9990 · 3.1.1
The core studies
9990 — Cambridge core studies, approaches, and issues and debates framework.
Need to know
What you need to know
- The 20 core studies are tools for understanding psychology, not just facts to be learned.
- The syllabus framework is based on Approaches, Issues, and Debates.
- Core studies provide the specific examples needed to discuss these abstract concepts.
- Success requires moving beyond simple recall to analysis and evaluation using this framework.
Explanation
The core studies
- The 20 core studies are tools for understanding psychology, not just facts to be learned.
- The syllabus framework is based on Approaches, Issues, and Debates.
- Core studies provide the specific examples needed to discuss these abstract concepts.
- Success requires moving beyond simple recall to analysis and evaluation using this framework.