The Interactionist Approach (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What is the interactionist approach?
What is the interactionist approach?
How nature (biological) & nurture (environmental) interact to shape behaviour
Nature in interactionist approach
Nature in interactionist approach
Biological factors
Nurture in interactionist approach
Nurture in interactionist approach
Environmental factors
Which approaches are classified as Nurture?
Which approaches are classified as Nurture?
Behaviourist & Social learning theory
Which approaches are Interactionist?
Which approaches are Interactionist?
Psychodynamic & Cognitive
Which approach is classified as Nature?
Which approach is classified as Nature?
Biological
Evaluate: Strength of interactionist approach
Evaluate: Strength of interactionist approach
Has real-world applications in understanding & treating disorders
Example of interactionist model
Example of interactionist model
Diathesis-stress model
What does the diathesis-stress model suggest?
What does the diathesis-stress model suggest?
Genetic vulnerability + environmental stressor = disorder develops
OCD example in diathesis-stress model
OCD example in diathesis-stress model
Born with genetic vulnerability + triggered by environmental stressor
When is nature expressed (diathesis-stress)?
When is nature expressed (diathesis-stress)?
Under certain conditions (e.g. traumatic childhood)
Why is interactionist approach useful?
Why is interactionist approach useful?
Improves understanding of conditions & helps find treatments