Individual Differences- paper 2

Question 1

What are the 3 assumptions of the area?

Answer 1

• Individuals differ in their behaviour and person characteristics- so not everyone can look like the average person (we should focus on these differences to explain behaviour)
• All human characteristics can be measured and quantified- we can distinguish differences by comparing these characteristics
• Behaviour is caused by the individuals’ disposition rather than the situation

Question 2

What is a phobia?

Answer 2

An overwhelming and debilitiating dear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal

Question 3

What is the unconscious mind?

Answer 3

The area of the mind that cannot be freely accessed or controlled- it is believed to hold supressed thoughts and emotions (the ID)

Question 4

What is dream analysis?

Answer 4

The process of assigning meaning to dreams- they’re believed to allow unconscious thoguhts from the unconscious mind

Question 5

What is the definition of autism?

Answer 5

Refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and non-verbal communication

Question 6

What is Theory of Mind (ToM)?

Answer 6

The ability to predict/ read the mind of others (know what others may be thinking or feeling), relies on being able to see things from another’s point of view