The Emergence Of Psychology As A Science

Question 1

1900s Behaviourists

Answer 1

Researchers (Watson and Skinner) conducted controlled experiments on behaviours that were directly observable

Question 2

1950s Cognitive Approach

Answer 2

Made the study of the mind legitimate and scientific, experiments tested the computer metaphor (e.g multi store model)

Question 3

1980s Biological Approach

Answer 3

Observable behaviours studied, using controlled measures e.g fMRI. Also genetic testing studies relationship between genes and behaviour