Developmental across AS units Flashcards
Is one gender more obedient than another?
There is a link, with Sheridan and King finding that women were more obedient.
However there are studies showing that Milgram and Burger found little difference (65%/66%)
what is a collectivist culture?
when the needs of the group are recognised and are more important than the needs of the individuals
what is Alzheimers?
a form of dementia and is a degenerative disorder linked with ageing.
it includes memory loss and short-term memory becomes impaired
more brain cells are lost, the worse memory gets
what is evolution and what is a supporting study?
successful males were larger and stronger, those who were aggressive were more likely to reproduce.
Townsend found that man who look dominant are more attractive to females
How are hormones developmental psychology? and a supporting study?
hormones are released in puberty, and testosterone is a hormone that is associated with aggression.
Wagner et al found that castrated rats didnt show high levels of aggression, when injected with testosterone, aggression rose
Operant conditioning as a developmental difference and supporting study
as a child, everyone is reinforced differently. children could be rewarded for something simple whereas another parent might not see that behaviour as worthy of a reward.
Fagot found that boys were reinforced to play with ‘boy toys’
social learning theory as a developmental difference and a supporting study?
we have to identify with someone for them to be a role model.
bandura found that boys would imitate men
