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Systematic Desensitisation for Coulrophobia
Written by
Keiron Walsh
This week's A Level Psychology Resource of the Week is this video clip which shows systematic desensitisation being used to treat a woman with Coulrophobia. Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns.
Confident Women Are Seen as Lacking Social Skills in Interviews
Written by
Keiron Walsh
How to present oneself in an interview is a dilemma we all face. Is it best to show ambition and confidence or modesty and helpfulness? According to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly, both…
Freemind - Mindmap - Memory Map
Written by
Keiron Walsh
Resource of the Week: FreeMind
This week's resource is an open source software application for creating Mind Maps. A great resource for A level Psychology exam revision. Because FreeMind is open source it is completely free;…
How to Spot a Narcissist From Their Facebook Profile
Written by
Keiron Walsh
Narcissism is a personality disorder, characterised by "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy" (DSM IV-TR). Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believe they are special and unique, have…
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
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Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Piaget believed that there is a qualitative as well as a quantitative difference in the intelligence of young children, compared with older children and adults. There is a…
Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Keiron Walsh
Vygotsky criticised Piaget’s emphasis on the child’s interaction with the environment, claiming that Piaget ignores the role of social interaction. Vygotsky, in contrast, sees the child as an apprentice who learns through interacting with others rather…