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Date May 2017 Marks available 22 Reference code 17M.Paper 2.BP.TZ0.7
Level SL and HL Paper Paper 2 Time zone TZ0
Command term Evaluate Question number 7 Adapted from N/A

Question

Evaluate two strategies for coping with stress.

Markscheme

Refer to the paper 2 markbands when awarding marks.

The command term “evaluate” requires candidates to make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of two strategies used to cope with stress. Although a discussion of both strengths and limitations is required, it does not have to be evenly balanced to gain high marks.

Relevant strategies (including models and techniques) may include, but are not limited to:

Candidates may also address ineffective or unhealthy coping strategies, such as drug taking, alcohol abuse, smoking, overeating, or the use of defence mechanisms.

Evaluation of the strategies may include, but is not limited to:

If only one strategy is evaluated, the response should be awarded up to a maximum of [5] for criterion A, knowledge and comprehension, up to a maximum of [4] for criterion B, critical thinking, and up to a maximum of [2] for criterion C, organization.

If a candidate discusses only strengths or only limitations, the response should be awarded up to a maximum of [5] for criterion B, critical thinking, and up to a maximum of [2] for criterion C, organization. Up to full marks may be awarded for criterion A, knowledge and comprehension.

If a candidate evaluates more than two strategies, credit should be given only to the first two evaluations. However, candidates may address other strategies and be awarded marks for these as long as they are clearly used to evaluate one or both of the two main strategies addressed in the response.

If a candidate discusses only general issues related to stress and does not address strategies, the response should be awarded up to a maximum of [3] for criterion A, knowledge and comprehension, up to a maximum of [3] for criterion B, critical thinking, and up to a maximum of [2] for criterion C, organization.

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