Description
In this question there is one process word: ‘discuss’. ‘Discuss’ indicates that this essay must go beyond description and should consider different viewpoints and evaluate the relative importance and/or implications of the relevant evidence.
Therefore, for this essay, ‘discuss’ requires you to explore the importance of technological developments in influencing how psychological research is conducted. You should consider the evidence in relation to each side of the argument. This means you need to present:
some examples where technological developments have had an important influence on the way psychological research has been conducted
some examples where technological advances have not affected the way psychological research has been conducted.
the overall implications of the issue being discussed.
The content words are ‘Technological developments have had an impact on how we do psychological research’. Note that you are also instructed to use material from Chapters 2, 6 and 7 of Investigating Psychology.
The essay question is very specific about the material that you should draw on for the EMA: Chapters 2, 6 and 7 of Investigating Psychology. While many of the sections in these three chapters will contain material relevant to the question, when it comes to selecting examples you may find the following guidance helpful.
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