SAQ Help Guide

In paper 1, how many SAQs will you be asked, and from which approaches?

• 3 SAQs from biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches

• 4 SAQs from biological and cognitive approaches

• 2 SAQs from sociocultural and biological approaches

• 5 SAQs from cognitive and sociocultural approaches

How much time should you allocate to each SAQ to optimize your performance?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

Why is it important to define terms used in the question?

• To ensure clarity and understanding

• To make the question longer

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary information

What should you identify when choosing an example to answer the question?

• Relevance to the topic

• Complexity of the example

• Length of the example

• Popularity of the example

Why is it important to make note of the command term in the question?

• To understand the requirements of the question

• To ignore unnecessary details

• To focus on the question's length

• To memorize the question

How should you link your study to the question in an SAQ?

• By providing a detailed explanation of the study

• By directly relating the study to the question

• By summarizing the study briefly

• By mentioning the study without any context

The command term 'Outline' requires you to demonstrate:

• A detailed explanation with examples

• A brief summary or overview

• An in-depth analysis

• A critical evaluation

What should you be careful to understand when asked to describe?

• The details

• The main idea only

• Irrelevant details

• Personal opinions

What is the primary purpose of an SAQ in an exam setting?

• To test detailed knowledge of a single topic

• To assess broad understanding across multiple topics

• To evaluate writing style and grammar

• To measure the ability to memorize facts

When preparing for an SAQ, what is a crucial step to ensure a comprehensive answer?

• Memorizing the textbook

• Planning

• Ignoring the command terms

• Writing as much as possible