Reductionism/holism

Question 1

Reductionism

Answer 1

Behaviour can be explained by breaking it down into smaller parts.
Look closely at the parts to understand the whole.

Question 2

Holism

Answer 2

Behaviour should be looked at as a whole.Study the whole to understand its features.The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,a cake does not become a cake with just its ingredients.

Question 3

A03-Reductionism-SCIENCE

Answer 3

Helps scientific research as isolating components can lead to a cause of behaviour

Question 4

A03 REDUCTIONISM-OVERSIMPLISTIC

Answer 4

It is too overly simplistic,and cannot give a whole explanation of behaviour

Question 5

A03 HOLISM-Ecological validity

Answer 5

Because it looks at everything that may impact behaviour,it is much higher in ecological validity.
However,it may overcomplicate simple behaviours and is hard to determine a cause and effect.

Question 6

Biological reductionism

Answer 6

Lowest form of reductionism.Explaining behaviour in terms of neurons,brain structure etc

Question 7

Psychological reductionism

Answer 7

Middle level of reductionism-explains behaviour in terms of cognitive and behaviour

Question 8

Environmental reductionism

Answer 8

The highest level of reductionism-All behaviour can be explained as stimulus response.Due to operant conditioning and tria/error.