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What's is the difference between semantic memories and procedural memories

Semantic memories can be consciously recalled and includes general knowledge. On the other hand procedural memories cannot be consciously recalled as they involve memories on how you do something.

Answered by Hannah Y. • Psychology tutor

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Describe and evaluate one research study of conformity?

Asch (1951) studies conformity and exposure to normative social pressure using a simple, unambiguous task. For participant there should have been no doubt regarding the correct answer. Participants were s...

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Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory (16 marks)

Baddeley and Hitch (1979) introduced their working memory model to challenge the multi store model of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin.

The working memory model is...

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What type of studies can be used to assess the extent to which genes can cause psychopathology?

Twin studies are exceptionally important when studying the effect of genes on behaviour and psychopathology. Twins can be MZ (monozygotic) twins who share 100% of their DNA so they have identical genotype...

Answered by Gemma W. • Psychology tutor

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Explain the different types of conditioning.

There are 2 main types of conditioning in Psychology, namely classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
Classical conditioning is best known with the experiment involving Pavlov's dog. He first...

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