Aim and key concept
Aim and key concept
NatCen (2011) investigated what triggered the English riots of August 2011, with particular interest in why young people became involved. The study examined whether involvement was explained or influenced mainly by dispositional factors, which are features of the person, or situational factors, which come from the surrounding situation.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Psychology 4.2.6 Dispositional Factors research study: NatCen (2011). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy topics like psychological problems and criminal psychology.