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what are the behaviourist assumptions about human behaviour

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  1. humans are born a blank slate
  2. all behvaiour is learnt from the environment and can be unlearnt
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what are the assumptions of SLT

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  1. learning is through observing a model and imitating a model
  2. there are some cognative factors involved in learning and we have an element of free will.
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what is modelling in SLT

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a model performing a behaviour for the observer to imitate

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What were the findings of Bandura’s bobo doll study

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children in the aggressive condition had significantly higher physical and verbal aggression scores than the children in the non-aggressive condition.
boys were more likely to imitate aggression than girls

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what is vicarious reinforcement in SLT

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if someone observes a model being rewarded for a behaviour, they’re more likely to imitate it for the same reward

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in pavlovs research what was the
unconditioned stimulus
neutral stimulus
unconditioned response
conditioned stimulus
conditioned response

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food
bell
salivation
bell
salivation

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what is imitation in SLT

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when an individual observes a models behaviour and copies it

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what is motivation in SLT mediational processes

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an individual may be motivated to imitate a models behaviour if they have seen the model be rewarded for the behaviour (vicarious reinforcement) OR if they idenitify with the model

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what is negative reinforcement

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doing a behaviour to avoid a negative consequence so the behaviour is repeated to continually avoid the unpleasant consequence

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what is reproduction in SLT mediational processes

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an individual must have the skills and capabilities to be confident they can reproduce a models behaviour

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what are the observational learning methods (non-mediational processes)

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Modelling
Identification
Vicarious reinforcement
Imitation

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who did classical conditioning

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Ivan Pavlov

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who did operant conditioning

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Skinner

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what is positive reinforcement

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doing a behaviour to get a positive reward so behaviour is encouranged to get the same reward

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what is identification in SLT

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when an observer associates themself with the role model due to similarity or status

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how was the rat negatively reinforced in skinners research

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when the rat pressed the lever the electrical current stopped

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how was the rat positively reinforced in skinners research

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when the rat pressed the lever it got fed

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what are the mediational processes

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Attention
Retention
Reproduction
Motivation
THEY ARE ALL COGNATIVE

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what is retention in SLT mediational processes

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when an individual stores the memory of the models behaviour in their LTM, this is more likely to occur if the behaviour is repeated

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what is attention in SLT mediational processes

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when an oberver pays attention to the behaviour of a role model, this is more likely to occur when the behaviour is distinctive

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describe the oral stage and a adulthood consequence in the psychosexual stages

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0-1 years
gratification for the id is gained from the mouth such as dummies, thumb sucking and the mothers breast
oral fixation = smoking and biting nails

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describe the anal stage and a adulthood consequence in the psychosexual stages

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1-3 years
gratification for the id is gained from the anus such as expulsion or withholding a poo
anal retention = perfectionist
anal expulsion = messy

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describe the phallic stage and a adulthood consequence in the psychosexual stages

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3-5 years
gratification for the id is gained from exploring their own genitalia
phallic consequence = narcissistic

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describe the genital stage and a adulthood consequence in the psychosexual stages

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12 years
sexual desires become conscious alongside puberty
difficultly forming heterosexual relationships

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assumptions of the psychodynamic approach

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  1. behaviour is due to unconscious motives
  2. it focuses on past experiences
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role of the unconscious

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part of the mind that contains information we are not consciously aware of such as repressed memories. the unconscious drives much of behaviour such as our personality.

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role of the conscious

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the part of the mind we are aware of

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role of the preconscious

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part of the mind below the concious and includes thoughts we may become aware of during dreams “slips of the tongue”

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role of the unconscious

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part of the mind we are unaware of such as biological drives and instincts or disturbing memories that have been repressed and locked away but continue to drive our behaviour

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the structure of the personality (psychodynamic approach)

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id = pleasure principle, part of the unconscious mind, focuses on self and immediate gratification, if the id is too overpowering it can produce a selfish personality
ego = reality principle, conscious part of the mind, balances the demands of the id and superego to reduce conflict by using defence mechanisms
superego = morality principle, internalised sense of right and wrong based on parental values, if it’s too overpowering the superego can produce a anxious personality

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what is a defence mechanism (psychodynamic approach)

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unconscious to stop the ego from becoming overwhelmed
repression = forcing a distressing memory out of the conscious mind
denial = refusing to acknowledge the unpleasant aspect of reality
displacement = transferring feelings from the true source onto a less threatening substitute target

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describe the assumptions of the humanistic approach for free will

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free will is possible
humans are self-determining so our behaviour is due to our choices and we can reject any internl/exteral influeces

