INTRODUCTION TO APPROACHES
An introduction to the psychological approaches: biological, behavioural, social learning theory the cognitive approach psychodynamic theory and humanism .
ORIGINS OF PSYCH
Origins of Psychology: Wundt, introspection and the emergence of Psychology as a science
BEHAVIOURISM
Learning approaches: the behaviourist approach, including classical conditioning and Pavlov’s research, operant conditioning, types of reinforcement and Skinner’s research
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Social learning theory includes imitation, identification, modelling, vicarious reinforcement, the role of mediational processes, and Bandura’s research
THE BIOLOGICAL APPROACH
The biological approach: the influence of genes, biological structures and neurochemistry on behaviour. Genotype and phenotype, genetic basis of behaviour. Evolution and behaviour.
THE PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACH
The psychodynamic approach: the role of the unconscious, the structure of personality, that is, Id, Ego and Superego, defence mechanisms including repression, denial and displacement, psychosexual stages