Approaches Flashcards

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Definition of psychology

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The scientific study of human behaviour

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Definition of Cartesian dualism and who proposed it

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The idea that the mind and body are separate entities proposed by Rena Descartes

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What is empiricism

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All experiences can be learned through sense

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Definition of Tabulas rasa and who proposed the theory

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It means blank slate
John locks theory
When we are born we have no knowledge and every experience we have leads to who we are

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Definition of evolution

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The process of passing on traits from one individual to its offspring through adaptation of genes

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Detention of survival of the fittest

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Reinforcing the process of evolution in which the individual with best suited genes for the environment will survive and pass on genes/characteristics

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Definition of approach

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A different perspective on how to study a topic

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Who was alive during 1596-1650 and his theory

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Rena Descartes
Cartesian dualism - mind and body are separate

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Who was alive during 1632-1704 and his theory

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John Locke
Tabulase rasa and empiricism

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Who was alive during 1809-1882 and his theory

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Charles Darwin
Evolution - the process of passing on Traits from one individual to offspring through adaptive genes

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Why was Wundt’s called the farther of psychology

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He believed human mind/nature could be scientifically controlled through objective research
He made a way for psychology as a science nd made psychology the best human research method

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What were Wundt’s aims

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He wanted to break down behaviour such as perception and sensation into there basic elements

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Wundts method/producer

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He places PPs in a room with a stimulus

PPs were instructed to experience stimulus and report mental activity thoughts, feelings ,senses

He focused on different structures of the mind

SAP
Sensation
Attention
Perception

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Strengths of Wundt’s theory

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Controlled method
High internal validity
High internal reliability
The introspection PPs were given same controlled conditions
Same stimulus every time
Same instructions each time

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Weakness of Wundt’s theory

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PPs could have been effected by other stimuluses / by other PPS

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Three scientific methods and what they consist of

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Systematic (consistent):RIV
Reproducible setting
Instructions
Variables
Objective:
not opinionated based on fact (can be no basis or opinion)
Reliable:
Same Producer and result

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Scientific approach strengths

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The reliance on objective and systematic method helped because it was based on facts not passive acceptance
Belief determinism cause and effect by established method
That are empirical and reliable
If results change we can refine the theory or abandoned it is self correcting

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Weakness of a scientific approach

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Contrived situation
Majority of things we wanna research with psychology and unobservable and it can’t be measured with any egree of accuracy
Predict becomes impossible

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Definition of behaviourism

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A way of explaining people’s behaviours through observation

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Definition of stimulus

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Something which causes a reaction

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Definition of classical conditioning and the types that build up on it

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Learn by association occurs when two stimulus are presented together
Unconditioned stimulus (unlearned) and a neutral stimulus
But a neutral stimulus could produce the same reaction as the unconditioned stimulus
Then becoming a conditioned stimulus

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Definition Operant conditioning

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A way of learning from behaviour that is formed and maintain d through consequences

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Definition of positive reinforcement

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Get a reward when a certain behaviour is performed

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Definition of negative reinforcement

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Avoidance of unpleasant consequences (handing in a essay to avoid punishment)

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Definition Punishment

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An unpleasant consequences for behaviour

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Definition of behaviourism

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Focused on cause + effect and observable behaviourists

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What did John Watson discover

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Behaviourist approach

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What is the Behaviourist approach

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Rejects vagueness of interospection and how hard it was to measure results and instead fox used on the learning experience and environment

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The Assumptions of the behaviourist approaches

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We learn behaviours from our environment through Classical
Or Operant conditioning

Concerned with observable behaviours as opposed to internal events like emotions

Behaviours can be objectively and scientifically measured

Behaviours must be measured in a controlled environment so we can distinguish cause + effect (lab experiment)

Tabulas rasa
There’s a different between animals and human learning

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What was Pavlovs method

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He presented a stimulus before giving food then fed the dog then repeated

