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)
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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 – only one explanation
• Maximum 6 marks – 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)