Assumptions

Question 1

Behaviorism assumptions

Answer 1

• Nothing is innate
• All behaviour is learnt through the environment
• Behaviour can be observed and measured

Question 2

Social learning theory assumptions

Answer 2

• People learn through observations & imitation of others within a social context
• Direct & indirect learning

Question 3

Cognitive Assumptions

Answer 3

• Mental processes

- Internal process in the mind affects behaviour

Question 4

Biological Assumptions

Answer 4

• Biological structures

- Importance of physical process in the body

Question 5

Psychodynamic Assumptions

Answer 5

• The unconscious forces and how they operate on the mind affecting behaviour

Question 6

Humanism Assumptions

Answer 6

• Importance of subjective experience

- self determination