A-LevelPsychologyCognitive approach9990/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q44 Marks

From the study by Hölzel et al. (mindfulness and brain scans):

(a)Outline one aim of the study.[2]
(b)'Acting with awareness' was measured by the 'Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire'. Outline one other factor of mindfulness measured by this questionnaire.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[2] To investigate the effect of mindfulness stress reduction on brain density.
[1] To investigate the benefits of mindfulness.
[1] To investigate changes in brain density in people.
[2] Observing/observation (1 mark). This is about attending to internal/external stimuli (1 mark).
[2] Describing (1 mark). This is labelling a stimulus with word(s) (1 mark).
[2] Non-judging (of inner experiences) (1 mark). Not evaluating one's emotions (1 mark).
[2] Non-reactivity (of inner experiences) (1 mark). Allowing thoughts to just come and go (1 mark).

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Topic: Cognitive approach, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source: A-Level Psychology, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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