Debates

Question 1

Determinism

Answer 1

The view that a person’s behaviour is caused by factors beyond their control which are either biological or environmental

Question 2

Free Will

Answer 2

The view that a person has the capacity to chose how to behave and so must be held responsible for their own actions

Question 3

Nature

Answer 3

The view that behaviour is a product of inherited or biological factors i.e. genes

Question 4

Nature

Answer 4

The view that our behaviour has been learned/acquired through experiences in the environment i.e. upbringing

Question 5

Individual

Answer 5

The view that our behaviour results from factors within the person i.e. personality

Question 6

Situational

Answer 6

The view that our behaviour results from factors within the situation the person is in i.e. other people

Question 7

Psychology as a Science

Answer 7

The extent to which the research adheres to scientific principles i.e. follows the scientific method