approaches - assumptions Flashcards
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assumptions behaviourist approach
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- only studies behaviour that can be observed and measured
- lab exp are the best way to do this
- all behaviour is learned
- all species learn in the same way so we can apply studies on animals to them
2
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assumptions on SLT
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- A LOT OF BEHAVIOUR IS LEARNED THROUGH EXPERIENCE
- learn through observation and imitation
- social learning
- can be direct or indirect
3
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assumptions of cognitive psych
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- internal processes can be studied scientifically
- such as thinking
- can be studied indirectly
- through making inferences
4
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assumptions of biological
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- to understand behaviour we must look at biological structures
- such as genes or NT
- all feelings and thoughts have a biological basis
- the mind lives in the brain