Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 18N.3.SL.tz0.7 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
Command term | Describe | Question number | 7 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Apply social learning theory to a novice who wants to learn from an experienced performer.
Describe issues associated with the measurement of personality through questionnaires.
Markscheme
novice learns through observing «paying attention to» the experienced teammate ✔
novice retains «through coding or images» the behaviours of the experienced teammate in memory ✔
novice reproduces/replicates/models behaviour of experienced teammate ✔
can have a positive or negative effect depending on the behaviours modelled ✔
not all questionnaires are valid ✔
the context within which the questionnaires are used is important eg not appropriate for use in young children «when validated in adult samples» ✔
questionnaire administration could be in breach of confidentiality ✔
athletes may fake/falsify responses to conceal a perceived weakness ✔
use of results determines the effectiveness rather than the test itself, eg feedback given or knowledge of test administrator ✔
Examiners report
Very well answered. Candidates clearly have a good grasp of the theory.
The variance in answers here indicates that this particular assessment statement is taught very differently. I am concerned that many of the issues raised are not issues at all.