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Understanding the Behaviourist Approach in Psychology (AO1)

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Ever wondered why you might feel nervous before an exam or why rewards motivate you to study harder? The behaviourist approach explains how all our behaviours are learned through experience, focusing on what we can actually observe and measure rather than trying to guess what's happening in our minds.
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