The Biological Approach

• The Brain & Behaviour
• Techniques Used to Study the Brain
• Localisation of Function
• Neuroplasticity
• Neurotransmitters & Their Effect on Behaviour
• Key Studies on The Brain & Behaviour
• Hormones & Pheromones
• Genetics & Behaviour
• Genetic Similarity
• Evolutionary Explanations
• Key Studies on Genetics & Behaviour

The Cognitive Approach

• Cognitive Processing
• Models of Memory
• Cognitive Schema
• Thinking & Decision Making
• Key Studies on Cognitive Processing
• Reliability of Cognitive Processes
• Key Studies of Reliability of Cognitive Processes
• Emotion & Cognition
• Key Studies of Reliability of the Effect of Emotion on Cognition

The Sociocultural Approach

• The Individual & the Group
• Key Studies of The Individual & The Group
• Cultural Origins of Behaviour & Cognition
• Key Studies of Cultural Origins of Behaviour & Cognition
• Cultural Influences on Individual Behaviour
• Key Studies of Cultural Influences on Individual Behaviour

Abnormal Psychology

• Factors Influencing Diagnosis: Normality vs Abnormality
• Factors Influencing Diagnosis: Classification Systems
• Factors Influencing Diagnosis: The Role of Clinical Biases in Diagnosis
• Factors Influencing Diagnosis: Validity & Reliability of Diagnosis
• Etiology of Abnormal Psychology: Explanations for Disorders
• Etiology of Abnormal Psychology: Prevalence Rates & Disorders
• Treatment of Disorders: Biological Treatments of MDD & Phobias
• Treatment of Disorders: Psychological Treatments of MDD & Phobias
• Treatment of Disorders: The Role of Culture in Treatment
• Treatment of Disorders: Summary of Treatments
• Exam Tips & Guidance