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Unit 3: Applications of psychology

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Topic E: Developmental psychology

Objectives in this topic

- Attachment theories

5.1.1 Theories of attachment:; learning theories including O'Connor et al.’s (2013) study on social learning, parenting and attachment; Bowlby's maternal deprivation hypothesis and theory of attachment, including the 44 Juvenile Thieves study (1944).

Use - attachment theories to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - attachment theories determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - attachment theories to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Attachment theories is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ainsworth’s attachment research

5.1.2 Ainsworth’s work on attachment including types of attachment and care giver sensitivity:; cross-cultural research into attachment types; Strange Situation procedure.; Cognitive and language development.

Use - ainsworth’s attachment research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ainsworth’s attachment research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ainsworth’s attachment research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ainsworth’s attachment research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Cognitive and language development theories

5.1.3 Theories of cognitive development:; Piaget's stages of cognitive and language development; Vygotsky's zone of proximal development (ZPD); stages of language development; theories of language: learning including Skinner; nativist including Chomsky's language acquisition device (LAD); interactionist including Vygotsky.; Social and emotional development.

Use - cognitive and language development theories to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cognitive and language development theories determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cognitive and language development theories to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Cognitive and language development theories is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Social and emotional development theories

5.1.4 Theories of social and emotional development:; Erikson's stages of psychosocial development; Vygotsky's theory of social development; mindfulness enhancing social, emotional and cognitive development.

Use - social and emotional development theories to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - social and emotional development theories determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - social and emotional development theories to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Social and emotional development theories is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988) attachment meta-analysis

5.2.1 Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988) Cross-cultural patterns of attachment: A Meta-Analysis of the Strange Situation.; Contemporary study.

Use - van ijzendoorn and kroonenberg (1988) attachment meta-analysis to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - van ijzendoorn and kroonenberg (1988) attachment meta-analysis determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - van ijzendoorn and kroonenberg (1988) attachment meta-analysis to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988) attachment meta-analysis is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Cassibba et al. (2013) attachment in Italy

5.2.2 Cassibba et al. (2013) Attachment the Italian way (Italy).; One contemporary study from the following two choices:.

Use - cassibba et al. (2013) attachment in italy to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cassibba et al. (2013) attachment in italy determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cassibba et al. (2013) attachment in italy to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Cassibba et al. (2013) attachment in Italy is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ashdown and Bernard (2012) social and emotional learning

5.2.3 Ashdown and Bernard (2012) Can explicit instruction in social and emotional learning skills benefit the social and emotional development, well-being and academic achievement of young children?.

Use - ashdown and bernard (2012) social and emotional learning to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ashdown and bernard (2012) social and emotional learning determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ashdown and bernard (2012) social and emotional learning to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ashdown and Bernard (2012) social and emotional learning is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ding et al. (2014) early infant attachment

5.2.4 Ding et al. (2014) The relation of early infant attachment to attachment and cognitive development outcomes in early childhood.

Use - ding et al. (2014) early infant attachment to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ding et al. (2014) early infant attachment determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ding et al. (2014) early infant attachment to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ding et al. (2014) early infant attachment is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Research methods in developmental psychology

5.3.1 The use of research methods in psychology when carrying out research in developmental psychology:.; research methods from units 1 and 2 as appropriate, related to developmental psychology.; clinical interviewing in developmental psychology to understand the world of the child.; ethnographic field work including Punch in Bolivia (2002) related to developmental psychology and longitudinal/ cross-sectional research in developmental psychology.

Use - research methods in developmental psychology to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - research methods in developmental psychology determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - research methods in developmental psychology to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Research methods in developmental psychology is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Cross-cultural research

5.3.2 Cross-cultural research:; the use of the cross-cultural research method, including the Strange Situation, in developmental psychology, including nature-nurture issues; the use of meta-analysis using cross-cultural research to draw conclusions about the universality of attachment types.

Use - cross-cultural research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cross-cultural research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cross-cultural research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Cross-cultural research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ethics and UNCRC

5.3.3 Ethics and the UNCRC (1989):; participation versus protection rights and research; getting data from children; ethical issues when children are the participants.

Use - ethics and uncrc to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ethics and uncrc determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ethics and uncrc to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ethics and UNCRC is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Decision making and data interpretation

5.3.4 Decision making and interpretation of data:; List A from Topic A as appropriate; List B from Topic B as appropriate.