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Results of Pavlovs theory

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Dog salivated to stimulus after multiple trails

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What was Pavlovs conclusion

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Dog associated food with stimulus

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Strengths of Pavlovs research

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High internal validity - control over variables
Can establish cause + effect
High internal reliability- can be repeated and consistent experiment

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Weakness of Pavlovs study

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No human PPs

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What happened in the little Albert research

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Was presented with a white rat whenever Albert got close to the rat a metal post was struck with a hammer to make an unpleasant sound
Cause a conditioned phobia of white rats/animals

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Definition of neutral stimulus

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A stimulus which does not naturally produce a response

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Detention of unconditioned stimulus

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A stimulus that produces a reflex action

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Definition of unconditioned response

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An innate reflex response

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Definition of conditioned stimulus

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The stimulus which produces the learned response after an association has taken place

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Definition of conditioned response

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A learned response

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Definition of classical conditioning

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Learning by association. Two stimulus are repeatedly paired together (NS + UCS)
The neutral stimulus eventually produces the same response that the unlearned stimulus got

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What were the 2 methods of skinners Box

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Design 1:
A box contained a button/lever/disc
When activated it would distribute food into the box
Design 2:
Floor covered in electric gate/tiles
electricity would pass through floor electricity would be turned off on activation of the lever/button/disc

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Results of skinners research

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In both designs the creature learned to activate lever/button/disc
Learned because of consequences

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Conclusion of skinners research

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Animal learns through consequences

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Strengths of skinners research

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High internal validity
High internal reliability

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Weakness of skinners research

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Unethical decisions
Low ecological validity

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Positive reinforcement definition

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Rewards
Increases have of behaviour occurring again
Stimulus presented after behaviour

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Definition of positive punishment

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Receive something negative
Decreases chance of behaviour occurring again
Stimulus presented after behaviour

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Definition of Negative reinforcement

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Relief
Increases chance of behaviour occurring again
Stimulus is removed after behaviour

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Negative punishment definition

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Penalty
Decreases chance of behaviour occurring again
Stimulus removed after behaviour

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Definition of identification

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The extent to which an individual relates to a role model and feels they are like them so they want to be like the role model

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Definition of imitation

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Using someone as a model + copying their behaviour

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Definition of Modelling

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When a role model precisely demonstrates a specific behaviour so that it can be intimidated by an observer

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Definition of vicarious reinforcement

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Reinforcement that is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour

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Definition of a role model

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A Person who carries out a attitude or behaviour to be learned
This happens when someone is seen to possess similar characteristics to the observer or are attractive or higher status

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Definition of live models

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A type of role model who is actually present in our environment

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Definition of Symbolic model

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A type of role model who is presented in the media

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Assumptions of the social learning theory

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Classical + operant conditioning don’t account for all human learning
There are mental processes that happen between stimulus + response behaviourist + cognitive process
Behaviour is not learnt from experiences but social context
Observation of role models and what they get from there behaviour
Humans learn directly + indirectly
Learning + performance are not the same activity people are active manipulators of their own environment rather then there own experiences
Concerned with humans

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What are the 2 conditions for banderas bobo doll

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Child + adult in room with bobo doll

Condition 1:
Adult played kindly
Condition 2:
Adult began beating up bobo doll

Child was left alone in room alone after either condition

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What were the results from bandauros the research

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1: child played kindly
2: child reproduced the aggressive behaviour beating up the bobo doll

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Conclusion of banderas research

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Humans learn through observation

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What strengths are there for banderas study

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Was done on humans - can generalise results
High internal validity
High internal reliability

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Weakness of banderas study

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Only done with children
Chance of demand characteristics
Low ecological validity

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Important concepts in SLT

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Learning takes place in a social context
It happens through observation of behaviour and the rewards/punishment of that behaviour (vicarious reinforcement)
Role models carry out/model attitudes/behaviour to learn
Live role models (in the environment)
Symbolic (media)
Characteristic of role models influence the like hood of imitation of modelling behaviour
If observer relates to role model feels they are similar (age/gender)
High status + attractive makes imitation more likely
When we see the behaviour observational learning occurs

