introduction to applied psychology and research

introductory lesson of As phycology and its research methods

1. Psychology course code 9990

2. agenda Introduction Review of past papers Distribution of marks Key studies 2

3. Paper 1 approaches, issues and debates

4. Paper 2 research methods

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6. A level syllabus overview 6 12 compulsory core studies Each core study is supported by an approach; biological, social, cognitive, learning Topics for issues and debates: the application of psychology to everyday life • individual and situational explanations • nature versus nurture • the use of children in psychological research • the use of animals in psychological research

7. The core studies 7 the psychology that is being investigated • the background to the study • the aim (s) of the study • the procedure of the study, including all methodology as appropriate, such as the research methods used, sample size and demographics [if known] and sampling technique [if known], experimental design, controls, question types, research technique for data collection and measured and manipulated variables • the ethical issues relating to the study • the results of the study, including the main/significant quantitative findings, the main qualitative findings and how they are or could be represented and interpreted • the conclusion (s) the psychologist(s) drew or that could be drawn from the study • the strengths and weaknesses of all elements of the study.

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