Answering Section B Questions

Question 1

How do you answer a 4 mark question on outlining the defining principles/ assumption of an area / perspective

Answer 1

2 principles and explain them
Don’t include core studies

Question 2

How to answer strength and weakness of areas / perspective questions (4-8)

Answer 2

At least one strength and one weakness
Explain why it’s strength or weakness
Give evidence from that area - can be principled or behaviours studied or core studies (used correctly)

Question 3

How do you answer a 4 marks application of areas / perspectives

Answer 3

Identify the application

Explain how it can be put into practice and who woudl use it

Provide clear link to principle and concept of area

Question 4

How do you answer questions which ask to link areas to core studies

Answer 4

4 marks for the procedure

2 marks for links to relevant area which is clearly / briefly explained

Question 5

How to answer questions which compare areas and perspectives (6-15)

Answer 5

Compare all except assumptions ie data, validity, genralise, nature nurture etc

Indentify similarity and difference
Explain point
Evidence from first a/p
Evidence from second a/p

Question 6

Comparing areas in terms of strength and weakness

Answer 6

Point
Weakness for one
Why that’s a strength for other
Point
Why isn’t strength for one
Weakness for other
Or strength / weakness for both