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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 Debates4 marks

A study investigates the impact of group size on decision-making.

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Impact of Group Size

Participants are divided into groups of different sizes (2, 4, and 8) and asked to make decisions on a series of tasks. The time taken to reach a decision and the quality of the decision are recorded.

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    Explain how group size might affect decision-making.

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

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Effects of Sleep Deprivation

The researcher conducts an experiment where one group of participants is allowed to sleep for 8 hours, while another group is kept awake for 24 hours. Cognitive performance is measured using a series of tests.

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    Define the term 'cognitive performance'.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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