AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 Flashbook

S p e c S p o t l i g h t Book-link Y2/A Student Book Pages 226–227 Y2/A Revision Guide Pages 138–139 Explanations for food preferences: the role of learning in food preference, including social and cultural influences. AO1 Explanations for food preferences: Role of learning AO3 Classical conditioning — associate new flavour with one we like (flavour-flavour learning). Operant conditioning — kids’ preferences reinforced by parents (e.g. rewards). Social influences Family members are role models for eating behaviour (SLT). Peers andmedia — also major social influences, especially for older children. Cultural influences Cultural norms influence preferences (e.g. meat eating). Classical conditioning and vicarious reinforcement involved. Classical conditioning —more important in learning aversions than preferences. Social influences mostly short-term— effects of TV not as long-lasting as family and peers (Hare-Bruun et al .). Multiple influences — chilli-liking shows role of many social/cultural influences. Support for SLT — children preferred drink enjoyed by teacher (vicarious) (Jansen and Tenney). Research support — cultural changes in fast food, nowmore food eaten outside home. 85 Topic 6: EaTing BEhaviour