Outline and evaluate the Social Learning Theory approach to psychology. Apply the approach to Sophie’s behaviour in your answer.

Application and Evaluation:
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Social Learning Theory

Sophie has made new friends at her 6th Form College and enjoys spending time with them after she has finished college for the day. She has recently passed her driving test and has the use of her parents’ car. Her parents are concerned because Sophie stays out until after midnight during the week, even though she has promised to be home by 11 pm.

Outline and evaluate the Social Learning Theory approach to psychology. Apply the approach to Sophie’s behaviour in your answer.

Behaviourist Approach

Sheena’s geography teacher is proud of the high levels of punctuality shown by his students. His students know that unless they arrive on time, he will phone their parents and keep them behind after school.

Outline and evaluate the Behaviourist approach to psychology. Apply the approach to Sheena’s behaviour in your answer.

Cognitive Approach

Ben’s parents expect him to become a doctor, like his father and grandfather, but since performing in his primary school play when he was 5 years old, he really wants to be an actor. Ben feels that he cannot speak to his parents about becoming an actor because he thinks that they will be disappointed in him, and will not support him financially. Ben is now beginning to feel sad and miserable.

Outline and evaluate the Cognitive approach to psychology. Apply the approach to Ben’s behaviour in your answer.

Biological Approach

Grigor and Vladimir are identical twins aged 6. However, Vladimir is 10cm shorter than Grigor after being treated in hospital for a serious infection which weakened his heart when he was 4 years old.

Outline and evaluate the biological approach. Apply the approach to Vladimir’s situation in your answer.

Section B – Compare and Contrast:
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Compare and contrast the behaviourist approach with the SLT approach .

Compare and contrast the biological approach with the cognitive approach.