Assumptions of each approach

Question 1

Main assumptions of the social approach?

Answer 1

1. Behavior, cognitions and emotions can be influenced by other individuals
2. Groups can influence behavior, cognitions, and emotions or social contexts

Question 2

Main assumptions of the learning approach?

Answer 2

1. Conditioning helps to explain changes in behavior
2. Social learning helps to explain changes in behavior

Question 3

Main assumptions of the cognitive approach?

Answer 3

1. Behavior and emotions can be explained in terms of the role of cognitive processes such as thinking, language, attention, and memory
2. Similarities and differences between people can be understood in terms of individual patterns of cognition

Question 4

Main assumptions of the biological approach?

Answer 4

1. Behavior, cognitions, and emotions can be explained in terms of the working of the brain and the effect of hormones, genetics, and evolution
2. Similarities and differences between people can be understood regarding biological factors and their interaction with other factors