Evaluate the study by Baron-Cohen et al. (eyes test) in terms of two strengths and two weaknesses. At least one of your evaluation points must be about the use of self-reports.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. Example of evaluation in context:
2. The study may lack validity due to the nature of the 'Eyes Test'. Getting people to judge emotion purely based on eyes only does not reflect how humans process emotions in everyday settings. People process the entire face plus other non-verbal and verbal cues to understand the emotions of another person.
3. Other aspects that can be used for evaluation include: use of quantitative data, ethics (positive and negative), usefulness, reliability etc. These can be used as one strength and/or one weakness.
4. Level 4 (8–10 marks)
5. ∞ Evaluation is comprehensive.
6. ∞ Answer demonstrates evidence of careful planning, organisation and selection of material.
7. ∞ Analysis (valid conclusions that effectively summarise issues and arguments) is evident throughout.
8. ∞ Answer demonstrates an excellent understanding of the material.
9. Level 3 (6–7 marks)
10. ∞ Evaluation is good.
11. ∞ Answer demonstrates some planning and is well organised.
12. ∞ Analysis is often evident but may not be consistently applied.
13. ∞ Answer demonstrates a good understanding of the material.
14. Level 2 (4–5 marks)
15. ∞ Evaluation is mostly appropriate but limited.
16. ∞ Answer demonstrates limited organisation or lacks clarity.
17. ∞ Analysis is limited.
18. ∞ Answer lacks consistent levels of detail and demonstrates a limited understanding of the material.
19. Level 1 (1–3 marks)
20. ∞ Evaluation is basic.
21. ∞ Answer demonstrates little organisation.
22. ∞ There is little or no evidence of analysis.
23. ∞ Answer does not demonstrate understanding of the material.
24. Level 0 (0 marks)
25. No response worthy of credit.