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A research proposal that looks at the attention distractibility task and Load Theory through proposing the addition of an additional within-groups variable of sleep. It looks at how sleep could affect attention and what implications such research would present.
A critical review of the evidence of genetic and environmental influences to intelligence. It discusses this by reviewing: 1) the evidence for genetic and environmental influences on intelligence from IQ tests and 2) the evidence for genetical and environmental influences on intelligence from twin studies. This essay also shows examples of APA style referencing.
The effect of recalling information from a difference perspective. formally structured Lap report example using independent t-test. (including graphs and tables). 

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Cognitive interviewing techniques are renowned for being effect in increasing the accuracy of eyewitness testimony (Geiselman et al, 1985). This study looks specifically at the changing perspective mnemonic within cognitive interviewing, and the effect that different adopted perspectives has on the accuracy of recall. 143 ...
A formally structured lab report (including statistics, tables and graphs creating a measure, questionnaire). Shows you how to create a measure from creating a questionnaire, to correlation matrix, to scree plots, significance testing for each item in questionnaire). 

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Previous research suggests that there are 5 or 6 factors that determine how extroverted a person is (Costa & McCrae, 1980). The study aimed to form a questionnaire that would reliably measure extroversion and as a resul...
2,000 word essay looking at a case study in which classical management principles are used, how they are used and whether they are effective. Includes case description and case analysis.
With the aim to improve employee performance this 3,000 word essay draws on all the research into the different methods that can be used to increase employee motivation in terms of practical things and things that mentally improve motivation (works for both business and psychology) in order to provide practical advice on how to improve motivation and thus improve performance.
A formally structured and detailed lab report (including statistics, tables, and findings). 
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Previous research has found that the theory of planned behaviour (TPB; Ajzen, 1991) significantly predicts intentions to do a behaviour (Armitage & Conner, 2001). With alcohol abuse being such a prominent issue in society, the aim of this study was to see if the TPB could significantly predict intentions to consume alcohol, and whether the addition of impulsivity and identity appropriateness wo...
Longer essay looking at the relationship between stress and health problems. Looks specifically at the physical effects stress can cause and why (references to biology), as well as the psychological effects of stress, and the factors that may moderate this relationship (i.e. personality traits). 3,000 words and 35 references.
An essay looking at the the relationship between mental illness and violent crimes. Look specifically at whether having a mental illness would increase the likelihood and committing a violent crime and the prevalence of mental illness in criminals who have committed violent crimes.