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Psychology
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Outline how Lorenz and Harlow studied attachment using animals. (6 marks)

I would suggest an exemplar answer to this question to be:Lorenz studied imprinting in goslings by dividing the eggs from a mother, hatching, and rearing them in different environments. Half were left wit...

Answered by Hannah S. Psychology tutor
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what is the difference between proactive and retroactive interference?

Retroactive interference and proactive interference refers to different types of contamination memory. It affects occurs in our LTM when 2 pieces of information conflict not allowing us access to memories...

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How can I critically evaluate a study?

To critically evaluate a study at A-level, I recommend following the ‘GRAVE’ method: Generalisability - how generalisable is the sample to the wider population? Is the sample size large o...

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Evaluate the evidence for social learning theory as an explanation for aggressive behaviour.

Social learning theory suggests that we learn by observing and copying the behaviour of "role models" - these may be people who are of the same gender, similar age, or have other desirable chara...

Answered by Alicja M. Psychology tutor
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Explain two pieces of evidence for genetic explanations for criminal activity

One genetic explanation for criminal activity is candidate genes. Tihoen studied 900 offenders and found abnormalities on two genes associated with violent crime (MAOA which controls dopa...

Answered by Maya L. Psychology tutor
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