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In what order is behaviour learned

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Behaviour is observed
Behaviour is imitated
Behaviour is reinforced
Behaviour is repeated
Behaviour is internalised

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What is the mediation process and what happens at each stage

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Motivation - the will + desire to perform a behaviour (linked to vicarious reinforcement)
Attention - noticing or paying attention to the behaviour of a person someone wants to imitate
Retention - remembering the behaviour so they can do the same
Reproduction - consideration of our own ability to perform the behaviour

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Definition of internal mental processes

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Operations of mind (perception + attention) that mediate between the stimulus and response. They are private and cannot be observed directly

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What is a schema

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The cognitive (mental) framework of belief + expectation
It helps us interpret information in the brain
They develop from experiences and help us make sense of new information
They are also used as a reference point to help us respond appropriately

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What is an inferences

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Going beyond the immediate evidence to make assumptions about mental process that cannot be directly observed
Conclusions are indirectly drawn about the way internal mental process operate on the basis of observed behaviour

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Defention of cognitive neuroscience

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The science study of the brain/neurological structure that are responsible for cognitive/mental/thinking process

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What is a theoretical model

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A method of describing the internal process of the mind

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What is a theoretical model

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A method of describing the internal process of the mind

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What is a computer model

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A scientific theoretical model in which the mind is compared to a computer

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What is timing

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If the NS is presented after the UCS or it is presented before but there is a big time gap between the NS and UCS conditioning does not take place

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What is generalisation

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When a CR is produced to a similar stimulus to a CS

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What is spontaneous recovery

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Following extinction if the CS and UCS are paired together again the association between them is made much easier and quicker

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What is extinction

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When a CR is not permanent if the CS is presented enough times without the UCS it loses the ability to produce the CR

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What was cherry’s method

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Shadow tasking
PPs had a message playing in one ear which they were told to repeat out loud while a second message was played in the other ear

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What were cherry’s results

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PPs could not recall any specific words in the unattended message

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A conclusion of cherry’s experiment

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Humans have selective attention must pay attention to learn + retain

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Strengths of cherry’s study

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High internal validity and reliability

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Weakness of cherry’s study

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Low ecological validity
Thoughts can’t be measured

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What are assumptions of the cognitive approach

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Behaviour is influenced by thoughts conscious/unconscious
There are internal mental process that are scientifically + objectively measured
We are information processors we extract , store + retrieve information that allows us to guide our behaviour
Humans can be compared to computers
Models are used to create theories about mental process + can be studied scientifically
We make inferences based on observation

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What is a schema

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Cognitive mental framework of belief + expectations that help organise + interpret information in the brain

They are made from experiences + help us to make sense of information they are used as reference points to help behave properly/appropriately

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What is schema development

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Baby - simple motor scheme( gasping , moving hand + touching around objects)
Older more experiences, schemes become more developed + sophisticated]

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Why are schemas good

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Process lots quickly
Useful mental short cuts stop us being overwhelmed

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Why is a schema bad

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Excludes anything that doesn’t fit our ideas of the world
We may develop stereotypes that are hard or difficult to disconfirm even with new conflicting information present

Interpretations perceptional errors or sensory information

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What is a cognitive model

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A simplified pictorial representation of a particular mental process
Based on available evidence
Analogy of how mental process work

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What is a computer model

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Computer analysis are used as a representation of human cognition
Similar ways information is processed
Central process unit (CPU) - brain
Coding- to turn info into a usable format
Store- to hold different chunks of information
Output- observable behaviour

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What is cognitive neuro science

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Cog neuro : mapping of cognitive function to different brain regions brain imagery techniques such as FMRI + Pet

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What is FMRI and what does it do

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging
Measures blood flow in the brain
Shows where brain activity is occurring

