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9990 · 3.1.1

The core studies

**Core studies** (3.1.1) is the backbone of 9990 Paper 1. Learn **study + approach + issue/debate** triplets. When writing Health Psychology essays, draw on core studies where they illuminate health behaviour — e.g. **Milgram** on authority in medical settings, **Rosenhan** on diagnosis and help-seeking.

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

  1. The 20 core studies are tools for understanding psychology, not just facts to be learned.
  2. The syllabus framework is based on Approaches, Issues, and Debates.
  3. Core studies provide the specific examples needed to discuss these abstract concepts.
  4. Success requires moving beyond simple recall to analysis and evaluation using this framework.
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