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Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most deterministic six being least deterministic.

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  1. Behaviourist
  2. Biological
  3. Psychodynamic
  4. Cognitive
  5. Social learning theory
  6. Humanistic
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Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most ideographic six being most nomothetic.

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  1. Biological
  2. Cognitive
  3. Behaviourist
  4. Social learning theory
  5. Psychodynamic
  6. Humanistic
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Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most reductionist six being most holistic.

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  1. Behaviourist
  2. Biological
  3. Cognitive
  4. Psychodynamic
  5. Social learning theory
  6. Humanistic
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Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being most nature related six being most nurture related.

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  1. Biological
  2. Cognitive
  3. Psychodynamic
  4. Humanistic
  5. Social learning theory
  6. Behaviorist
5
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Rank the approaches from 1 to 6, one being the most coherent explanation of development 6 being the least.

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  1. Psychodynamic - specific psychosexual stages
  2. Cognitive - development of more complex schema
  3. Biological - changes to physiological status
  4. Humanistic - development of self ongoing through life
  5. Behaviourist - n/a
  6. Social Learning Theory - n/a
6
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How do the different approaches view the explanation and treatment of abnormal behaviours?

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Behaviourist - consequence of maladaptive learning - destructive behaviour has been reinforced - systematic desensitisation used to treat symptoms of phobias
SLT - influence of dysfunctional role models creates negative abnormal behaviour - no real treatments given
Psychodynamic - anxiety disorders come from traumatic childhoods and overuse of defence mechanisms - psychoanalysis has had mixed results in treatment - CNT is much more affective
Humanistic - stems from gap between self and ideal self - Roger’s counselling helps stimulate personal growth
Biological - chemical imbalances, such as serotonin - drug therapy has revolutionised the treatment of mental health issues