Here is an example of a question you might be asked on this topic - for AO3.
AO3: You need to analyse and evaluate key concepts, ideas, theories and research.
Question: Kaij’s twin study of alcohol abuse used interviews to determine the level of alcoholism in the twins. Explain two weaknesses of using interviews when investigating addiction. [4]
Model answer:
- One weakness of using an interview to investigate addiction is that participants may be prone to social desirability bias e.g. they may underplay the extent of their addiction as alcoholism is not socially acceptable.
- Another weakness of using an interview to investigate addiction is that participants may not be able to fully and accurately remember details of their addiction as their cognitive functions may be impaired by their alcoholism.