Behaviouralism Flashcards
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Origins of Behaviouralism
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Emergence in the 1950s-1960s as a reaction to old institutionalism. focusing on explaining, not just describing
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Behaviouralism
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Approach explaining political outcomes through observable bhaviour and empirical testing
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Core Ideas
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Belief in social science as a science, studying politics scientifically, and discovering laws through empirical testing
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Ontology
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Foundationalist view in behaviouralism, emphasizing the study of foundational principles
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Epistemology
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Positive approach in behaviouralism, focusing on verifiable knowledge and facts
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