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What is the difference between reliability and validity?

Reliability is about whether the same result would be found if the experiment was repeated. An experiment must be replicable if it is to be reliable. One way to remember this is 'reliability requires replica...
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Answered by Phoebe H. Psychology tutor
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What is CBT?

CBT stands for 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy'. It is commonly used as a talking therapy to treat disorders such as depression and anxiety. It generally lasts between 6-12 sessions and can to modified to fit...
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Answered by Lara B. Psychology tutor
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How can I include IDAs in my essay questions?

IDAs are issues, debates and approaches in psychology. A good way to include them is to begin a paragraph by discussing the IDA that links appropriately to your question/subject. Then you can bring in a stud...
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Outline some of the symptoms of clinical depression

Including: change in appetite and weight (increase or loss); change in sleep patterns – less (insomnia) or more (hypersomnia); extreme loss of energy; observable slowness or agitation; diminished loss of int...
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Answered by Louise H. Psychology tutor
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What is the behavioural approach to psychopathology?

The behavioural approach, on the whole, focusses on how behaviours are learnt through the experiences that you have in your life. Behaviours are able to be learnt through:1. Classical Conditioning2. Operant ...
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Answered by Maddy M. Psychology tutor
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