Psychology A-Level
evidence for a theme
What evidence for a theme means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of evidence for a theme
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain evidence for a theme in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
A finding that shows the theme, for example that the kittens reared seeing only vertical stripes behaved as though blind to horizontal ones, which makes the theme brain plasticity.
Topics that use evidence for a theme
- Section A: Core studies (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- areas of psychology
- arousal cost reward model
- brain imaging
- case study method
- classification by explanation
- cocktail party effect
- context-dependent memory
- critical periods
Using evidence for a theme in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Psychology questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Psychology A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge