A-LevelPsychologyResearch methods9990/21 · May/June 2018 · Q23 Marks
The study by Saavedra and Silverman investigated a boy with a phobia of buttons.
- (a)Identify the research method used in this study.[1]
- (b)Suggest one advantage of the research method in this study.[2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- 1 mark for case study
- 1 mark for identifying advantage. Plus 1 mark for linked detail.
- allowed for in depth investigation/the collection of qualitative data; (1 for identification) so reasons for the behaviour could be investigated; (1 for identification)
- provided scope for therapy; (1 for identification/link) to find out why he was afraid of buttons; (1 for identification/link)
- allowed for the collection of data over time; (1 for identification/link) to follow his progress through therapy; (1 for identification/link)
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