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What are measures of central tendency and how do you work them out?

Measures of central tendency are averages of the data from an experiment. There are few different types: mean, median and mode. The mean is worked out by adding all the scores together and dividing that n...

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Identify and explain two social factors that affect conformity to majority influence.

Asch's extensive studies found a number of factors affecting conformity rates. One was task difficulty. As the task gets more difficult, with the lines in Asch's study getting closer together in size, peo...

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Outline what is meant by qualitative and quantitative methods in psychology and explain one difference between these methods.

Qualitative and Quantitative are different ways to collect data in a study.Qualitative refers to recording thoughts and feelings whereas Quantitative refers to numerical values being collected.

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Using the amygdala as a biological explanation of aggression, explain why Tim is fighting with his classmates

Damage to the amygdala can cause an inability to control aggression. Tim may have damage to his amygdala caused by a tumour that is pressing against it thus causing him to become aggressive.

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Outline one difference in animal and human communication. Use an example to explain your answer. (3 marks)

Animal communication has more limited functions. Comparatively, human communication has the ability to perform greater and more complex functions. For example, humans communicate information about things ...

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