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Component 1: Psychology Past to Present - the approaches
Quick questions on The behaviourist approach - Eduqas A-Level Psychology Component 1
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What is application to behaviour?Show answer
The approach explains behaviour through conditioning. A phobia can be acquired by classical conditioning (a neutral object paired with a frightening event) and maintained by operant conditioning (avoidance is negatively reinforcing because it removes anxiety). Attachment can be explained as learned through association with food and reinforcement by comfort. The approach underpins behavioural explanations of Component 3 behaviours such as addiction (reinforcement) and the modification of bullying or criminal behaviour.
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Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning. [3 marks]
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Explain how systematic desensitisation treats a phobia. [3 marks]
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State one weakness of the behaviourist approach. [2 marks]
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