Outline and evaluate the social learning theory as an explanation of aggression (24) According to the social learning theory there are multiple ways of learning behaviours‚ such as aggression. One way of learning behaviours is through observation and some psychologists have claimed children primarily learn aggressive behaviours observing role models (someone who is similar to the child or in a position of power‚ of who the child can copy behaviour from). For example‚ children may learn aggression
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‘Outline and evaluate the working memory model’ The working memory model was proposed by Baddeley and Hitch in 1974. This was an alternative to the multi-store model because they believed it was too simplistic and did not explain how memories are transferred into the long term memory without rehearsal which can be supported by flashbulb memories e.g. the death of princess Diana. The working memory model focuses on the short term memory and suggests that unlike the multi-store model‚ there is
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Outline and evaluate the biological approach to abnormality The biological model compares abnormal behaviour with a disease. It assumes that all mental illnesses have a physiological cause related to the physical structure and brain. Doctors diagnose mental illness using well-established criteria. Psychiatrists also use diagnostic manuals for mental illness and compare symptoms with set classifications of illnesses. According to the biological model‚ mental illness is caused by one or more of the
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Outline and evaluate the cognitive model of abnormality (12 marks) The cognitive model of abnormality suggests that the individual is the cause of the mental disorder because they are in control of their own thoughts. The cognitive model states that if our perceptions are wrong‚ then our emotions and behaviour may become distorted. According to Beck‚ there is a cycle which is thought to lead to depression. The components of the triangle are: negative thoughts about themselves‚ negative expectations
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Cray Research supercomputer company - seattle‚ wa approx 800 employees worldwide -Values and Ethics Strive to be green/good for enviroment member of green grid - global group dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems Strong ethics‚ they treat employees fairly -Rites and Rituals Giving a document "Cray Style"‚ to know what to expect(the standard) Annual picnic called Ducky Days(included duck tug-of-war‚ duck beer‚ duck awards
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The Multi-store model of memory The Multi-store model of memory was proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin in 1968. It describes the structural features of the memory system‚ and various control processes used by individuals to manipulate the information flowing through the system. It uses the theory that memory is characterized as a flow of information. The system is divided into a set of stages and information passes through each stage in a fixed sequence. There is capacity and duration limitations
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Outline and evaluate two models of abnormality (12 marks) The essence of a psychodynamic approach is to explain behaviour in terms of its dynamics – i.e. the forces that drive it. The best known example of this approach is Freud. Freud believed that the origins of mental disorder lie in the unresolved conflicts or childhoods which are unconscious. Medical illnesses are not the outcome of physical disorders but of these psychological conflicts. Conflicts between the id‚ ego‚ and superego create
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A Psychological Analysis of a Young Girl and Historic Influence I. Introduction A. State the Name of the Short Story‚ and the Writer who wrote it “Where are You Going Where Have You Been” by Joyce Carol Oates. B. Provide a brief Synopsis of the Short Story The story is about a girl named Connie that believes physical beauty is all that that matters in life despite the evidence around her to the contrary. B. State Thesis This evaluation will determine the reliability of the narrator
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Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra Indonesia The Tropical Rainforest of Sumatra‚ is situated in the middle of the island Sumatra‚ Indonesia‚ and consists of three national parks; Gunung Leuser National Park 8‚629.75 square kilometers (3‚331.97 sq mi)‚ Kerinci Seblat National Park (KSNP) 13‚753.50 square kilometers (5‚310.26 sq mi) and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP) 3‚568 square kilometers (1‚378 sq mi). The rainforest covers
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Abstract Throughout this paper‚ there will be the highly debatable discussion between legalizing medical marijuana and regular marijuana. Both sides of the argument have their pros and cons and there is an in depth description of both sides of the argument. At the end of the day though‚ the paper thoroughly supports the legalization of medical marijuana and marijuana in general. Medical marijuana less harmful than most other legal tobacco products and has the ability to reduce the pain within
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