OCR Psychology: AS Core Studies and Research Methods

by Cara Flanagan (Author), Cara Flanagan (Author), Philip Banyard (Author)

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  2008

  $3.25

  This book prepares students for all the elements of the OCR AS exam. It gives the who, what, where, and even the why of each of the core studies. It also looks at some of the work that followed the studies. Specifically it covers: Core studies: an abstract of each study plus ample details of the aims, method, results and conclusions. Guidance is given on how each study can be evaluated and a wealth of extra materials is provided for each study - practical activities, discussion ideas, multiple-choice and exam-style questions, diagrammatic summaries, further reading and video links. Background to each core study: information about related research before and after the study; and biographical details of the researcher(s). Key issues: sixteen issues are discussed to cover the themes of the course and prepare students for the long-answer questions. A 'Psychological Investigations' chapter helps students to understand research methods in psychology, necessary for the Psychological Investigations exam and also for understanding the core studies themselves. Exam guidance: short and long answer exam-style questions answered by students with examiner's comments. The book is presented in magazine-style spreads to aid the learning process, and has been thoroughly revised to match the requirements of the new OCR specification. The book's accompanying website contains Answers to all exam questions. Suggested evaluations.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  OCR Psychology: AS Core Studies prepares students for all elements of the OCR AS exam. All of the twenty core research papers are covered and explanations of why and how the studies were carried out are included. The text also explores the conclusions that can be drawn and looks at what happened next. Students are encouraged to make links from the historical studies to everyday issues and contemporary events, and to raise questions that challenge our understanding of people in the modern world. The book mirrors the design of the course both in its exploration of research studies, and in its sections on key issues and debates in psychology, which can be used for evaluation. Material is provided for all three AS papers including the practical component of the course. Specifically it covers: the core studies: an abstract of each plus ample details of aims, method, results, and conclusions. Guidance is given on how each study can be evaluated, and short-answer questions, practical activities, discussion ideas, multiple-choice questions, and past exam questions are provided; the background to each core study: information about related research and biographical details of the researcher(s) provide a context that makes the studies more understandable; Key issues: 20 issues and debates are discussed in detail to prepare students for the long-answer questions; a research methods chapter guides students in conducting and reporting the four activities for their practical investigations folder. It also provides suggestions for the activities and practice exam questions; and, exam guidance: each chapter ends with a selection of short- and long-answer exam questions, with answers by students and examiner's comments. The whole book is presented in magazine-style spreads to aid the learning process. It is written in a style accessible to all students, whilst also providing some challenging material for the more confident student. Key features of the book include: 'Starters' and 'Afters' to place the study in context; 'Questions' and 'Activities' and 'Debates' related to each core study to offer students the opportunity to really engage with the material; evaluation suggestions for each core study; Multiple-choice questions; a bank of past exam questions; key issues covered in depth to promote greater understanding; summaries of core studies in the form of mini 'mind maps' to provide helpful revision cues to candidates; and, student answers to exam questions with examiner's comments. This book will be an invaluable resource for all students and teachers following the OCR AS course.