Aqa A-Level Psychology: Paper 1 Study Guide Rated A+

LIMITATION OF DRUG THERAPIES: UNRELIABLE EVIDENCE {Ans: some people believe research is biased as it is sponsored by the drug companies who are trying to market the drugs. so evidence against the drugs may be suppressed to maximise economic gain.}STRENGTH OF WMM: SUPPORT FROM BRAIN SCANS {Ans: ppts did tasks involving CE whilst in scan. activity seen in prefrontal cortex. activity increased w/ task difficulty ∵ more demand on CE. provides evidence that CE may have physical presence in brain.}STRENGTH OF INFLUENCE OF SITUATIONAL VARIABLES ON OBEDIENCE: RESEARCH SUPPORT {Ans: Bickman (1974) had confederate dress in jacket/tie, milkman or security guard uniform & asked passers by to pay for marking meter. twice as many obeyed security guard than jacket/tie. supports Milgram's suggestion that uniform conveys authority.}STRENGTH OF SOCIAL SUPPORT: RESEARCH EVIDENCE IN OBEDIENCE {Ans: Gamson et al (1982) found higher levels of rebellion than Milgram due to ppts being in groups. shows that peer support is linked to greater resistance.}DISINHIBITED ATTACHMENT (EFFECT OF INSTITUTIONALISATION) {Ans: indiscriminate friendliness, lack of appropriate wariness of strangers, and difficulty participating in real, reciprocal social interactions. child shows equal affection to strangers as they do people they know well}LIMITATION OF