Sees genetic, biological factors as the explanation for thinking and behaviour. Baron-cohen et al (1997) study has examples of this.
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Nurture
Sees behaviour as learned or acquired through experiences in the enviroment. E.g Chaney et al (2004).
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Freewill
Some argue that human beings are entirely free to act as they chose and bear responsibility for the outcome of their behaviour. E.g Kohlberg (1968).
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Determination
Suggests we lack control of our behaviour and are controlled by our genes or past experiences. E.g Simons and Chabris (1999).
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Reductionism
Attempts to break down behaviour into its constituent parts and using single factors such as individual genes or particular hormones to account for given action. E,g Maquire et al (2000), Sperry (1968)
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Holism
A holist approach sees human behaviour as too complex to reduced to single explanations. Human beings are seen as more than the sum of their individual parts. E.g Lee et al. (1997)
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Interactionist
Accepts that both nature and nurture factors are interconnected and human behaviour is a product of both. Blakemore and Cooper (1970)
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Card 2
Front
Sees behaviour as learned or acquired through experiences in the enviroment. E.g Chaney et al (2004).
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Nurture
Card 3
Front
Some argue that human beings are entirely free to act as they chose and bear responsibility for the outcome of their behaviour. E.g Kohlberg (1968).
Back
Card 4
Front
Suggests we lack control of our behaviour and are controlled by our genes or past experiences. E.g Simons and Chabris (1999).
Back
Card 5
Front
Attempts to break down behaviour into its constituent parts and using single factors such as individual genes or particular hormones to account for given action. E,g Maquire et al (2000), Sperry (1968)
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