Simplified meanings of the Approaches

Question 1

Cognitive approach

Answer 1

• Thinking, memory, processes.etc
• Internal mental processes
• Schemas-cognitive framework
• Cognitive neuroscience -PET (neuroimaging techniques that study the brain.)

Question 2

The behaviourist approach

Answer 2

-Uses natural reflexes
- UCS = UCR. NS = NR. UCS+ NS= UCR. CS = CR
Reinforcement = increases behaviour
-Punishment= decreases behaviour
-Vicarious reinforcement

Question 3

Social Learning Theory

Answer 3

Imitation- copying behaviours 
Identification- wanting to copy them
Modelling- imitating a role model 
-Meditational Processes
ARMM

Question 4

Biological approach

Answer 4

-Genes- Inheritence/twin studies, evolution, natural selection,survival of the fittest

concordance rate=probability of both twins having a particular trait if one of the pair does

Question 5

Humanistic Approach

Answer 5

• Everyone has free will
• Congruence - similarity between a persons idea self and real life
• Self actualisation- creative and acceptance

Question 6

Psychodynamic Approach

Answer 6

-the unconscious mind controls out activities, defence mechanisms prevent awareness of events, denial, displacement, psychosexual stages.