Summary of Key Studies

For the AS Examination candiadtes are expected to know the specific details of the studies listed below. This should normally be aims, procedures, findings, conclussions and at least one point of evaluation.

 

Cognitive Psychology

• A study into the nature of STM
• A study into the nature of LTM
• A study of reconstructive memory
• A study into the role of leading questions in EWT

 

Developmental Psychology

• A study of individual differences in attachments
• A study of cross cultural variations in attachment
• A study into the effects of privation

 

Psysiological Psychology

• A study into the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disorders (CVDs
• A Study into the relationship between stress and the immune system
• A study into life changes as a source of stress
• A study into workplace stressors

 

Individual Differences

• A study into biological explanations of eating disorders
• A study into psychological explanations of eating disorders

 

Social Psychology

• A study into conformity
• A study into minority influence
• A study into obedience to authority

 

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