Scientific

Question 1

(Scientific/Not) Biological Approach

Answer 1

Scientific
Promotes scientific methods of investigation (e.g. brain imaging)

Question 2

(Scientific/Not) Behaviourism

Answer 2

Scientific
Utilises scientific methods of investigation (e.g. lab experiments, animal research)

Question 3

(Scientific/Not) Social Learning Theory

Answer 3

Mostly Scientific
Uses scientific methods but also takes into account mediational processes

Question 4

(Scientific/Not) Cognitive Approach

Answer 4

Mostly Scientific
Uses scientific methods of investigation but cannot directly observe cognitive processes

Question 5

(Scientific/Not) Psychodynamic Approach

Answer 5

Not Scientific
Many of its concepts are not open to empirical testing. Relies on subjective interpretation

Question 6

(Scientific/Not) Humanistic Approach

Answer 6

Not Scientific
Rejects scientific method so does not provide any empirical evidence