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Describe three components of the working memory model.

The working memory model is made up of the visuo-spatial sketchpad, phonological loop and central executive. The visuo-spatial sketchpad is a component which processes spatial and visual information, for ...

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Aversion therapy is a method used in treating compulsive habits. Indicate two potential compulsive behaviours that can be treated using aversive therapy and highlight the mechanism behind the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach.

Aversive therapy is a relatively short-lasting therapeutical intervention where an individual is exposed to a stimulus and, simultaneously, is subjected to moderate-to-severe discomfort. This negative rei...

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What kind of disorder is a phobia?

It is an anxiety disorder which is a continuous feeling of fear and anxiety which is disabling and can impose on daily functioning. They can be triggered by something that may seem trivia...

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Describe how the cognitive approach can be used to explain depression.

Beck’s negative triad is a cognitive theory that can be used to explain depression. It suggests that depression results from negative thoughts about the world, the self and the future. For example, someon...

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Why does eating sweet foods help to improve a persons mood?

Eating sweet food improves mood because it can alleviate a dysphoric mood as it provides more energy and can lead to an increase in the levels of serotonin in the brain, which can therefore reduce depress...

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