A-LevelPsychologyClinical psychology (abnormality)9990/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q15 Marks

From the study by Saavedra and Silverman about a boy with a button phobia:

(a)State who provided the boy with positive reinforcement during the Behavioural Exposures stage of his therapy.[1]
(b)Name two stimuli that were rated 4 or lower on the boy's Disgust/Fear Hierarchy. 1 2[2]
(c)Outline one conclusion from this study.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] His mum/mother.
[1] Large denim jean buttons;
[1] Small denim jean buttons;
[1] Clip-on denim jean buttons;
[1] Coloured large plastic buttons;
[1] Clear large plastic buttons.
[2] Disgust does play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of a (button) phobia;
[2] Imagery exposure can have a positive long-term effect on reducing distress linked to phobias;
[2] A phobia can be treated with positive reinforcement and imagery / behaviour exposure;
[1] People can be successfully treated for phobias;

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Topic

Clinical psychology (abnormality), A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 5 marks.

Source

A-Level Psychology, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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