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Which answer uses evidence most appropriately for Paper 2 Psychology in Context? (3).
- A.Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective.
- B.Write a general opinion about Paper structure without linking it to a concept, study, method or data pattern.
- C.List several topic words but do not explain what the evidence shows or why the judgement follows.
- D.Only memorise the title Paper 2 Psychology in Context without using evidence, AO terminology or evaluation.
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- The correct answer is Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective..
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The correct option is Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective. because Describe Paper 2 as a 2 hour written exam worth 96 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.
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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