levels of conformity. Another way in which candidates could evaluate the explanations is to provide research evidence to support them. If they outlined the power of social roles then they could use Zimbardo’s prison study as evaluation. AO1 Knowledge and understanding AO2 Application of knowledge and understanding 4 Accurate and reasonably 4 marks Effective evaluation detailed Effective use of material to address the question Accurate and reasonably detailed answer and provide informed commentary. Effective that demonstrates knowledge and evaluation of explanations understanding of explanations of conformity. There is appropriate selection of material to address the question. 3 marks Less detailed but generally 3 marks Reasonable evaluation accurate Material is not always used effectively but Less detailed but generally accurate produces a reasonable commentary. Reasonable explanation that demonstrates relevant evaluation of explanations. Partial performance; if knowledge and understanding. Partial only one explanation is evaluated then the performance: only one explanation but in evaluation is effective. detail. 2 Basic 2 Basic evaluation Basic explanation that demonstrates The use of material provides only a basic some relevant knowledge and commentary. Basic evaluation of explanations. understanding but lacks detail and may Superficial consideration of a restricted range of be muddled. Partial performance: only issues and/or evidence. Partial performance; if one explanation; less detailed but only one explanation is evaluated then the generally accurate. evaluation is reasonable. 1 mark Very brief/flawed or 1 mark Rudimentary evaluation inappropriate The use of material provides only a rudimentary Very brief or flawed explanation commentary. Evaluation of research is just demonstrating very little knowledge. discernible or absent. Selection and presentation of information is largely or wholly inappropriate. 0 0 marks No creditworthy material. No creditworthy material.
levels of conformity. Another way in which candidates could evaluate the explanations is to provide research evidence to support them. If they outlined the power of social roles then they could use Zimbardo’s prison study as evaluation. AO1 Knowledge and understanding AO2 Application of knowledge and understanding 4 Accurate and reasonably detailed Accurate and reasonably detailed answer that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of explanations of conformity. There is appropriate selection of material to address the question. 4 marks Effective evaluation Effective use of material to address the question and provide informed commentary. Effective evaluation of explanations 3 marks Less detailed but generally accurate Less detailed but generally accurate explanation that demonstrates relevant knowledge and understanding. Partial performance: only one explanation but in detail. 3 marks Reasonable evaluation Material is not always used effectively but produces a reasonable commentary. Reasonable evaluation of explanations. Partial performance; if only one explanation is evaluated then the evaluation is effective. 2 Basic Basic explanation that demonstrates some relevant knowledge and understanding but lacks detail and may be muddled. Partial performance: only one explanation; less detailed but generally accurate. 2 Basic evaluation The use of material provides only a basic commentary. Basic evaluation of explanations. Superficial consideration of a restricted range of issues and/or evidence. Partial performance; if only one explanation is evaluated then the evaluation is reasonable. 1 mark Very brief/flawed or inappropriate Very brief or flawed explanation demonstrating very little knowledge. Selection and presentation of information is largely or wholly inappropriate. 1 mark Rudimentary evaluation The use of material provides only a rudimentary commentary. Evaluation of research is just discernible or absent. 0 No creditworthy material. 0 marks No creditworthy material.
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