Holism & Reductionism (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does holism suggest about studying systems?
What does holism suggest about studying systems?
Studying the whole gives deeper understanding
What does holism focus on when understanding behaviour?
What does holism focus on when understanding behaviour?
The whole person
Which psychologists use a holistic approach?
Which psychologists use a holistic approach?
Humanistic psychologists
What do humanistic psychologists look at together?
What do humanistic psychologists look at together?
Thoughts, feelings & motivations
How does reductionism explain behaviour?
How does reductionism explain behaviour?
By breaking it down into simpler parts
What does reductionism aim for?
What does reductionism aim for?
The simplest explanation possible
Which psychologists exemplify reductionism?
Which psychologists exemplify reductionism?
Biological psychologists
What do biological psychologists ignore?
What do biological psychologists ignore?
Childhood experiences & cognitive processes