Edexcel IA2 Psychology Ashdown and Bernard

What is the main focus of the You Can Do It! (YCDI) Education programme?

• Developing socioemotional skills

• Teaching advanced mathematics

• Enhancing artistic abilities

• Improving physical fitness

Which age group was targeted in the study by Ashdown and Bernard (2012)?

• Eight- to ten-year-olds

• Two- to three-year-olds

• Eleven- to thirteen-year-olds

• Four- to seven-year-olds

What was the expected outcome for children in the YCDI group compared to the control group?

• Increases in problem behaviors

• Decreases in independent reading

• Decreases in social and emotional competence

• Increases in academic achievement

What type of research design was used in the study?

• Case study

• Cross-sectional study

• Longitudinal study

• Randomised controlled trial

What was the sample size of the study conducted by Ashdown and Bernard?

• 99 students

• 150 students

• 200 students

• 250 students

Which of the following is NOT a competency developed by the YCDI programme?

• Persistence

• Organisation

• Creativity

• Confidence

What tool was used to assess social skills, problem behaviors, and academic competence?

• ACER Well-being Survey

• Social Skills Rating System (SSRS)

• Emotional Intelligence Test

• Cognitive Development Scale

What was a significant finding regarding gender differences in the study?

• Girls had lower levels of social-emotional competence than boys

• Girls displayed more problem behaviors than boys

• There were no gender differences in problem behaviors

• Boys displayed more problem behaviors than girls

What was a limitation of the study related to the teachers' implementation of the YCDI programme?

• Teachers did not check the children's understanding

• Teachers were not enthusiastic about the programme

• Teachers significantly modified some of the activities

• Teachers followed the scripted lesson plans exactly

What was a strength of using questionnaires in the study?

• They provided qualitative data

• They were not influenced by teacher bias

• They allowed for statistical significance calculations

• They were completed by the children