Question 1

What should I focus on for WJEC GCSE Psychology?

Accepted Answer

When evaluating, always consider both strengths and weaknesses, using evidence (e.g., case studies of amnesia) to support your points.

Question 2

What should I focus on for WJEC GCSE Psychology? (2)

Accepted Answer

Structure your answer clearly: describe each store separately, then explain transfer processes, then evaluate.

Question 3

What should I focus on for WJEC GCSE Psychology? (3)

Accepted Answer

Use key terms like 'capacity', 'duration', 'encoding', 'rehearsal', and 'serial position effect' accurately to demonstrate knowledge.

Question 4

What should I focus on for WJEC GCSE Psychology? (4)

Accepted Answer

In extended writing, make sure to link back to the question and avoid lengthy descriptions of studies without explaining their relevance.

Question 5

What are common mistakes in WJEC GCSE Psychology?

Accepted Answer

Confusing the capacity and duration of short-term and long-term memory, e.g., thinking STM has a large capacity.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in WJEC GCSE Psychology? (2)

Accepted Answer

Incorrectly stating that rehearsal only occurs in STM when transferring to LTM, forgetting the role of elaborative rehearsal.

Question 7

What are common mistakes in WJEC GCSE Psychology? (3)

Accepted Answer

Failing to link research evidence specifically to the multi-store model, instead describing studies in isolation.

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