Comparison of Approaches Part 1 (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Free will in psychology
Free will in psychology
Voluntary actions based on personal choice
Determinism in psychology
Determinism in psychology
Behaviour determined by internal/external factors beyond conscious control
Approach that fully advocates free will
Approach that fully advocates free will
Humanistic approach
Nature-nurture debate
Nature-nurture debate
Genetic makeup vs environmental influences on behaviour
Biological approach: nature or nurture?
Biological approach: nature or nurture?
Strongly nature-focused (genetic makeup)
Learning approach: nature or nurture?
Learning approach: nature or nurture?
Strongly nurture-focused (environment shapes all)
Reductionism in psychology
Reductionism in psychology
Reducing behaviour to its constituent parts
Holism in psychology
Holism in psychology
Understanding behaviour as a whole, not sum of parts
Most reductionist approach
Most reductionist approach
Biological approach
Most holistic approach
Most holistic approach
Humanistic approach