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What is PET

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Mapping the brain
We are able to show how these different types of long term memory are effected

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Definition of gene

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A part of the chromosome of an organism that carries information in the form of DNA

DNA codes the physical and psychological features of an organism

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Definition of hormone

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Chemical produced by endocrine glands
In response to a signal from the brain they are secreted into the blood stream by endocrine glands where the travel to target cells

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Definition of hormone

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Chemical produced by endocrine glands
In response to a signal from the brain they are secreted into the blood stream by endocrine glands where the travel to target cells

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Definition of neurochemistry

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The study of chemical and neural process associated with the nervous system that regulate psychological functions
This includes neurotransmitters + hormones

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Definition of heritability

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The amount of variability in a trait within a population that can be attributed to genetic differences between people within the population
The more the trait is influenced by genetic factors the greater it is

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Definition of neuron

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A cell of the nervous system that transmit nerve impulses in the form of electrical signals
Many aspects of behaviour are controlled in this way

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Definition of neurotransmitters

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A chemical that travels across the synapse to transmit messages

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Assumptions of the biological approach

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The physical process in the body are genetic
Everything psychological is based on innate biological basis
Brain structure and functions can explain thoughts + behaviour
Mind and brain are the same thing
Genes effect behaviour and influence psychological differences between people
Use animals research to identify genetic traits and this explains human behaviour

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Assumptions of the biological approach

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The physical process in the body are genetic
Everything psychological is based on innate biological basis
Brain structure and functions can explain thoughts + behaviour
Mind and brain are the same thing
Genes effect behaviour and influence psychological differences between people
Use animals research to identify genetic traits and this explains human behaviour

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What is a genotype

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Genes they have
Individuals genetic make up
Genetically identical people have the same predisposition to develop characteristics from genes unless another factor intervenes
Does not reveal wether someone will develop characteristics

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What is a Phenotype

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Observable trait or characteristics
Shown by individuals due to the combined effects of the genes + environment

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What is phenylketonuria(PKU) and what aspects of it are genotypes and what are phenotypes

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A genetic disease cause by lack of a specific hormone
If PKU is not diagnosed
Individuals will not develop properly
But if diagnosed the baby can follow a special diet low in phenylanic and can develop normally

Gene = PKU
Pheno = normal development
Abnormal development

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What is evolution

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Where the genetic make up of a population changes over successive generations
Individuals in a species vary in terms of physical traits some variations inherited biological

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What is natural selection

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Random physical + behavioural changes to species either enable it to adapt to their environment + survive

If they are disadvantage in some way they will die out

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What is sexual selection

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The idea that there are physical characteristics or behaviours that make an individual more attractive

So increases reproductive success and passes on traits and they may become more exaggerated over succeeding generations

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What is sexual selection

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The idea that there are physical characteristics or behaviours that make an individual more attractive

So increases reproductive success and passes on traits and they may become more exaggerated over succeeding generations

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What is a social realiser in terms of evolved behaviour

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Basic set of innate cute feature’s and behaviours that encourage attention from adults
Adult attachment system
Increases Survival of infant so therefore they will live and eventually reproduce
And pass on physical characteristics and they will become more wide spread

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What is aggression in terms of evolved human behaviour

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Men are at risk of cuckoldry and so display aggressive acts as a deterrent so that a partner is less likely to cheat
Aggression is symbolic of strength + power so may be more attractive to females increases reproductive success

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What comparative method do we have to show aggression is genetic

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Animals are studied and are generalised to humans
Mice reared alone show a tendency to attack other mice when first exposed to them
This is biological because they couldn’t learn behaviour from anyone
Aggression has a biological basis

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Why are twin studies good

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Allows us to asses wether a characteristic is genetic or environmental
Both twins are studied to determine wether they share the characteristics
Must be separated

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What is concordance

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A percentage that shows how many pairs of chromosomes share a characteristic

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What does monozygotic mean for twins

