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Qualitative research methods rely on the use of elaboration to explore, in depth, a topic area. They are not restricted to responses and encourage giving the participant a voice to generate a descriptive vie...

AO1: Ability to outline and describe enough information/theory about the topic in order to get full marks (4). This can include theories, therapies, or research. AO2: Ability to evaluate the strengths and we...

Ethical implications are the impact in which psychological research could have on the rights of individuals. This could be how the research affects public policy or the way in which certain groups are viewed...

Token economies are a form of behaviour modification based on the principle of operant conditioning. Patients are given tokens for demonstrating good behaviours such as personal hygiene. These tokens act as ...

An advantage of conducting lab - based research is increased internal validity. This means that the psychologist can be more sure that they are measuring what they intended to measure. For example, if somebo...