Cognitive psychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologySchmolckA2/A-levelAQA Created by: revisionqueen1212Created on: 21-08-20 13:51 What was the aim of Schmolck? To look at the effect of brain damage on semantic memory 1 of 9 What is the sample for the study? 6 patients with amnesia and 8 normal participants matched on age and gender 2 of 9 What was the method of the study? 13 tests, using drawings they were asked to name and describe. They were judged on accuracy 3 of 9 What were the results of the study? Those with hippocampus damage performed considerably well in comparison to those with temporal damage 4 of 9 What was concluded from the study? That the temporal cortex is responsible for semantic knowledge 5 of 9 How is the study reliable? It was lab based so it is highly replicable meaning it can be repeated and compared 6 of 9 Is there any supporting evidence? There was other research about semantic dementia conducted that matches with the results which increases the credibility of the research 7 of 9 Why is the sample a weakness? Because it was very small which means it isn't representative of the wider population 8 of 9 What is the problem with it being lab research? It does not reflect real-life meaning it lacks mundane realism and ecological validity 9 of 9
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