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MZ twins have a 100% concordance rate if one zygote share all genes have the same kind of environment it is hard to distinguish
Need to be separated at birth

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What does dizygotic mean for twins

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2 zygote
Share 50% of genes

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What was shown about depression between family members

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MZ = 49% that the other twin had it
DZ = 17% that the other twin had it
Siblings = 9% that the other sibling had it
Depression is partially genetic

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Definition of nervous system

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A specialised network of cells which collect process and respond to environmental stimulus
It also regulates internal bodily functions

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What’s part of the central nerve system

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Brain and spinal cord

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What are parts of the peripheral nervous system

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Neuron’s/nerves

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What are some features of the nervous system

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Brain is the centre of all consciousness and awareness
Outer layer cerebral cortex (highly developed in humans)
Higher mental function from those of animals spinal cord is extension of the brain
Spinal cord - responsible for reflex action

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What is the endocrine system

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Works with nervous system to control vital functions
Much slower than the nervous system (wide spread + powerful effects)
Glands in the the body secrete hormones into the bloodstream carried to specific cells have specific receptors for hormones
The major endocrine glands is the pituitary glands it contains the real ease of hormones from all the other glands in the body

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What is the fight or flight response and what controls it

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Sympathetic nervous system
When a stressful event occurs the hypothalamus in the brain triggers ‘panic button’

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What effect does the sympathetic state (ready) have on the body

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Heart rate increases
Breathing increases
Pupils dilate
Inhibits digestion
Inhibits salvation production

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What effects does the parasympathetic state (chill) have on the body

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Hearting rate decreases
Breathing rate decreases
Pupils contract
Stimulates digestion
Stimulates salvation production

126
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What does the soma do

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Holds the nucleus and keeps it alive

127
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What does the axon do

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Takes impulses away from the cells body to other neutering neurons

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What do dendrites do

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Branch like structure which receives impulses from other neurons

129
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What do axon terminals do

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Transmit information to next neurone

130
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What happens across a synapse

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A positive charge goes through the axon into the axon terminal
it then excites the vesicles to release neurotransmitters
they then are released across the synapse
The receptors either go through excitation or inhibition

131
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What are sensory neuron’s and what they do

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They carry a message from the PNS to the CNS

132
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What are relay neurons and what do they do

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These connect the sensory and motor neuron’s and also other relay neuron’s

133
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What do motor neurons do

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They connect the CNS and effectors

134
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What is excitation

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Increases the chance a positive synaptic nerve achieving action potential by making it more positively charged

135
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What is inhibition

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Decreases the chance of a positive synaptic nerve achieving its action potential by making it negatively charged

136
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What is the psychodynamic approach

A

AQ perspective that describes the different forces (dynamics)
Most of which are unconscious the operate on the mind and direct human behaviour

137
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What is the unconscious

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The part of the mind that we are unaware of but which continues to direct much of our behaviour

138
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What are tripartite personalities

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The three forces acting within us which represent different stages of development and different levels of morality

139
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What are defence mechanisms

A

Unconscious strategies that the ego uses to manage
Conflict between id and super ego

140
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What are psychosexual stages

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Five development stages that all children pass through
At each stage there is a different conflicts
The outcome of which determines future development

141
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What are assumptions of the psychodynamic approach

A

Change and development individuals and all human behaviour
Can be explained in terms of inner conflict o the mind

Most of the mind is made of unconscious

Behaviour is caused by unconscious factors which are largely unknown to us and beyond our control

Events in our childhood have a great influence on our adult life shaping our personalities

Childhood can remain in the unconscious and influence our behaviour

Unconscious extends into every part of our walking and sleeping lives

Relationships are important

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What is the unconscious and unconscious in terms of frauds iceberg

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Conscious mind tip of the iceberg
Mind the surface is conscious

