A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 97 - 99 of 299
Question 97
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Short Answer▾Differentiate Competitive altruism theory from Kin selection theory (marks 4)
Explanation
Competitive altruism from Kin selection theory are as follows
- Competitive altruism suggests that we help others as a means of increasing our own status and reputation and so benefit from helping in important ways
Kin selection theory suggests that we help others who are related to us because this increases the likelihood that our genes will be transmitted to our future generations
Question 98
Explanation
- CIAPR- Cambridge Institute of Applied Psychology Religion
ANOVA- Analysis of Variance
BDI- Beck Depression Inventory
DSM –Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
HSRD- Hamilton Rating scale for depression
Question 99
Explanation
Limitations of Beck’s Cognitive therapy
- CT has been criticized for focusing on too much on the power of positive thinking; being too superficial and simplistic
Denying the importance of client’s past
Being too technique oriented
Failing to use the therapeutic relationship
Working only on eliminating symptoms
But failing to explore the cause of underlying difficulties
Ignoring the role of unconscious factors
Neglecting the role of feelings