Section A: Core studies
  • There are questions based on the core studies individually, in their pairs and in terms of their key theme.
  • Detail, precision and concision is really important in this section.
Section B: Areas, perspectives and debates
  • The longer 15 mark question will be in this section
  • 'To what extent' questions require you to come to a balanced judgement (e.g. somewhat, greater extent)
  • 'Change our understanding' questions need you to make a judgement, to refer to the classic (old) study as well as the contemporary (new) study.
Section C: Practical applications
  • This is where you have to apply your knowledge to a novel source
  • Strategy questions want you to give lots of detail on HOW you are going to manage / change the behaviour
  • Evaluation of your strategy can include points on cost, time, practicality as well as ethics and debates.
Linking the Core Studies to the Areas and Perspectives
Paper 2 Section C Style Questions
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