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Sample Essay Question
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Chapter 4: Behavioural Approach and Behaviour Therapy
Answer the following question by writing a full essay. Ensure that you refer to research
evidence, psychological theory and real-world examples in your essay. After you have
written your answer, turn the page to see a sample essay plan for this question.
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Describe and evaluate one behavioural change programme.
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Chapter 4: Behavioural Approach and Behaviour Therapy
See below for a sample answer to the previous question.
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Describe and evaluate one behavioural change programme.
Essay Plan
Introduction
o Thesis Statement
o Personal and social skills training can improve
behaviour on a large scale.
o Define terms
o Define personal and social skills training
o List possible behaviour changes
o Outline five examples of behavioural change
programmes
o Restate question
o This essay will explore the behavioural change
programme Nudge.
Main Body
o Describe the concept of nudges
o Outline the history of the Nudge programme
o Research evidence evaluating the effectiveness of the
programme
o Explain some potential problems with the programme
Conclusion
o Restate question
o This essay has explored the behavioural change
programme Nudge.
o Conclude
In conclusion, personal and social skills training can
improve behaviour on a large scale and the Nudge
programme has demonstrated the potential impact of
applied behavioural techniques in the UK.