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🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To structure effective explain and evaluation answers

Success Criteria:

I can identify the key components of an explain answer

I can structure an evaluation using strengths and weaknesses

I can use psychological terminology accurately

I can provide relevant examples to support my points

Step-by-Step Guide for EXPLAIN Questions

1. What does the acronym PEEL stand for in psychology answers?

P: ________________

E: ________________

E: ________________

L: ________________

2. Common mistakes in EXPLAIN answers - tick all that apply:

Not defining key terms

Giving examples without explanation

Using everyday language instead of psychological terms

Not linking back to the question

3. Which is the strongest opening for explaining classical conditioning?

Classical conditioning is when you learn things

Classical conditioning is a type of learning where...

Classical conditioning is a form of associative learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response

🔍 Evaluation Structure: GRAVE Method

4. Complete the GRAVE evaluation framework:

G: ________________ (Is the research reliable?)

R: ________________ (Can we apply this to real life?)

A: ________________ (Can we use this in practical situations?)

V: ________________ (Does it measure what it claims to?)

E: ________________ (Is the research morally acceptable?)

5. For each evaluation point, you should include:

A clear strength OR weakness

Evidence or example to support your point

Explanation of why this matters

Link back to the original study/theory

6. Improve this weak evaluation statement:

"Milgram's study was bad because it was unethical."

Better version:

📝 Practice & Extension

7. Differentiation Support: Match the evaluation terms to their meanings:
Generalisability
Reliability
Validity
Measures what it claims to
Can be applied to wider population
Consistent results when repeated
8. Extension Activity: Write a complete evaluation paragraph using GRAVE for Pavlov's dog study:
9. Quick Check: What makes an evaluation 'developed'?

It's very long

It includes multiple examples and explains the significance

It uses difficult vocabulary

🌟 Top Tip for High Marks: Always explain why your evaluation point matters to the study's credibility or usefulness!

📚 Dyslexia-Friendly Reminder: Use the acronyms PEEL and GRAVE as memory aids. Write them at the top of your exam paper!

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