Behavioual Flashcards

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Main assumption of behavioural approach

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Abnormality is learnt like normal behaviour

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3 behavioural explanations

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Operant conditioning
classical conditioning
Social learning theory

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Explanation of classical conditioning

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Learnt abnormality through association

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What is operant conditioning?

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Abnormality learnt through positive reinforcement

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Explanation of social learning theory?

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Learn abnormality through observation and imitation

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Two strengths of the behavioural approach

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Evidence to support MINEKA 1984

Explanations are scientific

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Two weaknesses of behavioural approach

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Evidence which contradicts explanations ( Menzie and Clarke )
Reductionist

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Treatment for behavioural

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Systematic desensitisation joesph wolpe

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Three stages of SD

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1 - fear heirarchy created
2 - deep muscle relaxation
3 - gradually introduced to phobia

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Two strengths of SD.

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Evidence to shoe effectiveness ( capafons et al 1998)

Little effort compared to other therapies

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Two weakeness Of SD

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Ethical issues

Treats symptoms not disorder

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