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A-LevelPsychologyBiological PsychologyFeb/Mar 2020Paper 1 Q910 Marks

Evaluate the study by Canli et al. (brain scans and emotions) in terms of two strengths and two weaknesses. At least one of your evaluation points must be about laboratory-based research.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Biological Psychology in A-Level Psychology (syllabus code 9990). It is worth 10 marks.

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Topic

This structured question tests Biological Psychology in A-Level Psychology (syllabus code 9990). It is worth 10 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Psychology Feb/Mar 2020 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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