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Describe an evolutionary theory of attachment

One evolutionary theory of attachment is Bowlby‘s theory of monotropy. Attachment is described as innate, as we have a biological need t...

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Briefly describe the working memory model. (4 marks)

The working memory model proposes that the short term memory isn't unitary, but is split into separate stores. One store is the central executive which is involved in attention and higher mental processes...

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What is the difference between the null hypothesis, alternate hypothesis, directional hypothesis and non-directional hypothesis?

A hypothesis is a statement about the relationship between two variables (usually, the IV and the DV). The statement must usually also be operationalised or 'testable', which is another way of saying made...

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What are the differences between classical and operant conditioning? Give examples of studies.

Conditioning refers to behaviour which is leaned. Two main types of conditioning have been identified in Psychology, these are classical and operant conditioning. Classical conditioning refers to behaviou...

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Describe the process of synaptic transmission

An electrical impulse arrives at the pre-synaptic neuron and triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to the post...

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