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Explain, using one or more examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour

DOPAMINE = Responsible for motivation/reward. Important in addictive behaviour. Dopamine is released when doing a rewarding behaviour. Drugs increase dopamine levels. Can be environmental → seeing a pack of ...
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Outline Freud's concept of the iceberg mind.

If you picture an iceberg, the tip is visible above the water, meanwhile the bottom is not visible or easily accessible. The visible top of the iceberg represents the conscious mind, which we can access easi...
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What is the tripartite model of personality?

This model was proposed by Freud. It divides the mind into two sections: the conscious and the unconscious. The id and the superego form the unconscious mind. The id is the first part to develop and it works...
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What is the difference between operant and classical conditioning?

Both these types of conditioning use a behaviourist approach - this assumes that all behaviour is learned. Classical conditioning is learning through associating stimuli with each other e.g. After their food...
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Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using open questions in an interview.

An advantage of open questions is that respondents are given the freedom to elaborate on their answers providing in-depth accounts compared to closed questions. A disadvantage is that responses may lack reli...
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