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A-LevelPsychologyHealth psychology9990/31 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q512 Marks

Outline the Yale model of communication in relation to health promotion.

  1. (a)Outline the Yale model of communication in relation to health promotion.[2]
  2. (b)Describe the study by Lau et al. (1990) on health change in adolescents.[4]
  3. (c)Explain one strength and one weakness of the study by Lau et al.[6]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [2] Outline the Yale model of communication in relation to health promotion.
  2. Award 1 mark for a basic explanation of the term/concept. Award 2 marks for a detailed explanation of the term/concept.
  3. [4] Describe the study by Lau et al. (1990) on health change in adolescents.
  4. Award 1–2 marks for a basic answer with some understanding of the topic area. Award 3–4 marks for a detailed answer with clear understanding of the topic area.
  5. [6] Explain one strength and one weakness of the study by Lau et al.
  6. Mark according to the levels of response criteria below: Level 3 (5–6 marks) • Candidates will show a clear understanding of the question and will explain one strength and one weakness. • Candidates will provide a good explanation with clear detail. Level 2 (3-4 marks) • Candidates will show an understanding of the question and will explain one appropriate weakness in detail or one appropriate strength in detail. OR one weakness and one strength in less detail. Level 1 (1–2 marks) • Candidates will show a basic understanding of the question and will attempt an explanation of either a strength or a weakness. They could include both but just as an attempt. • Candidates will provide a limited explanation. Level 0 (0 marks) No response worthy of credit.

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About this question

Topic
Health psychology, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 12 marks.
Source
A-Level Psychology, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 3 Variant 1, question 5.

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