component 1 key terminology Flashcards
objective is …
research is free from bias and interpretation it isn’t affected by feelings or opinion
subjective …
research is based on feelings or interpretation.the research findings can be biased
free will
the idea that we. are free to make free choices these choices are not influenced by internal or external factors
determinism
the idea that all our behaviour is determined by our biology or the environment
reductionism
explaining complex behaviour phenomenon with a simple explanation for example-all behaviour can be explained by biology
holism
looking at the whole picture when explaining behaviour
for example- considering biology the environment and past experiences to explain behaviour
nature
behaviour is determined by biology
for example- genetic inheritance,function of the brain hormones and neuro transmitters
nurture
behaviour is determined by environmental influences and the way we are conditioned to behave
for example-being rewarded and punished for our behaviour and observing and intimidating role models
idiographic research
research focuses on the study of one person and emphasises the uniqueness of individuals . individuals are studied over a longer period of time
e.g case studies
nomothetic research
research involves the study of a large number of people
if sample groups are representative of the general population then research findings can be generalised to the general population
e.g experiments
biological approach
all behaviour can be explained by the functioning of our biological systems
thoughts feelings and behaviours are influenced by physical factors in the body and psychological illness can be treated alone by the medical model(medication)
