Compare and evaluate three significant learning and development theories In this assignment I will compare and evaluate three significant learning theories‚ these being; Behaviourism‚ Constructivism and Social Constructivism. This will include a clear presentation of; knowledge of these theories‚ a demonstration of the understanding of academic debates pertaining to these theories and by selecting three key aspects of these three theories‚ comparing and evaluating them. The three key aspects that
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Outline and Evaluate the Multi – Store Model of Memory ( 12 marks ) Information from the environment enters sensory memory‚ encoded through one of the 5 senses depending on the type of information. If attention is paid to this information it will enter short term memory ( STM )which‚ according to Miller‚ has a capacity of 7+/- 2 bits of information. It can last up to 18 seconds‚ without rehearsal‚ according to Peterson and Peterson. Baddeley found that information in STM is encoded mainly
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(a) Outline 2 attempts to define abnormality (6 marks) Statistical infrequency is an approach that attempts to define abnormality. It suggests that most human personality and behavioural traits fall within a normal distribution with most people crowding around the middle of the distribution (the norm). Any characteristic that is statistically rare according to this distribution is considered abnormal. A further attempt at defining abnormality is the deviation from ideal mental health approach.
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Outline and evaluate the multi-store model of memory (12) The multi-store model of memory (MSM) was developed by Atkinson and Shiffrin in 1968 and explains how information flows from one storage system to another‚ with three permanent structures in memory: sensory memory (SM)‚ short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM). It describes memory as something made up of a series of stores and these each differ in terms of their capacity‚ duration and encoding process. Information is detected
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Outline and evaluate the working memory model The working memory model is the part of the short term memory which is governed by the ‘central executive which monitors and coordinates the operation of the store systems; Phonological loop and visuo – spatial sketchpad. The phonological loop allows sounds to be stored for brief periods. The visuo spatial sketchpad allows visual and spatial information to be stored for brief periods. The two slave systems within the WMM are completely separate and can
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Outline & Evaluate The Multi-Store Model Of Memory (12 Marks) The multi-store model of memory is widely renowned as the definitive concept of how our memory works‚ through inter-connected stores. We encode information into our sensory memory by using incoming stimuli (our five senses)‚ our sensory memory is very limited‚ allowing us to only store around 2 items‚ for as little as 1 or 2 seconds. If however‚ we pay attention to the information that has been encoded into our sensory memory‚ it then
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Outline and Evaluate research into Cultural Variation in attachment If attachment is a biological innate process‚ as Bowlby’s theory suggests‚ then secure attachment should be the best form for all humans regardless of variations in culture. However‚ there is much research against this statement‚ making us question whether attachment is or is not a biological innate process at all. Studies such as Ainsworth’s Uganda research support Bowlby’s theory. She observed how infants in Uganda‚ like in
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Outline and evaluate the effect of anxiety on eyewitness testimony AO1 AO2 Yerkes Dodson law – states that there is an optimum level of anxiety for accurate eyewitness testimony. I.e. People who are not at all stressed‚ and people who are very stressed will be less accurate eyewitnesses that those who are under a moderate amount of stress. Loftus carried out a study of the ‘Weapon effect’. She set up two conditions of the experiment. In both conditions‚ participants heard a discussion in the
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People ask‚ "Why are you trying to help people ’fix’ relationships that many people urge you to flee?" We are by profession‚ practice and expertise healers first. Our belief is that people‚ at the core of their being‚ have the capacity for change. Every person in an abusive relationship‚ whether they are the abuser or abused‚ can influence the dynamics of the relationship. Now this doesn’t mean to imply that domestic abuse survivors are responsible for the battering or even have the ability to
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2013 The Influence of Customer Relationship Management in Business What makes a business prosper? What keeps your costumers coming back to your business rather than going to others? How can you continue to blossom as a business owner? There are many questions to be answered in the world of business. However‚ there is not just one correct answer. The motives of people and their needs can be different with everyone. But there is something that every successful business
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