Scientific Method

Question 1

Behaviourist approach

Answer 1

Positively accepts SM
—> objective and experimentally based (Pavlov’s dogs, Skinner’s experiments have operationalised variables and aimed to have highly controlled environments)
—> systematic
—> replicable

Question 2

SLT

Answer 2

Bandura
—> objective
—> systematic
—> replicable (high degree of control)
—> operationalised IV (model’s consequence) and DV (motor reproduction of the children)

Question 3

Cognitive approach

Answer 3

Neuroimaging:
—> objective, systematic and replicable
—> computer models operationalise IV and DV (labelling as input/processing/output)

Question 4

Biological approach

Answer 4

Wide scale studies
—> objective, systematic and replicable

Question 5

Psychodynamic approach

Answer 5

“Little Hans”
—> lacks objectivity
—> not systematic or replicable
Not scientific

Question 6

Humanistic approach

Answer 6

Reject scientific method
—> free will would contradict causation between IV and DV
—> humans are unique and scientific method is inappropriate