Link to Social Theories Flashcards
1
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How do all of the three psychological theories link to issues and debates?
A
They all take the nurture side of the nature/nurture debate. They all suggest that people are aggressive because of the environment rather than biological factors
2
Q
How does de individuation link to issues and debates?
A
It considers how the presence of others can influence aggression so therefore it’s holistic rather than reductionist
3
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How does the social learning theory link to issues and debates?
A
It’s an example of soft determinism as it suggests that we don’t just imitate behaviour but there are mediating processes so we have an element of choice. Yes we are determined by the environment but we can choose to pay attention to store and to imitate
