Reductionism Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Define reductionist
A
Reductionism is the explanation of complex behaviour in simple terms by looking at smaller, isolated parts of behaviour when studying and measuring it.
2
Q
Define holism
A
Holism is looking at behaviour as a whole by considering a range of factors such as biology, environment and cognition.
3
Q
Learning
A
R.- SLT
H. - CC
R - OC
H - SD (considers ID’s)
4
Q
Social
A
H - Agency (Bio = predisposed to obey, ENV = Authority figure)
H - Social impact
R - Social identity
R - RCT
5
Q
Cog
A
R - MSM
H - WMM
R - Tulving
H - Reconstructive
6
Q
Bio
A
Hormones - Reductionist
Evolution - Holistic (epigenetics)
Brendgen - H (teachers and children)
Brain scans - Reductionist
