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Revision - How to get a perfect 6 mark answer!

Question

Describe the procedures and findings of one study of workplace stressors.
(6 marks)
AO1

Marking criteria [How to get a perfect answer for the above question]

There are a number of empirical studies on workplace stress, ranging from Johansson et al’s
psychophysiological work in a sawmill, through Chen & Spector’s questionnaire study, to Kahn & Cuthbertson’s study of the home/work interface. Research on stress and e.g. cardiovascular disorders can also be made relevant to workplace stress, but would not receive credit unless explicitly linked.
Emphasis must be on procedures and findings, rather than general aims and overall conclusions. A specific study must be identifiable, even if only procedures or findings are described, but this can include classroom/own studies, which could match criteria for marks in the top band.

To receive credit, any study described must be explicitly linked to workplace stressors; on this basis, non-human animal studies could be acceptable. If several studies are described, the best should be credited.


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