Dear Bassam That is correct. They cannot calculate correlation coefficients, but must show differences between conditions. Why not just use the questionnaire rather than allocating them to groups? If he can identify individuals with high...
Deciding methodologyHi John and Laura, One of my students is looking at trait anxiety and threat-related interpretation bias through a survey. I was told by some DP teachers that a correlational analysis of variables cannot be done, and that the survey should...
Deciding methodologyOk got it! Thanks a lot
Brain developmentDear John, May I use Genie's case study and the Romanian Orphan Study - Rutter (2007) in demonstrating the importance of the critical periods? I am teaching the new syllabus, and wondering if these two studies are appropriate. Thank you!
Curtiss (1977)Thank you, Erin. Fixed!
SAD: Diagnosing DiegoYes, it will always be an "or" question on the exam. Since it is always an SAQ they will never be asked "and".
NeurotransmissionDear Breanna, The Coates et al task is simply a discussion question, I have given some ideas for what students may say, but I would not assess this or use a rubric. The goal is simply to get them thinking about research findings.
Obesity: Social learningDear Thomas, In my position for assessment, I cannot give feedback on student work. What I can tell you is that the question is not really a good IA question. Why not, does emotional dysregulation in biological parents have an effect on...
Internal assessmentDear Carrisa All of their research would have to focus directly on political ideology in the United States. If they can find that, the question is fine. They cannot take research on group think and apply it to the current situation. That would...
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Site authorDear Yinuo, Rutter shows critical periods. Genie's case study, however, is not a good example of critical periods. First, it is very old and does not reflect modern understandings of brain development. The main weakness, however,...
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