Old Approaches Page: Psychoanalytical

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Psychology is the scientific study of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. An approach or perspective in psychology is a particular view as to why, and how, it is we think, feel, and behave as we do.

The science of mind and behaviour has five approaches that help explain why we are as we are.

The psychoanalytic approach: which analyses us from the point of view of our unconscious, and early childhood experiences.

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The behaviourist approach: which analyses us from the point of view of learning in response to our environment.

The cognitive approach: which analyses us from the point of view of our mind and its information processes of perception, attention, language, memory, and thinking.

The biological approach: which analyses us from the point of view of our genetics and physiology. Our genetics are those individual biological characteristics that we inherit from our natural parents, and also those evolved biological characteristics that we commonly share. Our physiology refers to our physical being, or bodily processes and functions.

The humanistic approach: which analyses us from the point of view of our self-image.

Each approach has much to offer, and together they help us understand why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. Our approaches set the paradigm, or boundaries within which the subject of psychology is set. Our approaches have added value in that they have each generated a related psychotherapy. No bad thing for a subject that should always have the welfare of the individual at its heart.

Go To Approaches & Methods At A ‘Click’!

It is being used extensively by students of Intermediate, Higher and Advanced Higher psychology in Scotland, and has been described as ‘crucial’ for the teaching of AS/A level psychology in England and Wales. Recently found relevant to psychology in the International Baccalaureate, it is also appreciated by those doing Scotland’s Higher National Psychology Units, or anyone new to psychology at university level in the English-speaking world.

It contains extra features for learning, including structured assessment questions, interactive activities, links to online teaching and learning exercises, as well as end of chapter summaries for revision.

‘Higher Psychology Approaches & Methods’ can be got in most High Street bookshops, or can be ordered directly from the publishers via www.madaboutbooks.com, the Hodder Headline site for readers and booklovers. Alternatively phone Bookpoint on (44) 01235 827720.

Gerry Keegan BA (Hons) LLB MSc is Managing Director of ‘Psychology Works Scotland’, a limited company incorporated by guarantee that uses the science of mind and behaviour to assist individuals and business overcome issues, and maximise their potential.

Gerry is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, an Accredited Life Coach and Motivation Trainer.

A former lecturer, senior lecturer and Assistant Head of Faculty Gerry has developed, taught and assessed psychology in Scotland for nearly 30 years. Gerry is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. He is a former Principal Assessor for all levels of SQA NQ Psychology, Reviewer for HN Psychology, and the founder member and first Chair of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology (Scotland).

Gerry is a best selling author. His works include the highly acclaimed ‘Higher Psychology: Approaches & Methods’ published by Hodder and Stoughton in June 2002, and ‘Higher Psychology’ 2nd Edition published by Hodder Gibson in 2009.

He is the Editor of an innovative CD ROM in Cognitive Psychology produced by the Scottish Learning Resources Consortium, and has also contributed to the SCHOLAR Higher Psychology e-learning platform at Heriot Watt University.

He has written for amongst others The British Psychological Society, The Journal of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology, The International Journal of Stress Management. The Psychology Review and The Times Educational Supplement Scotland. He is the Psychology Correspondent for NewsTalk Radio Dublin, and The Buccaneer in North East Scotland.

He has presented and talked at conferences across Britain and South Africa.

He is a Training Manager with Glasgow Celtic Football Club, the PR Officer for the Camglen Fairtrade Steering Group in Glasgow, and sits on a Cross-Party Committee in the Scottish Parliament.

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