Holism & Reductionism Flashcards
1
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State the definition of Holism
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Perceiving the whole experience rather than the individual features and/or the relations between them
e.g memory
2
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State the definition of Reductionism
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An approach that breaks complex phenomena into more simple components allowing for a simpler level of explanation
3
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What are the types of Reductionism
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- Biological
- Environmental
4
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State the definition of Biological reductionism
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A reduction of behaviour to a physical level and explain it in terms of neurons, neurotransmitters, hormones, brain structure etc…
5
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State the definition of Environmental reductionism ( stimulus-response)
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- suggests all behaviour can be explained in terms of simple stimulus-response links
e.g mother is likely to provide food which is reinforcing (reduces discomfort)
