Tag Archives: Developmental Psychology

Bandura et al. (1961) – Transmission of Aggression

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Bandura, A., Ross, D., & Ross, S. A. (1961). Transmission of aggression through imitation of aggressive models. Educational Psychology in context. Readings for future teachers. SAGE Publications, Thousand Oakes, 57-66.

This is the classic developmental psychology study which you will look at for your H167 AS OCR Psychology exam. You will also need this study for your OCR H567 A Level Psychology core studies exam.

Background

The theme of the developmental psychology studies in the H167  exam is external influences on children’s behaviour . This study by Bandura, Ross and Ross (1961) focuses on the transmission of aggression through imitation of aggressive models. 

What is a model?

A model is a person or persons which perform behaviours in the contexts of psychological studies. Such behaviour may or may not be imitated by participants in the study.

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Chaney et al., (2004) – Asthma – Developmental

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Chaney, G., Clements, B., Landau, L., Bulsara, M., & Watt, P. (2004). A new asthma spacer device to improve compliance in children: a pilot study. Respirology, 9(4), 499-506.

This is the contemporary development psychology study which you will look at for your H167 AS OCR Psychology exam. You will also need this study for your OCR H567 A Level Psychology core studies exam.

Background

The theme of the development psychology studies in the H167  exam is external influences on behaviour. This study by Chaney et al., (2004) focuses on behaviourist techniques to improve children’s compliance with asthma medication. 

 

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