Outline and evaluate the biological model of abnormality (12 marks) The biological model of abnormality is the idea that all behaviour is rooted in underlying physical processes. The biological model of abnormality assumes that there is a physiological reason for psychological disorders. The disorders are considered an illness and supposedly make a person with these ’disorders’ abnormal. The model indicates that mental illnesses resemble physical illnesses and are thought to be treated in a similar
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Outline and evaluate genetic factors in aggression The use of twin studies helps explain how there could be genetic factors in aggressive behavior. There are two types of Twin‚ monozygotic (identical) and Dizygotic (non-identical). If both types are studied in terms of aggression and the M-Z twins are more similar in aggressive behaviour it would suggest there is a genetic influence on aggression. Coccaro et al found that when comparing MZ and DZ twins‚ over 50 % of variance in aggressive behaviours
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The end of World War II marked an important time in American history – once again‚ America had proven its military and economic prowess. In the years following 1944‚ much change was instituted regarding both foreign and domestic affairs. 1949 was a turning point in American domestic and foreign policies to the extent that it supplemented and amplified developments that had already been put in place. Many of these developments were the results of the Cold War or World War II‚ however 1949 marks when
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Outline and evaluate the learning theory of attachment The learning theory‚ firstly proposed by Dolland Miller (1950) argues that attachment is a form of nurture and so is learnt. Behaviourists came up with the idea that it is learnt either through classical or operant conditioning. The learning theory was introduced by behaviourists who base most of their explanation on the effects of nurturing. They proposed that all behaviour is learned rather than inborn and In terms of attachment‚ through
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Task 1. The importance and development of plans for personal professional development The importance of continual self-development in achieving organisational objectives is that it reduces the chance of stagnation of the employee‚ therefore‚ reducing boredom within their role. It also gives the employee the chance to improve themselves‚ learn new skills and increase their job satisfaction. This then helps achieve the organisational objectives by improved morale leading to high work output and
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Describe and evaluate social influences on gender roles (25 marks) Bandura and Walters (1963) proposed the social learning theory initially to explain aggression in children‚ yet they argued it can be readily applied to any behaviour. SLT suggests we acquire new behaviours via observing others‚ then modelling the observed behaviour. We are more likely to model behaviours if the behaviour is rewarded‚ via indirect‚ vicarious reinforcement. We can also learn new behaviours via being reinforced
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Americans were outraged by demands from the French for a bribe as a condition for negotiating with American diplomats that became known as the XYZ Affair. John Adams took presidency in 1797 and inherited several problems from George Washington’s administration‚ including hostilities between the United States and France that began to escalate in the 1790s. The signing of Jay’s Treaty‚ which violated of the Treaty of Paris yet averted the threat of war with England‚ induced angry reactions from both
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In France around the 1790’s there was a massive movement for the recognition of freedom for all people. The French Revolution was an incredibly important time for not only France‚ but also for Europe and European colonies. Incredibly important actions were being taken place in the direction towards the rights of citizens. Not only were the rights of the common man being discussed‚ but also the rights of the colonial slaves‚ religious minorities‚ and even women. The discussions of women’s rights
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Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence Topic: Domestic Violence‚ a legal definition is a pattern of abusive behavior that occurs between partners in an intimate relationship. But the children in these homes are suffering as well. Social problems caused by it: Abuse‚ mental and medical issues‚ since this is a crime it would be a law enforcement issue as well. Domestic violence is a social problem because it effects so many more people than just the intended
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Child Exposure to Domestic Violence Leslie R Williams CJA/314 May 6‚ 2014 Daniel Barry Child Exposure to Domestic Violence What is domestic violence? Domestic violence can be defined as behaviors used by one in a relationship to control the other. Partners can be married or not married; heterosexual‚ gay or lesbian; living together‚ separated or dating. Domestic violence also includes emotional abuse. Those who are involved in domestic abuse at times don’t recognize who is
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