Approaches AO3

Question 1

Introspection

Answer 1

-Not scientific enough, can’t study thoughts, Watson believed behaviour only observable thing
+However, all introspections strictly controlled using same stimulus and same standardised instructions (can compare)
+ Cognitive approach still looks at thought processes (modern and scientific) helps meaningful reseach and has scientific advancements

Question 2

Behaviourism

Answer 2

+ Little Albert experiment supports CC
+ Real life app - systematic desensitisation for CC
+ Real life app - token economy in prisons for OC

-Rats and pigeons aren’t as complex as humans (humans have motivation behind decisions)
-Environmentally reductionist - associations significant for survival (natural selection)
-Ethical

Question 3

Social Learning Theory

Answer 3

-Demand characteristic
-Couldn’t explain why boys were more aggressive (other approaches explain better e.g. biological approach -testosterone)

+ Real life app, increasing understand criminal behaviour etc
+ Also explains how kids understand gender roles from imitating media role models (improves stereotype understanding)

Question 4

Biological