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In order to attain a top grade in Psychology, should I rote learn and memorise as many studies as possible?

An examiner will certainly expect you to engage with named research and studies within the academic field, as this is an easy way for you to support your own assertions and remain critical. However, you don'...
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What did Freud mean when talking about the 'Unconscious Mind'?

Freud was a psychodynamic psychologist who developed the theory of the unconscious mind. As humans, it is believed that we only have access to a maximum of 10% of our brains and the other 90% is inaccessible...
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What are the differences between Systematic Desensitisation and Flooding?

One difference between Systematic Desensitisation (SD) and Flooding as treatments of phobic anxiety is the time period used. SD is a behavioural therapy based on the principles of classical conditioning, des...
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What is the difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning is a reflex response which involves learning an association between a naturally relevant stimulus such as food (called the uncondtioned stimulus) and a stimulus which is not naturally ...
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Aversion therapy is a method used in treating compulsive habits. Indicate two potential compulsive behaviours that can be treated using aversive therapy and highlight the mechanism behind the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach.

Aversive therapy is a relatively short-lasting therapeutical intervention where an individual is exposed to a stimulus and, simultaneously, is subjected to moderate-to-severe discomfort. This negative reinfo...
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