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Table of Contents

Psychology

• Memory
• Memory Retrieval
• The Application of Memory Research
• What is a mind map?
• How is a mind map an example of an application of memory research?
• How useful is a mind map?
• Pro and Anti-Social Behaviour: Bystander Intervention
• Conformity & Obedience: Social Influence
• Activity 1
• Activity 2
• Iraqi Prison Scandal
• Part A - 1
• Part A - 2
• Part B - 1
• Is Perception Innate?
• The Muller-Lyer
• Aggression and the media
• Is there evidence of aggression in the media?
• Development of Attachments
• Philosophy of Psychology & Psychology of Personality
• Applied Psychology
• Some Facts about Schizophrenia
• Pre-Linguistic Children

Counselling

• Counselling Theory
  
• Psychodynamics - Defence Mechanisms
• Person-Centred Essay 1
• Person Centred Essay 2