| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 8 | Reference code | 16N.Paper 1.BP.TZ0.1 |
| Level | SL and HL | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Explain | Question number | 1 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Explain how one principle that defines the biological level of analysis has been demonstrated in one example of research (theory or study).
Markscheme
Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands below when awarding marks.
The command term “explain” requires candidates to give a detailed account of an appropriate principle and show how this principle is clearly demonstrated in a study or theory relevant to the biological level of analysis.
Acceptable principles may include, but are not limited to:
- patterns of behaviour may be inherited
- animal research may inform our understanding of human behaviour
- there are biological correlates to human behaviour.
Responses should focus on the link between the principle and the theory or study – for example, a specific example of what animal research teaches us about human behaviour.
If a candidate explains more than one principle in relation to one or more theories or studies, credit should be given only to the first principle explained in the first theory or study used.
If a relevant principle and a relevant theory or study are provided, but no explicit link is made between them, a maximum of [6] should be awarded.
If a candidate explains a principle making no link to an example of research at the biological level of analysis, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.
If a candidate makes reference to a study or theory at the biological level of analysis but no relevant principle is stated/identified, up to a maximum of [3] should be awarded.
