Psychology as a science

Question 1

What areas support the psych as a science debate?

Answer 1

• Cognitive
• Biological
• Behaviourist

Question 2

Discuss to the extent to which psychology can be considered a science [12 marks]

Answer 2

[P.E.E]

Area:
Point = Which area supports
Explain = Relate to a concept
Evidence = Example from the core study

Concept:
Point = Name a concept
Explain = Define concept
Evidence = Example from core study

Method:
Point = Name a method
Explain = Define it using concept
Evidence = Example from core study

Question 3

What are the areas that are against the psychology as a science debate?

Answer 3

• Individualistic
• Differences
  -Psychodynamic

Question 4

Explain the methods that support the psych as a science debate

Answer 4

• Experiments
• Observations

Question 5

Explain the methods that are against the psych as a science debate

Answer 5

• Self reports
• Correlations