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Edexcel A-Level Psychology AS 2.3.2 Schmolck Et Al 2002 Patient Hm Questions

Practise Schmolck et al. (2002) questions on semantic knowledge in H.M. and other patients, reporting findings and evaluating the study’s methods.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
Psychology XPS01/YPS01
Level
AS

Exam points

  • State the aim linking temporal-lobe damage to semantic knowledge in H.M. and other patients.
  • State a task-specific semantic-memory result for the correct lesion group in Schmolck’s study.
  • State conclusions distinguishing lesion-related semantic deficits from H.M.’s language difficulties.
  • Explain how multiple raters checking definition scores strengthen the reliability of semantic tests.
  • Explain why a small sample with individual lesion differences limits generalisability.
  • Explain how controlled picture-naming tasks can limit claims about everyday semantic memory.
  • Evaluate semantic-memory tests and the lesion sample, balancing arguments in a supported conclusion.

Edexcel A-Level Psychology AS 2.3.2 Schmolck Et Al 2002 Patient Hm Questions question 1

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In cognitive psychology, you will have learned about the following contemporary study in detail:

- Schmolck et al. (2002) Semantic knowledge in patient HM and other patients with bilateral medial and lateral temporal lobe lesions.

Question (a)

(a)

State one result of Schmolck et al.'s (2002) study.

(1)

[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

Explain one strength and one weakness of Schmolck et al.'s (2002) study. (4)
Strength
Weakness
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