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A* AQA Psychology Approaches: Origins & Perspectives Complete Set

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Master the "big picture" of psychology with these A* grade flashcards. This set covers the chronological evolution of the subject, from Wundt’s introspection to modern Biopsychology. Each card is designed to help you nail the 16-mark comparison essays by highlighting the core assumptions, research methods, and practical applications of every major approach (Behaviourism, SLT, Cognitive, Biological, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic). Perfect for students who struggle to remember the difference between Maslow’s Hierarchy and Freud’s Psychosexual Stages.

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Wilhelm Wundt


established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig,
Germany




Wundt pioneered the method of...


introspection


Introspection


examination of one's own thoughts and feelings




Structuralism


early school of thought that used introspection to reveal the structure of the
human mind




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, Significance of Wundt's work


marked the separation of modern scientific psychology from its philosophical
roots




In the 1900s...


behaviourists rejected introspection


Name a behaviorist


John B Watson


What did behaviorists argue?


scientific psychology should only study observable/measureable phenonmena




In the 1930s...


behaviourist approach dominated psychology




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, In the 1950s...


cognitive approach used scientific procedures to study mental processes




Cognitive Approach


According to this approach, behavior is a result of information processing, such
as perception, memory, thought, judgment, and decision making


In the 1990s...


the biological approach introduced technological advances




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psychodynamic approach


An approach to psychology emphasizing unconscious thought, the conflict
between biological drives and society's demands, and early childhood family
experiences.




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, Freud suggested the mind is made of...


conscious
pre conscious
unconscious


Freud saw personality as having three parts...


Id
Ego
Superego




Id (Freud)


pleasure principle, demands instant gratification




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