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Describe the Multistore Model of Memory. (8 marks)

The MSM is a cognitive model of memory created by Atkinson and Shiffrin which presents memory as a linear arrangement of unitary stores. The first store is the sensory register which collects all information...
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How can I remember when each statistical test should be used?

At A-Level there are eight different statistical tests that you need to be aware of. Chi-square: Used for nominal data and independent groups, also used for nominal data and a correlation Sign Test: Nominal ...
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Critically discuss Milgram's (1963) obedience experiment

Milgram (1963) conducted a labatory experiment, using an independent methods design, which aimed to investigate whether ordinary people would obey authority when instructed to administer an electirc shock to...
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Observe the following set of data points: [1 2 2 2 3 4 8 9 9 10 10 12]. What is the mean and standard deviation of this data? Are the mean and standard deviation a good summary of the distribution, and why? Calculator allowed.

The mean of the data is calculated simply as the sum of the numbers divided by their count: (1+2+2+2+3+4+8+9+9+10+10+12) / 12 = 6 .The standard deviation is the square root of the variance. The variance is t...
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Briefly outline and evaluate authoritarian personality as an explanation of obedience to authority.

A personality type consisting of traits whereby individuals are obedient to those of a higher status. These individuals have conventional views and have strict adherence to social values. This personality is...
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