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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #300 on: August 10, 2016, 07:27:56 pm »
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Helloo

From what I've read in the textbook, I'm getting the impression that the neural mechanism of learning and memory are essentially the same (e.g 'structural/functional' changes at the synapse, LTP, neurotransmitters) which would make sense since learning can't occur without memory.

So I'm not sure why the textbook describes the two processes as 'alike' as if differences still exist. What might these differences be?

Thanks

Hey there! I don't recall there being any real differences between the two - other than the fact that plasticity (adaptive and developmental) are more so (if not explicitly) involved in learning.
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I have a question related to observational learning, What makes children pay such close attention to the behaviour of their parents?
thanks :)


I would say that it's a combination of:
a) Children (especially at a young age) look up to their parents. And
b) Children are constantly in the presence of their parents, so they are more often exposed, and therefore attentive to the behaviour of their parents.
Hi all! New to ATARNotes so apologies if I'm not going about this the right way, but I just need some assistance in answering a practice SAC question.

"How does brain plasticity impact a person's ability to learn?"
Thank you :)

With regards to this question, I would primarily base my answer around how plasticity makes the brain more 'open' and 'willing to learn' (thereby aiding the learning process). And then briefly mention how developmental plasticity and adaptive plasticity influence learning. E.g. - one makes the brain far more responsive at a young age, thereby assisting learning. And the other makes the brain able to rewire itself, in response to the external environment, and to make way for new learning.

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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #301 on: August 10, 2016, 07:43:04 pm »
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Thank you so much, glasses!! Lifesaver  ;D

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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #302 on: August 25, 2016, 06:05:44 pm »
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is thorndike's laws of trial and error learning examinable? how much do i need  to know about trial and error learning? thanks :)
edit: whats the best brand of prac exams for psych-thanks :)
« Last Edit: August 25, 2016, 09:38:01 pm by HasibA »
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #303 on: August 26, 2016, 10:09:54 pm »
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is thorndike's laws of trial and error learning examinable? how much do i need  to know about trial and error learning? thanks :)

Yeah trial and error learning is examinable. The different theories which you need to know for learning are Classical Conditional, Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning and Trial and Error Learning (if that helps clarify things) :)
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #304 on: August 30, 2016, 07:26:28 pm »
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"How does allostasis integreate biological, psychological and social factors to explain an individual's response to stress?"

I believe this was a past exam question. How would you all go about answering it? Thanks!!!

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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #305 on: August 30, 2016, 07:31:54 pm »
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"How does allostasis integrate biological, psychological and social factors to explain an individual's response to stress?"

I believe this was a past exam question. How would you all go about answering it? Thanks!!!
could talk about what allostasis roughly is - stability by change (use a better definition tho)- and then how biological factors, i.e dispositions to feel a certain way may make it difficult to do x,y,z (dont really have time for a longgg reply) and talk then about psychological and social factors. give an example for each factor and i reckon that should do it. i think this is a 4marker ? so yeah

*if im wrong please correct, but i believe you just have to talk about how allostasis is affected by biopsychosocial factors , and how these factors specifically heighten/lower etc. a stress response?
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #306 on: September 04, 2016, 08:45:46 pm »
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Which Bobo Doll Experiment do we need to be familiar with?
The first experiment where there were three groups, one control who didn't see anything, one who didn't see any acts of aggression, and one who saw an aggressive model or the 1965 experiment where Condition 1 involved watching an aggressive model who was rewarded, Condition involved observing an aggressive model who was punished and Condition 3 which involved no consequences for the aggressor’s behaviour?

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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #307 on: September 20, 2016, 05:21:00 pm »
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Hello,

I would really appreciate it if someone could answer my question!

From 2014 NEAP:
A failure to encode information can explain a limitation of which of the following forgetting theories?

A. Retrieval failure
B. Motivated forgetting
C. Decay theory
D. State- dependent cues

My brain's not working right now, please help!! :'( :'(
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #308 on: September 20, 2016, 05:26:20 pm »
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Hello,

I would really appreciate it if someone could answer my question!

From 2014 NEAP:
A failure to encode information can explain a limitation of which of the following forgetting theories?

A. Retrieval failure
B. Motivated forgetting
C. Decay theory
D. State- dependent cues

My brain's not working right now, please help!! :'( :'(
hmm need to revise this too
but i dont think its D or C. is it A- retrieval failure? not too sure too :(
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #309 on: September 20, 2016, 05:45:17 pm »
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hmm need to revise this too
but i dont think its D or C. is it A- retrieval failure? not too sure too :(

Hehe it's okay HasibA. Hopefully someone will come and help both of us out!

EDIT:

Another question: Can someone please tell me the difference between information and appraisal support?  They sound so similar!
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #310 on: September 22, 2016, 04:42:23 am »
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Another question: Can someone please tell me the difference between information and appraisal support?  They sound so similar!

Information support is information which is transmitted from an individual who is able to help or provide information about the specific cause of stress. For instance, information support can be given by a teacher, to help a student who is feeling stressed about their homework.

Appraisal support is a bit more general, and is basically support provided by someone, who helps you better understand the cause of the stress, your perception (appraisal) of the stressor and the different options available to deal with it.

So for example, a parent may provide appraisal support by helping you determine what the 'dangers' of the stressor might be (so whether, and how much you're at risk), and what your options are for dealing with it (so they may recommend that you talk to your teacher). Then your teacher would provide information support by giving you specific advice to deal with the stressor (the homework question), and by explaining the concept to you.
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #311 on: September 23, 2016, 06:01:59 pm »
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Do we have to know the HPA axis for the psych exam?

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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #312 on: September 23, 2016, 06:49:21 pm »
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Do we have to know the HPA axis for the psych exam?
I'm not sure that we'd be tested on it but I think its best to know it just in case
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #313 on: September 24, 2016, 12:11:44 am »
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how many multiple choice questions on the psych exam is a good number to lose for a decent score, knowing a lot of people lose a lot of marks on the section c? (hope this question was not too vague lmao) [hope this made sense, mainly bc section C average is like 3/10]!!
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Re: VCE Psychology Question Thread!
« Reply #314 on: September 24, 2016, 08:14:57 am »
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hmm need to revise this too
but i dont think its D or C. is it A- retrieval failure? not too sure too :(

I think the answers A.. whats the answer say?