development of psychology over time

Question 1

describe the issue of development of psychology over time

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Answer 1

psychology is a relatively new discipline, exiting for only just over 100 years
during this period there have been significant changes. for example:
* models and theories - become more detailed and accurate
* research methods - become more scientific and accurate
* more accurate understanding of how nature and nurture interact
* more accurate understanding and diagnosis of MHD

Question 2

assess how far learning theories have developed over time

has developed

Answer 2

P - our understanding of SLT has developed
E - Bandura developed two additional experiments in ‘63 and ‘65 to test the effects of filmed models and vicarious reinforcement, finding that all modelled aggression, whether live or filmed, increases the likelihood of aggression
T - we have furthered our understanding of how models in TV and film influence behaviour

Question 3

assess how far learning theories have developed over time

have not developed

Question 4

assess how far social psychology has developed over time

has developed

Answer 4

P - social studies have developed the procedure used in research to make them more ethical

E - Burger developed Milgram’s procedure to test obedience in a more ethical way, for example the shocks only went up to 150V and…

T - therefore it has developed as practical issues can be considered

Question 5

assess how far social psychology has developed over time

hasn’t developed

Answer 5

P - not developed if social behaviour is still researched in artificial ways

E - Burger still tested for obedience to an unethical request in an artificial lab setting (e.g. shocking a learner for wrong answer) and despite attempting to deceive p’s into behjaving naturally, would still lack ecological validity

T - research on obedience may still lack application to everyday life

Question 6

assess how far biological psychology has developed over time

has developed

Answer 6

P - bio psych has developed over time because we have developed brain scanning techniques
E - for example, fMRI’s work by…
T - have more useful equipment for researching behaviour

Question 7

assess how far biological psychology has developed over time

hasn’t developed

Question 8

assess how far cognitive psychology has developed over time

has developed

Question 9

assess how far cognitive psychology has developed over time

hasn’t developed