Debates Flashcards
(5 cards)
Outline what is meant by the determinism versus free-will debate.
Determinism is where behaviour is caused by internal or external
factors beyond our control.
Free-will is where behaviour is due to individual choice.
Outline what is meant by the nature versus nurture debate.
The extent to which a psychological phenomenon is due to innate factors, such as brain structure, or individual experiences, such as upbringing.
Outline what is meant by ‘application to everyday life’, including a measure
of non-adherence as an example.
The extent to which something has a practical application.
For example, blood and urine samples have good practical applications as they will indicate to the practitioner if the patient is following their medical regime or if
the medical regime is working.
Outline what is meant by “individual and situational explanations”.
An individual explanation is the view that behaviour is caused by an innate trait / due to personality.
Situational explanation is the view that behaviour is caused by the environment the person is in.
Outline what is meant by “holism”.
Behaviour can be explained by looking at all the components that make it up.
