Psychodynamic approach exam questions

Question 1

Describe two assumptions of the psychodynamic approach (8)

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Question 2

‘A childs primary relationships are the most important in influencing later development.’ With reference to this quote, explian how one or more assumptions of the psychodynamic approach might explain relationship formation. (4)

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Question 3

Explain the assumption of the influence of childhood experiences. (4)

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Question 4

Explain the assumption of the unconscious mind. (4)

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Question 5

Explain the assumption of the tripartite personality. (4)

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Question 6

Apply your knowledge of the assumptions to one human behaviour. (10)

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Question 7

Apply your knowledge of ‘influence of childhood experiences’ to explain one behaviour. (5)

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Question 8

Apply your knowledge of ‘the unconscious mind’ to explain one behaviour. (5)

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Question 9

Apply your knowledge of ‘tripartite personality’ to explain one behaviour. (5)

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Question 10

Describe how the assumptions of the psychodynamic approach are applied in one therapy. (6)

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Question 11

Desrcibe the main components of dream analysis. (10)

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Question 12

Evaluate dream analysis in terms of its effectiveness. (10)

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Question 13

Evaluate two ethical issues in dream analysis. (4+4)

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Question 14

Describe and justify the methodology used in the study Bowlby 1944. (8)

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Question 15

Describe the characteristics of the sample of participants used in the study Bowlby 1944. (6)

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Question 16

Describe the procedures of Bowlby 1944. (10)

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Question 17

Describe the findings and conclusions of Bowlby 1944. (8)

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Question 18

Critically assess the findings and conclusions of Bowlby 1944. (10)

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Question 19

Discuss the ethical issues and social implications that arise from Bowlbys 1944 study. (12)

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Question 20

Evaluate the methodology in Bowlbys 1944 study. (12)

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Question 21

Evaluate the procedures in Bowbly 1944. (12)

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Question 22

‘Without mothers as the primary care-giver, infants would fail to develop in a healthy way.’ With reference to this quote, discuss evidence which supports this point of view. (24)

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Question 23

Discuss the view in todays society that the primary care-giver does not always need to be the mother of the infant. (24)

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Question 24

‘The weaknesses of the psychodynamic approach are that it cannot be secientifically observed or tested.’ Critically assess this statement with reference to your knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the psychodynamic approach. (8)

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Question 25

Evaluate two strengths of the psychodynamic approach. (8)

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Question 26

Discuss the similarities and differences of the psychodynamic and behaviourist approaches in psychology. (10)

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Question 27

Discuss the psychodynamic approach in terms of its strengths and weaknesses. (16)

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Question 28

Compare and contrast the psychodynamic approach and the cognitive approach. (10)

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Question 29

Compare and contrast the psychodynamic approach and the positive approach. (10)

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Question 30

Compare and contrast the psychodynamic approach and the behaviourist approach. (10)

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Question 31

Compare and contrast the psychodynamic approach and the biological approach. (10)

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Question 32

Describe the ‘influence of childhood experiences’ and one other assumption of the psychodynamic approach in explaining human behaviour. (6)

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Question 33

‘Mothers should stay at home for the first two years of their babies’ lives’.
Discuss to what extent you agree with this statement. You should demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of psychological ideas and processes in your response. (24)

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Question 34

Since 2015, in the United Kingdom, fathers can share parental leave with mothers.

Discuss the debate of the mother as primary care-giver of an infant. (24)

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Question 35

‘Psychodynamic therapies are ineffective and unethical.’

With reference to the above statement, discuss the psychodynamic therapy you described in part (a), using
psychological knowledge and research. (10)

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Question 36

Using examples from psychology describe two assumptions of the psychodynamic approach.
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