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describe the humanistic approach for self-actualisation

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Maslow developed a heirarchy of needs that a person needs for survival and growth.
- physiological needs = required for survival e.g. food and water (bottom of the heircharchy)
- safety needs e.g. employment and good health
- love and belonging e.g. friendship and love
- esteem needs e.g. confidence and achievement
- self-actualisation = the highest level and is not a need

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describe the humanistic approach for the self and congruence

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argues that for a person to achieve personal growth there needs to be a focus on the self the real self = how we actually are and how we percieve ourself
ideal self = the person we want to be or the person we think we should be
congruence = when there is a match between your real self and your ideal self which enables for personal growth and people to achieve their goals. when there is a mismatch between real and ideal self a person is in a state of incongruence and they are more likely to have low-self worth and poor psychological health

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describe the humanistic approach for conditions of worth

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incongruence stems from childhood where parents or significant others place limits on their love. these conditions of worth influence the person in their development and this can lead to the gap between real and ideal self which can lead to further incongruence.

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how to reduce incongruence

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counsellings can help them deal with these issues as the therapist creates an environment where the person can feel unconditional positive reward

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the influence of humanistic psychology on counselling

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person centered therapy = focuses on present problems and the therapy is more forward thinking to help the client reduce incongruence, the client is seen as an expert in their own lives and the therapists offer empathy to facilitate the clients growth, PCT is non-directive where the client is encouranged to exert free will and discover their own solutions to their problems

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assumptions of the biological approach

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physical factors such as the inheritance of genes and hormones can explain behaviour

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feature one of the biological explanation - the influence of genes

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argues that behavioural charecteristics are genetically inherited and behaviours will run in families.
E.g. OCD is due to the inheritance of many maladaptive genes e.g. SERT, this means that the closer the genetic link to someone with OCD increases the risk of inheriting OCD.
The genetic probability of sharing a behaviour is measured by concordance rates. Twin studies show this as MZ twins have a concordance of 87% whereas DZ twins have a concordance rate of 47% for OCD (Carey and Gottsman)

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what is a genotype (in the biological approch to human behaviour)

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a specific set of genes that an individual has inherited from their biological parents and is unique. They can give a predisposition to disorders.

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what is phenotype (in the biological approch to human behaviour)

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The product of a combination of the genotype and an individuals environment. This is how genes are expressed through physical, behavioural and psychological characteristics and are observable traits.

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feature two of the biological approch to human behaviour - the influence of biological structures

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the brain is a bio structure that can influence behaviour
abnormalities relating to size and shape can lead to certain behaviours
E.g abnormal functioning in the parahippocampul gyrus links to increased anxiety in people with OCD

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feature three the biological approch to human behaviour - the influence of neurochemistry

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a neuotransmitter is a chemical message in the brain that passes info from one synapse to another to produce a behaiour/emotion
an imbalance in neurotransmitters can cause abnormal behaviour
E.g. an imbalance of the neurotransmitter dopamine has been linked to the development of Schizophrenia as it is linked to symptoms of the abnormal behaviour, such as auditory hallucinations.

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assumptions of the cognative approach

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internal, mental processes affect behaviour

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feature one of the cognative approch to human behaviour - study of internal mental processes

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argues that internal mental processes can be scientifically studied by investigating memory, perception and thinking
cog psychologists suggest that mental processes are private and cannot be observed so inferences have to be drawn

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what is an infernece in the cognative approch to human behaviour

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cog psychologists go beyond immediate evidence and draw logical assumptions about how internal mental processes drive behaviour based on behaviour they observe.

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feature two of the cognative approch to human behaviour - use of theoretical and computer models

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cog psychologists suggest the mind functions like a computer (computer analogy)
the information-processing model suggests that information may enter the brain but how we respond depends on how we process the information
stage 1 - input = receive information from the environment via senses
stage 2 - information processing = how info in processed, and this info is then stored as a memory e.g. a mental representation
stage 3 - output = the appropriate behaviour/emotion is performed

theoretical models are part of the assumption that the human mind is like a computer as models can be used to provide testable theories about mental processing and these can be studied scientifically.

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feature two of the cognative approch to human behaviour - role of schemas

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schema = a form of internal mental process/representation that is created through unique experience. They are held in the LTM and form stereotypes, and they can change through life and become more detailed through experience.
Role = help us make quick decisions and are a useful mental shortcut that prevent us from being overwhelmed
Why they may not be beneficial = can cause bias/inaccurate recall in EWT as we say what we expect to see, not what we actually have

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