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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

  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.