Comparison of the approaches Flashcards
Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most deterministic six being least deterministic.
- Behaviourist
- Biological
- Psychodynamic
- Cognitive
- Social learning theory
- Humanistic
Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most ideographic six being most nomothetic.
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Behaviourist
- Social learning theory
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic
Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most reductionist six being most holistic.
- Behaviourist
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Psychodynamic
- Social learning theory
- Humanistic
Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most nature related six being most nurture related.
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic
- Social learning theory
- Behaviorist
Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being the most coherent explanation of development 6 being the least.
- Psychodynamic - specific psychosexual stages
- Cognitive - development of more complex schema
- Biological - changes to physiological status
- Humanistic - development of self ongoing through life
- Behaviourist - n/a
- Social Learning Theory - n/a
How do the different approaches view the explanation and treatment of abnormal behaviours?
Behaviourist - consequence of maladaptive learning - destructive behaviour has been reinforced - systematic desensitisation used to treat symptoms of phobias
SLT - influence of dysfunctional role models creates negative abnormal behaviour - no real treatments given
Psychodynamic - anxiety disorders come from traumatic childhoods and overuse of defence mechanisms - psychoanalysis has had mixed results in treatment - CNT is much more affective
Humanistic - stems from gap between self and ideal self - Roger’s counselling helps stimulate personal growth
Biological - chemical imbalances, such as serotonin - drug therapy has revolutionised the treatment of mental health issues
