This assignment will describe and evaluate two theories in developmental psychology. Firstly looking at Piaget’s Theory then followed by Kohlberg‚ then an evaluation of the similarities and differences of the two. It will provide evidence of how Piaget’s and Kohlberg’s theory both suffer from the same criticism’s as they both use dilemmas with a particular criteria of a child and culture. The theory only considers a child’s beliefs not its actual behaviour. Jean Piaget was born in Switzerland
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Outline and evaluate biological explanations of obesity Various explanations can be provided for the reasons of obesity‚ from biological explanations‚ to neurological and evolutionary theories. Even socio-economic reasons could give insight into why some people have a higher likeliness of obesity Evolutionarily‚ the thrifty gene hypothesis provides insight as to why many suffer from obesity‚ as it suggests that our current genes are no longer suited to our new environment. Modern day society is
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Describe and Critically Evaluate the Psychoanalytical Approach Plan: 1.Introduction 2.Methods and Discoveries 3.Model of Personality 4.Stages 5.Therapies 6.Criticisms‚ Evaluations and Research 7.Conclusion The psychoanalytical approach is a controversial doctrine based on the system of psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud. Freud was primarily interested in investigating the unconscious mind through the study of dreams‚ mental illness and everyday slips of the tongue or actions. He conducted
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EVALUATE THE WORK OF THE WTO. The WTO (World Trade Organisation) is an international body dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. The function of the WTO is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly‚ predictably‚ and freely as possible. The WTO members now account for over 97% of the international trade indicating that there is no other international organisation whose policies and actions have as wide an economic and social ramification and impact as the WTO. Decisions in the WTO
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Evaluate the Settlement of 27BCE The primary concerns of Octavian were the glory of the empire‚ the glory of Rome and most-importantly self-preservation. In January 27BCE Octavian announced to the Senate that he was renouncing all his powers and provinces‚ placing them at the disposal of the people‚ an attempt at ‘restoring the Republic. The results of this can be seen to fulfil Augustus’s concerns‚ reflected in his retention of high status and importance as well as increased safety in his position
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Describe and evaluate two or more theories for the formation of romantic relationships (8+16 marks) The similarity theory by Byrne et al 1986 explains the formation of relationships. The essence of this view is that similarity promotes liking. Firstly‚ you will sort potential partners for dissimilarity‚ avoiding people who you perceive as a different personality type and attitudes to yourself. Then you chose someone who is most similar to yourself from the remaining. Couples with similar attitudes
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Rebecca Sullivan Evaluate theories of cognitive development and learning There are a range of psychological approaches linked to the study of education. The development of cognitive theories and behaviourist theories are used to evaluate and explain the learning process and how these can be linked to education. Piaget’s (1952) theory of cognitive development‚ suggests that children think in different ways to adults‚ due to cognitive development and the stages individuals develop at. Piaget (1952)
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Describe and evaluate social explanations of aggression. Aggression can be defined in many different ways. Bandura suggests that it is the intent to cause harm to another human being who is motivated to avoid such treatment. One of the main social psychological explanations of aggression comes from Bandura and Walters in 1963. He suggests that aggression is learned either indirectly; through observational learning and only replicated if vicarious reinforcement occurs‚ or directly- where aggressive
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Describe and evaluate the theories of Sigmund Freud’s psychodynamic approach as an explanation of human behaviour. In the evaluation summarise and evaluate one other approach as an alternative explanation of human behaviour. This essay aims to describe in detail the theories of Sigmund Freud’s psychodynamic approach to the explanation of human behaviour. The writer will evaluate these theories and present them in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. The essay will also include a brief description
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Outline and evaluate sociological views on the role of the family in society (33 marks) There are three main different sociological view points on how sociologists view the family these are Functionalist‚ Marxist and Feminist Views. The functionalists think the role of the family is extremely important and that the nuclear family is the best form‚ they think the nuclear family runs more smoothly as they learn the correct norms and values so our society can live in a consensus
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