FEEDBACK FROM APPROACHES MOCK
Introspection is not scientific
Be careful with the wording of questions. I. e. Which of the following is NOT one of and
which of the following statements is FALSE. Etc.
Do not get topics confused. I. e. Interference (Memory) and Inference (Approaches)
MZ twins share 100% of DNA. DZ twins share 50% of DNA the same as regular siblings. If
DZ twins show higher concordance rates than ordinary siblings it;
A. Does not show the importance of genetics because the genetics are the
same
B. YES, highlights the importance of environmental factors in development
C. No, DZ twins are not more genetically similar they are the same
D. No, ordinary siblings are not raised in a more similar way than twins this
has been proven
Do not confuse types of punishment/reinforcement
a. Positive punishment adding something to weaken behaviour
b. Negative punishment taking away something to weaken behaviour
c. Positive reinforcement adding something to strengthen behaviour
d. Negative reinforcement taking away something to strengthen behavi our
Use the correct psychological terminology
An essay on the behaviourist approach should include the following elements:
- Basic assumptions (learning through experience, observable and
measurable, learning is the same for animals and humans, and we are blank
slates from birth)
- Classical conditioning explain in detail NS, UCS, UCR, CR
o Use Pavlov and Watson & Raynor as supporting studies
o Evaluate these studies briefly
- Operant conditioning discuss the different types of reinforcement &
punishment
o Use Skinners Box as a supporting study
o Evaluate briefly
- Evaluation of the approach
o Controlled, replicable studies
o Real-life applications. E. g. token economies and phobia treatments
o Deterministic no free will
o Ethical objections to using animals as test subj ects
FEEDBACK FROM APPROACHES MOCK
Introspection is not scientific
Be careful with the wording of questions. I. e. Which of the following is NOT one of and
which of the following statements is FALSE. Etc.
Do not get topics confused. I. e. Interference (Memory) and Inference (Approa ches)
MZ twins share 100% of DNA. DZ twins share 50% of DNA the same as regular siblings. If
DZ twins show higher concordance rates than ordinary siblings it;
E. Does not show the importance of genetics because the genetics are the
same
F. YES, highlights the importance of environmental factors in development
G. No, DZ twins are not more genetically similar they are the same
H. No, ordinary siblings are not raised in a more similar way than twins this
has been proven
Do not confuse types of punishment/reinforcement
e. Positive punishment adding something to weaken behaviour
f. Negative punishment taking away something to weaken behaviour
g. Positive reinforcement adding something to strengthen behaviour
h. Negative reinforcement taking away something to strengthen behaviour
Use the correct psychological terminology
An essay on the behaviourist approach should include the following elements:
- Basic assumptions (learning through experience, observable and
measurable, learning is the same for animals and humans, and we are blank
slates from birth)
- Classical conditioning explain in detail NS, UCS, UCR, CR
o Use Pavlov and Watson & Raynor as supporting studies
o Evaluate these studies briefly
- Operant conditioning discuss the different types of reinforcement &
punishment
o Use Skinners Box as a supporting study
o Evaluate briefly
- Evaluation of the approach
o Controlled, replicable studies
o Real-life applications. E. g. token economies and phobia treatments
o Deterministic no free will
o Ethical objections to using animals as test subjects