A-level WJEC Psychology - model answer to the cultural bias controversy in psychology. This source consists of a breakdown of what to include in each paragraph (a summary of my complete model answer).

This is a model answer for the ‘cultural bias’ controversy within Psychology, explored in year 13 of the WJEC psychology specification. This is an A* essay response to the 25 mark exam question.

This essay is based on one of the controversial questions in component 3 on Eduqas A-level psychology, and this is an essay example including the structure and how to conclude throughout the essay itself. The question is from a past paper (2018)

Answering AO3 question ( Evaluate of biological explanations of stress? ) 15 marks Ao3. Awarded 13/15. Psychology in real world: component 3, stress

Answering Ao1 question ( Describe Social psychological explanations of stress? ) 10 marks. It was awarded 10/10. Psychology in real world: component 3, Stress

Answering the question (Describe one individualistic explanation of criminal behaviour? ) 10 marks. Awarded 10/10 Psychology in real world: component 3, criminal behaviour

Answering the question (Describe two biological explanations of criminal behaviour ?) 10 marks. Awarded 10/10 Psychology in real world: component 3, criminal behaviour

A fully written essay exploring the impact of cultural bias on psychological research. Worth 20/25.