Unconscious hidden under the iceberg
Behaviours are not controlled consciously instead they are products of the unconscious mind
Unconscious contains repressed memories, primal desires

they influence everyday thoughts and feelings
Behaviour is Learned by the unconscious so it is largely out of our control

143
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What are some concepts of the tripartite structure of personality

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Freud described the personalities as being tripartite
Composed of 3 parts:
Id,ego,superego

Each part of a personality demands gratification but is frequently in conflict with other parts

Experience/conflict in childhood shape the development of the three parts which affect how a personality behaves

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What is the id and what principles does it have and work on

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Primitive part of our personality
Formed from birth to 18 months
Unconscious and represents drive and instinct
Operates on a pleasure principle
Immediate gratification
Regardless of circumstances it focuses on self(selfish feelings + needs)

145
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What is the ego and what principles does it have and work on

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Rational prat of the mind that mediates between id and superego
Forms between 18 months and 3 years
Operates on a reality principle
Mediates between impulses and demands of the ID + reality of eternal world
Conscious helps to reduce the conflict between demand of id and superego

146
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What is the superego and what principles does it work on and have

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Identified sense of right + wrong based on parental + societal values
Acts as our conscience or moral
Formed between 3-6 years
Unconscious operates on morality principle
Representation of moral standards of the child same sex parent and cause feelings of guilt

147
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What is a defence mechanism and the types of it

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Conflicts between the tripartite structure can lead to anxiety
If faced with situations that you are unable to deal with rationally
Defence mechanisms may be triggered
Unconsciously work by distorted reality so anxiety is reduced
Makes ego not overwhelmed by threats or trauma

148
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What is denial

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The Refusal to acknowledge + accept reality
To avoid having too deal with any painful feelings that might be associated with that event
The person acts as if the events never happened

149
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What is repression

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This is the unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts and impulses
Distressing memory is forced out of the conscious mind
The repressed thoughts and impulses pulse in the unconscious continue to influence behaviour
Without the individual being aware of the reasons behind their behaviour

150
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What is displacement

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This is transferring emotions from the true source of distressing emotions onto a substitute target

Therefore situations where person feels unable to express their thoughts or feelings in the presence of the person they should be directed towards the thoughts or feelings

Are redirected onto someone or something else

This gives their hostile feelings a route for expression
Even though They are misapplied to an innocent object/person

151
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When is the oral stage and when does it happen

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Birth - 18 months
Breast feed
Explore the world through mouth
Develop Id

152
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What can cause unresolved conflicts in the oral stage cause and how are they caused

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Under federal law or over fed as a baby can lead to
smoking or nail biting

153
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What is the anal stage and when does it occur

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18 months - 3 years
Ego is developed
Potty training

154
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What can happen if unresolved conflicts happen in the anal stage

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If parents are too harsh in potty training (overly tidy)
If parents are too relaxed in potty training (overly messy)

155
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What is the phalic stage and when does it happen

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3 years - 6 years
Super ego
Oedipus complex (boys)
Electra complex (Girls)

156
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What happens if you don’t make it out the phalic stage

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Child can become homosexual
Narcissistic or/and reckless

157
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What happens in the latency stage and when does it occur

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6 years - puberty
Sexual urges go dormant
Focus on friendship (same sex)

158
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What can happen if there are unresolved conflicts in the latency stage

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Difficulty forming relationships

159
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When does the genital stage happen and what happens in it

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Puberty
Sexual desire for heterosexual relationships begin

160
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What happens in the Oedipus complex

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Develop sexual feelings towards mother
Unfortunately dad is in the way
Murderous intent towards farther
Become afraid dad is gonna realise you have these feelings
Afraid that dad castrates you (castration anxiety)
You realise dads good moral standards that he was able to get mum
Copy these values into super ego

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What happens in the electra complex

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The penis is superior sex organ
Don’t have a penis
Therefore want to control a penis
Unfortunately mum is in the way
Murderous intent towards mother
Become afraid mum is going to realise you have these feelings
Afraid you will be ostracised (ostracism anxiety)
You realise mums good moral standards that she was able to get dad
You copy these values into you super ego