Use - decision making and data interpretation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - decision making and data interpretation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - decision making and data interpretation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Decision making and data interpretation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Developmental research evaluation

5.3.5 Evaluation of research in developmental psychology:; issues of reliability, validity, generalisability, credibility, objectivity, subjectivity, ethics and practical application of findings as appropriate.

Use - developmental research evaluation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - developmental research evaluation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - developmental research evaluation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Developmental research evaluation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ethical issues in research (animal and human)

5.4.1 Ethical issues in research (animal and human).

Use - ethical issues in research (animal and human) to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ethical issues in research (animal and human) determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ethical issues in research (animal and human) to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ethical issues in research (animal and human) is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Practical issues in the design and implementation of research

5.4.2 Practical issues in the design and implementation of research.

Use - practical issues in the design and implementation of research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - practical issues in the design and implementation of research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - practical issues in the design and implementation of research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Practical issues in the design and implementation of research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Reductionism versus holism when researching human behaviour

5.4.3 Reductionism versus holism when researching human behaviour.

Use - reductionism versus holism when researching human behaviour to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - reductionism versus holism when researching human behaviour determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - reductionism versus holism when researching human behaviour to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Reductionism versus holism when researching human behaviour is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ways of explaining behaviour using different approaches, models

5.4.4 Ways of explaining behaviour using different approaches, models or theories.

Use - ways of explaining behaviour using different approaches, models to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ways of explaining behaviour using different approaches, models determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ways of explaining behaviour using different approaches, models to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ways of explaining behaviour using different approaches, models is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- The issue of psychology as a science

5.4.5 The issue of psychology as a science.

Use - the issue of psychology as a science to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - the issue of psychology as a science determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - the issue of psychology as a science to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - The issue of psychology as a science is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Cultural and gender issues in psychological research

5.4.6 Cultural and gender issues in psychological research.

Use - cultural and gender issues in psychological research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cultural and gender issues in psychological research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cultural and gender issues in psychological research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Cultural and gender issues in psychological research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Role of both nature and nurture in psychology

5.4.7 The role of both nature and nurture in psychology.

Use - role of both nature and nurture in psychology to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - role of both nature and nurture in psychology determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - role of both nature and nurture in psychology to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Role of both nature and nurture in psychology is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- An understanding of how psychology has developed over time

5.4.8 An understanding of how psychology has developed over time.

Use - an understanding of how psychology has developed over time to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - an understanding of how psychology has developed over time determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - an understanding of how psychology has developed over time to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - An understanding of how psychology has developed over time is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Use of psychology in social control

5.4.9 The use of psychology in social control.

Use - use of psychology in social control to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - use of psychology in social control determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - use of psychology in social control to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Use of psychology in social control is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Use of psychological knowledge in society

5.4.10 The use of psychological knowledge in society.

Use - use of psychological knowledge in society to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - use of psychological knowledge in society determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - use of psychological knowledge in society to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Use of psychological knowledge in society is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Socially sensitive research

5.4.11 Issues relating to socially sensitive research.; Learners may draw on content (concepts and theories), studies and/or research methods from across all topic areas.

Use - socially sensitive research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - socially sensitive research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - socially sensitive research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Socially sensitive research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

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Topic F: Criminological psychology

Objectives in this topic

- Explanations for crime and anti-social behaviour

6.1.1 Social and personality explanations for crime and anti-social behaviour:; self-fulfilling prophecy; social learning from the media; antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).; Understanding the offender.

Use - explanations for crime and anti-social behaviour to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - explanations for crime and anti-social behaviour determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - explanations for crime and anti-social behaviour to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Explanations for crime and anti-social behaviour is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Cognitive interview techniques

6.1.2 Cognitive interview techniques with witnesses.

Use - cognitive interview techniques to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cognitive interview techniques determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cognitive interview techniques to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Cognitive interview techniques is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Psychological formulation of offending behaviour

6.1.3 The use of psychological (case) formulation to understand the function of offending behaviour in the individual.; Factors influencing identification of offenders.

Use - psychological formulation of offending behaviour to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - psychological formulation of offending behaviour determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - psychological formulation of offending behaviour to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: use the formula and units given in the question, show the substitution and interpret the result; the calculation alone is not the conclusion.

- Reliability of eyewitness memory

6.1.4 Factors influencing the reliability of eye-witness memory:; post-event information; weapons focus; 'other race' effect; stress and trauma.

