Approaches

Question 1

Give positives of Wundt’s work on introspection

Answer 1

Led to development of useful general laws (e.g HUnter 2003)
Was first to try and apply natural sciences to human behaviour - paving the way for the science of psychology

Question 2

Give weaknesses of Wundt’s work on introspection

Answer 2

Introspection can be highly subjective - memory and perceptions not observable.
Introspection activities often take part in labs and fail to represent real life

Question 3

Give positives of biological approach

Answer 3

Significant contributions in the treatment of mental health (Davis et al Schiz)
Extremely scientific e.g blood tests, CSF, Brain scans etc
Evidence to support e.g phineas gage

Question 4

Give negatives of biological approach

Answer 4

Evidence to suggest that biology can’t be only influential factor (Twin Studies)
Methodological issues ( Teubar)
Much of supporting research is done on animals (evolutionary discontinuity)

Question 5

Outline Teubar

Answer 5

Found younger soldiers with brain damage recovered more than older soldiers (60% U20, 20% over 26). Negative correlation found between age and recovery - suggesting cause and effect cannot be proven

Question 6

Outline Davis et al

Answer 6

Relapse occured in 55% SZ pts whose AP’s replaced with placebo, compared to 19% on AP’s - supports biological explanation

Question 7

Outline Hunter 2003

Answer 7

Used introspection on teenagers, random beeps throughout day and had to report mood. Led to general law that teenagers had higher depression scores - but could be helped by challenging tasks.