IB Psychology SL 2.2.4 Cognitive Models Questions
Practise IB Psychology SL 2.2.4 by describing and evaluating models or theories of memory and other cognitive processes.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2027
- Course
- Psychology SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Describe a model or theory of one cognitive process using a relevant study.
- Identify how the model represents stages, components or mechanisms of the process.
- Evaluate one strength and one limitation of the model using research evidence.
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IB Psychology SL 2.2.4 Cognitive Models Questions question 1
[Maximum number: 9]
Describe the multi-store memory model with reference to one relevant study.
when awarding marks.
The command term "describe" requires candidates to give a detailed account of the multi-store model of memory (MSM). When describing a model, the candidate should go beyond simply identifying the components and outline their role in memory processing.
Relevant studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Miller's (1956) study testing the capacity of short-term memory (STM)
- Peterson and Peterson's (1959) study exploring duration in STM
- Glanzer and Cunitz's (1966) study demonstrating the serial position curve including the impact of rehearsal on the primacy effect and the impact of delayed recall on the recency effect
- Sperling's (1960) study of iconic memory
- Milner et al.'s (1968) case study of retrograde and anterograde amnesia in patient HM
If a candidate refers to more than one study, credit should be given only to the first study.
If a candidate describes the multi-store model without making reference to a relevant study, up to a maximum of [5] should be awarded.
If a candidate only describes an appropriate study without describing the multi-store model, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.
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