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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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Answered by Isobel D. Psychology tutor
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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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Explain the content of social identity theory (SIT)

SIT as proposed by Tajfel is an example of social cognition theory as it described the underlying cognitive processes humans go through as they affiliate to a group forming a group/social identity. One’s ...

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How does Classical conditioning work?

Classical conditioning was studied by Pavlov and focuses on the learning process. Thinking about Pavlov's experiments with dogs, imagine: a dog salivates when he sees food - that is an uncondition...

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Answered by Goda M. Psychology tutor
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Briefly outline the components of the working memory model (6 marks).

The working memory model, devised by Baddeley and Hitch in 1974, proposes that short-term memory (STM) is a collection of multiple stores which actively process different types of STM. According to the 19...

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Answered by Meghan W. Psychology tutor
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