Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

• To understand the psychodynamic explanation of
  phobias
• To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias
• To review explanations of phobias

DO NOW How might the images/words relate to
todays learning objectives?
Defence mechanism
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QUIZ Progress measure

• 1. What is the role of the Id in the development
  of a phobia?
• 2. How does Little Hans support the Psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias?
• 3. What defence mechanism is involved in the
  development of a phobia?
• 4. How do spiders relate to the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias?
• 5. What is a problem with the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias?
• 6. Another problem?

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Starter discussion
Defence mechanism
Reflection. In your own words write down your
understanding of the psychodynamic explanation of
phobias so far.
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Learning Objectives

• To understand the psychodynamic explanation of
  phobias
• To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias
• To review knowledge of phobias

DO NOW How might the images/words relate to
todays learning objectives?
Defence mechanism
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Main Activity Page 219

• You are making notes on the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias and the evaluation of this
  theory
• The information for this is on page 219
• Ensure you include in your notes the study of
  Little Hans, this would be the study you would
  include in a potential essay on this topic

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QUIZ Progress Measure

• 1. What is the role of the Id in the development
  of a phobia?
• 2. How does Little Hans support the Psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias?
• 3. What defence mechanism is involved in the
  development of a phobia?
• 4. How do spiders relate to the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias?
• 5. What is a problem with the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias?
• 6. Another problem?

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Essay Phobias

• Your forgetting essay is due today
• We have a very limited amount of time left before
  your examination so you will be set your first
  phobias essay today
• The SAME SKILLS apply for this new topic
  comparison, evaluation, real-life application etc

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Essay Question

• Describe and evaluate two explanations for
  phobias (10 marks)

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• AO1 Up to 5 marks for description of two
  explanations.
• Likely explanations behavioural classical
  conditioning and reinforcement psychodynamic
  conflict between personality components in
  psychosexual stages and use of defence
  mechanisms.
• Credit description of evidence up to 2 marks.
  Likely studies include Watson and Rayner, Little
  Hans
• AO2 Up to 5 marks for analysis and evaluation of
  the two explanations. Likely points how
• each explanation accounts for the behaviours
  seen in the disorder.
• The effectiveness of therapies proposed by the
  explanations which in turn support the
  explanations.
• Use of examples to illustrate the
  behaviours/explanations up to 1 mark for each.
• Lack of evidence to support theoretical
  explanations. Strengths and limitations of
  explanations.
• Comparison of the 2 explanations.
• Credit use of evidence and evaluation of evidence
  if made relevant.
• Maximum 6 marks only one explanation
• Maximum 6 marks no evidence

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How might these phobias develop when id impulses
are repressed and anxiety is displaced onto
something else? (clue think of the psychosexual
stages of development!)
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Learning Objectives

• To understand the psychodynamic explanation of
  phobias
• To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic
  explanation of phobias
• To review knowledge of phobias

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Main evaluation of the psychodynamic explanation

• Think.. Pair.. Share
• You already know a large amount of information
  about the psychodynamic explanation..think about
  what the A02 points for your essay are going to
  be!

Hint At age 4 Hans witnessed an accident where a
horse collapsed in the street, this had greatly
upset him. Could there be an alternative
explanation for his phobia?
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LO To review knowledge of phobias

• Answer the summary questions on page 219 number
  1,3 and 5

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Plenary

• Outline and evaluate psychodynamic explanations
  for phobias (10 marks)
• Produce your essay plan for the above question
  remember for A02 points PEE (point, evidence,
  explain)