Assumptions

Question 1

What are the two assumptions of the cognitive approach?

Answer 1

1. Our behaviour is a product of information processing.
2. The brain can be compared to a computer.

Question 2

What are the two assumptions of the social approach?

Answer 2

1. Our behaviour occurs in a social context.
2. Behaviour is determined by society and culture.

Question 3

What are the two assumptions of the learning approach?

Answer 3

1. Behaviour is a learned response to the environment.
2. Behaviour is determined by observation and imitation.

Question 4

What are the two assumptions of the biological approach?

Answer 4

1. Behaviour is determined by our biology.
2. Behaviour is determined by evolution.