Psychology - Approaches 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: i_daleyCreated on: 07-06-18 19:15 Behaviourist People who believe that human behaviour can be explained in terms of conditioning. 1 of 27 Biological Approach Views humans as biological organisms and so provides biological explanations for all aspects of psychological functioning. 2 of 27 Classical Conditioning When a neutral stimulus is consistently paired with an unconditioned stimulus so that it eventually elicits a conditioned response. 3 of 27 Cognitive Relates to mental processes such as perception, memory and reasoning. 4 of 27 Cognitive Neuroscience An area of psychology dedicated to the underlying neural bases of cognitive functions. 5 of 27 Computer Model Refers to the process of using computer analogies as a representation of human cognition. 6 of 27 Empiricism The belief that all knowledge is derived from sensory experiences. 7 of 27 Evolution Refers to the change over successive generations of the genetic makeup of a particular population. 8 of 27 Gene A part of the chromosome of an organism that carries information in the form of DNA. 9 of 27 Genotype The genetic makeup of an individual. 10 of 27 Identification A form of influence where an individual adopts an attitude or behaviour because they want to be associated with a particular group or person. 11 of 27 Imitation The actions of using someone as a model and copying their behaviour. 12 of 27 Interference Means reaching a logical conclusion on the basis of evidence and research. 13 of 27 Introspection A method of self-observation in which participants report their thoughts and feelings. 14 of 27 Mediational Processes Refers to the internal mental processes that exist between environmental stimuli and the response made by an individual. 15 of 27 Modelling A form of learning where individuals learn a particular behaviour by observing another individual. 16 of 27 Natural Selection The process by which inherited characteristics that enhance an individual's reproductive successes are passed onto the next generation. 17 of 27 Neurochemistry The study of chemical and neural processes associated with the nervous system. 18 of 27 Operant Conditioning Learning through reinforcements and punishments. 19 of 27 Phenotype The observable characteristics of an individual. 20 of 27 Punishment Involves the application of an unpleasant consequence following a behaviour. 21 of 27 Reinforcement Refers to anything that strengthens a response, making it more likely to occur. 22 of 27 Schema A cognitive framework that helps organise and interpret information in the brain. 23 of 27 Scientific Method Refers to the use of investigative methods that are objective, systematic and replicable. 24 of 27 Social Learning Theory Learning through observing others and imitating rewarded behaviour. 25 of 27 Theoretical Models Models are simplified representations of a particular mental process based on current research evidence. 26 of 27 Vicarious Reinforcement Learning that is not a result of direct reinforcement or behaviour, but through observing others being reinforced for behaviour. 27 of 27
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