Holism & Reductionism (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What is holism?
What is holism?
Studying an entire system as a whole gives deeper understanding
What does holism focus on?
What does holism focus on?
Understanding the whole person, not isolated parts
Which psychologists use a holistic approach?
Which psychologists use a holistic approach?
Humanistic psychologists
What do humanistic psychologists examine together?
What do humanistic psychologists examine together?
Thoughts, feelings, and motivations working together
What is reductionism?
What is reductionism?
Breaking behaviour down into simpler parts for explanation
What does reductionism aim for?
What does reductionism aim for?
The simplest explanation possible
Which psychologists use a reductionist approach?
Which psychologists use a reductionist approach?
Biological psychologists
What do biological psychologists focus on?
What do biological psychologists focus on?
Genes and biology only
What do biological psychologists ignore?
What do biological psychologists ignore?
Early childhood experiences and cognitive processes