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Which approach would avoid a generic answer on Issues and debates in Psychology? (4).
- A.Use precise psychological terminology and connect each point to nature-nurture, because unsupported opinion would not meet the objective.
- B.List several topic words but do not explain what the evidence shows or why the judgement follows.
- C.Only memorise the title Issues and debates in Psychology without using evidence, AO terminology or evaluation.
- D.Treat correlation, experiment, explanation and treatment as identical forms of psychological reasoning.
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- The correct answer is Use precise psychological terminology and connect each point to nature-nurture, because unsupported opinion would not meet the objective..
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The correct option is Use precise psychological terminology and connect each point to nature-nurture, because unsupported opinion would not meet the objective. because Explain the nature-nurture debate, including heredity, environment and interactionist approaches.
requires precise Psychology terminology, AO1 knowledge and AO3 evaluation supported by study, method, treatment or data evidence. If a scenario is provided, apply the idea to that context before judging the evidence.
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