1.2: Humanistic psychology

Question 1

Outline one problem with humanistic explanations of behaviour (2 marks)

Answer 1

One problem with humanistic explanations of behaviour is that there is a lack of empirical evidence, as the explanations are based on subjective
experience

Question 2

Outline what is meant by free will (2 marks)

Answer 2

Free will is the idea that an individual has personal control over their thoughts and behaviour.
The opposite state is determinism, where thoughts and actions are seen as externally controlled