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A-LevelPsychologyResearch MethodsMay/June 2021Paper 2 Q44 Marks

In the study by Pepperberg (parrot learning) the sample was only one parrot, Alex. This parrot could have differed from other parrots of the same species. Explain how two possible differences could have affected Pepperberg's study. 1 2

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Research Methods in A-Level Psychology (syllabus code 9990). It is worth 4 marks.

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Topic

This structured question tests Research Methods in A-Level Psychology (syllabus code 9990). It is worth 4 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Psychology May/June 2021 examination, Paper 2 Variant 2.

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