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OCR A Level Psychology H567
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Welcome!Today we'll be exploring the core studies in OCR A Level Psychology H567. These studies help us understand key psychological concepts and research methods. Let's dive in and learn step by step!
What are Core Studies?Core studies are influential pieces of psychological research that help us understand specific topics. They are used to teach research methods, themes, and debates in psychology.
Responses to People in AuthorityThis theme explores how individuals respond to authority figures. It includes studies like Milgram's obedience experiment (1963) and Bocchiaro et al. (2012), which investigate why people obey orders, even if they conflict with personal morals.
What did Milgram's study focus on?
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Responses to People in NeedHere, we study how people react when others need help. Piliavin et al. explored helping behaviour in emergency situations, while Levine et al. examined how cultural differences influence helping behaviour across cities.
Which factors influenced helping behaviour in Levine et al.'s study? (Select all that apply)
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MemoryMemory studies examine how we process, store, and retrieve information. Loftus & Palmer (1974) studied how language affects eyewitness memory, while Grant et al. (1998) investigated how context affects recall.
Loftus & Palmer found that the verb used in leading questions influenced participants' perception of the speed of the {{blank0}}.
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AttentionThe theme of attention studies how we focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others. Moray explored auditory attention and the ability to block out unattended messages, while Simons & Chabris investigated inattentional blindness.
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External Influences on Children's BehaviourThis theme examines how external factors shape children's behaviour. Bandura et al. (1961) studied observational learning through aggression modelling, while Chaney et al. (2004) looked at positive reinforcement to increase compliance in children.
What was the primary aim of Bandura's study?
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about core studies, their themes, and key concepts. Let's test your understanding with some final questions.
Which of the following are core studies in OCR A Level Psychology H567? (Select all that apply)
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Sperry's study investigated the effects of hemisphere disconnection on {{blank0}} processing.
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Final ThoughtsWell done! You've explored several core studies and their key ideas. Keep thinking critically about how these studies help us understand human behaviour.
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