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Topic 6: Criminal psychology
Quick questions on Bandura (1961) and Charlton et al. (2000) core studies - Edexcel GCSE Psychology
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What is evaluation?Show answer
Strengths: a controlled lab experiment, so it is replicable and shows a clear cause and effect. Weaknesses: it is artificial (hitting a Bobo doll is not real aggression against a person, and may show demand characteristics), and it raises ethical concerns about exposing children to aggression.
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What did children imitate in Bandura's study? [1 mark]
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What method did Charlton et al. use on St Helena? [1 mark]
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Explain one strength of Charlton et al.'s study. [2 marks]
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