Holism V Reductionism Flashcards
1
Q
Holism
A
We should study the whole system rather than its constituent parts
2
Q
Reductionism
A
Human behaviour is best understood by studying smaller constituent parts
Based on parsimony
3
Q
Levels of explaining psychology
A
Socio-cultural
Psychological
Physical
Environmental/behavioural
Physiological
Neurochemical
4
Q
Biological reductionism
A
Explaining behaviour at the lowest biological level
5
Q
Environmental reductionism
A
Explaining behaviour in terms of interactions with the environment