Issues and Debates

Question 1

What is universality

Answer 1

Any underlying characteristic of human beings that is capable of being applied to all, despite differences of experience and upbringing.
. Bias undermines psychology claims to universality

Question 2

What is androcentrisim

Answer 2

Male centred views are when normal behaviour is judged according to a male standard. Therefore female behaviour is often judged to be abnormal by comparison.

Question 3

What is androcentrisim

Answer 3

Male centred views are when normal behaviour is judged according to a male standard. Therefore female behaviour is often judged to be abnormal by comparison.

Question 4

Androcentrism

Answer 4

Women’s behaviour has been misunderstood and at worst pathologized for example PMS ( pre menstrual syndrome)
Whereas male anger is often seen as a rational response.