Planning for questions on research methods

Exam questions about research methods are very common Discuss one or more research methods used to investigate the relationship between the brain and behaviour. Evaluate one or more research methods used to study the interaction between technologies and cognitive processes. Contrast two research methods used to investigate cultural origins of behaviour and cognition. To what extent can any one research … Read More

Planning your course effectively – the sociocultural approach and health

The sociocultural approach is increasingly used in health psychology, as it became obvious that not all disorders could be explained through a biological etiology.  For example, addiction can be caused and sustained through our position in social groups, and treated through the support of social networks. Pegg et al. (2018) conducted a survey that investigated social identity and alcohol use … Read More