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Behaviourist Flashcards

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What are the 3 assumptions of the behaviourist Approach?

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Blank slate theory

All behaviour is learned through conditioning

Humans and Animals learn the same

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What is the therapy used by the Behaviourist Approach?

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Systematic desensitisation

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What are some strengths of Systematic Desensitisation?

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Very effective with tackling phobias (proven by Capafonts 1998)

Very ethical - we can control anxiety at all times

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What are the weaknesses of Systematic Desensitisation?

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Not appropriate for all phobias (evolutionary influences and other factors)

Only appropriate for phobias and no other issue

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Psychology - Approaches (5 decks)

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