Oxford Brookes University • Psychology

Psychology by definition is a science, but should psychology be a pure science? How dynamic is the mind and can it's diverse nature be accounted for using the scientific method?

We all know psychology is a science, right? How should we do psychology? Should it be a pure scientific discipline? Find out in this document.

Learn about the very popular aspect of psychology, the social aspect! Learn about how social psychology developed throughout the 20th century and how influential it has been.

Learn about how evolution has equipped humans with the ability to relate to others. You will also learn about how useful children are in the development of the mind.

Learn about Behaviourism, how it lead to the cognitive revolution, and how they were influential in psychology!

Who were the key founding fathers of psychology? In this document you will learn about the father of psychology (Wundt), and the father of psychoanalysis (Freud). You will also learn about their similarities and differences. Good for all levels from GCSE to Level 6.

This in-depth booklet covers antidepressants, different types, and up-to-date research measuring the effectiveness of antidepressant medication in treating depression. This booklet will also cover the controversial electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and main readings such as Taylor (1987) who covers the effectiveness of ECT against the debate of ECT being dangerous. Finally, a summary will be provided on what treatment plan is most effective for treating depression.

So what is learned helplessness? This booklet covers the discovery of this explanation, along with the role of explanatory styles, learned helplessness in children, mental health, overcoming learned helplessness, and a summary. The theory is also covered, with Seligman's experiments, types of attribution, and a main reading on depression and learned helplessness (Costello, 1978).

7-page booklet covering the major aspects of Freudian theory, including: structure of personality, psychosexual development, defense mechanisms, clinical applications, and possible essay questions.

Main piece of research used in section 4, its main aim is to distinguish between hedonic and eudaimonic approaches to wellness.