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Machine reduction |
Using computer stimulations to explain behaviour such as problem solving,perception and intelligence. |
Used in cognitive studies Alternative of autonomism |
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Reduction |
The belief that all studies can be explained in a simpler level and investigated at a simpler level. |
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Free will |
The ability to exercise control over one's behaviour and to make choices |
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Determinism |
The belief that human behaviour is controlled by internal and external forces. These forces are social Determinances(external) and biological determinances (internal). |
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Wholism |
The total is more than its sum |
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Nature vs nurture |
This looks at the heredity of biological issues. |
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Strength of nature vs nurture studies |
This distinction can help to identify which behaviour is learnt is inherited |
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Strength of nature vs nurture studies |
Consider the relative contributors of iheritance and learning |
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Strength of nature vs nurture studies |
It's can be valuable to know wheteher behaviours are due to nature and not inappropriate upbringing |
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Weakness of nature vs nurture studies |
It is too simplistic to divide information into nature or nurture as the two can combine In complex ways to influence behaviour. |
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Weakness of nature vs nurture studies |
It may lead to the assumption the much more behaviour is Inherited and encourage eugenics |
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Strength of free will and determinism studies |
If we can study cause and effect it makes the world easier to understand and predict. |
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Strength of free will and determinism studies |
Determinism is the purpose and goal of science to explain causes of behaviour. It makes psychology acceptable to society. |
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Weakness of free will and determinism studies |
It is often reductionist. Behaviours may be to far complex . |
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Strength is of reductionism |
It helps us to understand the world because a fundamental way of understanding things is breaking down them into components. |
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Strength of reductionism |
In theory it is easier to study things in parts rather than several I interacting parts. |
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Strengths of reductionism |
When one point is isolated to be studies the others can be controlled. Therefore the study Is more scientifically accepted. |
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Weakness of reductionism |
Component may be difficult to isolate |
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Weakness of reductionism |
If behaviour is studied in lab then it will lack validity. |
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Ethnocentrism |
The tendacy of researchers to have their study based on their own culture. |
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Experiment |
A study that test casual hypothesis by measuring and manipulating variables. |
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Independent variable (IV) |
This variable is manipulated to see the effects on the dependent variable. (Dv) |
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Dependent variable (DV) |
The result of the IV being manipulated |
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Extraneous Variable |
Anything thay can distort the realtionship between the DV and IV. |
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Confounding Variable |
Anything that affects the dependent variable that may unintentionally vary between the different experimental conditions of a study. |
Type of extraneous variable |
