debates

Question 1

what is a nomothetic approach

Answer 1

studies human behaviour through the development of general principles. controlled large scale experiments.

Question 2

ao3 for nomothetic

Answer 2

• reductionist
• determinist
• highly scientific

Question 3

examples of a nomothetic approach

Answer 3

• asche’s line study
• biological approach

Question 4

what is determinism

Answer 4

states that we cannot choose our thoughts and actions, they are determined by factors outside of our control. all behaviour is predictable

Question 5

what are the two versions of determinism

Answer 5

hard determinism: forces outside of our control, fatalism
soft determinism: behaviour is determined but there is some room for manoeuvre

Question 6

examples of determinism

Answer 6

• biological approach to ocd
• fight or flight

Question 7

ao3 for determinism

Answer 7

• consistent with aims of science
• not consistent with legal system

Question 8

tienari study (2004)

Answer 8

adopted children who lived in dysfunctional families AND had bio relatives with icd had a higher chance if developing the disorder. shows INTERACTION between nature and nurture.

Question 9

diathesis stress model

Answer 9

• diathesis: genetic predisposition (vulnerability)
• stress: gene expressed if mixed with stressor

Question 10

nurture

Answer 10

mind is blank slate at birth, learning and experience shape us. ENVIRONMENT

Question 11

nature

Answer 11

• human characteristics and some aspects of knowledge are INNATE
• characteristics come from genes