AO3 debates

What does a nomothetic approach aim to achieve in psychology?

• Understanding individual differences

• Developing laws or theories applicable to all people

• Focusing on unique personal experiences

• Exploring cultural variations

Which of the following best describes reductionism in psychology?

• Viewing behaviour as a holistic entity

• Breaking down complex phenomena into simple components

• Emphasising the role of culture in behaviour

• Focusing on the individual's subjective experience

What is the primary focus of biological psychology?

• Cultural influences on behaviour

• Environmental factors affecting behaviour

• Genetic and brain function explanations for behaviour

• Social interactions and their impact on behaviour

Which perspective argues that human behaviour is too complex to be broken down into smaller components?

• Reductionism

• Holism

• Determinism

• Nomothetic

According to biological psychology, what determines 100% of our behaviour?

• Environmental factors

• Cultural influences

• Genes and other biological factors

• Personal choices

What does the concept of free will suggest about human behaviour?

• It is entirely determined by external forces

• Individuals have the ability to choose their own actions

• Behaviour is solely influenced by genetic factors

• It is predetermined by cultural norms

Which of the following is a key characteristic of determinism?

• Emphasis on personal choice

• Behaviour is controlled by external or internal forces

• Focus on individual uniqueness

• Behaviour is unpredictable

In the nature vs. nurture debate, where does biological psychology stand?

• It considers both nature and nurture equally

• It focuses solely on nurture

• It is fully on the nature side

• It disregards both nature and nurture

Which method is commonly used in biological psychology to establish general laws about behaviour?

• Introspection

• Case studies

• Scientific methods

• Ethnographic studies

What is the main criticism of reductionism in understanding human behaviour?

• It overemphasises cultural factors

• It ignores the complexity of human behaviour

• It focuses too much on individual experiences

• It lacks scientific rigour