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    Outline and evaluate the evolutionary theory of attachment Bowlby came up with this theory and believed that attachment is innate and adaptive. His theory states that we are born with an inherited need to form an attachment in order to help us survive. This involved Darwins theory of natural selection as any behaviour that helps you survive will be kept in the gene pool. In terms of humans‚ babies are helpless and rely completely on the primary caregiver which is normally the mother. Interestingly

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    Outline and evaluate the cognitive approach to psychopathology The cognitive approach to psychopathology focuses on the theory that abnormality is caused by faulty cognitions about ourselves‚ others and our worlds. Our behaviour is controlled by these cognitions‚ consequently if these are faulty‚ it can cause abnormal behaviour. In 1962 Ellis proposed the A-B-C model. This suggests that a certain behaviour will first start with an activating event (such as seeing a large dog). This will then

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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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    "My Personal Testimony‚" about 300 words I have grown up in church all of my life‚ more specifically Mingo Baptist Church. I was raised in a Christian home. We went to church every Sunday‚ went every Sunday night‚ and every Wednesday night. For me‚ going to church was natural. If I ever missed a week‚ it was because I was sick. I was baptized when I was six years old. The entire congregation of Mingo Baptist Church supported me and helped mould me into who I am today. During my junior year

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    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 one research study into perceptual development in infants (4 + 8 marks) Infants have been shown to have developed depth perception from as young as one week. Bower et al found that infants were able to use retinal disparity. By presenting infants with different information in each eye‚ making them see something that was 3D‚ even the youngest of infants at one week old tried o grasp the object‚ providing evidence that infants have binocular cues and can use retinal disparity as

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    Outline and evaluate one theory of attachment (12 marks) Bowlby’s theory is an evolutionary theory because‚ in his view attachment is a behavioural system that has evolved because of its survival value and‚ ultimately‚ its reproductive value. According to Bowlby‚ children have an innate drive to become attached to a caregiver because attachment has long-term benefits. Both attachment and imprinting ensure that a young animal stays close to a caregiver who will feed and protect the young animal.

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    MGCR 222: Study Outline for Midterm Format of midterm: Multiple Choice‚ True/False‚ Fill-ins: 50% Three Essays (select three out of five): 50% The following material is likely to be covered on the midterm • In-class discussions and notes associated with chapters: 1‚ 8‚ 9‚ 3‚ 4‚ 5 • Articles and cases covered from September 6th through October 3rd (excluding motivation) • All cases should be reviewed in the context of the entire course material that will be covered on the exam. Compare

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    Cynethia Lee 8-22-13 Court Testimony Good morning‚ everyone in this courtroom today my name is Cynethia Lee and I’m an expert witness. I’m here today because I hold some key evidence in the murder of Alma Tirtsche. While stating what I saw on that cold gruesome day of Ms.Tirtsche’s murder I’m also going to inform you on how hair from a victim can be traced back to a suspect in a case maybe leading up to a trial and conviction. source: Google Here are some of the things you should know

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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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