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Briefly outline the multistore model of memory (6 marks)

The Multistore Memory Model was proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin in 1968. It is made up of 3 stores: the sensory register, the short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM). Information is detected by ...
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How should I structure a 16 mark essay? (AQA)

The 16 mark essay is divided into 10 marks for evaluation and 6 marks for explanation. This is important to note as many students will weight their answer more heavily towards explanation rather than evaluat...
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Discuss 'deviation from statistical norms' as a definition of abnormality

Firstly, deviation from statistical norms refers to a statistical infrequency (in either direction) from a previously agreed-upon norm. A common deviation from statistical norms can be depicted using IQ scor...
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How to evaluate the atavistic form explanation for offending.

First of all, the word evaluate is used within exam questions to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the explanation. Attempt to define the atavistic form, but consider that the question doesn’t ask fo...
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What is a 'nomothetic approach’? Suggest one limitation of a nomothetic approach. (2 marks)

A nomothetic approach is based on studying a sample in order to generate general laws or formulate principles of behaviour. A limitation of this approach is that it's quantitative which means in depth resear...
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