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Cambridge IGCSE Psychology practice

Paper 1 structured question: T he features of an experiment.

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T he features of an experiment.

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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates3 marks

A study is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a new therapy using a repeated measures design.

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Therapy Effectiveness Study

Participants' anxiety levels are measured before and after the therapy sessions.

  1. a

    Explain one advantage of using a repeated measures design in this study

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Suggest one way to reduce order effects in this study

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]

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Paper 1 structured question: T he features of an experiment.

Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

Description

Study on Sleep Deprivation

Participants are tested on cognitive tasks after a normal night's sleep and after 24 hours of sleep deprivation.

  1. a

    Define repeated measures design

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]