1.3.1 Blank Slate Assumption (Be) Flashcards

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1
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What does tabula rasa mean?

A

Blank slate

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What does this assumption mean?

A

We are not born with in built mental content (e.g personalities)

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What does the blank slate assumption say?

A

Humans are born a blank slate

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4
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What does not drive our behaviour?

A

Biology
Emotions
Thoughts
Unconscious conflict

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What do behaviourists propose about behaviour?

A

All of our behaviour is learned from interactions with the environment

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6
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According to this assumption do we think about our behaviour?

A

No

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7
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How do we respond to environmental stimuli?

A

Passively

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Example: why might a teenage boy show aggressive behaviour?

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Because he grew up in an abusive or aggressive environment, he thinks this is normal and acceptable behaviour

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9
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Which case study was the blank slate theory behind?

A

The boy without a penis - gender development

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10
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What was the idea behind the David Reimer study?

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If you dress a male baby in pink and give him dolls to play with he will grow up happily as a girl

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Who was the boy without a penis?

A

David Reimer

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