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A curve C has equation y=(2x-3)^5. Find the equation of the normal of this curve at point P with y coordinate -32.

Finding normals and tangents to curves is a very common question in A-level maths papers, especially core 3 modules, giving between 5-8 marks depending on complexity. In order to start this question, the x c...
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What is the tripartite model of personality?

This model was proposed by Freud. It divides the mind into two sections: the conscious and the unconscious. The id and the superego form the unconscious mind. The id is the first part to develop and it works...
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What is the difference between operant and classical conditioning?

Both these types of conditioning use a behaviourist approach - this assumes that all behaviour is learned. Classical conditioning is learning through associating stimuli with each other e.g. After their food...
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How is it best to approach answering a longer question?

Firstly, it is very important to understand what the question is actually asking you to answer. It can be tempting to want to simply write down everything you know about the topic, but this will not get you ...
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Why do we study composers such as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven above others?

GCSE and A-Level papers (and university degrees) tend to focus on composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven because of the impact they each had on subsequent generations. Each one had a profound impact o...
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