Psychology A-Level
applying psychology
What applying psychology means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of applying psychology
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Reference: OCR
Linking a detail in the novel source to a named psychological idea by quoting or referring to the line and then stating the process, rather than merely paraphrasing the passage.
Topics that use applying psychology
- Section C: Practical applications (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- evidence-based suggestions
- identifying psychological content
- novel source material
- practical applications
- self-evaluation
Using applying psychology in the exam
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