Practise explaining consumer behaviour and the role of personal space with CAIE Psychology AS questions and mark schemes.
Explain one reason why 'overload' in relation to personal space supports the situational side of the debate about individual and situational explanations.
Award 2 marks for an explanation of why overload supports situational side. Award 1 mark for a basic explanation of why overload supports situational side.
Example:
Overload occurs when personal space is invaded, and it causes stress. (1) The behaviour (stress) is caused by factors in the environment/situation such as the smell, touch and body heat of other people who invade our personal space. (1)
Other appropriate responses should also be credited.
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What is overload = 1 mark Why it is situational = 1 mark
Overload is where personal space is invaded due to too much information coming in/leads to stress/anxiety/desire to leave. No credit for PS is invaded on its own.