Research methods = PP2

Question 1

Evaluate psychology as a science

Answer 1

For Paradigm
(+) Valentine (1982) argues behaviourists Has a clear paradigm as they use scientific method, only study what can be objectively measured.

Against falsifiability
(-) Freuds theory of the tripartite personality is impossible to refute as they are ideas.

For Objectivity
(+) Wallach and Wallach argues altho perfect objectivity is impossible, we can be confident in the interpretation of behaviour is there is plenty of other supporting evidence

Against Replicability
(-) Replicability of scientific method cannot be guaranteed. When studying human behaviour, two samples are never the same. Factors such as age, gender, era will effect results.
Also little ecological validity