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A cognitive schema is a mental representation of knowledge stored in the brain about anything, for example a place or an event. A schema can be seen as a network of knowledge, beliefs and expectations abo...

Tom is more likely to listen to the police officer. This is due to the police officer being a legitimate authority figure in comparison to the local adult. Research by Milgram suggests that obedience is d...

The diathesis-stress model refers to the idea that a genetic predisposition comes together with stressors or outside factors as a catalyst for a certain behaviour. The diathesis-stress model is the most p...

Both types of memories have their separate stores in the brain. Short term memories are held briefly (15-20 seconds) and if not rehearsed and kept active in the short term store, the memories will be forg...

Behaviourism is widely termed as the study of behaviour and aspects of behaviour, such as emotions, as observable and quantifiable sources. This view states that behaviour is a learned skill and everythin...