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Convergence - GCSE Psychology Definition

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In the context of GCSE Psychology, "convergence" refers to the process by which two or more elements, such as cognitive abilities, behaviours, or social influences, come together or become more similar over time. This can also involve the merging of approaches or ideas in psychological research or theories, leading to a more coherent understanding of a particular phenomenon. Convergence plays a crucial role in understanding how various factors such as biology, environment, and experience interact to shape human behaviour and mental processes, providing a comprehensive view of psychological concepts.

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Claire Neeson

Reviewer: Claire Neeson

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Claire has been teaching for 34 years, in the UK and overseas. She has taught GCSE, A-level and IB Psychology which has been a lot of fun and extremely exhausting! Claire is now a freelance Psychology teacher and content creator, producing textbooks, revision notes and (hopefully) exciting and interactive teaching materials for use in the classroom and for exam prep. Her passion (apart from Psychology of course) is roller skating and when she is not working (or watching 'Coronation Street') she can be found busting some impressive moves on her local roller rink.

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