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GCSE Psychology

GCSE Psychology. Topic D Why do we have phobias? Heinrichs et al (2005): Cultural differences in fears. Last lesson…. Think back to last week’s lesson and recall the treatments/therapies used by clinical psychologists to treat phobias. What are the two main ones?. Learning objectives.

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GCSE Psychology

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  1. GCSE Psychology Topic D Why do we have phobias? Heinrichs et al (2005): Cultural differences in fears

  2. Last lesson… • Think back to last week’s lesson and recall the treatments/therapies used by clinical psychologists to treat phobias. • What are the two main ones?

  3. Learning objectives • To learn about the cultural issues in the development of phobias. • To investigate the study by Heinrichs et al (2005) and what they found out.

  4. Watch the clips • Children hunt venomous spiders • Three men and 15 hungry lions • Why weren’t they scared? • How do customs, traditions and social norms affect what we are scared of?

  5. When are you scared? • List four situations in which you have been scared. • Can you identify why you were scared? • Why were you scared? • Are you being sensible of silly?

  6. Social anxiety • Social anxiety is a fear someone has of social situations. Someone with social anxiety might worry in certain situations such as when meeting new people, public speaking, being watched or using the phone. • These situations might cause them to have a racing heartbeat, feel light headed, blush or shake.

  7. Heinrichs et al (2005): cultural differences in fear • After reading pages 160-161, complete the template, Heinrichs et al (2005): cultural differences in fear. • Ensure you add the key terminology definitions to the bottom of your sheet. • Using Heinrich’s study, explain how culture affects the development of fear.

  8. Homework • Revise for test on topic D why do we have fears?

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