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Using AO1 and AO3, outline and evaluate Schizophrenia.
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What a good answer should say
- In this AQA 7182 item, the justified answer is The response should define the relevant psychological concept, link it to a named theory, study, method, treatment or data pattern, and then judge why that evidence strengthens or limits the conclusion.
- It must be linked to Describe, negative, symptoms, schizophrenia, speech, poverty, avolition, AO1 rather than presented as a generic Psychology statement.
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Why this works
Begin by separating the named concept from the evidence used to support it. The answer is correct because it uses AO1 knowledge and understanding and keeps the focus on Describe negative symptoms of schizophrenia, including speech poverty and avolition..
Psychological reasoning: the response should name the mechanism or method, show how it operates, and use terms such as Describe, negative, symptoms, schizophrenia, speech, poverty, avolition, AO1, AO3, outline, evaluate, Schizophrenia. Evidence link: the chi-squared test can be used to support the point, but the answer should explain what the evidence demonstrates rather than simply naming it.
Evaluation: add a judgement about methodological control, ecological validity, population validity, ethics, determinism, reductionism, cultural bias or real-world application when that is relevant to the question. Exam relevance: the final sentence should make the answer explicit, so the examiner can see why the chosen point addresses the command word and not just the general topic.
Common mistake: avoid generic phrases such as "this is important"; explain the causal process, evidence quality or limitation in precise Psychology language.
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