Approaches

Question 1

What are the Different Approaches psychology?

Answer 1

-Behaviourist approach
-Social Learning approach
-Cognitive approach
-Biological approach
-Evolutionary approach
-Psychodynamic approach
-Humanistic approach

Question 2

What is Empiricism?

Answer 2

The belief that knowledge is not innate, but is derived from sensory experience, (characterised by use of scientific method in psychology).

Question 3

What is Introspection?

Answer 3

The process by which a person gains knowledge of self, through self examination of emotions.

Question 4

What is the Scientific Method?

Answer 4

Refers to the use of investigative methods that are objective, systematic (these should constantly testing and refining of scientific theories to complete the cycle of the scientific method) and replicable, and the formulation, testing and modification of hypotheses based on these methods.

Question 5

What does the Scientific Method Involve?

Answer 5

Objectivity - Researchers do not let prior experience or biases, influence them.
Systematic - Research is carried out in an orderly way.
Replicable - Study can be replicated easily, hence be seen to have reliability.

Question 6

What is Structuralism?

Answer 6

A belief that we can study elements of human behaviour by breaking them down into their parts/elements.