With reference to one study, outline the role of situational and/or dispositional factors in explaining behaviour.

Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands when awarding marks.

The command term “outline” requires candidates to give a brief account of how situational and/or dispositional factors may explain human behaviour.

Answers may refer to attribution theory, self-serving bias, modesty bias or other relevant research to help outline the role of situational and dispositional factors. It would also be appropriate to refer to studies such as Milgram or Zimbardo in support of situational factors.

If a candidate addresses the role of situational and/or dispositional factors in explaining behaviour without referring to an appropriate study, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [4].

If a candidate makes reference to an appropriate study and outlines the role of situational and/or dispositional factors without making an explicit link between the factors and the study, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [6].

If a candidate describes an appropriate study, but does not refer to situational or dispositional factors, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [3].