29th December 2014 Let's think about passing some exams.
PY1 
Question structure - 
Q1a Outline two assumptions of the ...approach 
Your response -
The first assumption of the X approach is.....
The second assumption of the X approach is......
Q1b Describe the X theory (as related to the approach in 1a)
Q2. Describe how the X approach has been applied to the Y theory.
Your response -
The X approach assumes that behaviour is a result of (you must state and explain the relevant assumption - that is, the one most closely aligned to the therapy you have chosen, but others could also be relevant and you could make reference to them).
You then need to make the link - Therefore is behaviour is pathological, it is logical that there is a need to ....
Q3a Evaluate two strengths of the X approach.
Your response -
One strength of this approach is ......
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A second strength of the approach is.......
Q3b. Evaluate two weaknesses of the X approach
Your response -
One weakness of this approach is....
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A second weakness of this approach is....
4. Compare and contrast the X approach and the Y approach.
Your response -
Make sure that include similarities and differences and that you make a point, explain it and provide an example.
Use the following structure - 
One similarity between the X approach and the Y approach is....
Another similarity between the X approach and the Y approach is ....
One difference between the X approach and the Y approach is ...
A second difference between the X approach and the Y approach is.... 
5. Explain and evaluate the methodology used by the X approach
Your response -
You can discuss one method in great detail or more than one in less detail. throughout you need to focus on the collection of data.
The X approach uses (name the method/s) to collect data.  A strength of this is that.... However, a weakness is that ...   

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