Other
A* Alevel Psychology Notes - Approaches comparison
- Institution
- AQA
A* Alevel Psychology Notes - Approaches comparison
[Show more]
Content preview
Approaches comparisonApproach Outline Determinism – factors outside of Nature (innate) vs nurture Commitment to the Scientific method
our control (opposite of free will) (environment) …
Ideographic or
Nomothetic
Behaviour can be explained in terms of Hard determinism Emphasis that Highly positive as approach is
Behaviourist conditioning, without need to consider External forces in the behaviour is caused by highly objective, experimentally
– CC+OC thought or feeling – born blank slate. environment shape our nurture based and systematically tetsed.
OC – Association = Pavlov / little albert. behaviour e.g. Skinner. we are born blank Focusing on only accurately
OP – Consequence =skinner-rats. Behaviour is determined by slates apart from measurable responses, allows for
Skinner - 5 stage reinforcement our reinforcement history, primal instincts a high degree of replication,
schedule = Variable ratio ( A food pellet which determines the which is the most important part
is given after ever an AV of 10 likelihood of behaviour Nomothetic of the scientific process.
presses)is most effective in shaping reoccurring. More scientific than most…
behaviour, Skinner – free will is an Biological is most scientific.
illusion
Social SLT – learning through observing and Behaviour is learned though Behaviour is down to Is positive, as research tends to
learning imitating behaviours that are rewarded. observing other (VR), so is primarily nurture – be reliable and allows for cause
theory -VR Vicarious reinforcement (VR) –learning based on our experience = is observing others. and effect relationship (not
through watching someone else being soft determined. CA: must be an aspect of correlational).
reinforced either +/- for behaviour. However, this gives nature as it is assumed However, research tends to be
Bandura = mediational process - 4 individuals the “tools” to that the ability to done in an artificial setting i.e.
stages: attention, retention, motor conduct behaviour but it is observe and imitate has Bandura’s bobo doll, so can lack
reproduction and motivation (ARMM). down to them to decide some adaptive value = validity in terms of real life
Bandura = bobo doll – child’s when and how to use it – innate (nature), which behaviour.
aggression. free will. SLT doesn’t
Shaping/ extinguishing. acknowledge.
Nomothetic
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller nathanmillet613. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £10.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now