Paper structure common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Linear qualification Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Explain that AQA A-level Psychology 7182 is a linear qualification..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Linear qualification.

• Linear qualification Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Explain that all A-level exams are sat at the end of the A-level course..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Linear qualification.

• Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Describe Paper 1 as a 2 hour written exam worth 96 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology.

• Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 1 Section A as Social influence, worth 24 marks..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology.

• Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 1 Section B as Memory, worth 24 marks..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology.

• Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 1 Section C as Attachment, worth 24 marks..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology.

• Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 1 Section D as Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, worth 24 marks..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology.

• Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Recognise that Paper 1 uses multiple choice, short answer and extended writing..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology.

• Paper 2 Psychology in Context Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Describe Paper 2 as a 2 hour written exam worth 96 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 2 Psychology in Context.

• Paper 2 Psychology in Context Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 2 Section A as Approaches in Psychology, worth 24 marks..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Paper 2 Psychology in Context.