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What is the difference between operant and classical conditioning?

Both these types of conditioning use a behaviourist approach - this assumes that all behaviour is learned. Classical conditioning is learning through associating stimuli with each other e.g. After their food...
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Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using open questions in an interview.

An advantage of open questions is that respondents are given the freedom to elaborate on their answers providing in-depth accounts compared to closed questions. A disadvantage is that responses may lack reli...
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Describe two strengths of the behaviourist approach.

One strength is that the behaviourist approach is scientific in its methodology. This is a strength because scientific methods such as laboratory experiments allow great control over variables. This makes it...
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Describe two assumptions of the biological approach.

1 - brain organisation. There are 4 lobes; frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal. Each lobe has its own function. The brain is split into 2 hemispheres. The left hemisphere is associated with logical th...
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How do you structure a 12 mark essay?

Always start your 12 mark essays with a brief plan, identifying what points you will be addressing in your description, and then what you will be addressing in your evaluation and any studies you will use. I...
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