complex issue to understand as it is closely linked with reliability.

Ultimately, it can be defined as the extent to which something measures what it is supposed to. In simple terms, ...

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