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psychology approaches

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By: Hannah Ryall
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Decks in this class (26)

origins of psychology
Psychology as a science,
Wundt,
Introspection
6  cards
classical conditioning
Classical conditioning,
Process,
Evaluation little albert
5  cards
operant conditioning
Operant conditioning,
Reinforcement,
Skinner box
7  cards
social learning theory
Social learning theory,
Imitation,
Identification
10  cards
basic assumptions of cognitive approach
Mental processes,
Research development
2  cards
schema
Schema,
Usefulness,
Errors in thinking
4  cards
theoretical and computer models
Theoretical models,
Computer models
2  cards
emergence of cognitive neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience,
Evolution of research,
Frontal lobe damage
6  cards
evaluation of cognitive approach
Ai,
Reductionism,
Use of lab experiments
4  cards
genotype and phenotype
Biological approach,
Genotype,
Phenotype
3  cards
influence of genes on behaviour
Genetic inheritance,
Twin studies,
Concordance rates
3  cards
biological structures on behaviour
Human body,
The nervous system,
The endocrine system
3  cards
influence of neurochemistry on behaviour
Neurotransmitters
1  cards
genetic basis of behaviour and evolution
Natural selection,
Bowlby,
Buss
3  cards
evaluation of biological approach
Reductionist,
Twin studies,
Objectice methods
4  cards
basic assumptions of psychodynamic approach
Freud,
Parts of the mind,
Childhood
3  cards
role of the unconscious
Conscious,
Pre conscious,
Unconscious
3  cards
structure of personality
Id,
Ego,
Superego
3  cards
psychosexual stages
Psychosexual stages of development,
Oral stage,
Anal stage
8  cards
defence mechanisms
Defence mechanisms,
Repression,
Denial
4  cards
evaluation of psychodynamic approach
Explanatory power,
Psychoanalysis,
Untestable concepts
4  cards
humanistic approach - free will
Basic assumptions,
Free will
2  cards
self-actualisation & Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Self actualisation,
Maslow s hierarchy of needs,
Bottom levels
4  cards
focus on the self, congruence, conditions of worth
Focus on the self,
Congruence,
Conditions of worth
4  cards
counselling psychology
Counselling,
Qualities of counselling therapist,
Aim
3  cards
evaluation of humanistic approach
Holistic,
Positive approach,
Cultural bias
5  cards

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