Describe the psychology being investigated in the study by Andrade (doodling).

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] Looking at whether doodling aides (cognitive) concentration (example mark);
2. [1] Arousal levels need to be maintained to be able to concentrate;
3. [1] Cognitive processing of dual tasks;
4. [1] That compete for the same levels of performance;
5. [1] Boredom plays a role in paying attention to information;
6. [1] Information processing when asked to do 'two things at once';
7. [1] The cognitive approach is about input-process-output (mark for assumption);
8. There are other creditworthy responses.
9. 4 marks available for the similarity, e.g. laboratory based, quantitative data; experimental design
10. 4 marks available for the difference, e.g. participants (sample or demographics); ethics
11. [4] Both Andrade and Laney studies were experimental in nature. For example, both studies had manipulated IVs. In the Andrade study there were two conditions of doodling and non-doodling. In Laney study there was also two conditions of love asparagus and a control.
12. [3] Both Andrade and Laney studies were experimental in nature. For example, both studies had manipulated IVs. In the Andrade study there were two conditions of doodling and non-doodling.
13. [2] Both Andrade and Laney studies were experimental in nature. For example, both studies had manipulated IVs.
14. [1] Both Andrade and Laney were experimental in nature.