Approaches in Psychology Keywords 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? PsychologyApproachesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Beth_holtCreated on: 07-03-19 11:45 Psychology The scientific study of the human mind and its functions. 1 of 13 Science A means of acquiring knowledge through systematic and objective investigation. 2 of 13 Introspection A systematic method used to study the mind by breaking up conscious awareness unto basic structures of thought, images and sensations. 3 of 13 Behaviourist Approach A way of explaining behaviour in terms of what is observable and in terms of learning. 4 of 13 Classical Conditioning Learning by association. 5 of 13 Operant Conditioning A form of learning in which behaviour is shaped and maintained by its consequences. 6 of 13 Reinforcement A consequence of behaviour that increases the likelihood of that behaviour being repeated. 7 of 13 Social Learning Theory A way of explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement. 8 of 13 Imitation Copying the behaviours of others. 9 of 13 Identification When an observer associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like the role model. 10 of 13 Modelling From the observer's perspective, modelling is imitating the behaviour of a role model. 11 of 13 Vicarious Reinforcement reinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour. 12 of 13 Mediational processes Cognitive factors that influence learning and come between stimulus and response. 13 of 13
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