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A-LevelPsychologyCognitive approach9990/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q35 Marks

Explain one or more real-world applications of the study by Laney et al. (false memory). Do not refer to more than three applications in your answer.

  1. Explain one or more real-world applications of the study by Laney et al. (false memory). Do not refer to more than three applications in your answer.[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. Examples include:
  2. Healthier diets;
  3. Helping cancer patients improve their diets / likelihood of eating;
  4. Treating PTSD.
  5. This will be band marked as follows:
  6. Marks Description
  7. 5 One application suggested in depth and it is clear what the application is and how it will be achieved; OR More than one application suggested in less depth but still clearly showing what the application is and how it will be achieved.
  8. 3-4 One application suggested which has some detail with the application identifiable and how it will be achieved; OR More than one application suggested that are brief but the application is identifiable with how it will be achieved.
  9. 1-2 One or more application suggested that are/is brief but may lack clarity as to what the application is and/or how it will be achieved.
  10. 0 No creditworthy real-world application or description of study only.

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About this question

Topic
Cognitive approach, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Psychology, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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