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6 Cards in this Set
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Strength #1
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If we know the psychological basis of some aspects of behavior, then we can treat the problem, which could solve the problem entirely if it's simply a straight forward chemical imbalance.
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Strength #2
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Evolutionary theory can offer some neat explanations of behavior that would otherwise be inexplicable.
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Strength #3
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The more we know about the brain, the more we should be able to explain how we function.
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Weakness #1
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It's reductionist. If someone comes to you with depression is it any use to them to tell them that their seratonin receptors are not functioning properly?
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Weakness #2
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Evolutionary approach has a number of problems.
1. Altruism; difficult to explain 2. Our developing cortex means that we rely less on instincts and more on "higher processes" 3. Our behavior is very much socially and culturally determined. |
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Weakness #3
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Genes: Difficult to separate genes and environmental influences on behavior.
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