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Psychology
A Level

Explain the interactionist approach to explaining mental disorders.

The biological approach to explaining mental disorders would suggest that arise as a result of genetic vulnerability combined with an environmental 'stressor' event which triggers the expression of such g...

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Define the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 error.

A type one error is often referred to as an optimistic error, this is because the researcher has incorrectly rejected a null hypothesis that was in fact true, they have been too lenient. A type two error ...

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Answered by Aimee S. Psychology tutor
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Briefly evaluate one or two limitations of Zimbardo's research into conformity.

One limitation of Zimbardo’s research is that there are major ethical issues within the experiment.For example, when a participant asked Zimbardo to leave, he responded in his role as a superintendent, wo...

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Explain and provide evidence for one psychological explanation of schizophrenia in relation to the family environment.

Arguably one of the most dominant psychological explanations of schizophrenia, in relation to the family environment, is the double-bind theory (Bateson et al, 1956). This is when children are consistentl...

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Discuss the authoritarian personality as an explanation for obedience (8 marks)

The Authoritarian personality suggests that those with such personality are more likely to obey to certain authority figures. Key features of the Authoritarian personality include the respect for submissi...

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