Essential Theories and Applications
The Multi-Store Model of Memory breaks down how information flows from sensory memory through short-term to long-term storage. It's like a filing system in your brain, and understanding it helps explain why revision techniques actually work.
Social influence theories explain why people follow orders or go along with crowds. Milgram's Agency Theory suggests we switch off our moral responsibility when following authority figures. Adorno's theory links personality types to prejudice, showing how some people are naturally more likely to discriminate.
Psychological problems get two main explanations: biological (brain chemistry and genetics) and psychological (thoughts, experiences, and behaviour patterns). Depression might stem from low serotonin levels or from negative thinking patterns - often it's both working together.
Treatment approaches range from CBT (changing thought patterns) to anti-depressants (fixing brain chemistry) and self-management programmes that put you in control of your recovery.
💡 Top Tip: Paper 2 focuses more on explaining theories than describing studies, so practise linking concepts together rather than just memorising facts!