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Paper structure key terms
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Key terms
linear
linear names a core Psychology idea in Linear qualification. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain that AQA A-level Psychology 7182 is a linear qualification.".
A-level
A-level is an evidence-aware term for Linear qualification. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
A-level
A-level names a core Psychology idea in Linear qualification. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain that all A-level exams are sat at the end of the A-level course.".
exams
exams is an evidence-aware term for Linear qualification. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 1
Paper 1 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Describe Paper 1 as a 2 hour written exam worth 96 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.".
Describe
Describe is an evidence-aware term for Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 1
Paper 1 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 1 Section A as Social influence, worth 24 marks.".
Social influence
Social influence is an evidence-aware term for Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 1
Paper 1 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 1 Section B as Memory, worth 24 marks.".
Memory
Memory is an evidence-aware term for Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 1
Paper 1 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 1 Section C as Attachment, worth 24 marks.".
Attachment
Attachment is an evidence-aware term for Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 1
Paper 1 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 1 Section D as Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, worth 24 marks.".
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health is an evidence-aware term for Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 1
Paper 1 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Recognise that Paper 1 uses multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.".
Recognise
Recognise is an evidence-aware term for Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 2
Paper 2 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 2 Psychology in Context. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Describe Paper 2 as a 2 hour written exam worth 96 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.".
Describe
Describe is an evidence-aware term for Paper 2 Psychology in Context. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 2
Paper 2 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 2 Psychology in Context. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 2 Section A as Approaches in Psychology, worth 24 marks.".
Approaches
Approaches is an evidence-aware term for Paper 2 Psychology in Context. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 2
Paper 2 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 2 Psychology in Context. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 2 Section B as Biopsychology, worth 24 marks.".
Biopsychology
Biopsychology is an evidence-aware term for Paper 2 Psychology in Context. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 2
Paper 2 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 2 Psychology in Context. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 2 Section C as Research methods, worth 48 marks.".
Research methods
Research methods is an evidence-aware term for Paper 2 Psychology in Context. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 2
Paper 2 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 2 Psychology in Context. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Recognise that Paper 2 uses multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.".
Recognise
Recognise is an evidence-aware term for Paper 2 Psychology in Context. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 3
Paper 3 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Describe Paper 3 as a 2 hour written exam worth 96 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.".
Describe
Describe is an evidence-aware term for Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
Paper 3
Paper 3 names a core Psychology idea in Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Identify Paper 3 Section A as compulsory Issues and debates in Psychology, worth 24 marks.".
Issues and debates
Issues and debates is an evidence-aware term for Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
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