Cambridge IGCSE Psychology practice

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

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T he features of an observation.

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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

A researcher is studying children's behavior in a playground.

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The researcher decides to use structured observation to record specific behaviors such as playing, interacting with peers, and showing aggression.

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Define structured observation
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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates3 marks

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The psychologist uses unstructured observation to capture a wide range of social behaviors without predefined categories.

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Explain the advantages of using unstructured observation in this context.
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