Comparison of approaches- TB Flashcards
1
Q
What is determinism?
A
The assumption that behaviour is determined by things other than the individual’s free will e.g. biological approach
2
Q
What is free will?
A
The belief that behaviour is self-determined by an individual e.g. humanistic approach (opposes determinism)
3
Q
What is nature vs nurture?
A
Is behaviour a result of our genes/biology or our experiences in our environment?
4
Q
What is the ‘nature’ belief?
A
The view that behaviour is a result of our genes/biology
5
Q
What is the ‘nurture’ belief?
A
The view that behaviour is the result of our experiences in our environment
