Compare the Behaviourist and Psychodynamic approaches to Psychology: What are the differences in their methods of investigation? Can both approaches be considered scientific? Are there any ethical concerns related to each approach?
The behaviourist approach (behaviourism) came to light in the early to mid 20th century. Behaviourists believed that humans and other species alike behave as a result of stimulus from the external environment which controls their actions and behaviour. Behaviourism is primarily concerned with observable behaviour, as opposed to internal events like thinking and emotions. John Locke (an early empiricist) states that at birth the human mind is tabula rasa – ‘a blank slate’. He believed that human nature is shaped
The behaviourist approach (behaviourism) came to light in the early to mid 20th century. Behaviourists believed that humans and other species alike behave as a result of stimulus from the external environment which controls their actions and behaviour. Behaviourism is primarily concerned with observable behaviour, as opposed to internal events like thinking and emotions. John Locke (an early empiricist) states that at birth the human mind is tabula rasa – ‘a blank slate’. He believed that human nature is shaped