1. Learning Objectives Defence mechanism
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?
Defence mechanism

2. 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?

3. Starter: discussion Defence mechanism
Reflection…. In your own words write down your understanding of the psychodynamic explanation of phobias so far….

4. Learning Objectives Defence mechanism
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?
Defence mechanism

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. Essay Question
‘Describe and evaluate two explanations for phobias’ (10 marks)

9. 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

12. 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!)

15. Learning Objectives
To understand the psychodynamic explanation of phobias
To know evaluative points for the psychodynamic explanation of phobias
To review knowledge of phobias

16. 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?

17. LO: To review knowledge of phobias
Answer the summary questions on page 219 number 1,3 and 5

18. 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)