Approaches- Exam Qs

Question 1

State one assumption of the cognitive approach?

Question 2

Outline and briefly discuss cognitive neuroscience. 8

Question 3

Describe psychosexual stages as outlined in the psychodynamic approach.6

Question 4

Discuss self-actualisation and/or conditions of worth in explaining human behaviour. 8

Question 5

Outline the way in which Pavlov studied classical conditioning. 4

Question 6

Compare the humanistic approach with the psychodynamic approach. 8

Question 7

Describe the role of defence mechanisms according to the psychodynamic approach. 2

Question 8

Briefly explain one strength and one limitation of the psychodynamic approach. 4

Question 9

What is the correct arrangement of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from bottom to top of the hierarchy? 1

Question 10

Describe and evaluate operant conditioning as a way of explaining people’s behaviour. Refer to Alison’s approach to reducing plastic waste in your answer. 16

Question 11

Briefly describe one role of the unconscious according to the psychodynamic approach. 2

Question 12

Outline and evaluate Wundt’s role in the emergence of psychology as a science. 8