Approaches

Question 1

What are the main assumptions of the biological approach?

Answer 1

• that behaviour and cognition are influenced by biological factors such as genetics, hormones and
• that changes in behaviour and cognition can be measured by biological phenomena such as eye movements and brain waves

Question 2

What are the main assumptions of the cognitive approach?

Answer 2

• that behaviour and emotions can be explained in terms of cognitive processes such as thinking, memory
• that

Question 3

What are the main assumptions of the learning approach?

Answer 3

• classical conditioning is responsible for changes in behaviour
• social learning is responsible for changes in behaviour

Question 4

What are the main assumptions of the social approach?

Answer 4

• behaviour, emotions, and cognition are influenced by other individuals
• behaviour, emotions, and cognition are influenced by social contexts such as