PY1 Approaches in Psychology
WJEC
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Summary
Five approaches in psychology
This is a set of summary notes that include all five approaches (biological, behaviourist, psychodynamic, cognitive and positive). Every summary has included: 1. Assumptions -with all assumptions -using SEE method State, Explain and Example -helping you to remember less but important keywords and points to include in your exam 2. Therapy -three assumptions -with brief explanation to familiar self 3. Classic study -this has included (aim, method, procedure, result and conclusion...
chowchloe
Class notes
Biological approach assumptions
This PowerPoint provides well-structured, in-depth information/summary about the biological assumptions from the biological approach. It includes what the assumptions are/means and examples of each assumption, it also includes how to structure exam answers and how many marks you get for each part of the question. I have also included a list of key terminology that can boost your marks ready for your exam.
hollysmith2
Summary
Comparison Table for Psychology Unit 1
The document contains all the critical points for AS psychology unit 1, listing the topics students must memorize for the course. In addition, this sheet can effectively compare the psychological approaches which are easy for students to comprehend.
MSky
Package deal
Assumptions in psychology
This bundle includes my biological assumptions, behaviourist assumptions and psychodynamic assumptions essays. Each essay was awarded full marks and I achieved an A* in A level psychology this year.
isobel0409
Essay
Psychodynamic assumptions
This essay highlights the three key psychodynamic assumptions from the psychodynamic approach. This includes the influence of childhood experiences, the unconscious mind and tripartite personality. Each paragraph is described in great detail and this essay was awarded full marks.
isobel0409
Essay
Behaviourist assumptions
This essay highlights the behaviourist approach and their assumptions to human behaviour. This includes, humans born like a blank slate, behaviour is learnt through conditioning and humans and non human animals learn in similar ways. This essay was awarded with full marks and describes in great detail.
isobel0409
Essay
Biological assumptions
This essay highlights the three key ways in which the biological approach views individuals behaviour. This includes Darwin’s theory of natural selection and EEA, the localisation of brains function and neurotransmitters.
isobel0409
Package deal
Contemporary Debate Essays
Cognitive, Behavioural, Biological and Psychodynamic approach essay question answer examples for the contemporary debate essay section of the exam. I received 98% in this exam and an A* overall in psychology.
Lrowland
Other
Psychology: The Social Learning Theory
This document covers all elements of the Social Learning Theory in psychology including assumptions, studies, strengths and weaknesses. It provides both information and inspiration to those who struggle with writing and organising notes.
AdamFish
Other
Psychology: The Cognitive Approach
This document covers all elements of the Cognitive Approach in psychology including assumptions, studies, strengths and weaknesses. It provides both information and inspiration to those who struggle with writing and organising notes.
AdamFish
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Psychology: The Humanistic Approach
This document covers all elements of the Humanistic Approach in psychology including assumptions, studies, strengths and weaknesses. It provides both information and inspiration to those who struggle with writing and organising notes.
AdamFish
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Psychology: The Psychodynamic Approach
This document covers all elements of the Psychodynamic Approach in psychology including assumptions, studies, strengths and weaknesses. It provides both information and inspiration to those who struggle with writing and organising notes.
AdamFish
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Psychology: The Behaviourist Approach
This document covers all elements of the Behaviourist Approach in psychology including assumptions, studies, strengths and weaknesses. It provides both information and inspiration to those who struggle with writing and organising notes.
AdamFish
Exam (elaborations)
The ethics and efficacy of using conditioning on children
Essay on the above title.
Lrowland
Exam (elaborations)
‘If therapies from cognitive, biological and psychodynamic approaches work as treatments, why do we need positive psychology?’
‘If therapies from cognitive, biological and psychodynamic approaches work as treatments, why do we need positive psychology?’ An answer to this question, involving detailed analysis of the therapies. I used this as part of my revision for my first year exams in which I attained 98%. I achieved an A* overall. Please note that this is only designed to give an idea of the structure and possible content for this sort of question. The mark scheme will be your best friend.
Lrowland
Summary
Essay: The Reliability of Eye Witness Testimony
An example exam answer for the cognitive approach contemporary debate about the reliability of eyewitness testimony. This is not the question that came up in the exam, it is one I did for practice. I attained 98% in my first year and an A* overall. Please keep in mind this is only designed to give advice on the structure and possible content of this sort of essay, but the mark scheme will always be your best friend. The content is from the textbook, discussions and a great deal of my own researc...
Lrowland
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The Positive Approach. Complete notes.
8 pages worth of notes on the positive approach in psychology. High quality notes, I used these in my revision for my AS exam and attained 98%. I achieved an A* overall. Much of this is from the linked textbook, but it also includes my own research and ideas from discussions. Please note that these notes are supplementary and that your textbook, tutors and your own research will be your best friend. Good luck with your revision!
Lrowland
Summary
The Behaviourist Approach. Complete notes including evaluations
9 pages worth of notes on the behaviourist approach in psychology. High quality notes, I used these in my revision for my AS exam and attained 98%. I achieved an A* overall. Much of this is from the linked textbook, but it also includes my own research and ideas from discussions. Please remember these notes are only intended to be supplementary and your textbooks, tutors and own research will be your best friend. Good luck with revision !
Lrowland
Exam (elaborations)
Biological Approach Questions and Answers AS Level Psychology
Questions and example answers for the biological approach in AS Level Psychology WJEC Year 1. I got 98% in my final exams for year 1, and an A* overall, so hopefully these can help someone else too! Includes references to studies as well as in depth explanations. These are just examples and just to provide structure, remember that the mark schemes are your best friend.
Lrowland