Social Approach

Question 1

What’s the definition of the social approach?

Answer 1

How the actual/ implied presence of others effects behaviour.

Question 2

Give 2 assumptions.

Answer 2

• human behaviour is influenced by situation as well as individual characteristics
• we can understand human behaviour in terms of influence by others

Question 3

Give a strength.

Answer 3

• real-life relevance

Question 4

Give 2 weaknesses.

Answer 4

• raises ethical issues

* social determinism - (assumes only social situation determines behaviour)