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Discuss the use of token economies to manage schizophrenia

Token economies are a form of behaviour modification based on the principle of operant conditioning. Patients are given tokens for demonstrating good behaviours such as personal hygiene. These tokens act as ...
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How do I evaluate a study in Psychology?

When evaluating a study in psychology, it is important to keep in mind one of the main assessment objectives - A02. A02 refers to discussing the methodological issues of the study and to think about its stre...
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How do I remember the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

An independent variable refers to what is changed during an experiment, whereas a dependent variable refers to what is measured. In an experiment, we manipulate the independent variable to see if it has a si...
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How does synaptic transmission work?

Synaptic transmission occurs at a synapse between a presynaptic neuron and a postsynaptic neuron, allowing them to communicate with each other. Once the electrical impulse, also known as an action potential,...
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Outline and Evaluate One Biological Therapy for Schizophrenia (12 marks).

AO1: Ability to outline and describe enough information/theory about the topic in order to get full marks (4). This can include theories, therapies, or research. AO2: Ability to evaluate the strengths and we...
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