Reductionism Vs Holism

Question 1

Biological approach

Answer 1

Reductionism
—> genes, neurotransmitters, biochemistry, bio structure
—> simplest components

Question 2

Cognitive approach

Answer 2

Primarily reductionist
—> thoughts
—> Schemas (prior experience)
—> mind works like a computer

Question 3

Psychodynamic approach

Answer 3

Between holistic and reductionist
—> tripartite model of personality (id, ego, superego)
—> psychosexual stages
—> defense mechanisms

Question 4

Behaviourist approach

Answer 4

Between holistic and reductionist
—> classical and operant conditioning

Question 5

SLT

Answer 5

Between holistic and reductionist
—> observation of a model being vicariously reinforced
—> mediating processes
—> identification

Question 6

Humanistic approach

Answer 6

Holistic
—> Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
—> Roger’s concept of self
—> congruence
—> conditions of worth