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What is the difference between short and long term memory?

Memory is defined as the mental capacity to encode, store, and retrieve information. Short term memory:- Stored for approx. 30 secs. Information is lost through lack of rehearsal e.g. dis...

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Answered by Laura L. Psychology tutor
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How do I write a discussion for my internal essay in psychology?

You should start your discussion by re-stating your hypothesis and making it clear whether your data have or have not supported your hupothesis. You then proceed by stating your results and explain how yo...

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Answered by Haris K. Psychology tutor
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Outline and describe the behavioural approach to psychology.

The behavioural approach to psychology assumes that human behaviour is largely a result of environmental factors. A such, behaviours are not static and can be unlearned and new behaviours learnt in ret...

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How do I write a hypothesis that will gain full marks in the exam?

Firstly, look at the question, perhaps highlight the key words.  What type of hypothesis are they looking for?

Are they looking for a 'null' hyopthesis? - stating ...

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Answered by Eloise C. Psychology tutor
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What are the different types of psychological experiment?

There are three main types of psychological experiment that you need to know.

1) Laboratory Experiment (AKA Controlled Experiment)

An experiment that takes ...

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Answered by Isobel C. Psychology tutor
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