Learning Objectives

• To understand the psychodynamic explanation of phobias • To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic explanation of phobias • To review explanations of phobias DO NOW: How might the images/words relate to today’s learning objectives?

QUIZ: Progress measure

• 1. What is the role of the Id in the development of a phobia?

• 2. How does Little Hans support the Psychodynamic explanation of phobias?

• 3. What defence mechanism is involved in the development of a phobia?

• 4. How do spiders relate to the psychodynamic explanation of phobias?

• 5. What is a problem with the psychodynamic explanation of phobias?

• 6. Another problem?

Starter: discussion

Reflection…. In your own words write down your understanding of the psychodynamic explanation of phobias so far….

Learning Objectives

• To understand the psychodynamic explanation of phobias • To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic explanation of phobias • To review knowledge of phobias DO NOW: How might the images/words relate to today’s learning objectives?

Main Activity: Page 219

• You are making notes on the psychodynamic explanation of phobias and the evaluation of this theory • The information for this is on page 219 • Ensure you include in your notes the study of Little Hans, this would be the study you would include in a potential essay on this topic

QUIZ: Progress Measure

• 1. What is the role of the Id in the development of a phobia?

• 2. How does Little Hans support the Psychodynamic explanation of phobias?

• 3. What defence mechanism is involved in the development of a phobia?

• 4. How do spiders relate to the psychodynamic explanation of phobias?

• 5. What is a problem with the psychodynamic explanation of phobias?

• 6. Another problem?

Essay: Phobias

• Your forgetting essay is due today • We have a very limited amount of time left before your examination so you will be set your first phobias essay today • The SAME SKILLS apply for this new topic – comparison, evaluation, real-life application etc

Essay Question

• ‘Describe and evaluate two explanations for phobias’ (10 marks)

• • • AO1: Up to 5 marks for description of two explanations. Likely explanations: behavioural – classical conditioning and reinforcement; psychodynamic – conflict between personality components in psychosexual stages and use of defence mechanisms. Credit description of evidence up to 2 marks. Likely studies include: Watson and Rayner, Little Hans • AO2: Up to 5 marks for analysis and evaluation of the two explanations. Likely points: how • • • • • • • each explanation accounts for the behaviours seen in the disorder.

The effectiveness of therapies proposed by the explanations which in turn support the explanations

. Use of examples to illustrate the behaviours/explanations up to 1 mark for each. Lack of evidence to support theoretical explanations. Strengths and limitations of explanations. Comparison of the 2 explanations. Credit use of evidence and evaluation of evidence if made relevant. Maximum 6 marks Maximum 6 marks – only one explanation – no evidence

How might these phobias develop when id impulses are repressed and anxiety is displaced onto something else? (clue: think of the psychosexual stages of development!)

Learning Objectives

• To understand the psychodynamic explanation of phobias • To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic explanation of phobias • To review knowledge of phobias

Main: evaluation of the psychodynamic explanation

• Think….. Pair….. Share • You already know a large amount of information about the psychodynamic explanation…..think about what the A02 points for your essay are going to be!

Hint: At age 4 Hans witnessed an accident where a horse collapsed in the street, this had greatly upset him. Could there be an alternative explanation for his phobia?

LO: To review knowledge of phobias

• Answer the summary questions on page 219 number 1,3 and 5

Plenary

• Outline and evaluate psychodynamic explanations for phobias (10 marks) • Produce your essay plan for the above question – remember for A02 points PEE (point, evidence, explain)