individual vs situational explanations

Question 1

what are the main principles and concepts of the individual v situational debate?

Answer 1

individual : some studies look for the explanation of behaviour being within the individual
situational : other studies look for the explanation of behaviour as a result of the situation a person is in

Question 2

what are the studies associated with the individual side of the debate?

Answer 2

casey : brain activity is affecting self control for example low delayers have less activity in the inferior frontal gyrus

Question 3

what are the studies associated with the situational side of the debate?

Answer 3

milgram : the presence of the authority figure leads to increased obedience for example 65% went to the full 450V

Question 4

what is a strength of the individual debate?

Answer 4

predictions or interventions can be made since the behaviour is down to the individual

Question 5

what is a weakness of the individual debate?

Answer 5

socially sensitive as you’re essentially blaming someone for their own behaviour, this can lead to labelling and stigmatisation

Question 6

what is a strength of the situational debate?

Answer 6

much easier to change the environment

Question 7

what is a weakness of the situational debate?

Answer 7

reductionist, only looks at the situation as being the cause of behaviour