Psych Boost Comparison Of Approaches

• What should you focus on when comparing psychological approaches?

  Key ideas and their relationships
• What are the topics used to compare psychological approaches?

  • Method used
  • Issues and debates
  • Application to psychological treatments
• What should you do when writing a comparison essay?

  Compare each approach on separate issues
• How should you structure your comparisons in an essay?

  By addressing each issue for both approaches
• What is a common mistake students make in comparison essays?

  Writing all about one approach before the other
• What is the biological approach's view on scientific methodology?

  It emphasizes objective measuring devices
• How do biological psychologists ensure their research is scientific?

  By using large samples and controlled conditions
• What do social learning theorists study that biological psychologists do not?

  Mediational processes and internal mental processes
• How does cognitive psychology validate its theoretical models?

  Through highly controlled laboratory experiments
• What is the main criticism of cognitive psychology's scientific status?

  It relies on inferring internal mental processes
• What is biological determinism?

  Behaviors caused by physical nature and genetics
• How do psychodynamic researchers view behavior?

  As shaped by unconscious drives and childhood experiences
• What is the humanistic approach's stance on free will?

  Humans have agency and moral responsibility
• What do behaviorists argue about the nature-nurture debate?

  Environmental factors are the most important influences
• How do cognitive psychologists view the nature-nurture debate?

  Both aspects are important for understanding behavior
• What is reductionism in psychology?

  Explaining behavior through simple stimulus-response links
• What is the focus of this final video in the approaches unit?

  Comparing different psychological approaches
• Why is it important to pay attention to each section of the approaches unit?

  To effectively compare each psychological approach
• How do humanists view reductionist explanations?

  They argue for a holistic approach to behavior
• What should you do to prepare for comparison questions?

  Focus on key ideas of each approach
• What are the psychological treatments based on behaviorist principles?

  • Flooding
  • Systematic desensitization
  • Exposure therapy
• What are the three features of the psych boost app?

  • Flashcards
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Key term tester
• What is the goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

  To restructure irrational thoughts and schemas
• How many hours of exclusive exam tutorial videos does the psych boost app offer?

  Over 17 hours
• How do biological theories influence treatments?

  By altering neurotransmitter activity through drugs
• What is the basis of psychodynamic therapy?

  Exploring unconscious thoughts and past experiences
• What is the goal by the end of the video regarding comparing approaches?

  To directly compare any studied approach
• What is the focus of client-centered therapy?

  Client's capacity for growth and self-understanding
• What resources are available for patrons of the channel?

  • Exclusive exam tutorial videos
  • Hundreds of digital resources
  • Printable resources like worksheets
• What topics will be used to compare each approach?

  • Method used
  • Issues and debates
  • Application to psychological treatments
• How many exam questions are available for patrons?

  Over 100 exam questions
• What is the recommended method for writing a comparison essay?

  Compare each approach on each issue separately
• What is the purpose of the psych boost app?

  To provide flashcards and quizzes for learning
• How should you structure comparisons between approaches?

  State an issue, then compare both approaches
• How can you access psych boost videos ad-free?

  By supporting on Patreon
• What is the biological approach's view on scientific methodology?

  It is seen as highly scientific
• What type of measuring devices do biological psychologists use?

  Objective measuring devices like fMRI
• What is the significance of the support from patrons?

  It allows the creation of educational content
• What research studies are mentioned in relation to the biological approach?

  Pavlov's research on dogs and Skinner's research on rats
• How long is the exclusive exam tutorial content?

  Over 17 hours