162
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What is the humanistic approach

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An approach to understanding human behaviour that emphasises the importance of subjective experience and each persons capacity for self determination

163
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What is free will

A

The notion that humans can make choices and are not determined by biological or external forces

164
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What is self actualisation

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The desire to grow psychologically and fulfil ones full potential
(Becoming what you are capable)

Personal growth fulfilled
Morality creativity spontaneity problem solving lack of prejudice acceptance of fact

165
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What is self

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The ideas and values which characterise ‘I’ and ‘me’
Including perception and valuing of ‘what i am’ and ‘what i can do’

166
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What is congruence

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The aim of Rogerian therapy when self - concept and the ideal self are seen to Match or closely match

167
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What is determinism

A

The view that or individual behaviour is shaped or controlled by biological or external forces rather then the individuals will to do something

168
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What are the assumptions of the humanistic approach

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The importance of subjective experience feelings + thoughts of a person
Reject scientific models attempt to establish general principles of hierarchy behaviour
Person centred approach
Focus on people as unique and good
We are self determined have free will
Full conscious control
Make choice that are not determined by biological or external forces
This doesn’t mean we aren’t affected by biological or external forces influences
We are active agents who have the ability to determine our own development
Everyone has innate tendencies to fulfill their potential and become self - actualised
Emphasis importance of personal growth and fulfilment

169
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How the humanistic approach rejects science

A

Exercises free will
science determinism
People are rational and conscious being + not dominated by unconscious drive and primitive desires (ID)
Science focuses on determinism + reductionism
Subjective experience + understanding of the world is of greater importance of understanding peoples objective reality
Science focuses on empiricism and objective
Humans should be viewed as a whole not reduced to component parts
Science focuses on reductionism to get cause and effect
Humans want self actualisation
Science focuses on objective measurements

170
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What are some facts of Maslows hierarchy of needs

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Innate tendencies for humans to achieve their full potential best they can possibly be
Hierarchy needs was a way for employers to get the best out of their employees by understanding their needs
It was adapted to explain needs in general
Self actualisation represents the upper most level of hierarchy needs to fulfil desires to grow psychological + fulfil ones true potential
Become accepting of others or accurate perception of the world around
You must first fulfil the lower levels of the hierarchy to fulfil potential
We are ment to achieve progression through life

171
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What were carl rogers ideas

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Personal growth achieve an individual’s self concept must be broadly equivalent to congruence with ideal self

Too big of a gap between congruence + self actualisation will not be possible due to negative feelings of self worth which come from incongruence
Direct central therapy help people cope with the problems of everyday life
Parents who set boundaries or limits of their love for the child (criteria of worth)

Problems in adulthood as worthiness and low self esteem have part in childhood and can often explain by lack of unconditional positive rewards (unconditional love from parents )

172
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What are Maslow hierarchy of needs in order

A

Self actualisation
Aesthetic needs
Cognitive needs
Esteem needs
Belonging needs
Security and safety
Physiological

173
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What is direct central therapy

A

It’s were you help people cope with problems of everyday Life

174
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What is an aesthetic need

A

Appreciation of beauty + prettiness

175
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What is a cognitive needs

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Being able to think for ourselves solve problems

176
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What is esteem needs

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Self esteem
Confidence
Achievement
Status
Responsibility
Respect of and by others

177
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What is belonging and love needs

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Family affection
Relationships
Work groups
Sexual intimacy

178
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What are safety and security needs

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Security of:
Body
employment
Resources
Morality
Health
Family property
Protection
Stability
Order rules
Laws

179
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What are physiological needs

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Breathing
Air
Water
Food
Drinks
Warmth
Sleep excretion
Homeostasis
Sex(sex refers to the need of someone to continue a race not emotional or ones own pleasure)

180
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What is unconditional positive regard

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Unconditional love a person Receives