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Decks in this class (13)

Lesson 1: Origins Of Psychology
Wilhelm wundt,
Introspection,
How is introspection used
8  cards
Lesson 2: Behaviourist Approach (classical)
Key assumptions of behaviourist a...,
What is classical conditioning,
Pavlov 1927
4  cards
Lesson 3: Behaviourist Approach (operant)
Operant conditioning,
Reinforcement,
Types of reinforcement
8  cards
Lesson 4: Social Learning Theory
Assumptions of social learning th...,
Modelling,
Imitation
10  cards
Lesson 5: The Cognitive Approach (internal Mental Processes)
Key assumptions of cognitive appr...,
The role of models,
Theoretical models
5  cards
Lesson 6: The Cognitive Approach (cognitive Neuroscience)
Cognitive neuroscience,
Strengths of the cognitive approach,
Weaknesses of the cognitive approach
3  cards
Lesson 7: Genetics And Biological Structures
Key assumptions of genetics and b...,
Evolution,
The influence of genetics
8  cards
Lesson 8: The Influence Of Neurochemistry
Neurotransmitters,
Hormones,
Strengths of the biological approach
4  cards
Lesson 9: Psychodynamic Approach (the Unconscious And Personality)
Key assumptions of psychodynamic ...,
The role of the unconscious,
The structure of personality
6  cards
Lesson 10: Psychodynamic Approach (defence Mechanisms And Psychosexual Stages)
Defence mechanisms,
Repression,
Denial
14  cards
Lesson 11: Humanistic Approach (Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs)
Key assumptions of humanistic app...,
Maslow s hierarchy of needs,
Self actualisation
3  cards
Lesson 12: Humanistic Approach (Focus On The self)
Rogers 1951,
Idea of self,
Positive regard
6  cards
Lesson 13: Comparison of approaches
Free will vs determinism,
Nature vs nurture,
Reductionism vs holism
5  cards

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