What is reductionism in psychology?

Edexcel GCSE Psychology Reductionism vs Holism

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Barbara Jeffcott
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Considering emotional factors in behavior
Focusing on cultural influences on behavior
Explaining behavior by its simplest components
Explaining behavior by looking at all its parts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a reductionist approach?
Analyzing the impact of culture on memory
Studying the role of emotions in decision making
Testing for a gene to explain aggression
Considering environmental factors in behavior
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does holism emphasize in explaining behavior?
Behavioral components
The simplest explanation
Multiple interacting causes
Genetic factors only
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which model of memory is considered reductionist?
Bartlett's reconstructive memory
Multi-store model of memory
Cultural memory model
Emotional memory model
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Bartlett's theory of reconstructive memory focus on?
Structural components of memory
The role of rehearsal in memory
The active role of individuals in reconstructing memories
The genetic basis of memory
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a reductionist approach be useful?
To consider environmental factors
To analyze cultural influences
To compare large groups of students
To understand the emotional impact on behavior
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a limitation of the multi-store model of memory?
It considers emotional factors
It focuses on environmental factors
It includes cultural influences
It doesn't consider mood or emotion
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