Comparison of Approaches

Question 1

Behaviourism-Development

Answer 1

No stage theory of development as learning can occur at any time

Question 2

Behaviourism-Nature vs Nurture

Answer 2

Born as “blank slate”. All behaviour is learned via associations

Question 3

Behaviourism-Reductionism

Answer 3

Behaviour is broken down into stimulus-response

Question 4

Behaviourism-Determinism

Answer 4

All behaviour is environmentally determined from external influences

Question 5

Behaviourism-Explanation and Treatments

Answer 5

Abormity is caused by maladaptive learning in which destructive patterns are learned
There is a symptom based approach to treating it-Systematic Desensitization

Question 6

Behaviourism-Adding to Psychology as a science

Answer 6

Research is done in a lab-very controlled and scientific

Question 7

SLT-Development

Answer 7

No stage theory of development as learning can occur at any time

Question 8

SLT-Nature vs Nuture

Answer 8

We are born as a “blank slate”. All behaviour is learned by observation and imitation

Question 9

SLT-Reductionism

Answer 9

Learning is broken down into a handful of key processes,but place emphasis on cognitive factors

Question 10

SLT-Determinism

Answer 10

Reciprocal determinism-influence by environmental,we exert some influence upon the behaviours we choose to perform

Question 11

SLT-Explanation and Treatment

Answer 11

Modelling and observation of a destructive role model can create destructive behaviours

Question 12

SLT-Adding to Psychology as a science

Answer 12

Over reliant on lab studies, very controlled. Can be studied in a field experiment as well. It is scientific

Question 13

Cognitive-Development

Answer 13

Has stage theories

Question 14

Cognitive-Nature vs Nuture

Answer 14

Schemas and processing ability is inmate,but is constantly refined by experience

Question 15

Cognitve-Reductionism

Answer 15

People are information processing systems. The theory can be machine reductionist

Question 16

Cognitive-Determinism

Answer 16

We choose our thoughts and beliefs,but they operate within the limits of what we know and have experienced

Question 17

Cognitive-Explanation and Treatment

Answer 17

CBT can be used to treat depression. It’s aim is to identify and eradicate faulty thinking which causes disorders

Question 18

Cognitive-Adding to Psychology as a science

Answer 18

Lab conditions uses technology to understand the brain. It is scientific

Question 19

Biological-Development

Answer 19

Genetically determined changes in physiology which can influence psychological and behavioural characteristics

Question 20

Biological-Nature vs Nuture

Answer 20

All behaviour is inherited from our parents “Anatomy is destiny”

Question 21

Biological-Reductionism

Answer 21

All behaviour is due to genes are neurons. Biologically reductionist

Question 22

Biological-Determinism

Answer 22

Much of our behaviour is directed by inmate influences. Genetic determinism

Question 23

Biological-Explanation and Treatment

Answer 23

Disorders are caused by chemical imbalances. This is treated by drug therapy

Question 24

Biological-Adding to Psychology as a science

Answer 24

Uses scientific methods like brain scans and EEGs

Question 25

Psychodymanic-Development

Answer 25

Process and concepts relate to psychosocial stages which are age dependent. There is no development once in genital stage

Question 26

Psychodyamic-Nature vs Nurture

Answer 26

Much of behaviour is driven by biological instincts. Parents relationship plays a role in development

Question 27

Psychodyamic-Reductionism

Answer 27

Behaviour is influenced by instincts and drives | Personality is a complex interaction between id,ego and superego

Question 28

Psychodyamic-Determinism

Answer 28

Psychic determinism. We don't know the unconscious forces that drive out behaviour and is rationalized by conscious

Question 29

Psychodyamic-Explanation and Treatment

Answer 29

Unconscious conflict and overuse of ego defends mechanisms cause disorders. Treatment can be provided by therapy via psychoanalysis

Question 30

Psychodyamic-Adding to Psychology as a science

Answer 30

As all behaviour is unconscious, this is untestable. Not scientific

Question 31

Humanistic-Development

Answer 31

Development of self is a ongoing processing Relationship with parents are a key determiner of psychological health

Question 32

Humanistic-Nature vs Nuture

Answer 32

Parents,friends and society have a critical impact on their self concept

Question 33

Humanistic-Reductionism

Answer 33

A holistic approach as it investigates all aspects of a person,including interactions with others

Question 34

Humanistic-Determinism

Answer 34

We have free will-operate as active beings,determine own development

Question 35

Humanistic-Explanation and Treatment

Answer 35

Humanistic will close the gap between the self concept and ideal self. This will stimulate personal growth

Question 36

Humanistic-Adding to Psychology as a science

Answer 36

Has untestable concepts and uses vague terms to describe things. Not scientific