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AO1
Behaviour is biological
Neurons + nervous system
Neurotransmitters
Hormones


AO3
Drug treatment for OCD
Manipulate neurotransmitters to reduce SZ chance
Scientific methods of investigation
Evolutionary explanation irrelevant in modern world




Essay Plan - Describe + Evaluate SLT

, Essay Plan - Describe + Evaluate
Humanistic Approach

Essay Plan - Describe + Evaluate Essay Plan - Describe + Evaluate
Cognitive Approach Biological Approach




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+Not Reductionist - This approach looks holistically at behaviour which
means this approach may have higher validity than other approaches
because it considers meaningful human behaviour within a real-life
context.


-Limited Application - revolutionised counselling and Maslow's
hierarchy is used to explain motivation in the workplace. However, has
had limited application in psychology.


+Positive Approach - a refreshing and optimistic alternative. It sees all
people as basically good, free to work towards the achievement of
their potential and in control of their lives.




Psychodynamic Approach - Humanistic approach -
Evaluation evaluation

, Essay Plan - Describe + Evaluate
Biological approach - Evaluation
Cognitive Approach




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1-3 years


Focus of pleasure is the anus. The child gains pleasure form retention
and expulsion of faeces.


Consequence of unresolved conflict
- Anal retentive (perfectionist, obsessive)
- Anal expulsive (thoughtless, messy)




Genital Stage Phallic stage




Anal Stage Latent Stage




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, Carries messages around the body using neurons which
transmit nerve impulses in the form of electrical signals




Nervous system Digestive system




Muscular system Cardiovascular system

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