Use - reliability of eyewitness memory to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - reliability of eyewitness memory determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - reliability of eyewitness memory to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Reliability of eyewitness memory is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Factors influencing jury decision-making

6.1.5 Factors influencing jury decision-making:; characteristics of the defendant, including attractiveness and race; pre-trial publicity; research into expert testimony including Penrod and Cutler (1989) Eyewitness Expert Testimony and Jury Decision Making.; Treatment.

Use - factors influencing jury decision-making to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - factors influencing jury decision-making determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - factors influencing jury decision-making to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Factors influencing jury decision-making is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- CBT for offenders

6.1.6 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a therapy for offenders:; using CBT as a therapy for offenders; effectiveness of CBT as a therapy for offenders.

Use - cbt for offenders to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cbt for offenders determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cbt for offenders to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - CBT for offenders is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Loftus and Palmer (1974) eyewitness memory

6.2.1 Loftus and Palmer (1974) Reconstruction of auto mobile destruction: An example of the interaction between language and memory.; Contemporary study.

Use - loftus and palmer (1974) eyewitness memory to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - loftus and palmer (1974) eyewitness memory determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - loftus and palmer (1974) eyewitness memory to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Loftus and Palmer (1974) eyewitness memory is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Bradbury and Williams (2013) race and juror decision making

6.2.2 Bradbury M D and Williams M R (2013) Diversity and Citizen Participation: The Effects of Race on Juror Decision Making.; One contemporary study from the following two choices:.

Use - bradbury and williams (2013) race and juror decision making to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - bradbury and williams (2013) race and juror decision making determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - bradbury and williams (2013) race and juror decision making to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Bradbury and Williams (2013) race and juror decision making is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Ruva et al. (2007) pre-trial publicity and jury bias

6.2.3 Ruva, McEvoy and Bryant (2007) Effects of pre-trial publicity and jury deliberation on jury bias and source memory errors.

Use - ruva et al. (2007) pre-trial publicity and jury bias to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ruva et al. (2007) pre-trial publicity and jury bias determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ruva et al. (2007) pre-trial publicity and jury bias to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Ruva et al. (2007) pre-trial publicity and jury bias is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Valentine and Mesout (2009) eyewitness stress

6.2.4 Valentine T and Mesout J (2009) Eyewitness identification under stress in the London Dungeon.

Use - valentine and mesout (2009) eyewitness stress to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - valentine and mesout (2009) eyewitness stress determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - valentine and mesout (2009) eyewitness stress to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Valentine and Mesout (2009) eyewitness stress is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Research methods in criminological psychology

6.3.1 The use of research methods in psychology when carrying out research in criminological psychology:; research methods from units 1 and 2 as appropriate, related to criminological psychology; experiments as used in the study of eye witness memory; mock jury research as a method for studying jury decision-making.

Use - research methods in criminological psychology to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - research methods in criminological psychology determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - research methods in criminological psychology to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Research methods in criminological psychology is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- BPS ethics and risk management

6.3.2 Ethical guidelines:; British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Ethics and Conduct (2009); risk management when carrying out research in psychology.

Use - bps ethics and risk management to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - bps ethics and risk management determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - bps ethics and risk management to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - BPS ethics and risk management is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Decision making and data interpretation

6.3.3 Decision making and interpretation of data:; List A from Topic A as appropriate; List B from Topic B as appropriate.

Use - decision making and data interpretation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - decision making and data interpretation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - decision making and data interpretation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Decision making and data interpretation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Criminological research evaluation

6.3.4 Evaluation of research in criminological psychology:; issues of reliability, validity, generalisability, credibility, objectivity, subjectivity, ethics and practical application of findings as appropriate.

Use - criminological research evaluation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - criminological research evaluation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - criminological research evaluation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Criminological research evaluation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

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Topic G: Health psychology

Objectives in this topic

- HPA axis

7.1.1 Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis.

Use - hpa axis to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - hpa axis determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - hpa axis to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - HPA axis is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Cortisol and stress

7.1.2 Cortisol — the stress hormone.

Use - cortisol and stress to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cortisol and stress determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cortisol and stress to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Cortisol and stress is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Brain regions and stress

7.1.3 Brain regions associated with stress, including hippocampus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex.

Use - brain regions and stress to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - brain regions and stress determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - brain regions and stress to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Brain regions and stress is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome

7.1.4 Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), including the alarm reaction.; Factors affecting stress.

