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Psychology
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Outline the learning model of addiction

The initiation of addictive behaviour can be explained by social learning theory. For example, smoking addiction can be the result of influence from role models or peers, via vicarious reinforcement. This...

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Define Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory is when someone copies the behaviour of another person they identify with as they admire that person who is also known as a role model due to the models behaviour being desirable, T...

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Answered by Olivia T. Psychology tutor
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What are demand characteristics and how can they be minimised?

Demand characteristics are the clues in an experiment which could convey the purpose of the research to the participant. Participants will be affected by: (i) their surrounding: (ii) the researchers chara...

BA
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How does Synaptic Transmission work?

The brain is made up of structures alled neurons, which acts processed and sends information through electircal impulses. Because neurons do not touch eachother, hese electrical impulses are sent through ...

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Answered by Zara S. Psychology tutor
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Can you give me a breakdown of how to answer 'discuss' questions?

'Discuss' questions are normally worth either 12 or 24 marks. An example may be 'Discuss neural mechanisms in aggression'. Disuss questions should always start with describing something e...

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Answered by Lydia C. Psychology tutor
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