Approaches 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: PickledwalnutsCreated on: 11-05-17 22:26 Behaviourist Assumptions Focus on observable behaviour All behaviour is learnt from the environment Behaviour learnt through Classical Conditioning & maintained by Operant Conditioning 1 of 6 SLT Assumptions Learn behaviour vicariously from those around us and imitation Imitate behaviour of role models, people we identify with due to similar characteristics Mediational processes between observation and imitation: Attention, Retention, Motor Reproduction & Motivation 2 of 6 Cognitive Assumptions Scientifically study internal mental processes by making inferences Use theoretical models to describe internal menta processes Information and understanding organised into schema Development of Cognitive Neuroscience led to mapping of cognitive functions 3 of 6 Biological Assumptions Everything psychological is first biological (genes, neurochemistry & Nervous system) Behavioural characteristics are inherited from parents through genes Gentotype = genetic make-up & Phenotype = behavioural/psychological expression of genes Evolution and natural selection ensure continuation of enhancing genetic behaviour 4 of 6 Psychodynamic Assumptions Most behaviour, biological drives and instincts exist in unconscious Personality broken into Id, Ego and Superego Childhood development occurs in 5 psychosexual stages 5 of 6 Humanist Assumptions Humans self-determining and have free-will, active agents able to ignore internal/external force Innate tendency to achieve full potential through self-actualisation Congruence between Self and Ideal Self needed for personal growth 6 of 6
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