Use - selye’s general adaptation syndrome to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - selye’s general adaptation syndrome determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - selye’s general adaptation syndrome to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Life events and daily hassles

7.1.5 Life events and daily hassles including the Holmes and Rahe stress scale.

Use - life events and daily hassles to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - life events and daily hassles determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - life events and daily hassles to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Life events and daily hassles is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Individual differences and stress

7.1.6 Individual differences including, personality traits, Type A personality and links to stress.

Use - individual differences and stress to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - individual differences and stress determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - individual differences and stress to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Individual differences and stress is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Social support

7.1.7 Social support including family, friends and community.; Coping strategies.

Use - social support to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - social support determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - social support to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Social support is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Coping strategies

7.1.8 Appraisal-focusing, problem-focusing, emotion-focusing.

Use - coping strategies to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - coping strategies determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - coping strategies to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Coping strategies is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Positive and negative coping techniques

7.1.9 Positive and negative techniques.; Treatment and therapy for anxiety (biological and psychological).

Use - positive and negative coping techniques to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - positive and negative coping techniques determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - positive and negative coping techniques to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Positive and negative coping techniques is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- SSRIs

7.1.10 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Use - ssris to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - ssris determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - ssris to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - SSRIs is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- SNRIs

7.1.11 Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).

Use - snris to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - snris determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - snris to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - SNRIs is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- CBT for anxiety disorders

7.1.12 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and effectiveness of such treatment.

Use - cbt for anxiety disorders to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - cbt for anxiety disorders determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - cbt for anxiety disorders to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - CBT for anxiety disorders is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Brady (1958) executive monkeys

7.2.1 Brady (1958) Ulcers in executive monkeys.; Contemporary study.

Use - brady (1958) executive monkeys to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - brady (1958) executive monkeys determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - brady (1958) executive monkeys to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Brady (1958) executive monkeys is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Nakonz and Shik (2009) religious coping

7.2.2 Nakonz and Shik (2009) And all your problems are gone: religious coping strategies among Phillipine migrant workers in Hong Kong.; One contemporary study from the following two choices:.

Use - nakonz and shik (2009) religious coping to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - nakonz and shik (2009) religious coping determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - nakonz and shik (2009) religious coping to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Nakonz and Shik (2009) religious coping is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Avdagic et al. (2014) ACT and CBT for anxiety

7.2.3 Avdagic et al. (2014) A randomised controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive- behavioural therapy (CBT) for generalised anxiety disorder.

Use - avdagic et al. (2014) act and cbt for anxiety to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - avdagic et al. (2014) act and cbt for anxiety determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - avdagic et al. (2014) act and cbt for anxiety to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Avdagic et al. (2014) ACT and CBT for anxiety is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Russell et al. (2015) coping assessment adaptation

7.2.4 Russell et al. (2015) Adaptation of an adolescence coping assessment for therapeutic recreation and outdoor adventure settings.

Use - russell et al. (2015) coping assessment adaptation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - russell et al. (2015) coping assessment adaptation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - russell et al. (2015) coping assessment adaptation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Russell et al. (2015) coping assessment adaptation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Research methods in health psychology

7.3.1 The use of research methods in psychology when carrying out research in health psychology:; research methods from units 1 and 2 as appropriate, related to health psychology; use of standardised questionnaires, including Adolescent Lifestyle Questionnaire (ALQ) related to health psychology; use of focus groups.

Use - research methods in health psychology to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - research methods in health psychology determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - research methods in health psychology to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Research methods in health psychology is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Non-human animal research

7.3.2 Use of non-human animals in experiments in psychology practical and ethical issues and the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Use - non-human animal research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - non-human animal research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - non-human animal research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Non-human animal research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Decision making and data interpretation

7.3.3 Decision making and interpretation of data:; List A from Topic A as appropriate; List B from Topic B as appropriate.

Use - decision making and data interpretation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - decision making and data interpretation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - decision making and data interpretation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Decision making and data interpretation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

- Health psychology research evaluation

7.3.4 Evaluation of research in health psychology:; issues of reliability, validity, generalisability, credibility, objectivity, subjectivity, ethics and practical application of findings as appropriate.

Use - health psychology research evaluation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - health psychology research evaluation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - health psychology research evaluation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Health psychology research evaluation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Psychology A2