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Outline and evaluate one or more explanations of why people conform. Highlight the key words in the question. Description: normative/informational social influence/Social Impact Theory Evaluation: studies to support or contradict theories

Checklist for 12 mark question 1. Write at least a side of A4. 2. Half description and half evaluation. 3. Clearly identify relevant ‘explanations to describe. 4. Organise ‘describing’ points into paragraphs. 5. Include enough accurate detail to gain full marks; 2 theories in depth, 3 theories in less depth. 6. Make sure you include relevant examples linked to social influence. 7. Make it clear what is evaluation and where it starts. ‘One. 8. Evidence and elaborate every evaluation point. 9. At the end of every paragraph, make sure you answer the question. ‘This shows that this explanation of conformity…’ What does this show about how we explain why people conform? 10. Check spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Task Fill in the gaps in the exemplar answer to give an A grade response to the question.

Task Using the mark scheme in your booklets, mark the example answer out of 12.

Task Write 3 specific targets to improve your essay at the end of your answer in a different coloured pen.