Placemat Flashcards
Practical applications
When a theory, model or explanation can be used in real life to benefit society
Historical bias
When a piece of research does not have the ability for its findings to be generalised over time, decreasing its external validity
Biological determinism
When a theory, model or explanation suggests that our free choice is limited by internal, biological factors e.g. genetics
Environmental determinism
When a theory, model or explanation suggests that our free choice is limited by environmental factors
Cultural bias
When a theory, model or explanation inappropriately judges behaviour from European or North American cultural norms
Gender bias
When a theory, model or explanation inappropriately minimises (beta bias) or exaggerates differences (alpha bias) in men and women
Biological reductionism
When a theory, model or explanation inappropriately explains human behaviour at a basic biological level
Environmental reductionism
When a theory, model or explanation inappropriately explains human behaviour at a basic environmental level
