Approaches Comparison Flashcards by Hannah Cabural | Brainscape

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Biological approach

free will vs determinism

A

biological determinism (hard)

Our behaviour is influenced by our biology

e.g OCD explained through genes

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Biological approach

nature vs nurture

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Nature

Suggests behaviour is determined by our genetics/biology

e.g Seligman
We acquire phobias through genetic preparedness

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Biological approach

Idiographic vs nomothetic

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Nomothetic

takes this approach when explaining mental disorders

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