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Cognitive Approaches to Human Behaviour

Cognitive Biases - Confirmation Bias

Cognitive Biases - Anchoring Bias

Cognitive Biases - Availability Heuristic

Model of Memory - Multi Store Model

Model of Memory - Working Memory Model

Thinking & Decision Making - Dual Processing Model

Ethical Considerations & Research Methods 

Thinking & Decision Making - Theory of Planned Behaviour

Reconstructive Memory

Emotion and Cognitive - Flashbulb Memory

Multi-store model of memory (MSMM), working memory model (WMM), schema theory, thinking and decision making

Cognitive Processing

Reconstructive Memory, Confabulation, False Memories, Cognitive Biases, Biases in Thinking and Decision Making

Reliability of Cognitive Processes

Flashbulb Memory, Memory & Amygdala, Theory of the Emotional Brain

Emotion & Cognition

Biological Approaches to Human Behaviour

Localisation of function

Techniques to Study the Brain - PET

Techniques to Study the Brain - MRI

Techniques to Study the Brain - fMRI

Hormones - Adrenaline

Hormones - Testosterone

Hormones - Cortisol - Newcomer's Study

Neuroplasticity - Maguire's Study 

Neuroplasticity - Draganski’s Study 

Agonists & Antagonists

Pheromones

Brain Imaging Techniques, Brain Localisation, Neurons, Synapse, Neural Networks & Neural Pruning, Agonists & Antagonists

The Brain, Neuroplasticity, and Neurotransmitters

Hormones & Pheromones

Genes, Genetic Similarities, Twin & Kinship Studies, Evolutionary Explanations

Genetics & Evolution

Sociocultural Approaches to Human Behaviour

Cultural Dimensions - Individualism v Collectivism

Enculturation

Social Identity Theory

Social Cognitive Theory

Acculturation

Stereotype Formation & Stereotype Effect

Ethical Considerations & Research Methods in the Sociocultural Approach

Social Groups, Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), Social Identity Theory (SIT), Stereotypes - Formation & Effects

The Individual & the Group

Culture, Cultural Groups, Cultural Dimensions

Culture & Cultural Dimensions

Enculturation, Norms, Acculturation, Cultural Assimilation

Enculturation & Acculturation

Abnormal Psychology

Normality & Abnormality, Classification Systems (DSM, ICD), Clinical Biases, Validity & Reliability of Diagnosis

Factors Influencing Diagnosis

Cognitive, Biological, & Sociocultural Explanations of Abnormal Behaviour, Prevalence Rates

Etiology & Prevalence of Abnormal Behaviour

Biological & Psychological Treatments, Culture & Treatment, Effectiveness of Treatment

Treatment of Disorders

Developmental Psychology

Peers & Play, Childhood Trauma & Resilience, Poverty and Socioeconomic Status

Factors Influencing Cognitive & Social Development

Attachment, Gender Identity & Social Roles, Empathy, Theory of Mind

Developing an Identity

Brain Development Theories, Cognitive Development Theories, Piaget's Theory, Vygotsky's Theory

Developing as a Learner

Human Relationships

Formation of Relationships, Communication, Why Relationships Change or End

Personal Relationships

Cooperation & Competition, Prejudice & Discrimination, Origins of Conflict, Conflict Resolution

Group Dynamics

Bystanderism, Prosocial Behaviour, Promoting Prosocial Behaviour

Social Responsibility

Health Psychology

Biopsychosocial Model of Health & Well-Being

Health Beliefs - Self Efficacy & Optimism Bias

Risk & Protective Factors

Biopsychosocial Model of Health & Well-Being, Dispositional Factors & Health Beliefs, Risk & Protective Factors

Determinants of Health

Explanation for Health Problems, Obesity, & Stress, Prevalence Rates of Health Problems

Health Problems, Obesity, Stress

Health Promotion, Effectiveness of Health Promotion Programmes

Promoting Health

Approaches to Research on Behaviour

Experiments, Correlational Research, Surveys

Quantitative Methods in Psychological Research

Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research

Independent & Repeated Samples, Null & Alternative Hypothesis, Independent & Dependent Variables, Sampling Techniques

Research Design, Hypothesis, Variables, Sampling Techniques

Informed Consent, Confidentiality & Anonymity, Minimal Distress, Right to Withdraw, Deception & Debriefing

Ethical Considerations in Research

Descriptive & Inferential Data, Reliability, Validity, Triangulation, Bias in Research, Generalisation & Transferability

Analysis & Evaluation of Research

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